- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Survival Books; 2nd Revised edition edition (Dec 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1901130363
- ISBN-13: 978-1901130362
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14.9 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,097,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For a smooth move to Spain, this is the vital weapon with which to arm yourself. --Everything Spain
A much clearer, sympathetic read than your average guidebook, it provides an all important reality check! --A Place in the Sun
A vital tool in the war against real estate sharks; don't even think of buying without reading this book first! --Everything Spain --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
A much clearer, sympathetic read than your average guidebook, it provides an all important reality check! --A Place in the Sun
A vital tool in the war against real estate sharks; don't even think of buying without reading this book first! --Everything Spain --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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Buying a Home in Spain is essential reading for anyone planning to purchase property in Spain and is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source of information available. Whether you're seeking a castillo, villa, farmhouse, townhouse or an apartment, a holiday or a permanent home, this book will help make your dreams come true. Packed with over 200 pages of valuable information, it's designed to help you avoid costly mistakes and save time and money. If you're planning to buy a home in Spain or even just thinking about it--this is the book for you.
Buying a Home in Spain is designed to guide you through the property maze and make buying a home a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Most importantly, it's packed with vital information to help you avoid the sort of disasters that can turn your dream home into a nightmare.
Vital topics covered include:
- Doing your Homework and Avoiding Problems
- Choosing the Region
- Finding the Right Home and Location
- Real Estate Agents
- Finance, Mortgages and Taxes
- Home Security
- Utilities, Heating and Air-conditioning
- Moving House and Settling In
- Renting and Letting
- Permits and Visas
- Retirement, Working and Starting a Business
- Travelling and Communications
- Health and Insurance
- Renting a Car and Driving
- And much, much more.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent; Should be mandatory reading for prospective owner,
By A Customer
This review is from: Buying a Home in Spain (Paperback)
A very comprehensive guide to buying a place in Spain. There's a wealth of facts in this book so don't expect to absorb it all on the first reading. - But don't worry, it's all presented in a very readable and humerous style. The author also provides a useful insight into some of the less palatable aspects of property ownership in Spain (not that Spain is any worse than any other country)and this means that we can approach our negotiations with much more confidence. Indeed, he doesn't appear to be scared to tread on a few toes he also exposes some of the less appealing aspects (for example read the section on Community properties, pages 150-155) Reading the rather vitriolic comments of a previous reviewer made me curious as to why the book prompted such a reaction. It was either somebody in the property trade who's cage he'd rattled or (call me a cynic if you wish) it was deliberate bait. Either way it attracted me to the book. So to that person 'Thank You' for calling it to my attention; it has become my bible.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
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BUYING A HOME IN SPAIN,
This review is from: Buying a Home in Spain (Paperback)
Having made several mistakes buying my first property in Spain when it came to the second I invested in David Hampshire's BUYING A HOME IN SPAIN. What a revelation! He has certainly saved me a lot of money, and probably my sanity - Spain is a wonderful place to live, but the laws, regulations, and customs are very different to the UK, and the well-meaning advice of ex-pats can lead to losing your car, home or savings. This book tells it like it is...thank you Mr Hampshire, you obviously HAVE lived here, and your advice really hits the spot.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Buying a Home in Spain,
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This review is from: Buying a Home in Spain (Paperback)
David Hampshire has written or co-written a series of books on living, working and purchasing homes in different countries; this is the 5th of his "country" books I have bought. We have previously lived in Switzerland and France and have close relatives in Portugal and we find David Hampshire's books invaluable - they are detailed, honest and well-written - good reference books and introduction for anyone contemplating a move abroad. I have given his books to several friends, including his book on the U.S. to a friend who moved to Virginia. I purchased this one for a relative planning to buy a house in Spain. It is not the only hand-book or advice one needs but it is certainly a great guide/check-list of the daily items one needs to deal with in a foreign country.
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