Thanks Stravinsky. Yes, we are concerned which is why we're trying to check it all out now. And no, we didn't believe a word the estate agent said. He actually wanted us to sign on the dotted line there and then. Does ANYONE part with £60,000 just like that? Not us, that's for sure. We are very cautious people, like I said I'm a solicitor myself so I take nothing at face value, certainly not when an estate agent tells me "You don't need a solicitor"!

I don't actually believe we will be able to build on the plot we saw, it all looked a bit dodgy from the start to be frank, you know the old saying "If something looks too good to be true, it probably is".

I'd like to learn how to check this stuff out for myself, so that we can pass it on to a lawyer after we'd done what research we can. Hoping Felix will be able to help us with that. I'd like to understand the system so when we start seriously looking at property we'll know what questions to ask, and who to ask them of. Just wish I could find an "Idiot's Guide to Spanish Water Laws" !!

Thanks again.