Buying Property in Spain

 

A comprehensive practical guide to buying a property in Spain

 

3. General hints when selecting a property

Once you have selected a property and before entering into any agreement,you should take care of the following issues:

If you are buying a property with a garage,a storeroom or any other facilities,make sure that you see them and they correspond with all advertised descriptions.

Estimate the proportions of the property and make sure that all advertised measurements of the property are accurate.

Check that all appliances are in working order and be on the lookout for damp patches,big cracks and peculiar smells.

Check the property ’s orientation by visiting at different times of the day to check the path of the sun on the terraces.

If possible,do not forget to ask locals if there are any neighbourhood issues to consider that might affect your quality of life or the value of the property.

When you have found a property,you should seek legal advice before paying any money or signing any document.This is very important as legal documents may contain binding terms and conditions.