1. What’s the best place to get a holiday home ?

If you are planning to spend short periods of time a small Spanish village or set alone on a hillside, surrounded by beautiful countryside, is incredibly appealing, but you need to think about why you are buying it In inland Spain, however, you can find some beautiful properties with far more space and for far lower prices than they would be on the coast. Buying inland also opens up the range of property options, such as fincas, country houses and rural townhouses, often with your own garden or land.

2. What’s the benefit of buying into a condo or a subdivision ?

You have the benefit of high quality communal facilities, so by paying a quarterly service charge you save on the hassle of maintaining your own garden and swimming pool. You also have peace of mind when you are away that the development is lived in and looked after.

3. Can I borrow from a Spanish bank ?

Their choice of mortgages is more limited than that in the UK but it’s a relatively simple process to secure a mortgage, provided you have evidence of income and a letter from your bank. If you are not a Spanish resident, you may have to provide an aval, which means someone who can guarantee they will pay in the event of you being unable to.