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;