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Frequently asked questions about buying property in Spain: 10 Answers!

If you’re considering purchasing property in Spain, you’re bound to have some burning questions. In this article, we’ll address 10 frequently asked questions about buying property in Spain, providing you with friendly and expert answers. Here’s a list of 10 frequently asked questions about buying property in Spain: 1. Q: Can foreigners buy property in …

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Where to Buy Property in Inland Malaga Spain

Area Guides, Buying Property in Spain

In recent years, Malaga has emerged as a popular destination for real estate investment. We have seen an increase in people from all over the world seeking to buy property in Inland Malaga. Inland Malaga is an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful and tranquil lifestyle. This area offers a unique combination of beautiful …

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How to Decide Where to Buy Property In Malaga and on the Costa del Sol

Buying Property in Spain

Spain is a popular destination for people from all over the world, especially those looking to buy a property in the sun. The Costa del Sol, which literally means “Coast of the Sun”, is a beautiful region in the south of Spain that is renowned for its beaches, golf courses, nightlife, and fabulous weather. If …

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Property Prices in Malaga are at a Record High!

Area Guides, Buying Property in Spain

In this article, we are looking at the price of property in the province of Malaga and the Costa del Sol in April 2022 compared to one year ago. We will then look at property prices in Malaga Capital by zones, as in recent years Malaga Capital has become an extremely popular location for foreign …

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How to Buy Property in Spain Safely: Purchase at the Best Price and Risk Free!

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

Buying property in Spain, or in any country can be a complex, stressful and sometimes expensive experience. Our method shows you how to buy property in Spain safely, confidently and risk-free. Having the guidance and expertise of a Buyer’s Agent / Property Finder, like ourselves at Move to Malaga will make all the difference. As …

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To Rent or Buy Property In Malaga: My Advice To You

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

Making the decision whether to rent or buy property in Malaga and the Costa del Sol requires time, research and expert guidance. In a previous article, To Rent or Buy in Malaga, published five years ago, I wrote: Statement 1: The decision whether it is better to rent or buy in Malaga is a very …

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Where’s the best place to buy a holiday home in Spain?

Buying Property in Spain

Buying a holiday home in a foreign country is as daunting as it is exciting. On one hand you’re getting your very own bolt-hole in the sun. A place to enjoy with your family and friends, and might even make you some money if you invest in a buy-to-let home. On the other, there are …

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Buying Real Estate In Spain: Buyer’s Agent Spain & Buy To Let in Spain

Buying Property in Spain

If you are thinking about buying real estate in Spain and are looking to make money from your investment, have you thought about buy to let? Owning a buy to let in Spain means that not only have you invested your money in solid bricks and mortar, you also have something to enjoy with family …

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5 Reasons to Invest in Spanish Residency

Hints & Tips, Visas NIE Residency

Investing in the economy of a country to gain permanent residency has become a route for many savvy entrepreneurs who wish to gain access to markets that were often closed to them, based on nationality. Non-EU citizens were unable to settle in countries such as Spain and Portugal, without going through hoops to acquire short-term …

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Making an Offer on Property in Spain: How Low Can You Go?

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

Making an offer on a property in Spain can be an exciting yet daunting experience. There is a fine line between securing your ideal property at the best price and losing it forever. The decision to invest a large amount of money is no easy task. And when you make that investment abroad, you move …

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Help in Spain: Save Time and Money with our Spain Survival Pack and Spain Solutions.

Hints & Tips, Moving to Spain

Our Spain Survival Pack is your ultimate access to help in Spain once you have arrived in your new home. Whether you have recently relocated or purchased a property in Spain, there are numerous administrative tasks to organise and keep on top of. The first three months in Spain are the most challenging. For this reason …

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Moving From China to Spain: About Our Relocation from China to Spain!

