Buying in Sotogrande

A property purchaser's guide to property in Sotogrande

Buying a property in Sotogrande or around the area is a big decision that is going to involve the investment of your money. With this in mind there are a number of things that we would recommend you do and consider before you make that final decision and purchase a property.

The first thing to consider is whether the area is right for you. Does it match your expectations and will you achieve everything you anticipate from owning a property in the area?

If you are retiring then does the area provide you with the facilities and infrastructure you will need for a comfortable life? By this we mean things like transport, road infrastructures, medical services etc. We have heard about elderly buyers being convinced by an over enthusiastic agent that a property up in the hills was the best choice and such a good deal. But what if the gentleman had a breathing condition and the lady did not drive. In the winter the higher towns and villages are much more prone to dampness in the air and this could cause a problem to the gentleman with the breathing complaint. Also, although we never like to look to bad circumstances but what would happen in the future if the gentleman that is the family driver was incapacitated for any reason. How would the lady be able to get around?

The above might sound obvious as you read it but you would be surprised at how many people do not consider such factors as they are blown away by the scenery and the smooth talking sales person.

We actually make sure that our clients do consider such things as we want to ensure that they are happy in their home for many years. As strange as it sounds to a buyer that is used to the "hard sale" tactics employed by many agents, we will actually advise our clients not to buy a certain property if we are not convinced that it will serve its purpose either now or in the future.

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What we recommend you do before you buy a property in Sotogrande or around Sotogrande is:

• Choose the right company to work with (we hope you make the choice to work with us)



• Research the area



• Research the facilities



• Speak to other property owners in the area



• Find a good lawyer



• Check the building plans for the area



• Check the building regulations of the property you want to buy



• Check the community fees



• Take some time to decide



• Never allow yourself to be talked into a property - make sure the decision is yours and yours alone



• Remember to allow between 10% and 12% on top of the purchase price for your FEES (tax, lawyers etc.)

Whilst we still advise you to do the above, working with us means that the above factors are always addressed as a matter of course