Buying A Home In Spain 2005

Fully updated and revised 4th edition and the only book about buying property in Spain that is updated annually. The most comprehensive and best-selling Spanish property book since it was first published in 1997, packed with vital information to help you avoid disasters that can turn your dream home into a nightmare. Essential reading for anyone planning to buy a home in Spain, designed to guide you through the property maze and save you time, trouble and money!

Major Considerations

15

(26)

Why Spain?

16

(3)

Buying For Investment

19

(1)

Climate

20

(3)

Economy

23

(1)

Cost Of Property

24

(2)

Cost Of Living

26

(2)

Permits & Visas

28

(3)

Working

31

(1)

Retirement

32

(1)

Language

33

(1)

Health

34

(2)

Pets

36

(5)

Best Place to Live

41

(66)

Geography

42

(2)

Regions

44

(33)

Location

77

(8)

Getting There

85

(15)

Getting Around

100

(7)

Your Dream Home

107

(70)

Research

109

(1)

Avoiding Problems

110

(8)

Renting Before Buying

118

(4)

Estate Agents

122

(4)

Property Prices

126

(2)

Fees

128

(4)

Types Of Property

132

(5)

Buying A New Home

137

(3)

Buying A Resale Home

140

(2)

Community Properties

142

(6)

Retirement Homes

148

(1)

Timeshare & Part-Ownership Schemes

148

(5)

Inspections & Surveys

153

(7)

Swimming Pools

160

(1)

Renovation & Restoration

160

(5)

Building Your Own Home

165

(5)

Selling Your Home

170

(7)

Money Matters

177

(18)

Spanish Currency

179

(1)

Importing & Exporting Money

179

(5)

Banks

184

(5)

Mortgages

189

(6)

The Purchase Procedure

195

(16)

Conveyancing

196

(4)

Contracts

200

(4)

Final Checks

204

(1)

Completion

205

(3)

Buying Through A Company

208

(3)

Moving House

211

(16)

Shipping Your Belongings

212

(3)

Pre-Departure Health Check

215

(1)

Immigration

215

(1)

Customs

216

(4)

Embassy Registration

220

(1)

Finding Help

220

(1)

Checklists

221

(6)

Taxation

227

(32)

Identification Number

230

(1)

Fiscal Representative

231

(1)

Income Tax

232

(9)

Wealth Tax

241

(2)

Property Tax

243

(4)

Capital Gains Tax

247

(3)

Inheritance & Gift Tax

250

(4)

Wills

254

(5)

Insurance

259

(16)

Health Insurance

261

(5)

Household Insurance

266

(4)

Holiday & Travel Insurance

270

(5)

Letting

275

(16)

Rules & Regulations

276

(1)

Location

277

(2)

Swimming Pool

279

(1)

Letting Rates

279

(1)

Costs & Expenses

280

(1)

Furnishings

280

(1)

Keys

281

(1)

Cleaning

281

(1)

Using An Agent

281

(2)

Doing Your Own Letting

283

(2)

Information Packs

285

(1)

Maintenance

286

(1)

Security

287

(1)

Increasing Rental Income

288

(3)

Miscellaneous Matters

291

(38)

Crime

292

(1)

Heating & Air-Conditioning

293

(3)

Home Security

296

(2)

Postal Services

298

(1)

Shopping

299

(6)

Telephone Services

305

(6)

Television & Radio

311

(3)

Utilities

314

(15)

APPENDICES

329

(40)

Appendix A: Useful Addresses

330

(6)

Appendix B: Further Reading

336

(7)

Appendix C: Useful Websites

343

(5)

Appendix D: Weights & Measures

348

(4)

Appendix E: Maps

352

(5)

Appendix F: Airline Services

357

(3)

Appendix G: Glossary

360

(9)

Index

369

(9)

Order Forms

378

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