Buying Property in Spain

[@formonthills]

Thank you again Shaun. Great advice as always. It was interesting the point about estate agents not replying as they maybe recieve a lot of enquiries from time wasters. And I can totally understand why - as I've been in touch with several over the past 3 years. Some have been really pushy, some don't reply or acknowledge, and one in particular wanted me to fill in a spreadsheet f my financial position before they took me seriously. The best way - in my opinion - is to do your research, make an email enquiry, then show up in their office. That certainly gets you the 5 star treatment 😂 You are spot on about the research, rent in the area, speak to people in the community- and do not be pressurised or make a move on a romantic whim. We went to a conference centre last year in the UK and the most important stand that we visited was the one that was giving legal advice ! (Getting the legal side checked out - including if the property has debt attached to it). Take care, and keep living the dream matey 🇪🇸

Thank you for your comment and glad you agree with me about the Estate Agents!!!! and the legal advice! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@karenchance6098]

Many thanks for the video. Nice to see someone giving advice without the hard sell. I’m 60, and desperate to get out of the U.K., but unfortunately I’m an only child and have to look after my 85 year old Dad, and it wouldn’t be fair to leave him as he relies on me for everything. One day perhaps.

Karen never give up on your dream, you're still young - took me nearly 30 years to full fill mine. Many thanks for watching :)

[@lordbrettsinclair2906]

Good advice Shaun . Get a reputable estate agent and good legal advice . I am moving into Camposol next week and used the Camposol Forum to get recommendations . I ended up using Mercers and Corral & Alcaraz. Very happy with both of them .

Thank you, glad you agree about using reputable people and doing your research! Wish you luck on your move and see you about on Camposol - it's been a lovely blue sky day in the sun! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

Very well done Shaun. Many thanks for all the information and advice. 👍👌✌

Thank you lIhan for your support and giving the thumbs up! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@RalphGoldsmith]

Great advice Shaun. So many people have lost money buying 'off plan' properties that never got finished (or in some cases even started). There's a surprising amount of bureaucracy to living in Spain. We had to have an (up to date) padron to buy our car. Some banks will let you open a non residents account with your passport if you need to open one before you have you're NIE. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for your comment Ralph, interesting that some banks allow you to open account with your passport. Glad you liked the video! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@barryhuizing2804]

Nice presentation Shaun! You covered a lot ground for all of us who are really clueless as to the way houses are purchased in Spain. Great advise

Thank you Barry, glad you enjoyed the video and found interesting! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@rogerspeck9929]

Nice vid Shaun , keep em coming, looking forward to the next one. Cheers Rog.👍

Thank you Roger, glad you enjoyed the video - plenty more to come! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@msaunders113]

Great video Shaun and VERY good advice. Bought property in Spain before plus heard a lot of horror stories regarding scams. Thanks again 👍

Thank you Mark, glad you enjoyed the video - could make a video series of the scams but channel 4 is good for them!!!! Many thanks for watching and have a great week :)

[@hbchohan7886]

Thanks for the great videos and honest raw advice. You are helping a lot of people make the right decisions. I shall look forward to your next video. Could you make one on typical age friendly amenities / services and activities in the large Urbanization area like where you live. Just a polite suggestion.

Thank you, glad you enjoy my videos - I've done a few more on Golf Resorts and urbanization plus Camposol A, please check my Play Lists. Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@davidrobinson5539]

Great video again Shaun I’m coming over in 5 weeks renting on Camposol for 2 weeks hoping to view properties on Camposol really looking forward to it

Thank you Dave, glad you liked the video! Good luck with your viewing - just starting to warm up now! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@nicted9308]

I agree with all the advice you have given Shaun a good video. I know the law has changed in the last few years to safe guard people from buying Illegal properties. Such as going to the town hall in the area to inquire about a property and get an assurance that it is what it says is on the tin. I know many people in my area that went through agents with good reputations and found out after a short while they had problems but this was a good few years back.
Never go with an agent bringing you over on a four day trip its just hard sell. If you have time and money rent in an area you might think you want to live in and take plenty of time to get a feel.
You are much better off buying on an estate that is established and is over 10 to 15 years or so and never be rushed into buying anything you are not sure of.

