You have decided to look for property in Spain. What is the first step? With a real estate market as diverse as in Spain and information in a different language, it can be quite daunting for foreign buyers to search for Spanish properties themselves. Firstly, you need to ask yourself some essential initial questions: What type of home are you looking for? Which region appeals to you most? What requirements do you place on your living enjoyment? The more you can specify what you want, the easier it will be to find your dream home under the Spanish sun. Once you have clarified your wishes and have thoroughly explored the regions, you can of course start the search yourself or you can have a purchasing agent search for you. A purchasing agent knows the region and the possibilities, which makes it easier to make a suitable selection, given the large supply of homes. We at Dream Properties International work as a cross-border purchasing agent in all regions and are happy to look for you. Please complete our free, no-obligation Property Finder Service and we can make an initial selection for you based on your specific wishes. See you soon in Spain?

A preference for a region is of course very personal. The fact that many people go on holiday or purchase a home on the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca, the Costa Brava or the Valencia region does not mean that you will also feel at home there. Experiencing and feeling the region yourself is the most important thing. Would you like to read more about the many regions and possibilities? Then visit our page about Spanish costas and other regions.

Many foreigners visit Spain every year for a summer holiday. The Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol are especially popular. Of course, the further south, the warmer. But the Costa Brava, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands are also still very popular. Everyone’s preference for a holiday destination is of course different. Some people prefer to lie on the beach in Marbella every day and others prefer to go on a hike in the Costa Blanca North or in the Valencia region. The same also applies to the preference for a region in which to purchase a house. Of course, the important question is always whether the house will be a holiday home or whether you want to live there permanently. Sometimes it is the case that a region that you may not have immediately thought of suddenly turns out to be a very good option. Can’t you see the forest for the trees? We are happy to help you!

Wonderful weather all year round, beautiful beaches, beautiful nature and perhaps even more beautiful golf courses. There are no fewer than 398 golf clubs in Spain. Spain therefore offers the avid golfer a huge amount of choice. The currently most popular golf course is Las Colinas Golf & Country Club located on the Costa Blanca South. But the Costa del Sol also has no fewer than 56 golf resorts. You will often also find villas or apartments with beautiful views of the golf courses directly on the golf course. We have access to the full range so we are happy to help you.

Sometimes it is difficult to determine what to pay attention to when you are at the start of your search for a dream home in Spain. We would like to give you some tips:

• It helps to call on a local English speaking (purchasing) agent. Even if it is only for the language, selecting suitable homes and for the administrative arrangements of the purchase. Always read the reviews and customer experiences of buyers who preceded you in this process.
• We do not recommend purchasing a home in Spain through a bank. It is true that the Spanish banks have a large stock of homes due to the many bankruptcies, but these are often dilapidated buildings that were built with not the best materials and have sometimes been empty for years.
• Think carefully about whether you want to go for new construction or an existing home. There are pros and cons to both options.
• If you are looking for a first-line apartment or a villa with a sea view, you will logically always pay more for it. We recommend that you take a few tours inland to feel and experience what it is like to be a little further away from the sea and thus possibly buy more house for your money.
• Is the second home in Spain mainly intended as an investment? If you would like to make a return by renting out your apartment or villa as a holiday home, it is interesting to ask us to look for projects that offer rental services. This way everything is arranged for you and you don’t have to worry about anything.
• After the Spanish crisis, taxes in Spain were increased. For example, VAT on new construction has been increased from 4 to 10%. Make a realistic approach to all costs. Also take into account all additional costs, such as buyer costs, notary and lawyer costs and maintenance costs and homeowners’ association costs.
• We would also like to tell you: never purchase without a good, local and independent lawyer. It would be annoying if you were faced with surprises afterwards.

More questions? Please feel free to contact us!