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Buying a Home in Spain (Paperback)

by David Hampshire (Author), Jim Watson (Illustrator) "Buying a home abroad is not only a major financial commitment, but also a decision that can have a huge influence on other aspects of..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 240 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.co.uk Sales Rank: 453,604 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent; Should be mandatory reading for prospective owner, 6 Jul 2000
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars BUYING A HOME IN SPAIN, 26 Nov 2002
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.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Buying a Home in Spain, 8 Mar 2004
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Food For Thought
I read this book cover to cover in a few sittings. I found it very thought provoking. It covers a wide variety of topics and got me to question my motivation for buying a property... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ray

5.0 out of 5 stars Probablt the best book on buying a home in Spain.
A good book. He does NOT pull any punches, buying a home in Spain is scarry. It needs to be done properly, this has some of the horror stories. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kevin Pidgeon

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, our bible before we wrote our own!
This is the 6th edition of this great book. When we bought our first home in Spain in 2002 this was our bible, then of course we wrote our own book on buying a home in Murcia... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Debbie Jenkins

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book.
This book is the only book you will need if you are moving to Spain. A fact filled book covering every little detail on the move, working, banking and buying a home. Fantastic.
Published 18 months ago by John Castles

1.0 out of 5 stars One to read if you are one of life's great pessimists!
This book scared the living daylights out of me! Having read it I was convinced that I would never have the mental stamina to deal with all the red tape he describes. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars a book strong on pictures but short on essentials
Mr. Hampshire has sought to fulfill a niche market by writing a book of practical advice for those thousand's of 'would be' buyers of property in Spain. Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2000

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