Buying Spanish property as a holiday home, an investment, or for permanent living in Spain

It is not just the affordability of properties in Spain that attracts so many Brits to the Iberian peninsula. With its rich history and culture, and one of the most agreeable climates in Europe, the country continues to leave visitors spellbound and determined to return. For many, the dream of living in Spain´s sunny resorts or beautiful inland spaces has already become a reality - about one million Brits already own properties in Spain - and plenty more have expressed an interest. Indeed, the queue for buying property in Spain just keeps getting longer!

Whether you are thinking of buying property in Spain as a holiday home or as an investment for rental income, or even because you intend to start living in Spain on a more permanent basis, you have come to the right place.

Overseas-homes-direct.com has hundreds of pages dedicated to anyone interested in buying, investing or living in Spain:

Visitor information, where to go and what to see.
Buying property in Spain including property hotspots, market report and information on the popular regions in Spain.
Investment properties in Spain including buy to let mortgages and rental properties, buying off plan, key golf resorts and registration to our investor club.
Living, working and emigrating to Spain including finding employment, buying a business and living in Spain. Also features on education and healthcare in Spain. Finance and Legal Guides including UK and Spanish mortgages, taxation, currency issues, the buying process, legal services plus avoiding inheritance tax (in partnership with John Howells of Law Overseas).
Resources, including FAQs, glossary, diary of events and useful web sites.

In addition to our extensive pages of information on buying property in Spain and links to other resources, Overseas-Homes-Direct.com provides a range of other tools and benefits.

Interactive maps - Visualise the location of your chosen property in Spain, see the temperatures, flight times, and how to get to the airport and local services.
Property listings from hundreds of agents and developers, with advanced property search or by map location.
Contact via email or phone our call centre, property developers/vendors and local sales agents (either in the UK or Spain), to help you when buying property in Spain.
Service directory of local agents, developers, solicitors, banks and other companies that can help you during the buying process and when you get to Spain.
Register for our news and property alerts.
Travel shop in conjunction with Low Cost Deals, so you can book your flight, hotel and car hire for your inspection trip.
Online villa renting service to book your holiday home, or you can maximise your investment and rent your holiday home throughout the year.
Book shop for any extra reading or a CD to learn the lingo
Business shop -- our online database of businesses for sale in Spain

Buying property in Spain and investing in properties in Spain

There are many different types of properties in Spain for sale and much to know about the process and costs of finding and buying property in Spain.

Some properties in Spain represent great value-for-money purchases but there are pitfalls to avoid. Many overseas purchasers look at buying property in Spain purely for investment purposes and you should research the Spanish property market thoroughly before committing to any investments.

Living in Spain

Remember that living in Spain is not the same as having a holiday in Spain. You should arm yourself with as much information as possible about emigration and finding work, and the correct financial and legal information will help you stay on the right side of the law. It will also enable you to make the most of living in Spain, whether you are planning to work, study or retire there.

Buying property in Spain may be the best thing you ever do. Let Overseas Homes Direct lead you through the process of buying properties in Spain and help you to make the most of living in Spain.