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How To Buy A Home In Spain
Harry King

This book provides information moving to Spain, living in Spain and buying a property in Spain. It also offers useful advice on estate agents in Spain, Spanish culture and Spanish customs.

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Harry King - After 38 years of corporate life Harry King retired to Spain. He now lives in Alicante in a house overlooking the Med, with the mountains at his back door. He is also author of Going to Live in Spain, Buy to Let in Spain and the forthcoming Knowing the Law in Spain.

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How To Buy A Home In Spain

Below is the chapter list for "How To Buy A Home In Spain". Click any of the chapter headings to read the full text of that chapter online

 
  1. Preface
  2. Hola Y Bienvenido! A Dream That Can Come True; A Picture Of Spain; Perceptions; Pros And Cons Of Living In Spain; Spain’s New Foreign Residents;
  3. Deciding Where To Go Seasons; Major Coastal Areas; Cosmopolitan Cities; Other Interesting Places; Developing A Hot Coast;
  4. Making A Start Reading Newspapers; Going To Property Exhibitions; Viewing Alternatives; International Company; Estate Agents; Spanish Based Agents – Inmobiliaria; Viewing Over The Web; Understanding Spanish Advertisements; Case Study An Inspection Flight;
  5. Thinking Ahead Learning The Language; Case Study Como Te Llamas?; Take Your Pets Too; Letting The House Back Home; Moving Your Furniture; Organising Your Travel; Annual Running Costs Of A Spanish Home; Opening A Spanish Bank Account;
  6. What Property, Which Location? Property Descriptions; Urbanisations And Communities; Living By The Sea, Inland Or In The Country; Selecting The Right Location; Pros And Cons Of Each House Type; Which Direction?; Magical Housing Ingredients; What Do People Really Buy?;
  7. Finding The Money Mortgages And Loans; Non-Residents’ Certificate; Transferring Money; Spanish Banking;
  8. Meeting The People Involved Builder; Agent; Abogado; Notario; Asesor Fiscal; Gestor; Overlapping Roles; Avoiding Problems;
  9. More Money Matters Property Prices; Paying The Money; Allowing For Additional Buying Costs; Black Money; Minimising The Risk; Who Should Own It?;
  10. Understanding Legal Documents Pre-Purchase Checks; Signing The Contract; Pre-Escritura — For New Properties; Escritura And Beyond; Fast-Track Conveyance; Buying Without An Escritura;
  11. Doing It Yourself Plot Of Land With A Model Property; Renovated Houses; Purchasing Land; Building Licence–new Andrenovated Properties; Memoria; Builder; Final Steps; Charges And Building Costs;
  12. Settling In Moving In; Viewing A New Property For The First Time; Equipping A House; Organising Utility Supplies; Cutting Red Tape;
  13. Understanding Personal Taxation Introduction; Principal Facts; Income Tax; Renta; Wealth Tax; Capital Gains Tax;
  14. Wills And Inheritance Tax Making A Will; Inheritance Tax; Legitimate Methods Of Avoiding Spanish Inheritance Tax;
  15. Learning About Culture And Customs A Slower Pace Of Life?; Family Group; Traditional Spain; Eating Out; Looking, Talking And Taking Pride; Three Police Forces; Shopping Experience; Dealing With The Post; Communications;
  16. Enjoying A New Lifestyle Get Out And About; Learn About The Country; Enjoy Sporting Activities; Mixing Socially; Relaxing;
  17. Avoiding Failure A Need To Learn; Case Study Employment; On The Downside; And Finally ...;