It is always important to consider the location of your prospective property purchase. If you were buying a property in your home country it would be easier because you would be familiar with your culture, your people and even the area. But in Spain however it is very likely that you are unfamiliar with all the above aspects. Whether you are a regular visitor to Spain or not it is vitally important that you are very clear in your mind what you looking for. Many property ventures have ended in tears because people have not thought carefully about Location from the very beginning.
My friends Jean and Peter decided to retire to glorious Espaa. Their plan was to rent a beautiful villa with a pool, next to a holiday resort that they have visited many times before. They were extremely happy with the villa they have purchased. Initially the couple used the villa for short two week holidays with friends and family.
Very soon the couple decided that the time is right to move in permanently. This would prove to be a mistake.
As a fulltime living space; they soon discovered there was no room to keep anything in storage. The villa was always ok as a short term stay but...