Buying Property in Spain, Moving to Spain

About Our Relocation from China to Spain! In 2017, my wife and I decided to relocate from Shenzhen, China to Andalusia, Spain. My wife being Hong Kong-born, and myself being Danish, having lived in Hong Kong and China for the last 31 years, so the move from what we were very familiar with, was not …

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Factors to Consider Before You Decide To Move To Alhaurin El Grande

Area Guides

If you were to ask me why you should move to Alhaurin El Grande, my first answers would be: Great views, wide open spaces, a taste of the “real Spain” and natural countryside with easy access to the coastline of Malaga, Fuengirola, Mijas and Marbella. Alhaurin el Grande offers all this and much more. Alhaurin …

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Tips for Purchasing a rental investment property in Spain

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

Buying a property overseas to enjoy as a second residence, or holiday home, is a big dream for many. While Northern Europe, Canada and the US are wrapped up against cold winds and snow, here in the province of Malaga in Andalucía, we’re enjoying 21 degrees and sunny, blue skies. I kid you not. Is …

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7 Tips for Negotiating the Best Price When Buying Property In Spain

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

If You Are Buying Property In Spain and Want To Negotiate The Best Price, These Tips Are For You… Let’s admit it. No matter your budget, it is very satisfying knowing that you are getting the best price when buying property in Spain. We are all natural bargain hunters. Some of us maybe too …

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How To Save Money On Your Non Resident Mortgage In Spain

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

Are you looking for a non resident mortgage in Spain? Do you feel like you are banging your head against a brick wall? Do you feel like everybody is speaking a foreign language … not only Spanish? Look no further. We are here to make your application for a non resident mortgage in Spain easier …

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Sometimes It’s Better Not To Purchase Property In Spain!

Buying Property in Spain, Moving to Spain

Would it surprise you if we, as property finders, advised you not to purchase property in Spain? Would you believe us if we said by not buying certain properties, you could save yourself thousands of euros? Does advising you not to purchase property in Spain sound crazy? Let us explain … If you read …

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How To Save Time and Money Buying Property in Spain

Buying Property in Spain

Is buying property in Spain on your “To Do” list? Are looking for a place to escape to? Somewhere to spend valuable time with your loved ones? A lifestyle change, be it a permanent one or simply a bolt hole you look forward to escaping to when time permits? Does this feel like an insurmountable …

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Complementary Tax Spain: Do Your Calculations. Don’t Get Caught Out!

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

Too many people are not aware of the extent of complementary tax in Spain and the fact that it may be years until you are faced with the bill and even a fine for late payment. Buying Spanish property or even land can be more expensive than you originally budget for. Imagine this: You walk …

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Why You Should Choose Your Spanish Property Lawyers Carefully.

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

Purchasing property in Spain, whether a small holiday apartment or a luxury villa, is an investment. All property investments should ideally be safe and free from risk. Using carefully selected Spanish Property Lawyers can reduce any risk involved to an absolute minimum and even eliminate risk completely. So, why would you want to cut costs …

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When Is A Good Time To Buy Property In Spain? Types of Purchasers

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

One of the most important questions we get asked by clients is, “when is a good time to buy property in Spain?” It doesn’t matter the location or the budget, our answer is always the same. The best time to buy a property in Spain is wholly based on your personal circumstances and reasons for …

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How Much Does It Cost To Benefit From Our Property Finder Spain Services?

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

How Can You Benefit from Our Property Finder Spain Services? Firstly, we would like to advise you that we are not estate agents. We are property finders. Our property finders services are very personalised and we only take on a handful of cases each year. This allows us to dedicate all the time you need to …

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The Spanish Golden Visa: Answers to Your FAQs

Hints & Tips, Visas NIE Residency

Once again, Spain’s property market is booming. Investors from many countries and also people looking for a better lifestyle are turning to Spain as an ideal destination to purchase property. The Spanish Golden Visa remains a popular option for non-EU citizens to gain entry to live in this wonderful country. We are noticing a recent …

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6 Reasons to Look at Property for Sale in Malaga and the Costa del Sol

