Welcome to A Place in Spain, were you can find all the information you will ever need when buying a home in Spain. You will find lots of location guides to help you choose the perfect place to buy your house in Spain, and the pros and cons of all the different types of house you might be considering. There are also comparisons of the different ways you can go about buying your house once the decisions have been made. Take time to browse through all the section and be sure to check back often as we are always adding more information.

Inland properties are becoming ever more popular for people moving to live in Spain. In the past if you moved to Spain you lived on the coast usually in an area with a large concentration of other foreigners. This made it easier for people to integrate as the ex-pats formed their own small communities and […]

Lots of people move to Spain without bee able to speak the language. There are a number things you should consider if this is a concern for you. If you are going to have to work when you get to Spain then learning the language is almost essential. There will be very few jobs available […]

Once you have made the decision on which property you want to buy you will have the difficult task of actually buying it. This guide will prepare you for some of the surprises buying property in Spain and Spanish property law might throw at you, and give you a head start when the time comes. […]

You have three main choices once you’ve decided where you are going to buy and what type of property you are going to buy. The first option is to book a flight to the area in Spain you have decided on and then arrange viewing’s with local estate agents. The second option is to go […]

Once you have decided where you want to buy your property in Spain you will need to decide what style of home you want. Obviously this is partially dictated by your budget, however there are now so many homes available there should be something to suite all budgets whichever style you prefer. The three main […]

The capital of Spain with a truly cosmopolitan atmosphere, also Europe’s highest capital. Located virtually in the centre of Spain, Madrid shares many of the characteristics of other European capitals. Full of upmarket bars, restaurants and shops with many of the countries top companies having their headquarters here. The city is full of culture and […]

The most popular destination for British tourists full of lively resorts with every amenity imaginable. The resorts of Torremolenos, Fuengirola and Marbella are some of the most popular and would be great for people who don’t want to feel like they are still in the […]

Found on the east side of Spain running from Barcelona to Tarragona with around 150 miles of golden beaches. One of the most popular resorts in this region is Salou with its beach front apartments. The night life here is less lively than Costa Blanca and Costa Brava […]

The “wild cost” full of bustling holiday resorts with lots of apartments and villas. Here you find another region that surrives almost fully on its thriving tourist industry. This means that there are an abundance of holiday homes available to suite all different budgets. The climate is a little milder than southern Spain but still […]

This is one of the most popular locations for people buying a home in Spain with lots of purpose built complexes. Perhaps the most popular location in Spain for tourists looking for a holiday in the sun as well those looking to buy a home in Spain. It is home to Benidorm the location of […]

One of the lesser know Costas situated just above the Costa Blanca and home to Valencia. Home to lots of small unspoilt towns and villages and still a popular location for Spanish holiday makers. There are far fewer large apartment blocks and less nightlife than on many of the other Costas. This is reflected in […]

Perhaps the most historical regions of Spain, with far less tourism than most other areas. Known as one of the most historical regions in Spain it is starting to become more popular with tourists as rural tourism takes off. If you are looking for a traditional Spanish home in a traditional Spanish village or town […]

The first thing you have to decide, and probably already have, is what you want your home in Spain for. Whether you are looking for an apartment in the heart of a lively city or a traditional villa miles from anywhere you can definitely find what you are looking […]

Set a budget and don’t be tempted to stretch it once you get there
Make at least two visits before making a decision
Check there are no outstanding debts on the property
Remember to allow around 10% of the purchase price for costs
Speak with residents to get a better idea what the area is like
Don’t rush the decision, […]