Buying Property In Spain - The Buying Process Explained

Zebra Homes real estate agents Guardamar understand that buying a property (especially abroad) can be daunting. That's why today we bring you our latest BLOG about Buying Property In Spain The Buying Process Explained in a step-by-step summary.

• Set Your Budget - often ignored by potential buyers (in Spain), this will help you keep your search for a property both focused but (more importantly) realistic to suit your financial demands.
  • NOTE - in Spain, remember to add an additional 12% - 12.5% to cover the purchase tax (10%) and the notary, land registry and legal fees.
• Find Your Area - So many clients waste time on their initial visit viewing properties in an area they know nothing about or do not like.  Do your research and seek-out what is important to you.  Remember, what you liked 5-10 years ago is different to now but more importantly what you may like or desire in 5-10 years time. Do you really want to be bang-in-the-middle of a commercial area where you cannot sleep during the busy summer months...?  Likewise, do you want to be stuck out in the mountains and need to drive 30 minutes for a pint of milk.  Each location is very personal.
• 'Must-have' list - it would help to have some kind of checklist or 'must-have' criteria in terms of number of bedrooms, distance to amenities, pool, views etc.  It will help you eliminate a number of properties and to stay focused on what you really want.  You may need to compromise a little later but it's good to try to tick-off as many as your must-have requirements before selecting properties to view - your agent are best-placed to help here.  Tell the team at ZEBRA HOMES real estate (Guardamar) your criteria & budget and we can provide you with a short-list of properties.
• Use a Selective choice of Real Estate Agents - The team at Zebra Homes real estate Guardamar pride ourselves on knowing the market and the areas we cover.  Using one or two main agents will help to stay focused and not 'get-lost' on a deluge of properties that (working with multiple agents) will bombard your inbox.
• Make an Offer - Possibly the best part but also daunting for some.  Make the offer via Zebra Homes real estate Guardamar and we will negotiate with the owner for you.
• Reservation contract - pay a deposit and sign a 'reservation contract' based on the price agreed.

These are the first steps when Buying Property In Spain The Buying Process Explained - we've kept it short for the purpose of this BLOG but we are happy to explain each step in more detail, CONTACT US for more info and one of the team will be happy to help.

There are more steps to follow after the reservation before you finally 'sign' at Notary and the team at Zebra Homes real estate agents Guardamar del Segura will guide you through the whole process.  

From applying for your NIE number, opening a bank account, applying for a mortgage, finding a lawyer and using a currency broker - we are here every step of the way.

We hope you have found this BLOG useful and that 'Buying Property In Spain The Buying Process Explained' offers you a basic gudie to the process of looking for property in Guardamar, looking for a property in Quesada, or looking for properties Costa Blanca.  Check out our website for the latest properties for sale.

Feel free to visit our previous BLOGS as we have many other articles to help you find a property in Guardamar and the surrounding areas - read our BLOG pages here.

Zebra Homes real estate agents Guardamar del Segura have more than 50 years combined experience in selling property in Guardamar, Quesada and along the Costa Blanca.  The professional and Dynamic team at Zebra Homes real estate Guardamar are here to help you find your dream place in the sun.