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[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!

[Wils & Nance]

I have just signed in .........and I am 1 of 49 ..........48 guests !!!
Go on take the plunge....someone has the answer you are looking for....if not, they will help you find it !
Really nice, helpful bunch of peeps on here !

[Big Pete]

yea dont be shy

join us and intermingle hmmmmm think thats the right word

[oddball]

Yeah , could be just 'Jest' the right thing to do , often get a good laugh as well as free help and advise .Colin

[El Capitan]

OK, so I jumped off the high board and now waiting for the splash. Hope the water is warm.

[andypandy]

hello
i have just registered and what a good site
i still live in the uk, but trying my best to get out of it.

[Big Pete]

Originally Posted by andypandy

hello
i have just registered and what a good site
i still live in the uk, but trying my best to get out of it.

Hi and welcome Andy

Join the club we all want out

[Jo&Ricky]

Hi, Jo from Oban, Scotland here. Having looked around the web for expat websites, this one seems by far, the best. Our house is on the market and we are registered with several agents in spain, all are pushing for viewings, but as we have not settled on location, we are thinking of taking a 6 month rent, to give plenty of time to research areas etc. Any helpful hints?

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by Jo&Ricky

Hi, Jo from Oban, Scotland here. Having looked around the web for expat websites, this one seems by far, the best. Our house is on the market and we are registered with several agents in spain, all are pushing for viewings, but as we have not settled on location, we are thinking of taking a 6 month rent, to give plenty of time to research areas etc. Any helpful hints?

Hiya

Dont rely on agents .... a lot of them are useless
Best by far, get over here, find the areas you like and then search for property. Rent in the area you like for 6 months and then look for a purchase if you still want to. Gives you time, and also you can make sure you like the area

Start a new thread for questions maybe

[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.