Thinking of buying a place in Spain

[jenniemiller1977]

I'm thinking of taking the plunge and buying a place in Spain. I still want to keep my property in this country and plan to live in spain for 6 months of the year and in the UK for the other 6 months. Does anyone know any good agencies that they have experience of dealing with who could rent out my property in Spain for the 6 months I am not there?

Also, if you have any tips on any up and coming areas it would be helpful to know what you think.

Thanks

[welsh brickie]

do not buy on a complex, the maintaince fee yearly always increases and there is always problems associated with neighbours.
Do not expect to make much of a profit,taxes,cleaning costs,electric,water all need to be considered.
Do your groundwork,there are plenty of expat forums to discuss issues relating to the area your considering to buy.
Rent a place before you buy anywhere first.

[gc9]

Would you really buy in Spain now???
I know house prices have dropped by almost 50% but then with the volatilities of the EURO I'll hold back a bit on this one.