Thank you Nic for your comment - as it will help others. Take your time, check it out and you should be fine! Glad you enjoyed the video! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@CiBi1968]

Cheers on another informative vid Shaun.
I'm flying over from Dorset next weekend to find my "Home in the Sun" around the Murcia area ... Very excited & very nervous all in one breath!. Have spent the past 4 months researching the areas I wish to visit. Not been over since 2011 so Can't wait !!

Thank you and another Dorset man like myself! I think you will notice a difference since 2011 and understand about feeling excited & nervous! Glad you found the videos helpful and wish you luck in your search in the Murcia region! Many thanks for watching and have a great week :)

[@CiBi1968]

@ Thanks Shaun .... & you never know I may bump into you = ) I'll just look for the Drone in the sky ....

[@MrGearoid65]

Great series of vids Shaun. Very entertaining and informative. Planning my own escape to the sun for next year. Definitely will rent first. Thanks for the information! 🌴

Thank you, glad it helps and good luck on your move. Many thanks for watching and have a great week :)

[@violetraton8731]

I started following or watching anything blog about SPAIN as I am interested to perhaps buy property there for holiday place. Not too many Canadians buying properties in Spain so perhaps I will try. So I am researching on how to buy properties in Spain. I don’t speak Spanish but planning on learning here in Canada

Thank you Violet, very true not many if any Canadians here this part of Spain - good idea about learning Spanish first, it will help a lot. Amazing country to visit and wish you luck in your research and please check out my other videos on life in Spain. Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@violetraton8731]

Expat in Mazarron thank you for posting these videos. I can’t seem to find waterfront condos in Mazarron..

Never heard of the place - Mazarron also has a Port if that helps :)

[@burtwallace5909]

Thanks for the tips .Another bit of advice is , rent a place and live there for a year , that way you get the feel of the seasons and how the changes pan out ,[because they do]. If you own your own house in U.K. DON'T SELL IT ! until you are sure . That way you have always got an escape hatch if things go tits up .

Good advice Burt, one I always try to put across about renting first to make sure it's your place to live. Many thanks for watching and have a great week :)

[@explantculture]

Great info, thanks. Heading over next month to look for property.

Thank you, glad it's some help. Good luck in your search - many thanks for watching :)

[@katecampbell5387]

Some great tips there Shaun. We have been advised to stick with one Estate Agent as they can all show each other’s properties. Seems a bit odd but apparently they just split the commission 50:50. We are out in just over week viewing with one agent (we just email everything we like the look of to them) so we will see how it goes.

Thank you Kate, I did watch a video from an Estate Agent on UA-cam saying don't look at too many properties!!!! I would look at loads to make sure it's what you want and not being pushed into something you're not sure. Most of the Agents here seem to have different property on their books. Good luck with your search! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@kimballentyne9069]

Hi Shaun, you can get a Spanish NIE number direct from the local Spanish police or through the Spanish consulate offices. Can take some time. Spanish estate agents and lawyers can do it for you, but they charge more than an arm and a leg.

Thank you Kim for the info - very helpful for others - many thanks for watching :)

[@Barosx2]

Thank you for all the video's, I have seen most of them as we are considering retiring to Spain and possibly Camposol in 2/3 Years. So we are finding your video's a great sauce of help for research, Thank you for doing them, they are done well and easy to understand

Thank you, glad they are some help - good luck for your search in Spain and there are plenty more videos to come! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@Stephen_Deer]

Great information Shaun... I almost stopped watching when you said the video was for people over 55 😂... all I have to do know is sell my house ( brexit has really stalled the property market in the uk). I can’t see it being anytime soon 😩. Have a great weekend.

Hi, just been told by UA-cam I've not replied - many thanks for watching :)

[@Time2FLYAlDiaz]

I like that hat, Shaun. Very informative! I’m going on 47 and I watched it all :)

Hi, just been told by UA-cam I've not replied - many thanks for watching :)

[@rabbastern]

Good tips are always important before making important decisions. I wish you a nice weekend, greetings Konrad.

