I have deided against being near Madrid now.

My plan of action is to rent somewhere near to Malaga or Alicante for 12 months first, and then if I like it and adjust to Spanish life as much as I think I will - then I will buy somewhere.

Do you think I will be able to find somewhere to rent that will provide me with a 12 month contract and allow me to have broadband/phonelines installed etc??

Also is fast broadband available and reliable most places in Spain now??

Thanks
Kev