Buying a property abroad is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. But don't worry – your Spanish dream needn't become a nightmare. From finding an estate agent and arranging a mortgage to negotiating the best price and moving in, this book is packed with practical advice on every aspect of the Spanish property market. It leads you safely and simply through the legal, logistical, and financial minefields, helping you maximise your time and your money to enjoy a hassle-free property purchase.

It is the best time in ages to buy a home in Spain, and bargain hunters are doing just that. You may wish to join them, but need to make your way through the property maze with as few problems as possible and without overpaying for lawyers, estate agents and other useful advisers. Anthony Foster is just the person to lead you through the maze. He has lived and worked in Spain in property since 1981, helping thousands to buy with minimum fuss and cost. This 10th edition of his popular guide, first published in 1994, provides unrivalled detail as he draws on up-to-date examples from his own experience to reveal what all the paper work and extras - property taxes, electricity and water, wills, mortgages etc - will likely cost. It includes tax and legal changes made so far for 2012 and 2013 by the new Spanish government that was elected to power in November 2011. This guide gives you just what you need to budget as accurately as possible and to understand what your advisers are doing. It even goes into insurance, buying a vehicle, parking without getting towed away, choosing the right people to rent out your property if you wish, and other invaluable insights. Years of insight and experience have gone into it. Buy this book and discover why Anthony Foster has appeared on British TV programmes such as BBC's Working Lunch and Channel 5's Hot Property as the buyer's best friend and the cowboy property developer's worst enemy. Whether you just need the basics or want in-depth information, this is very probably the guide of choice for you. It even offers an 'after sales'service by providing contact details for any questions about what you read.

Thinking of moving to Spain? Moving house is a daunting and costly thing to do. This book is suitable to anyone who may be thinking of buying Spanish property or moving to Spain.

This guide to buying a property in Spain offers first-hand advice on where to stay, dealing with estate agents and builders and the types of properties available. It covers building your own home, renovating a ruin and renting a cosy cottage. CONTENTS: Introducing Spain - narrowing the options - making a start - what and where to buy - the people involved - understanding the legal documents for a new property - money matters - before you go - linking it all together - buying other properties - timeshare and rental - cutting red tape - dealing with your finances - learning about culture - living life to the full - avoiding failure ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Illustrations: Maps, plans

This practical, easy-to-use guide is essential reading for anyone thinking of buying property in Spain. It's packed with information that will enable you to complete every part of the process with ease.

Spain is the perfect location for a home in the sun, but buying a property is not all about sunshine and sangria. The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Spain is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information available. It deals with the details of buying or renting a home in Spain in a practical, straightforward style, covering every issue you will need to consider, including: choosing your location - the regions of Spain, their property markets and transport links every step of the purchasing process Spanish inheritance and taxation rules health and education adapting to your Spanish lifestyle renting a home in Spain letting your Spanish home setting up a business in Spain Packed with practical details such as contact addresses, flight information, useful vocabulary and maps, this is the essential and definitive guide to buying a property in Spain.

Real Estate Investing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is completely revised and updated to help you overcome the challenges and and take advantage of the opportunities in any real estate environment, including a down market. But Eric Tyson and Robert Griswold's core message remains as relevant today as it did upon the initial publication of Real Estate Investing For Dummies -- investing in real estate is time-tested vehicle to build wealth in the long term. Tyson and Griswold don't tell you how to become a millionaire overnight. Instead, they offer proven, practical, and actionable advice so that if you chose to invest in income-producing properties, you can do so wisely and confidently.