Spain offers several advantages - the most obvious being the glorious sunshine. The country is vast and offers a diverse selection of cultures and climates.
When investing in a property in Spain your needs will be different if it is a holiday home then if you are going to live in it all year round.
Practical considerations like storage space, distance from the nearest shops, schools or doctors, availability of mains utilities etc, are all factors to consider.
Living on the coast can be very much like living in the UK, and for traditional Spanish style living you need to look inland where prices begin to drop and where the ex-pat population is more reasonable in number.
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| Valencia is a beautiful region with lush green countryside, beautiful golden beaches and a rich cultural heritage. Good direct links to the UK from Valencia Manises and Alicante airports, excellent road and rail links, and a place where property prices are rising fast but still reasonable compared to the south of the country.
The climate in Valencia is more moderate than in the south. Typically mild winters with hot summers that aren't quite on a match with a day in the Sahara. Imagine a year of endless barbeques, garden parties and eating out, a daily workout in the swimming pool , a quality of life you could never afford in the UK. With so much to gain there is also so much to lose which is why you need to think carefully about what you want out of your property and be realistic with your expectations and budget. This is where we at yourspanishproperty.com come in.
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Local property taxes in Spain are very low when compared to the UK - you probably pay in a year what you'd pay in one months Council Tax. Day to day cost of living is on average cheaper. Booze and cigarettes are much cheaper but not everyone smokes or drinks.
The cost of water depends on where you live and electricity is the same if not more expensive than in the UK.
Eating out, fresh meat, daily foodstuffs are cheaper. Clothes, electrical items and furniture can work out more expensive. In many areas there just isn't the choice or competition you'd find in the UK.
Running a car; fuel is in Euros what you pay in Pounds - diesel is cheaper than unleaded. Car insurance is typically about the same but depends on personal circumstances.
When moving to the real Spain remember it is important you learn Spanish, at least enough to get you by day to day.
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