Buying Abroad

In other sections of this website we have focused in on buying property purely for investment purposes, property that the investor has no intention of keeping possession of, let alone living in. However there is another category of buyer who, in contrast, is interested in buying a property to keep. Such individuals will range from those who intend to only use the property themselves, perhaps as retirees, or just second home owners, and those who intend to derive a rental income from it as well. By investing in a resale (i.e. second-hand) property it is possible to secure a property in an existing development with an established rental potential, capable of generating an investment return of some 5-10% p.a. As in all property investment, the true return is realised by the long-term capital growth experienced, which has recently exceeded 15-20% p.a. on the Costa del Sol .

WMPM is able to provide the following services to this type of client.

1) We can recommend trustworthy solicitors and estate agents to you, drawn from our own experience – which is, however, restricted solely to the Costa del Sol .

2) Through our sister company – SpainAway – we are able to offer you accommodation, flights and car hire in this region, for example while you are out on a buying or inspection trip – or just a holiday.

3) As properties become available through our off-plan investment programme, these can be offered at attractive discounts to buyers who come through us, rather than our having to use external sales agents. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to consult us as to what is available, and on what terms. In particular it will be possible to purchase a restricted number of such properties through a ‘shared ownership’ scheme, further details of which are available on request.

See also our informative guide to the Legal and Technical aspects of buying in Spain.