Originally Posted by beachcaster

Hi All

To be honest Im not an expat yet
I might well become one one day........but our first step is to buy a place
in Spain........probably in the Denia area........possibly in a small / medium town perhaps inland a little. But still within striking distance of the coast.

We intend to use the new property for a few months a year as a way of dipping our toe in the water and seeing how we feel about living in Spain.
At this point in time .....I dont intend to rent it out.

There are several things occupying my thoughts before we do a recce
at the end of this month.

Does a lock up and leave appartment make a lot more sense?( More than a house villa)
Is being back from the coast a good idea?
Am I mad thinking of buying over the next few months ( market conditions)
I guess that people are accepting offers on thier properties
lower than they would have a while ago ?
How much crime is there........I seem to be reading about break- ins etc in Spain............how bad is it?

I would really appreciate some views about some or all of these
issues..........and does anyone know a good /nice / comfortable / hotel we could base ourself in while in the area 4 star.....ish

thanks

Barry