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[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by Goldberg

Wow, what advice, dont rely on agents, alot are useless.

And what do people do after they have rented 6 months?
The majority of properties sold in the resale market are via agents. I dont think this is very prudent advice. And you will probably use agents if you buy and sell.

Though well meaning, I dont think this is prudent.

Of course rent, but be sensible about things. We are talking about money, assets, laws, areas, local politics, language issues, inheritances, future developments.

Agents have their place, as do developers, as do buyers, as do lawyers and bankers. It should be an enjoyable experience.

Spain is an unregulated market for purchasing or selling property, but to tar all with one brush is like saying all policemen are corrupt, or all lawyers are bent or all banks are greedy. It is simply not true.

Most people are discerning, the advice I would give to people is take it slow. And speak to many people. Arrange a good lawyer. The lawyer is probably the most important person you will need. So get a straight one.

Most problems we find in buying property in Spain tend to be legal issues. Be it new roads going in, unlicenced property, non declaration of things on the title deed.
A good agent can find a great property but the lawyer checks it is sound. This is an expert that you should not live with out. And source a good one.

Good luck. Ask around if you are unsure.

Well a lot of them are useless!!!!! Its clear to see by their attitudes and approach. Its clearly GOOD advice to rent for six months because in those 6 months you can tell if you like the area you have chosen and you can suss out the good agents and take your time in choosing. Note I didn't say all agents are useless, but in a situation where you can find the same property for sale with lots of agents at many different agents it pays to take your time and care

[Big Pete]

Originally Posted by Stravinsky

Well a lot of them are useless!!!!! Its clear to see by their attitudes and approach. Its clearly GOOD advice to rent for six months because in those 6 months you can tell if you like the area you have chosen and you can suss out the good agents and take your time in choosing. Note I didn't say all agents are useless, but in a situation where you can find the same property for sale with lots of agents at many different agents it pays to take your time and care

Arent you an agent Strav

you have your own website and rent and sell dont you

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by Big Pete

Arent you an agent Strav

you have your own website and rent and sell dont you

No ....... I dont actually

[Big Pete]

Originally Posted by Stravinsky

No ....... I dont actually

Well you used to have , have you sold it then ? i thought it was a good site well designed clear precise and everything . hmmmmm you havent got the link anymore either hmmmmm so whats the story ?

[owdoggy]

Hi from another expat wannabe. Our plan is also to rent for 6 months or so while we look to buy 'cos the advice all seems to point to getting out there & having a good chinwag with as many people as poss....... something Mrs Doggy reckons I'm very good at ...... can't imagine what she means by that.


Doggy

[RedLiz]

Your post convinced me to do it...so I cn comment and pick everyone's brains now......2 weeks and I'll be out there and I can't wait!
Working at Sunny View School in Torremolinos and living in Benalmadena Costa.
Where should I visit first?????

[carlweeks]

me and the missus want to get away also,to spain,preferably to mallorca.HELP.with anything please,thanks.

[julie&andy]

Hi my name is julie, i live in norfolk england.
Hoping to move to france.
But been advised to speak to the spanish forum!!!!
iIf this is right, could you let me know.

Many thanx
Julie

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by julie&andy

Hi my name is julie, i live in norfolk england.
Hoping to move to france.
But been advised to speak to the spanish forum!!!!
iIf this is right, could you let me know.

Many thanx
Julie

Hi and welcome
Yes you're in the right place

Any questions just start your own thread below and we'll try to help

[tam popo]

Originally Posted by Stravinsky

Well why not register and join in?
We wont bite, we'll help with local info and requirements, and who knows .... you might get hooked!

Hiya.....just feeling my way this great site and I apologise if I make a few mistakes along the way.
I'm moving to Benidorm in a few weeks time at the tender age of 56, to live there permanently. I'm retired, have a slight walking problem but am fit if a little fat (stuff happens, right!!).
Any help, tips, or advice would be most appreciated from anyone. I'll driving down to Beni in my new Fiat Punto and living in it or a small campervan I have, until proper accomodation can be found. Not looking for a job......yet.
I'm currently in Glasgow but English, don't speak fluent Spanish but can get by...just!!!!
A great site you've got here.....