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The property buying market in Spain is currently undergoing hard times, however there has hardly been a better time for buying property in Spain. If you have the cash it's a buyers market. Wherever you look in Spain there are bargain properties to be found. The exchange rate for Sterling is at a low, however, even with this taken into account, you can still find cheap Spanish property.

Many Spanish estate agents have now folded due to the economic climate but the agents that remain in Spain have an excellent choice of Spanish properties for sale and offer a first class service for buying in Spain

Make sure when you buy property in Spain that you take suitable legal advice. Make sure your lawyer speaks your language, is registered and works from an office. Make sure your Spanish property agent is not simply a name behind a website. There are numerous new developments in Spain for sale that can be bought at bargain prices.

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A few years ago, Spain was the number one location for buying property abroad and the property market in Spain was booming. This has changed somewhat but the general feeling is that the market will improve during 2011 and beyond. This makes it an ideal time to invest in Spanish property if you can afford to sit it out a little longer.

Ensure that your property in Spain has adequate insurance. You will need to have buildings and contents insurance, even if it is a holiday home in Spain.

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