Thank you Konrad, glad you liked the video! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@ianrobinson986]

Fascinating and informative Shaun, thank you.

Thank you Ian, glad you found the video interesting! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@penguinpeter6912]

Thanks Shaun, I had a spanish property 11 years ago, will I need a new NIE number when I buy again or will the nie number still be somewhere

Good question, possible, my friend did the same thing, used his NIE number when he lived in Spain but still has it and used it. If you lost it that may be a problem as they need the original copy. May be cheaper to get a new one.

[@jonalynpimentel8942]

Did you have a survey done in your place before buying sir ,..if so was it certainly are sectors a& b best in Campasol for amenitics. Can it be noisy there in the summer, looking for a guite retirement prace,.. Thanks you again Sir,.. God bless you Always,.. 👊👊👊❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍

Thank you, I always recommend visiting first and seeing if it's for you and then rent before buying to make sure. I never had a survey done on my property but that's for you to decide. Many thanks for watching :)

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

All good advice Shaun!

Thank you Marcus, glad you enjoyed the video and like the new name for your channel! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@theyorkshiredroneseekers2815]

👍's up from the Yorkshire drone seekers thanks for shareing shaun

Thank you Yorkshire Drone Seekers for your support!!!! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@chrisoldroyd5551]

Great imformative vid shaun again . Can i ask were was it you filmed it

Thank you Chris, glad you liked the video - Fortuna Hill Golf Resort not far from Murcia. Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@alitahmoores5498]

Does it worth all unpredictable hassles ? and then stay and travel in one place for rest of your life . That’s boring . Rent or hotel and then next destination. But thanks for advice .

Thank you, true some people enjoy moving from place to place. Many thanks for watching :)

[@DeLarssons]

nicely done Shaun

Thank you Peter, glad you enjoyed the video! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@gwilliams1547]

Great video Shaun.Can i ask why you settled for that area please?

Thank you Gail, glad you enjoyed the video - please check out my Play List and it tells the story why I moved here but to cut it short - I've been coming to Spain for 30 years, love it and found this place by chance - loved it and been here 3 years now. Many thanks for watching and have a great week :)

[@angelrose7906]

Lot's of information, thanks. Please say hello to the sewing Mrs.

Thank you Angel, wife says thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@keithlindsey6544]

great video keep them coming

Thank you Keith, glad you enjoyed the video! Plenty more to come - keep watching!!!! Many thanks for watching and have a great week :)

[@stephenlindsay1356]

Thanks for the frank advice keep it up

Thank you Steve, glad you liked the video and plenty more to come! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@stephenksquire4686]

I've been offered a place in calpe. what do you reckon on calpe?
is it a good place to invest?

Hi Stephen, sorry I don't know Calpe (Alicante). I always advice checking the area first and renting there before investing any money just in case you don't like area. Many thanks for watching :)

[@ferik.-aerodron1854]

Nice video

Thank you Feri, glad you liked the video! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@isaacbanda196]

I love your videos and can I please ask you something which place is better to buy property for investment between Malaga or Madrid?

Thank you Isaac for being the first to view! I wish I could help you about investment but I haven't any knowledge to where you would invest. I expect over the coming weeks people will add in the comments or your question. Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@Droneas]

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Thank you Drone as, thanks for your support! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@MrKarlyboy]

Spanish planning laws do not protect the consumer but also the local authority (mayor) should also be accountable and in Jail. End of

Thank you Karlos for your comment - many thanks for watching :)

[@irishman6124]

A place in the sun.. Also get a few time wasters lol 😂

Many thanks for your comment :)

[@aquariusbathandbody]

Great video Shaun, very informative. Keep them coming, this is the kind of info, that those of us that wish to buy in Spain, need, thank you.

Thank you Angel, glad you like them - plenty more in the year! Many thanks for watching and have a great weekend :)

[@aquariusbathandbody]

@ We look forward to watching the next video's. What was the name they use for the torrential rain? How is it spelt?

It's called Goat Fria - usually after the summer :) @@aquariusbathandbody

[@aquariusbathandbody]

@ Thanks :-)