8)DON'T GO IT ALONE
Buying in Spain can be very simple. There is lots of help out there - but who can you trust?. Ask your friends who they bought with, check out forums and message boards, get your lawyer to run a check on the builders and agents. The most important thing is don't go it alone. It's common in Spain, you meet someone in a bar, he sounds like he speaks a bit of Spanish, he is from your country and his friend is selling a place - what luck! "He won't rip me off will he?" Well, we have heard many horror stories this way including people selling property they don't even own! Build trust with someone before committing to buy.

9)DON'T LET THE SUN GO TO YOUR BRAIN
There you are in Spain. It's hot and sunny and you have enjoyed a hearty lunch with some sangria. Every property will look beautiful. Swimming pools, lush gardens, tropical flowers - just the perfect place for your new home. But is it?. Make sure you compile a list of essential requirements. How many bedrooms you must have... distance to the beach... price...location... how close are the shops. Narrow down your search before you start looking and stick to your guns. Only buy the property if it fits your requirements. It might sound silly but - sun, sangria and property searching are not a good mix!

10)LEARN THE LANGUAGE
If you are going to buy a property in Spain you will be surprised just how much happier you will be even with a little Spanish. What happens if you need to make a phone call?, speak to a doctor?, pay your water bill?. You will find the Spanish very helpful if you can show you are making an effort in THEIR country. There are many ways to learn Spanish, evening classes, tapes, CD's and books. One of the best ways to learn is on the internet and can be found here Click Here! Don't expect everyone to speak English!

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