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 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.

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

Vivid colors, rustic simplicity, and the textural contrasts of wood, terra-cotta, and stucco are the hallmarks of the casual elegance of classic Spanish houses. The Spanish approach to residential style is a mixture of luxury and rusticity-wooden beams complement whitewashed ceilings, and worn leather furniture is set off against Moorish arches and wrought ironwork. The vibrant photos and detailed, practical text explore all the elements that become integral parts of a living space, from windows to doors, floors to ceilings, furniture to accessories and even gardens. From romantic homes in Spain's woodsy sierras to grand manors in the southern plains, many of these estates boast unusual features like hidden courtyard gardens or secluded balconies. None are ever open to the public.

Calamares and Corruption is about Julia's experiences moving to a tiny mountain village in Southern Spain. It involves endless dramas and very serious events. Julia bought the house within 5 days of seeing an advert in a magazine. Eighteen months later, the neighbours smashed the roof in in order to give themselves work; they had been employed by the author earlier. It took 4 people 2 hours to even open the front door, the entire roof was on the floor, beams and tiles. The neighbours told them it had been caused by a storm, but they found out the truth many years later. Once the house was rebuilt, the mayor then embarked on a mission to steal their land with plans to build another house in the garden. Many battles ensued and many court cases. Fortunately, Julia had huge success with her work as a healer after a television interview. She had queues of people waiting to see her for several months.