The decision to relocate was the easy part, given the fact that we had never even visited The Costa del Sol, it was really fate how we ended up here.

It began with a simple surfing of the net to places we dreamt we could live a better life. Guaranteed sunshine, stress-free days, lower cost of living, and a pure and healthy diet for ourselves and children, what more is there? Television constantly portrayed the lives of others who sought the same existence, promoting affordable housing at the same time. Gathering an abundance of information, we sold up our home, said our goodbyes and left.

We were under no illusions and quickly realised the language to be our hugest barrier. Although slightly prepared with a Spanish phrasebook- it was not enough.

We needed somewhere to live, a school for our children, employment and most of all some trustworthy friends. Unfortunately for us these things came with a hefty price being vulnerable- we were taken in by crooks who swindled us out of most of our money. There are some despicable people who will stop at nothing to get what they want.

That was partly the reason we set up a business in Real Estate which offers much more than advise on purchasing a home. We assist people all the way from the beginning and offer guidance towards employment or setting up a business.

Let me tell you how it s really done! Everyone who comes here and for whatever reason- we treat differently- according to their needs. If it be a family, we help with accommodation – listening and advising them all the way. We take them to the local schools and fill in all the necessary forms needed. We introduce them to our Spanish lawyer who is fluent in many languages, especially English taking care of anything from buying a cat to buying a home, at the cost of a meal.

Spanish education is free, but you can expect a child to lose a school year while they master the language. International schools offer Curriculum close to that of British standards attaining GCSE and A Level examinations, but require fees of about four thousand pounds per child per year with discounts for more than one child attending.

Most people want access to the media in their own language- we can also help with installations of satellite television for any language at a reasonable cost. The telephone companies are very slow here simply because there is only one main company and they cannot cope with demand. We are aware of people living inland that cannot receive a signal and we have access to companies that can provide this. 
Buying a car can be a nightmare if you do not know the law. Hidden costs are not explained by many companies and simple renewals of documents can lead to hefty fines if ignored. Many bring their cars from England and the Spanish law requires you to re- register your vehicle and the number plate within six months- some firms will do this and convince that the costs are much higher- we know different! Taxing a car costs about one hundred pounds for two years and is a simple process.

There are two ways to do it according to the individual.

If you are a resident and need a mortgage a good reputable bank will lend up to ninety per cent over thirty years and you can even borrow at the age of seventy. If you are a non- resident then realistically seventy per cent is what is offered at a low rate of between  three and four per cent.

First it is best to find a property you like, whether for a permanent home, holiday home or investment- we can assist with this!-remembering that you should consider the needs of a tenant and not yourself, if it is a purchase for investment only.

Fees vary from agent to agent, we work on the minimum and even then it is not fixed. The big companies have higher rates than smaller companies plus you can expect a service more on a one-to-one basis too. The whole procedure will normally be explained at each stage and before any monies change hand any queries will be addressed.

More properties are being sold inland because of the affordability, but must be checked out thoroughly beforehand. Some have multiple owners and do not always agree to sell, so this has to be verified. Many properties have outstanding debts on them and a contract needs to specify who is liable. Illegal building has occurred with some properties, boundaries etc. It may seem that a property is advertised inexpensively, but without necessary research, weighing up the real cost at the end can prove disastrous.

Spain is a good choice for making that new life for many reasons, but the people are in a class of their own. In our experience, they are a very honest, caring and trusting race. They look upon the Foreigner with respect and understand that without tourism their standard of living would be less than standard. 

A good attitude to arrive here with and remember is that we are merely visitors to their country and strive to gain acceptance, by learning the language and participating in the many wonderful ferrias cultures they have.

We have many friends of all nationalities and although still mastering the Spanish language, we know our body language plays a great part in saying what we feel.

The dream will go on forever, and whilst it does, we endeavour to play our part in making the dream come true, and the transition a painless one for many.

We have gained a reputation for being a small business of honesty and accomplished respect from all who deal with us. Whether they are Spanish, German, English or whatever- people can judge for themselves.

Smells of fresh fish being cooked on the shore drift into my window, reminding me of why I craved to be here. The sky is clear and comforting, as I am aware of its existence. There is no place on earth offering a life like this, I am fortunate and each day brings a new opportunity for me to share this with others.

Whatever expectations a person has there are no limits to achieving them. It takes courage, hard work and effort. For me – there´s no going back!

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