 |
 |
|||
|
|||
 |
 Home
> Our Service |
The service we provide We provide an independent search, selection and buying service for property in Spain. It is designed to help you find and purchase the property you want, in your chosen environment, within budget Introduction If you have ever watched any of the overseas property programmes on television, such as 'A Place in the Sun', you will have seen the relaxed way in which the programmes 'clients' are shown a selection of properties that independent researchers have found for them. There is no pressure on them to buy and they are shown properties that have been specifically selected because they meet each clients criteria. Many of our clients told us that they wished that this type of service was available to them, so we decided to operate in the same way. We are independent and work on your behalf. Searching through the property listings of Spanish estate agents, developers and builders we identify those properties that match your needs and preferences. Much of the information we use is detailed on our enquiry form. Everything you tell us is treated confidentially. Once you have registered your interest we use the information you have provided to establish when, where and why you want to buy. What we do next depends upon the answers to these questions If you are looking to buy straight away we will send you a client profile and then contact you to discuss the timing of your visit. We will help with your travel and accommodation requirements if you would like us to. If you are not looking to buy immediately we will send you a client profile based upon the information you have provided. This acknowledges your enquiry and confirms what it is that we are looking for on your behalf. We then maintain contact with you, so that we know exactly when you will need our help. At this point our colleagues in Spain will begin their search and we plan for your visit by making any arrangements that are necessary. It is vital that we know the type of environment in which you are interested. We want your visit to be as productive as possible and to help achieve this we focus on showing you properties in these areas. Experience has shown us that if you like the environment you will almost certainly find a property you like. If you don't like the environment, however, you are very unlikely to find a property to suit you. If you have never been to Spain before, or are unsure about where you want to buy, don't worry. Using the information you provide, we will recommend the area and environment that we believe will suit you best. If you want to invest, or are buying a holiday home, your criteria will be different to someone who is looking for a seasonal or permanent residence. If you are moving, schools and education may be an important consideration. There are many factors to take into account when buying a property. We will use our experience to make sure that those important to you are satisfied in the environment and properties we put forward for consideration. When you are ready to visit we can make all of the arrangements for you. We do not charge for this or any of our services but we do ask that you pay for the flights, accommodation and transport. Were we to subsidise your trip we would need to try and recover our costs by 'selling' to you and possibly putting you under pressure. We believe that you would prefer a relaxed visit, where there is no pressure to take a decision. Whilst you are in Spain our associates there will spend as much time with you as you wish. There is no charge to you for their professional services. If you would prefer to make your own travel arrangements we will be more than happy to provide you with a service in Spain that suits your itinerary. All we would ask is that you give us sufficient notice in advance of your visit to enable us to find you properties to view. It may help you to speak with people who have bought property in Spain. We will be happy to arrange this for you. Like us they are impartial and will give you the benefit of their experience. In Spain you will meet our associates. They will explain the itinerary they have set up for you and make sure that it is okay. You will then be shown the area and each of the properties selected for you. We arrange every visit individually which means that we can be completely flexible during your time with us. The amount of time that you dedicate to your visit will depend upon your own circumstances. We would recommend that you allow between three and five complete days. This will allow you time to see the area, view the properties that have been chosen for you, and complete the necessary legalities should you decide to buy. You will need to make sure that you are in a position to put down a deposit should you see somewhere that you want. One of the biggest frustrations you could experience is seeing the property you want and then not being in a position to proceed. No one in our company will pressure you to buy so it is prudent to make provision for if you do see what you want. A deposit is typically €3,000 but can be less, depending on the property. You will find more information about this on our Frequently Asked Questions page. Our success rate in helping clients is over 95%, so, although it is unlikely, if you don't find a suitable property on your trip don't worry. We will continue to look for property on your behalf for as long as you would like us to. When you see something that interests you we will make arrangements for you to visit once again. If you are looking specifically for a resale property, however, you need to be aware that property sells very quickly in Spain and neither we or anyone else can guarantee that it will still be available by the time you get there. We will always do our best with the vendor to try and ensure that you have an opportunity to buy, but we won't try and tempt you to visit under false pretences. When you find somewhere that you like, you will want to be sure that you have everything ready, such as your Spanish bank account and the NIE (Numero de Identificación Extrajero). You will need these in place in order to buy. You will also want to be sure that all of the legal aspects of your purchase are in order. One of our key roles is to ensure that you have access to the people you need to complete your purchase. The solicitors we use are all fully qualified in Spanish law and invariably speak English. This means that you can purchase with complete peace of mind. They will operate on your behalf (not ours) and you will be able to speak with them directly if you wish. Once you are back home we will be on hand to keep you updated on your purchase and deal with any queries that arise. The rates of tax that apply to new and resale properties is covered in our Frequently Asked Questions section. As a rough guide, however, you should allow between 10-12% of the purchase price to cover all of your tax and legal fees. Once your purchase is completed we will still be on hand to provide help and support whenever it is needed. If you are relocating you may need help settling in. If you are an investor you may want us to help you with your property portfolio. Or if you are buying to let you may want us to help you with property management. Whatever your requirements we will ensure that you receive the support you need. Eurosettlers Limited, The Laithe, Middop, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 4JR T: 01200 445045 F: 01200 445845 E : enquiries@eurosettlers.com |
