Granada Granada was first inhabited by native tribes in the prehistoric period, and was known as Ilbyr. When the Romans colonised southern Spain , they built their own city here and called it Illibris. The Arabs, who invaded the peninsula in the 8th century, gave it its current name of Granada . It was the…
Alicante With a population of just 300,000 Alicante is not a large city in European terms, but as the capital of the Costa Blanca it is a major travel destination for many European tourists. Over the years this has injected a cosmopolitan feel to the city, while retaining much of its traditional culture. Already well…
Stretching from Denia to Pilar de la Horadada, the Costa Blanca is as diverse as they come. With a mix of traditional Spain , rural & agricultural areas, long established holiday resorts & residential zones, there is something here for everyone. Until recently the Costa Blanca was seen by many as an untouched coastline. Today…
The Spanish province of Almeria boasts about 200 miles (322km) of varied, scenic coastline that attracts package tourists to its developed resorts near the main towns, but also offers idyllic spots for nature-lovers to explore with its many unspoilt fishing villages, long sandy beaches and small intimate coves popular with nudists. Sunny and mild, Almeria…
Mar Menor The Mar Menor (meaning little sea) is Europe ‘s largest salt water lagoon. Located on the northern part of the Costa Calida, in the province of Murcia , it is separated from the Mediterranean by La Manga (the sleeve) del Mar Menor, or what is better known as the La Manga strip. The…
The following pages offer a wealth of information on each of the regions that we support throughout mainland Spain.
Please advise us when booking your inspection visit if you are intending to “buy to rent”, we can then ensure you are shown properties and locations suitable for this purpose Renting out your property is an excellent way of helping to pay some or all of the annual costs, as well as helping to cover…
Annual running costs are much less than in the UK . The following is an example of what you can expect to pay for a typical two bedroom property. Urbanisation Fees £250 approx Summa /Rates £150 Property Tax £150 Insurance £130 Utilities (water / electricity) £150 – £250 depending on usage. Fiscal Representation £100 Regular payments…
This is in effect is the same as a national insurance number in the UK. All non – residents who buy a property and therefore need to have connections with the tax system are required by law to have an N.I.E.number. You will need an N.I.E. number for all kinds of purposes; the solicitor who…
You will be introduced to an English-speaking solicitor on your inspection trip, which of course would be only if you have found a suitable property. You can if you wish select your own solicitor. We can also introduce you to a UK solicitor if you prefer. The solicitor you choose will deal with all matters…