The process of buying a property in Spain is simple and not in some ways different to purchasing anywhere in the U.K. Here are the eleven simple steps you take before walking through the door of your very own spanish property.

1. Initial contact – your details are logged onto our database. The appropriate brochure will be sent out and a few days later we will make a short phone call to see what you think.

2. Consultation – This is a very important part of the process. We offer a choice of consultations a) visit our office / showroom b) arrange a visit from one of our friendly staff in the comfort of your home c) meet in a mutually agreed place.

3. Property selection - a list of properties will be selected matching the information discussed during consultation.

4. Your time - to study the properties and arrange your finance. We can recommend professional independent financial advice.

5. Time to book your viewing – provide your dates. We will book the hotel and transfers for your stay in Spain.  On your arrival you will be greeted at the airport by one of our property specialists and then taken to our offices where we will finalise your details and agree the itinerary for the next few days.

6. Purchased / Pre contract – time now to pay your deposit of usually £2,000.  This guarantees the agreed price of the property (the property is now taken off the market). The signing of the pre contract is done at the same time. You will be taken to a Spanish solicitor prior to signing, where you can ask any questions.

7. Deposit – the deposit may vary depending on the builder of your property normally this would be 20%, 40% or 50%. After thirty days you are required to transfer the deposit. This may be done through a money transfer company, bank or building society.  

8. Personal Co-ordinator – having placed your deposit you will be assigned your personal co-ordinator. This ensures total continuity through the sales process.

9. Completion – between the deposit and completion the process goes fairly quite, do not worry this is perfectly normal.  If you are buying key in hand the process will be quicker.

10. Collecting the keys – once we have a completion date from the builder you will be notified so that you can arrange your flights. You will be met by your property specialist and taken to the hotel. During the next couple of days you will visit your property, notary and taken to register your NIE number. Now is the time to collect your keys to your new home in Spain.

11. Our service does not stop here!  We offer a settling in service during the first 30 days.  We will provide assistance to enable you to adapt to your new environment.