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Welcome to the online version of "Buying A Property In Spain". On this site, you can read the full text of "Buy a Property in Spain". This book provides valuable information on buying Spanish property & provides an insight into Spanish culture. You can also check out the author's blog, interact with other property buyers in the forum, find useful websites in the directory, sign up for our newsletter, or download the PDF version of the ebook from the online store.

About the Author

After 38 years of corporate life Harry King retired to Spain. He now lives in Alicante in a house overlooking the Med, with the mountains at his back door. He is also author of Going to Live in Spain, Buy to Let in Spain and the forthcoming Knowing the Law in Spain.

Chapter List

  1. Preface
  2. Introducing Spain A Dream That Can Come True; Common Perceptions; Looking At The Pros And Cons Of Living In Spain; A Picture Of The Country; Demographics; Summary;
  3. Narrowing The Options Planning To Go; Deciding Where To Go; Green Northern Spain; Diverse Eastern Spain; Andalucia – Southern Spain; Vast Central Spain; The Holiday Islands; Summary;
  4. Making A Start Reading Newspapers; Going To Property Exhibitions; Viewing Alternatives; The International Company; Estate Agents; The Spanish Estate Agent – Inmobiliaria; Viewing Over The Web; Understanding Advertisements; Summary;
  5. What And Where To Buy House Names And Their Description; The Building Specification; Considering The Pros And Cons Of Each Housetype; Living In Urbanisations And Communities; New Or Resale?; Living By The Sea Or In The Country; Which Direction?; Optional Extras; The Magical H
  6. The People Involved The Builder; The Agent; The Abogado (Solicitor); The Bank Manager; The Notario; The Gestor; Checking Debts; Avoiding Problems; The Golden Rules; Summary;
  7. Understanding The Legal Documents For A New Property Eleven Important Steps; A Plan Of The House; Locating The Plot; Reservation Contract; Thenota Simple; The All Important Contract; Community Charges – A Share Of The Costs; Thecertificado Final De La Direccion De La Obra; Thelicencia De Primera Ocupacion; I
  8. Money Matters Property Prices; A National Picture; Paying The Money; Allowing For Additional Buying Costs; The Black Economy And Black Money; More Capital Costs?; What Are The Annual Running Costs Of A Spanish Home?; Summary;
  9. Before You Go Learning The Language; Taking Your Pets; Letting The House Back Home; Moving Your Furniture; Organising Your Travel; E-Commerce; Summary;
  10. Linking It All Together Moving In; Viewing The New Property For The First Time; Revisiting The Abogado; Revisiting The Bank; The Final Payment; Going To The Notary; Equipping The Home; Summary;
  11. Buying Other Properties Fast Track Conveyancing For New Houses; Resale Houses; Renovated Or Reformed Houses; Building Your Own Home; Town Planning; Renovated And Resale – Good And Bad Contracts; Only Oneabogado; Summary;
  12. Timeshare And Rental Timeshare Is Changing; Looking At The Property Rental Market; Holiday Rental; Long Term Rental; Landlord’s Costs; Summary;
  13. Cutting Red Tape You Or The Gestor?; During The Property Purchase; Visiting The Town Hall; Applying For Residencia; Meeting Motoring Regulations; Entering The Spanish Health System; Making A Will; Summary;
  14. Dealing With Your Finances A Personal Life Plan; Planning Your Pensions; Planning Your Investments; Investing In Spain; Dealing With Personal Taxation; Income Tax; Capital Gains; Wealth Tax; Inheritance Tax; Summary;
  15. Learning About Culture What Is Culture?; Es Bueno Descansar Y No Hacer Nada Despues!; Religion; The Family Group; How The Spanish Party; Eating Out; Customs, The Arts And Opera; The Shopping Experience; Buying Wine And Olive Oil; Summary;
  16. Living Life To The Full Motoring; Accidents; Getting The Name And Address Correct; Coming To Terms With Communications; Three Police Forces; How Foreigners Party; El Tiempo Libre; Joining A Social Club;
  17. Avoiding Failure A Need To Learn; Reasons For Failure; Summary;
 
 
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