The past month has seen the publication of two excellent books on buying abroad
Spain has undergone an amazing transformation during the 30 years since the end of Franco’s authoritarian regime. Tourists who visited the country before 1975 remember it as a stagnant society with high unemployment, lagging behind the rest of Western Europe. Since then the country has emerged as a prosperous and flourishing nation, on par with the rest of Europe; attracting thousands of retirees and younger people from Northern Europe, who have made a conscious decision to re-locate to Spain, not just for the climate but for a better lifestyle.
Spain: Your Guide to a New Life provides all the information necessary to make Spain your new home. Written by experienced author Harry King, this book provides unbiased advice on life in modern Spain, including; buying property, finding employment and the essentials of day-to-day living. The book also gives a valid insight into Spain’s history, culture and customs. It covers:
Pros and cons of life in Spain
Employment
Retiring to Spain
Buying a property
Food and drink
Arts, literature, music and architecture
Travel and communications
The book also includes a section entitled ‘What they don’t tell you in the guide books’ where Harry King applies a no-nonsense approach to subjects such as: climate, behaviour, integration and employment.
Spain: Your Guide to a New Life is the ideal book for anyone considering starting a new life in Spain. It will provide valuable information for foreigners at work, rest or play – enjoying retirement, taking a long term break or seeking employment.
Author Harry King is the author of several books on aspects of living and buying in Spain and currently lives in Alicante.
Spain: Your Guide to a New Life, published by How To Books Ltd, is available at £12.99 from major bookshops and online retailers across the country.
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For those whose eyes are turning to France, Need To Know? Buying Property in France is invaluable. Penny Zoldan’s book is a one-stop guide to all the knowhow and insider tips you need to choose and buy that perfect French property.
From where to look for your ideal property to sorting out your finances and navigating the complex French buying system, this is an excellent reference. You will get information on all stages of the process, starting with the preparation and search (the best ways to source your property, which types of home are available in the different regions, getting your finances together, what to ask your property agent, viewing etiquette etc) through to the process of making an offer, and finally giving tips on enjoying your new life in France (schools, renovating your property, even buying a business in France).
Need To Know? Buying Property in France is written by French property expert Penny Zoldan, who has seen many changes in the French property market during her 16 years in the business. This is an essential and up-to-date guide for anyone thinking of buying property in France.