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Posted: Tue Nov 5, 2019 11:26am
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Leeds100

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Hi

My wife and I plus two friends have hired a Villa for three months from December until the end of February, we intend to use this time to search for properties along the coast with the idea of either buying or indeed renting ( long term ). We will not have the use of a car so are looking to rent for a week at a time, any recommendations would be much appreciated.  I look forward to your suggestions.

Thanks in advance 

Paul & Pam

Cheryl

Posted: Tue Nov 5, 2019 3:09pm

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Posted: Tue Nov 5, 2019 3:09pm

If you will be renting for a week at a time you have to make sure that every property has a Tourist Licence otherwise it will be an illegal let and you will probably be charged a cleaning fee of about €50 at each place. Estate Agents will ferry you around to view properties but without a car you are going to severely limit what you can see of various areas as public transport is not brilliant and taxis are limited and expensive.
You need to use an independent abogado (solicitor) for any purchase and don't be pushed into a decision because there are always hundreds and hundreds of properties for sale so there is no rush.
You don't say if you are looking to move here full-time but either way Brexit could have major repercussions for you, for example, if all four of you are buying jointly, each of you will have to pay non-resident's tax and this will increase post Brexit. You will also be limited to 90 days stay in 180. If you intend moving here, income requirements for Residency will increase from about €700 to €2,400 per month.
Also keep in mind that what you see in January could be totally different in August but on the plus side you will experience the coldest part of the year so will realise you will need heating of some kind.

Jim's guides - your complete guide to Spain 

This also contains a guide to searching this site for the wealth of information that is already here.
I would recommend that you hire a car for at least some of your time here and that will probably entail getting an International Driver's Licence. If you use the search bar for Announcements under Everywhere, there is another excellent guide from UKHandyMan4Hire for tips on hiring cars here.
It is very expensive to buy and sell property here and many take months, if not years to sell. If you do decide to buy, make any deposit subject to proof that the property is exactly as described on the deeds and that it has a Habitacion Certificate. 

Some areas are prone to flash flooding although the terrible storm in September this year was the worse in over 100 years and affected the towns and villages in the floodplain when floodgates had to be opened to ease pressure, flash flooding is usually more regular in built up coastal areas where due to the sheer amount of rain that falls drainage channels become blocked and overflow and roads become raging torrents as the water heads to the sea or lakes.
If you get it right, this is a beautiful part of the world to live or have a holiday home. 

Leeds100

Posted: Tue Nov 5, 2019 3:29pm

Leeds100

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Posted: Tue Nov 5, 2019 3:29pm

Wow 

Thanks Cheryl for your help that’s a lot of information to take in. Didn’t realise the income per month would increase that much. Our friends and us are looking for separate houses 🏠 probably in different areas so I think we would probably hire a car for a week at a time to explore different places. I might look at driving over in my car which might be easier.

Thanks once again 

Paul

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Posted: Sat Nov 9, 2019 8:05am

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Posted: Sat Nov 9, 2019 8:05am

Rentmecarhire.es

Excellent car hire rates and no extortionate deposits etc

Good luck we bought last yr just outside Torrevieja it was smooth and easy. We got a mortgage which was a little more expensive as more fees involved but still the best thing weve ever done.

As stated above, use an independent solicitor and dont hand over any deposit or cash unless its through your solicitors.

Good luck!!! And enjoy it

Leeds100

Posted: Sat Nov 9, 2019 8:33am

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Posted: Sat Nov 9, 2019 8:33am

Thank you for your reply, it’s a bit confusing re buying property, as you hear so many different stories. Some good, some bad, but the three months we are there should give us a better idea on buying or renting.

Thanks 

Paul 

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