Bethany Hemsley, Author at Spain Property Guides

Bethany Hemsley

Copywriter at Property Guides

Bethany is the resident copywriter for Property Guides, producing regular news, articles and guides.

She is an expert in Spain and Spanish property having owned a property in Mazarrón in the Costa Cálida since 2003. She offers great, personal advice on buying property abroad.

She is a keen traveller, having Interrailed across Europe and toured many US states, including Michigan, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Florida and California. She loves exploring new places and meeting people from different cultures.

Publications written for include Rightmove, Care Home Management Magazine, What's New in Publishing, Luxury Advisor and Property Press. She has also been featured in the Daily Express.

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“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.

Living in Spain after Brexit: what you need to know

With the UK now out of the European Union, the British must start to follow many of the same rules and procedures as other third country nationals. However, while the visa processes for Americans, Australians and others are well established, they have not been for British long-stay visa applicants. Hence there is nowhere to apply just yet.

If you love the natural world, you’ll love Spain

Calling all nature lovers. If you’re looking for a holiday or retirement destination that offers sun, sea and plenty of nature, then Spain is a fantastic option. Often not given the credit it deserves, Spain is actually home to 16 national parks, a unique variety of climates and topography, and multiple animal conservation success stories.

Mazarrón: Spain’s more affordable Mediterranean

Highlight of the Costa Cálida, Spain’s “warm coast”, many international buyers look for holiday homes in Mazarrón. Long-term visitor Bethany Hemsley introduces this dazzling corner of Spain.