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A VILLA OR APARTMENT FOR SALE IN SPAIN

From vibrant cities like Barcelona to the sun-kissed miles of beaches, a villa or apartment Spain offer many options for your Spanish property.

apartment for sale Spain with sea view

A house or apartment for sale Spain has been a favourite with the British since the swinging sixties, and whether you are looking for a villa or apartment for sale Spain for holidays, retirement, investment or to live and work locally,
this unique land still has so much to offer.

apartment for sale Spain

Spain has a wonderful climate,and with over 300 sunny days a year in many areas:
ice is only something to cool your drink, not something to scrape off the windscreen on a frozen morning.
The laid back attitude and way of life when you own a house or apartment for sale Spain is very attractive, and whether you want to immerse yourself in Spanish culture or live the expat lifestyle, relaxation should come naturally.
Health care is excellent and free for EU citizens, a major bonus, especially if you are looking to retire to the sun.

a villa or apartment for sale Spain can be simple or very luxurious

However, don't let the laid back attitude doesn't mean it isn't important to understand Spanish regulations. Don't leave your head at home when looking for a house or apartment for sale Spain!
One way to make this easier is to employ a 'Gestor': someone whose job is to understand and fill in the endless forms. Even the Spanish use them to avoid form filling, queueing and to ensure compiance with regulations.

The most popular areas are still the Costas, but increasingly people are choosing a house or apartment for sale Spain in the countryside or in the cities.

Read more about village properties in Spain here

A house or apartment for sale Spain can be in a traditional white village

The British are the largest group of foreign property owners at around 1.5 million, but you can still choose a house or apartment for sale Spain where you will rarely meet them.
Or you can choose an area where you can be sure of British faces and conversation in the local bars and restaurants.

In the last 20 years Spain has seen the fastest property price rises in the world according to the Economist, as much as 30% in the last 2 years. Experts expect prices to continue to rise, and unlikely to drop.

In spite of these rises, a villa or apartment for sale Spain are still good value compared with the UK.

plan of new build apartment for sale Spain

Your first step, whether looking for a villa, a village house, a finca or an apartment for sale Spain involves answering the following questions, and this site aims to help you make the best decisions for you.

How much can you afford ?

What area do you prefer?

What type of property do you want?

 

   

While every effort has been made to make this information accurate and a help in buying
a villa or apartment for sale in Spain, we can take no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

The laws regarding all aspects of property purchase vary from country to country.
It is important that you make legal and financial checks when you buy property abroad.