Bethany Hemsley, Author at Property Guides

10 reasonably priced properties in Spain

If you’re looking for a reasonably priced holiday home – or retirement property – in Spain, the 10 we have selected here are a little special. Property in Spain has never been expensive compared to similar Mediterranean hotspots, but the evidence is that it is particularly affordable right now. With 55,000 properties on our Spanish listings, and the search function now improved, it may be time for you to take another look, if you haven’t for a while. In the meantime, these ten gorgeous and amazingly affordable homes will whet your appetite… Costa Blanca golf for €69,000 Now this is the life! Y

5 things you need to know as the owner of a holiday home in Spain, from taxes to utilities

Now you have found your perfect holiday home in Spain, it’s time to sort out the practicalities. This can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don’t know much Spanish. How do you go about setting up utilities? What taxes do you need to pay as a non-resident? What is the easiest way to make friends?

5 things you need to know as the owner of a holiday home in Spain, from taxes to utilities

Now you have found your perfect holiday home in Spain, it’s time to sort out the practicalities. This can seem like a daunting task, especially if you don’t know much Spanish. How do you go about setting up utilities? What taxes do you need to pay as a non-resident? What is the easiest way to make friends?

“Our one-year-old was sick in the agent’s car.. but that didn’t stop us falling in love with our Spanish home!”

For married couple Steve and Ailsa, the idea of owning a holiday home in Spain had always been something they’d dreamed of. Ailsa loved learning new languages – having studied linguistics at university – and had recently taken up Spanish lessons. But, with two young children and little knowledge of the overseas buying process, they were unsure where to even start.

GHIC: Your post-Brexit healthcare is covered

Good news! The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is being replaced with a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC). This means that Brits travelling to Spain, and indeed all EU countries, will still be able to receive free, or cheaper, state-provided medical care.

Bethany Hemsley

Articles by Bethany Hemsley

10 reasonably priced properties in Spain

5 things you need to know as the owner of a holiday home in Spain, from taxes to utilities

5 things you need to know as the owner of a holiday home in Spain, from taxes to utilities

“Our one-year-old was sick in the agent’s car.. but that didn’t stop us falling in love with our Spanish home!”

GHIC: Your post-Brexit healthcare is covered