Simple considerations ensure you look at the right villas in Spain

Buying villas in Spain on the Costa del Sol is not much different from buying a holiday place at home. There are several things to take in to consideration before you go house hunting.

Budget

How much are you willing to spend? Does it depend on a mortgage, and how much are you willing to spend every month including the expenses of ownership? There is a large price span on the villas in Spain.

Location

Villas in Spain can be found both along the coast and inland, but you have to decide on distance to shops, restaurants, beach, swimming pool, golf courses, airport, and last but not least, how far is it to visit people you already know on the coast?

Do you require special views? Many villas in Spain offer sea views or mountain views - or both.

Outside areas

Most villas in Spain have garden, pool, open or covered terrace. Partly covered is often the best, as the sun is strong in the summer. Most properties are located in a community (urbanisation) offering different services and levels of security.

Many types of villas in Spain

It is not only villas in Spain there are for sale. Do you prefer an apartment, penthouse apartment, townhouse, detached or semi-detached? Is it for full time residence or for holidays?

Looking after the villas in Spain

Who looks after the property when you are not here? There are many companies and private individuals who specialize in taking care of the villas in Spain when the owners are away.

Letting

Is it okay to share your property with holiday guests? The rental income can contribute to, or pay all, the costs associated with owning villas in Spain. You should have a good administrator to take care of the rental. To maximise the rental income, it could be worthwhile to ask what the tourists are looking for when searching for villas in Spain: Sea views, walking distance to the beach or pool, easy access to shopping and restaurants etc