Fly To Buy in Spain

Why Spain?
The Spanish government has an ongoing commitment to encouraging tourism, international investment and construction. The tourist infrastructure is already highly developed and new legislation covering Spanish property sales and building standards has made it safer than ever to buy property there.

For those who like DIY on a grand scale, Spain also offers a big market for building your own home and buying a plot of land can be an economical alternative to purchasing property.

The climate is also an enormous selling point and being so accessible from the UK, it's hardly surprising that the Brits continue to flock to this particular part of Europe for sun, sea and sangria. It's also a buyers' market at the moment. Put the effort in to find it and you can pick up a good property in a desirable location at 20% to 30% below the asking price.

Where to buy:
In the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, you're unlikely to find that perfect villa for anything other than a luxurious price. Head further inland and you have more chance of discovering a real bargain or try the Costa De La Luz. Currently overtaking the other costas as 'the place to be seen', it is also on the brink of a property boom, according to experts.

Valencia, situated on the coast between Madrid and Barcelona, has just played host to the 2007 Americas' Cup and consequently the city and surrounding area have been boosted by squillions of euros invested in building and infrastructure.

Murcia, a beautiful and historic area of the country, is another hot tip, largely due to the golf resorts that bring in some of the wealthiest tourists in Europe. The market is on the up and with good weather for ten months of the year, it's a great holiday rental location. Restrictions have also been put in place to guard against over-development which would lower prices in the future.

Another area you might want to consider is the Costa de Almeria. There are still little fishing villages caught in a pre-tourist time trap and, while the infrastructure in places can be a little lacking, properties are still amongst the most reasonable in Spain.

Alternatively, Zaragoza, near the Pyrenees, is hosting the Expo 2008 and motorway links are improving to up this lively city in the desirability stakes. A huge retail development looks set to improve its profile still further.