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When the Golden visa scheme started a surge of Chinese property buyers was expected to hit Spain but it didn’t materialise. Part of the reason may be stricter enforcement of currency exportation.

Demolitions are in the news again. I explain why it happens and how to avoid it happening to you.

A buying agent can widen your horizons. You may know one place, we know whole regions and can compare and contrast. We may suggest the perfect spot, somewhere you’ve never heard of.

Sellers are often their own worst enemy and turn an easy sale into a patience-sapping nightmare, losing the deal in the process.

Most of Spain’s shops still close for siesta but this may change if government proposals to liberalise opening hours are implemented, making it easier for tourists to spend money.

For a fresh look at the Costa del Sol see it through the eyes of a first-time visitor.

Although a buyer’s agent makes every effort to locate properties that are privately for sale or get direct access to a seller through a network of contacts it is also vital to maintain good relations with estate agents.

I think one of the most useful parts of buying agent’s service is not wasting our client’s time. Why waste time viewing properties that don’t match your criteria? Or have a slaughterhouse for a neighbour?

I’ve had it with trying to work in August in Spain …. at least until next year.

A couple of years ago I worked for clients who for health reasons needed to buy a property in a ‘warm winter’ destination.