Looking to buy in Almeria province

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:55pm

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Hi Sally and Billy from the UK (Plymouth and Manchester). We are looking to be inland and open to various areas in Almeria, such as La Alfoquia, Albox, Zurgena, Huércal-Overa, Arboleas, Mojacar, Turre, Vera Playa etc.

We hope to purchase in the next 12 months, we are looking for a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house or villa with private pool non communal area possible Cucador area.

We have NIE and Spanish bank account having lived in Tenerife previously for 3 years. We have spent time in and around these areas and as an ex Royal Marine I love the mountains and lovely open views. Intend to use as a holiday home before retirement. We are both in our 50's. Not looking for work as I have military pensions. Looking for recommendations on the legal side and we already have dealings with Voss Homes and Almeria Homes. We both have British and Irish passports and if I am correct we can stay for a period of 90 days then leave for 1 day and stay for another 90 days as an EU passport holder in a 12 month period.

Any help with the pitfalls and admin points would be very helpful.

Thank you

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Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:39pm

LosPardoslady

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Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:39pm

Sorry to deflate the bubble a bit but the stay 90 leave for a day doesn't work. Yes you can stay for 90 but it is in a rolling 180 days if you are a British passport holder, so much more complex. There are plenty of posts on the forum that explain it both accurately and in detail. The Irish passport holder is still an EU citizen so different rules apply.

If you plan to purchase make sure you have an independent solicitor. Maria Moroto at Mundiabogados is excellent, again many recommendations for her and others on the forum.

Would always say 'buyer beware', so if a property sounds too good to be true it probably is. There are still illegal properties out there so plenty of research is a must.

There is very little in the way of public transport so the ability and desire to drive is pretty high on the list of essentials.

Happy hunting, hope you find something that suits you. Regards Karen

Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:52pm

Billy

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Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:52pm

LosPardoslady wrote on Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:39pm:
Sorry to deflate the bubble a bit but the stay 90 leave for a day doesn't work. Yes you can stay for 90 but it is in a rolling 180 days if you are a British passport holder, so much more complex. There are plenty of posts on the forum that explain it both accurately and in detail.&nbs...

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...p; The Irish passport holder is still an EU citizen so different rules apply.
If you plan to purchase make sure you have an independent solicitor. Maria Moroto at Mundiabogados is excellent, again many recommendations for her and others on the forum.
Would always say 'buyer beware', so if a property sounds too good to be true it probably is. There are still illegal properties out there so plenty of research is a must.
There is very little in the way of public transport so the ability and desire to drive is pretty high on the list of essentials.
Happy hunting, hope you find something that suits you. Regards Karen

Thank you Karen good advice we have Irish and British passport so need to look that up, thanks for the recommendation will look into it. Definitely a minefield have done a lot of research appreciate your time.

Billy

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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:26am

janboon

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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:26am

Billy wrote on Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:52pm:
Thank you Karen good advice we have Irish and British passport so need to look that up, thanks for the recommendation will look into it. Definitely a minefield have done a lot of research appreciate your time.
Billy

Billy, Maria Moroto is a great solicitor and a lovely lady also. Good luck in your search. Look at Los Higuerales where the crystal mine is if you love the mountains, stunning views across to Huercal Overa and the sea.

Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 1:50pm

Billy

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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 1:50pm

janboon wrote on Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:26am:
Billy, Maria Moroto is a great solicitor and a lovely lady also. Good luck in your search. Look at Los Higuerales where the crystal mine is if you love the mountains, stunning views across to Huercal Overa and the sea.

Thank you, will visit soon as.