Must Read: Buyer's Beware! A Buyers Guide to Spanish Property

Dear readers,

The purpose of this information is to provide you with important inside knowledge of the Spanish property market. It also gives us the opportunity to offer our dedicated services and be as cynical as we like! It is important to read through to the end. Forearmed is forewarned!

Please be aware, that unlike the UK, property for sale in Spain can be with any number of estate agents. It's a multi agency, "winner takes all" situation out here, and with over 140 estate agents in Moraira and Javea alone, can easily turn your Spanish dream in to a costly nightmare.

Price reductions are commonplace and sellers often reduce prices by 25,000 to 100,000 or more, depending on the value of the property, but not with all! The longer a property has been on the market the more chance of seeing all sorts of different prices.

The Internet is a great thing but property databases and websites take time and resources to keep them up to date. As a consequence you see property that is either out of date, sold, reduced in price, cheaper elsewhere or taken off the market to let out. Many will leave old attractive information and prices to stimulate new enquiries and eventually you get the old "sorry Sir, that one has just been sold, however we have found this one for you!" routine.

Another thing is photography. It's amazing how deceiving photo's are! How do they get pictures to look so damn good? You can spend weeks looking at unsuitable properties and what may seem to be a real bargain usually isn't. There are classic mistakes people make, no doubt some are the ones you get to read about in old Blighty.

There are properties that sell quickly and represent true value and ones that have been reduced time and time again and still don't sell. You need to be aware of these reasons. I say forearmed is forewarned and we can guide you through the whole process. Our reputation depends upon it and our testimonials are real and sincere.

There are of course, a whole bunch of other things to consider when buying a property that are just as important. You need to know what compromises are the most sensible ones to make. A good lawyer will ensure the paperwork is in order but he won't be able to tell you if you have made the right choice.

Now another issue is finding a good lawyer. You need a quality referral to a reputable English speaking lawyer (abogado), one from an independent source, not an estate agent, developer, builder, relative, bank or bloke in a pub! We used an excellent lawyer when we bought our property and since then have recommended his services to all our clients. He's born and bred in Moraira and has gained a reputable standing in the community, so has a reputation to live up to. He does a thorough job and ensures everything is in order for you.

Please take a moment to see how we can help you or your friends

Firstly, where to buy/invest? We spent four years searching the Costa's in Spain and nearly gave up! Location is paramount and the quality of lifestyle a location provides is everything. My advice, if you have not been, is to explore Moraira and Javea on the Northern Costa Blanca. If you need a place to stay we can help you either with a local hotel or even our luxury Moraira apartment at a special rate!

Once you have experienced the areas property comes next but let us leave this for now.

As expert property finders based in Moraira and Javea

We work with all leading estate agents and therefore have access to all available property. Finding and sorting through property, "that fits with your wish list", is a very time consuming task and we ask you to work with us by letting us know your exact requirements, as well as any properties you may have seen on the internet, yourself. We usually find the same property at a reduced price elsewhere!

When we carry out a property search on your behalf, we visit the estate agents in person and cherry pick from their current stock. This way we get to see recent price reductions together with any new properties that may have just come on the market.

We see vast differences in prices all the time and for this reason we have developed a way to cross-reference the many properties available with over one hundred estate agents, thus ensuring we find the lowest current price.

We select and compile a list of property to view with you and of course the various estate agents. We advise on location, desirability, orientation, privacy, price and much more. Our extensive knowledge of building and reformation work comes in handy and can be used to form a more structured offer should you see something you like.

If we don't find something special, don't buy it. There will always be another day!

If it's independent help and advice you require we can help you.

Should you prefer to "go it alone" through the maze of estate agents out here, beware! They will have your name registered on a direct basis and should you wish us to help you find your dream property, now or in the future, it may prove difficult to provide you with the comprehensive service we offer.

So, "where's the catch?" I hear you say! "All this for free?"

Of course not, we invoice the estate agent a set fee for our efforts should a sale be made. This is paid from the sales commissions! No sale no fee.

We look forward to hearing from you and hope we can be of service.

Please be aware that the properties you see on our main website shown below, represent only a small number of available properties. The properties are sourced from an external database made up of many estate agents but there are many more. We are not estate agents ourselves, we are property finders and can provide invaluable independent help and advice. Take a closer look!

www.spanish-property-sales.net

Anthony & Sally Bloom Office: Tel: 0034 966 492 515