Andalusia is undoubtedly a healthy mix of the traditional and the modern – where bull fighters, beaches, flamenco dances and even cave houses – all exist in the same place! A land that boasts of scenic beauty, stunning landscapes and all year sunshine, Andalusia Spain is undoubtedly a popular tourist attraction. Apart from this, in recent times the place has seen a booming real estate business which has increased the number of foreigners who want to invest here.

 A plethora of facilities in Andalusia Spain

Andalusia has gained in popularity as a real estate investment of choice due to several reasons.

• Whole range of homes: Right from villas, to beautiful vacation homes, cortijos (which are quite like rural, countryside homes) and fincas (which is a small countryside property) Andalusia Spain seems to have it all. Andalusia seems to sport several such quiet and scenic countryside properties, which are quite a strong favorite especially amongst foreigners.
• Infrastructure: Andalusia Spain boasts of a well established infrastructure comprising of an efficient transportation system (including high speed trains and airports as well as sea ports). The city also has two major international airports along with 2 sea ports. Thus the entire city is very well connected making it good for investment.
• Tourist spots: The scenic landscapes, sunshine filled beaches and excellent climate make Andalusia Spain a tourist haven. Year after year, people throng the place to explore the many outdoor sports it boasts of – from water based ones to even golf.
• Accessibility: Andalusia Spain is easily accessible from the United Kingdom. This makes it a viable option for potential investors who wish to make quick visits to the place before actually investing in it.

 Tips to property buying in Andalusia

 Now that you know why it’s so great to buy land in Andalusia, you might want to check out some critical factors:

• Spanish land laws have changed many times in the recent past. Therefore it makes sense to get a thorough primer on it before investing in a property in Andalusia.
• Make sure you have the requisite permission from the controlling authorities. There’s nothing more frustrating than spending money to buy the land only to realize you don’t have permission to construct a home!
• Make sure your land doesn’t come under agricultural protection laws. Many foreigners who had bought land in Andalusia Spain have later found themselves in soup because their land came under these laws.
• Get a reputed real estate agent – they’re more reliable, will not risk their reputation for anything and will effectively guide you through the buying process as well.
• The kind of location will affect the price and future earning prospects. Consider these long term objectives before settling in on any property in Andalusia Spain. For example if you choose a more popular tourist location, it may be pricey but you can be sure to recover costs in a short time span. On the other hand, if you buy a property in the interiors, initial investment may be low but you won’t know the profit potential.

Get in touch with the industry experts at www.buyspain.co.uk for more details. Steve Magill has written several articles with regard to the Spanish property business. As a Fellow in the British Association of Entrepreneurs (FBAE) he is considered an expert consultant when it comes to real estate in Spain.

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