If you’re looking for a reasonably priced holiday home – or retirement property – in Spain, the 10 we have selected here are a little special. Property in Spain has never been expensive compared to similar Mediterranean hotspots, but the evidence is that it is particularly affordable right now.
For married couple Steve and Ailsa, the idea of owning a holiday home in Spain had always been something they’d dreamed of. Ailsa loved learning new languages – having studied linguistics at university – and had recently taken up Spanish lessons. But, with two young children and little knowledge of the overseas buying process, they were unsure where to even start.
Let’s look on the bright side as we start what will be an exciting year for many of us. A year when we might buy a holiday home in Spain or enjoy that long-awaited and planned for retirement in the sun.
With the UK now out of the European Union, the British must start to follow many of the same rules and procedures as other third country nationals. However, while the visa processes for Americans, Australians and others are well established, they have not been for British long-stay visa applicants. Hence there is nowhere to apply just yet.
Calling all nature lovers. If you’re looking for a holiday or retirement destination that offers sun, sea and plenty of nature, then Spain is a fantastic option. Often not given the credit it deserves, Spain is actually home to 16 national parks, a unique variety of climates and topography, and multiple animal conservation success stories.