Not really, I'm afraid, there was a case here a few weeks ago where a Uk agent charged someone 600e to help get their NI number, which you can do your self for 10e.Does it make any difference that the agent is uk owned and run??
We all wish you well really you know. Some expats have been tarnished by dodgy deals and the bad reputation of property purchases etc in Spain. As long as you procede with caution and knowledge, hopefully you'll be fine. Keep us posted tho, show the forum that buying in Spain can be a pleasant process, I certainly want to know how it goes and how you get on!! Good luck with itI trust him as he has dealt with the purchase of my parents house and has gone above and beyond the call of duty in matters other than that concerned with the property.
I will, however, get an independent to look through the legal documents prior to completion. Thanks for your concern folks
That's where my mum lives.Andyroo said:In Quesada, Costa blanca. The real estate office are taking care of all the legalities.
Yes, it means that you should be very very careful and if possible, avoid anyone that the selling agent recommends you to take on to check to make sure that everything the agent is doing/has done is open and above board. You will probably recall that, a few years ago, the costas were riddled with crooked time-share touts, property developers, etc. It may be news to you but they didn't all get thrown in the slammer for their crooked activities, in fact, very few did - they just reinvented themselves into a different guise to take advantage of gullible people who don't know the language. It's a case of leopards and spots!Does it make any difference that the agent is uk owned and run??
Have you counted your fingers?Any particular reason? I trust him implicitly. An I wrong to do so? He's got me an amazing deal on the house.
Do you have any links.... How do you find out about 'distressed properties'? Here, we don't stand a chance as only those 'in the know' with the right connections get to hear about them... Usually the Realtors themselves....This is a buyers market, so you are in an excellent position to control the destiny etc. Look at this article from Reuters - interesting read -->. Banks have over 700,000 properties on their books to shift and are doing so at knockdown prices. Personally, I`d be looking at the banks websites before visiting a single estate agent. Far more deals available.
