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Weve Gone To Spain
Preface
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Weve Gone To Spain
Preface
Making The Decision
Our Decision
First Of All, We Thought About France.
Then We Thought About Italy.
We Then Considered Greece.
And How About Islands Such As Cyprus Or Malta?
Choosing A Location
The Costa Brava
The Costa Blanca And The Costa Del Azahar
The Costa Calida
Andalucia
The Costa Tropical
The Costa De La Luz
The Costa Del Sol
Finding A Property
Town Or Country?
On The Beach?
Deep In The Countryside?
Near The Coast?
What About The Nearby Land?
In An ‘urbanisation’?
What Kind Of Property?
Orientation To The Sun
Our Final Choice
Property Case Histories
The New Apartment
The Beach-Front Apartment
The Finca In The Hills
The Villa With Investment Potential
The Village House
The Country Property
The Villa With A View
What Did We Buy And Why Did We Buy It?
Buying Off-Plan
Legal Matters
Should You Have The Property Surveyed?
The Conveyance
The Purchase Contract
Completion
The Actual Removal
Near-Disaster
A Nightmare Experience
Settling In
First Impressions
The Practical Side Of Things
Gas
Electricity
Telephones
Insurance
Local Authority Taxes
Community Charges
Opening A Spanish Bank Account
Credit Cards
Taxes
The Postal Service
Television
Computers
Day-To-Day Living
Driving In Spain
Keeping Up To Date With The News In Print
Household Maintenance
Living Legally In Spain
The Lifestyle
Relaxed Pace Of Life
The Weather
Shopping
Eating Out
Home Comforts
Getting Around
The Cost Of Living
Living Well And Cheaply
What Costs More?
The Hidden Delights Of Spain
Civic Pride
Day-To-Day Pleasures
The Wonders Of Nature
Fiestasandferias
Peace And Quiet
Gardening In Spain
Planning
Planting For Colour
Roses
Plants For Scent
Climbing Plants
Bushes
Sculptural Plants
Trees
The Spanish Patio
Finally...
Healthcare In Spain
State Provision
Private Health Insurance
Hospitals
Ambulance And Paramedic Services
Healthcare Case Histories
Other Healthcare Services
Are There Negatives?
The Expatriate Community
The Free Holiday
Holidaymakers
Household Building Or Repairs
Style Of Construction Of Your Home
Shopping
Theatre, Cinema And Concerts
Exchange Rates
Development
Finally . . .
Happily Ever After?
Our Future
Your Decision
Conclusion
Property in Spain for Sale