Spain Buying Guide 2020 How To Buy in Spain

Let's get back to basics today with an insight into our Spain Buying Guide 2020 How To Buy In Spain.

If you search Buying In Spain or Moving to Spain into Google, you will be sure to find many search results with articles of How to buy a property in Spain and what you need to do.  It can all get a bit confusing, conflicting and make it sound like Buying A Property In Spain to be a real headache.

It doesn't have to be so difficult if you understand the basics and where to find help.

In the Zebra Homes latest BLOG we introduce a small bite-size version of the Spain Buying Guide 2020 How To Buy In Spain and will provide 5 quick steps to getting you started when looking to buy a property in Spain.

We will keep it short & sweet but you can always contact the team at Zebra Homes real estate Guardamar with any specific questions and we will be happy to offer our advice.

SPAIN BUYING GUIDE 2020 How To Buy In Spain

1)  Use the Internet:  You're obviously already at this point and well-practiced on searching for information about buying a property in Spain, that's why you are here.  More and more people start their search for a property in Spain via the internet giving you quick access to so much info.

2)  Search the area - do you know where you want to buy a property?  Are you looking for property in Costa Blanca, searching for apartments for sale in Costa del Sol, looking for a villa for sale in Quesada or Alicante or maybe you want to buy a property in Madrid or Barcelona.  Wherever you have decided, search and read-up about the area, the local customs, how easy it may be to find a job (if you do not speak Spanish), amenities and things to do in the area for you and your family.  Think how you and your family life and demands / needs may change in 5 -10 years time.

3)  Search for properties matching your criteria and your budget.  You may not always find what you want where you want and may have to be prepared to compromise on what or where (or, if you can, increase your budget). There are finance options and you could also apply for a mortgage with one of the top Spanish banks.  Sign-up with a Real Estate agent, tell them what you are looking for and ask them to send property udpates when they have new listings or properties matching your criteria.  Most agents have a sophisticated back-office that will automatically send properties matching your criteria and budget.

4)  Visit Spain - sounds simple but there is no better option but to explore the area (fully) and see the properties in-person than coming to Spain and vieiwng a number of properties short-listed by you and your real estate agent.

5)  Find a good real estate agent!  Build a rapport, give them feedback (this will help them find the right property for you) and by building a good relationship, you will then have someone who is prepared to go an extra mile with helping you with all the extra fiddly bits of buying a property in Spain.  (see below for a sumamry of the things a 'good' real estate agent will help you with....

The team at Zebra Homes real estate agents Guardamar have more than 50 years combined experience of helping our clients buying a property in Guardamar del Segura (Alicante) and the surrounding areas.  We will guide you through the whole process including the following:

• Help open a bank account
• Apply for NIE number
• Find a lawyer
• Save money using a currency broker
• Arrange the Notary appointment
• Manage your utility set-up
• After sales care
• Help with renovations (should you wish / need)
• ...and many more

Of all the advice given above in this quick bite-size Spain Buying Guide 2020 How to Buy In Spain, the one most valuable piece of advice is to find a good and trusted real estate agent.  

We hope you found this quick summary useful but remember you can CONTACT the team at Zebra Homes real estate agents Guardamar del Segura anytime for more advice and to start your search for a property here.