Buying Property in Spain

Are you contemplating a Move to Malaga? Thinking about investing in Property in Malaga? Don’t wait too long. There is no time like the present to take action and buy a great Property for Sale in Malaga and the Costa del Sol. Shall we tell you why? Long, sunny days; gorgeous sandy beaches, the sparkling …

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Searching For Your Perfect Property? I’d Advise You To Forget It And To Find Your Ideal Property in Malaga

Buying Property in Spain

In this post, I would like to share some information and advice with you about searching for your perfect property abroad. Simply, don’t do it. Why? Because, it almost certainly doesn’t exist. What? I hear the groans and shrieks of disagreement from realtors and estate agents from all over the world as I write this. …

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Why Invest in Malaga Real Estate?

Buying Property in Spain

Just a few of many reasons to invest in Malaga real estate … The Costa del Sol is one of the most popular regions in Spain for holidaymakers and expats alike. The stunning beaches, chic marinas, wall-to-wall sunshine and luscious golf courses are major attractions. It provides an idyllic lifestyle for so many different personalities. …

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How to Safely Invest in Property: Costa del Sol and Malaga

Buying Property in Spain

Now is an ideal time to invest in property on the Costa del Sol and Malaga. As the pound is strong against the euro and there are signs of a positive movement in the Spanish property market, now is a good time to think about investing here. Prices plummeted by 40% or more when the bottom …

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Why You Should Use an Independent Property Finder to Buy A House in Spain

Buying Property in Spain

Using a Property Finder to Buy a House in Spain is a Clever Decision. Let Me Explain Why! Wherever you are planning to buy a house in Spain, maybe Malaga, Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, a reputable independent property finder: A reputable independent property finder is not influenced by sales commissions nor fast deals. Their role is …

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Help With Your Contract in Spanish

Hints & Tips, Moving to Spain

Are you about to sign a contract in Spanish? Please stop and think before you “just sign on the dotted line”! Signing rental contracts or any other kind of contract in Spanish should be approached with as much, if not more, caution as in your home country. Too many non-Spanish-speaking expats are, too often, encouraged to …

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Licence of First Occupation: Why it is Important!

Buying Property in Spain

A word of advice: Do not listen to anyone that says buying a property in Spain that does not have a Licence of First Occupation is not a problem. You need to be aware of the implications of purchasing a property in Spain, without a Licence of First Occupation. What is a Licence of First Occupation? A …

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What is IBI tax? Who pays it? Why and How?

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

It is important to fully understand your tax and payment obligations when buying property in Spain. A good lawyer will explain all this to you before you commit to purchasing a property. A good accountant/gestor will ensure you pay your dues on time, in order to avoid any unexpected hefty fines! There are different obligations …

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To Rent or Buy in Malaga

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips, Moving to Spain

The decision whether is is better to rent or buy in Malaga is a very personal one. It is a decision that should be taken once you have researched thoroughly. It is a decision you should make without unnecessary, outside influence. (ie. pushy estate agents!) As a Relocation Consultant and a Property Finder, I assist …

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The need for a lawyer in Spain?

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

Do I need the Services of a Lawyer in Spain? Some people attempt to purchase a property without the services of a lawyer in Spain. They believe they can cut costs by doing so. This may be true in the short-term, however, this may be a very expensive shortcut! Our answer to the question “Do …

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Estate Agents in Spain

Buying Property in Spain, Hints & Tips

There are various types of Estate Agents in Spain: • Traditional estate agents: These usually charge owners a sales fee. • Buyer’s Agent or Property Finder: The best ones will find you the property you want and charge you for it up to 3 – 5% .The commission is paid by the seller or seller’s …

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Pre Purchase Paperwork in Spain & Advice

Buying Property in Spain

Before buying a property, it is important to understand what Purchase Paperwork in Spain is required … NIE Certificate An NIE Certificate holds a fiscal number that everyone must have for the purpose of any financial transaction or asset in Spain. An original copy of the NIE certificate must be presented to the Notary on …

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