Quest for Spanish Property

Casa Quest is quite exceptional, it brings together a vast array of Spanish property all under one roof on one website. The brainchild of Dr Paul Johnson, he developed his idea so as to aid those prospective buyers looking for a Spanish property, combining information from numerous estate agents across mainland Spain and the Canary Islands.

Casa Quest is a complete site for both buyers and sellers of Spanish property, it provides informative resources in relation to other aspects associated with Spanish property such as legal advice, mortgage and financial information, even details as to where you can buy your three piece suite!

With the proliferation of lifestyle television programmes, buying Spanish property is sometimes portrayed as a difficult and onerous task, however it needn’t be, the actual process of looking for a Spanish property to purchase can actually be very enjoyable as long as you take the correct steps at a steady pace.

Casa Quest has to hand a team of professionals who know the best Spanish property developments together with English speaking estate agents who can provide a portfolio of Spanish property and legal/financial advisors who can ensure that the purchase of your Spanish property is completed correctly and simply. Making certain that you are buying the Spanish property that you think you’re buying and getting value for your money.

Firstly, decide why you want a Spanish property, is it for you and your family to live in, or to use occasionally. Alternatively, is the Spanish property to act as an investment from which you will receive a regular rental income? Your rationale for deciding to buy a Spanish property will determine your location.

Secondly, how much can you realistically afford to spend on purchasing your Spanish property? Finance is available to assist you with the purchase, and, if you buy ‘off plan’ you can make staged payments, but you don’t want to over commit yourselves. Remember to add at least 10% of the purchase price to cover various fees and taxes.

Once you have a rough idea of where you would like your Spanish property you can then begin a thorough research of the area and amenities. You must visit the Spanish property a number of times, at differing times of the day. If you are considering a Spanish property for retirement, think if you will need a car and how far is the nearest shop? This may sound silly initially, but the details can make a difference between you loving and loathing your Spanish property.

Find an independent lawyer who can provide legal support in relation to aspects of your Spanish property purchase. You need to ensure that from the outset your intended Spanish property is registered and legal. Your lawyer will be able to negotiate the terms of the deal on your behalf. Once you are set on your Spanish property it is the norm to pay a deposit to hold the property, usually 3,000 Euros.

Your lawyer will then complete all necessary checks relating to the Spanish property you have decided to buy, checking that there are no outstanding debts etc. The final stage is to sign the title deeds of the Spanish property in front of a notary and to pay the outstanding balance; all other fees are then paid on your behalf by your lawyer.

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