Three reasons
to buy property in Spain
1. Healthcare
– Spain has been listed in the top 10 best rated healthcare systems in the
World. Meaning you will receive better attention and care than offered in the U.
K.
Not only
that but areas such as the Costa Calida & Murcia region are renowned to offer a
better all round lifestyle for those with ailments such as asthma, breathing
difficulties or skin complaints such as eczema – with life expectancy in Spain a
lot higher than that in the U. K. mainly due to lifestyle, climate & diet
2. The Cost of living
in Spain is so much lower than that of the U. K. Typically property is cheaper,
local rates & taxes are cheaper, and of course the general lifestyle
purchases(such as food, drinks, shopping etc is also a lot lower)
General
example of family of four living in rural Murcia
• Council
tax equivalent per year €85.00
• Water rates (per year) €180.00
• Electricity (per year) €850.00
3.
Climate
– it is well known than Spain is the hottest country in Europe – and there is
nothing better than waking up every morning to bright sunshine and cloudless
skies instead of cold, wet grey mornings!
About Spain
Spain
is the second largest and sunniest country in Europe
and has been described by the Word Health organisation as one of the healthiest
climates in the world. The population is around 40 million, allowing the country
to retain its beautiful character and landscapes. The average population density
is about 80 people per 200 hundred square miles (which is one third of
Britain's) and one of the lowest in
Europe.
The crime rate in Spain is one of the lowest in Europe - there are however some
regions that still have quite high crime rates, which should be seriously taken
into consideration before making any decision to buy a property (ask one of our
team for further details on crime rates and recommended areas)
Within Spain
there are 17 autonomous regions (communidades autónomas) each with its
own president, government, administration and supreme court. All of these are
funded by the central government
Spain
has the fifth largest economy in Europe and
accounts for approx 10% of the EU output. It still is however (even with some of
the traditional methods) the worlds largest producers of olive oil, fourth
largest producer of dried fruit and six largest producer of citrus fruits. Spain still
boasts some of the largest vineyards in the world in fact 60% larger than that
of France
- and is considered third largest worldwide wine producer.
Growth in the country is still running at around 3% with inflation about the
same, however unemployment is still a problem for Spain - and
should be a major consideration if you are looking to move to, and work in Spain.
Food
Traditional
dish in Spain is paella.
The saffron taste of this rice based dish is best enjoyed with sea-views, but
can be obtained in most places.
Most bars serve food with drinks (known as tapas), and this varies from
region to region, and usually includes jamon serrano (cured ham),
chorizo (garlic sausage) and pulpo gallego (tender pot cooked
octopus)
Religion
99% of the Spain's
40 million population declare themselves Catholic. There are some classic
cathedrals, churches and religious sanctuary's (one of the most renowned being
the Sanctuary in Calasparra)
Geography
Spain
covers approx 492,460km2 of the Iberian peninsula,
and 504,740km2 including the Balearic and Canary islands.
The country is a vast plain surrounded by mountains, and is the second highest
country in Europe (Switzerland has the highest range)
Spain
is often referred to as the "old bullhide" as it resembles a stretched-out
bullhide. It has two north African enclaves, Ceuta and Meilla administered by the
provinces of Cadiz
and Malaga
respectively, and have been held by Spain since the 15th century
The Pyrenees in the north form a natural
barrier between Spain,
France
and Andorra,
while to the west is Portugal.
The main river flowing through Spain is the
Ebro from which the
Iberian peninsula
gets its name, and is the only Spanish river
flowing into the Mediterranean
Language
Spanish or Castilian is spoken as the first language by over 74% of the
population. The other 36% speak regional language with variants from Catalan,
Gilician and a small minority speak Basque. the vast majority of the people who
speak regional languages are also fluent in Castilian as Franco banned the
regional languages during his reign.
Fiestas
Throughout Spain
you can still see the Arabic moors influences, having rules Spain for 800
years. Many of the smaller villages begin with "Beni"
which means "son of" in Arabic.
Fiestas are a common sight in Spain, and many small villages will
be decked with flags and streamers with bands playing celebrating the fiesta.
Each fiesta is celebrated for different occasions, they can be for religion,
harvest etc.. and many include the running of the bulls.
Heritage
The King of Spain is Juan Carlos I who married Queen Sofia of the Greek royal
family. They have two daughters, Princesses Alena and Cristina, and one son
Price Felipe, who is the Prince of Asturias and is heir to the throne.
The royal family live in the Palcaio de la Zarzuela which is a few miles
north west
of Madrid.
They also have a palace in Palma de Mallorca.
The King pays taxes, and the Spanish royal family is one of the least expensive
to maintain in Europe.
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