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Things To Consider When Choosing A Property In Spain
The further inland you go, the cheaper the property. Even if you can't afford your own pool, most villages have a public one and many apartment blocks share a communal pool. Property Age Older properties will be cheaper, but bear in mind how much money you will need to spend to make it into your dream home. Older properties will require more maintenance. You should expect new property to be covered by a 10 year insurance, but often these new places will lack the charm and character of older property. The View If you want a first-line sea view, you'll pay extra for it. If you want rolling mountain views, make sure your house is not too exposed or isolated. Winters in Spain can be surprisingly windy, cold and wet. Facing The Sun This may seem like a trivial factor but many people base their decision to move to Spain on the sunny weather and climate. If you want to lap up the sunshines throughout the year make sure that your open space faces south. Shops In larger towns, this isn't a problem. However you might be in for a culture shock if you move to a small village as you find your weekly shop consisting of buying from the local white van bearing bread, meats, fruit and other essentials. These mobile shops often visit villages daily. You can look forward to their hooting when they arrive in the area. Medical Care Find out how close the nearest hospital is, and whether there is a doctor's surgery close by. The smaller villages, unfortunately, will only have a visiting doctor who comes maybe once a week and at worst there may not be a doctor at all. Broadband Many villages are too remote to enjoy broadband. However, as long as you have a telephone landline, you will get a dial-up internet connection. There are alternatives, like satellite, to acquire broadband, but they will be expensive. Phone Signal Signal varies from location to location and can often be lacking. Do not arrive in Spain assuming you will still be able to use your mobile phone as well. Spanish neighbours or ex-pats Choose carefully. Authenticity will likely come at the price of losing fellow ex-pats but on the plus side you will get to experience a truly spanish lifestyle. If you opt for a small, rural village the chances of there being other English speaking residents will obviously diminish. For most people, a balance is best. Get an Understanding of the Area Consider renting a house in your chosen location first. From here you can explore the area at greater length and find the perfect home for you. Not only will you become familiar with the area, but you'll be in a great bargaining position to buy your perfect home. Once you have decided on a place you will have to organise your furniture courier service and also motorbike delivery (if you're lucky to have one, it's fun riding a motorcycle around in Spain) Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Isabel Frank is a freelance writer who creates quality content for websites in various sectors. She specialises in articles giving advice related to moving home, removal companies, man and van firms and relocating abroad. She gives advice on couriers or car transport companies in Europe or the UK. |
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