Spain is the ideal place to have a vacation home. There’s no traffic and in many parts of Spain you won’t even find the usual congestion of tourists. It’s very convenient to go around the different regions with airports in Malaga, Granada, Murcia Alicante or Jerez. The country is also connected with toll free roads. The Gibraltar airport which is shared by Britain and Spain also makes it possible for more low price carriers to bring visitors into the Western Costa del Sol and the Costa de la Luz.

Spain is not just beach country. Its inland provinces are very beautiful, peaceful and rich with history and culture. The inland areas are also cheaper, both for the tourist and the person seeking to buy property. In fact, more and more people are considering buying a rural home.

However you have to be a little careful when buying land in the rural areas. You should always do your research and take the necessary steps to protect yourself from fraud, such as consulting with a lawyer and hiring a reputable real estate agent. This is true for any place in the world, after all scam artists can be found in just about any country, but remember you are at greater risk because you are a foreigner.

Here are some situations that you can avoid by having everything coursed through a lawyer. Country land does not always benefit from a local authority denomination. The outer wall of a ruined property may be the extent of permissible building line for a “reformed” property. The title to the property may be divided as a result of the death of the Registered owner. There can be a longbacklog of inheritance taxes (and if you buy it you’re liable to pay for a maximum of five years’ worth of taxes) and the need to transfer the title into the name of surviving owners before good title can be passed.

It’s clear that popular confidence in Spain may have been a little rattled in recent months but there remain many excellent opportunities to find your place in the Sun. With a little research and advice the process can be relatively stress free and the result should deliver years of pleasure.