Would you like to own a Spanish Village for Free in Galicia

[Agnogel]

http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/abandoned-spanish-villages-given-away-123447104.html
I came across this artical on Yahoo news this morning it could be a bit of heaven for some one.

 

[petro]

Sigh! I can only dream!

 

[t2andreo]

But, then you get the bill from the government for taxes in arrears, the costs to provide essential services, and the cost of renovation to make whatever you buy habitable... Then there is the complication of a very thorough title and land survey to ensure someone does not come along after you have made things livable and claim their inheritance or rightful ownership from under you.

We've all had the same dream as we walk the Camino. It is incredibly beautiful. Just bear in mind the old saw that goes: "If something appears almost too good to be true...it probably is (too good to be true)." The devil is in the details and fine print.

Caveat Emptor!

 

[jirit]

interesting - worth checking out

 

[whariwharangi]

TANSTAAFL

 

[Anniesantiago]

Ask Reb about the work it takes...

 

[Bajaracer]

http://www.galicianrustic.com/index.asp Several properties in Galicia for sale.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

Oh, the stories I could tell you...

 

[fraluchi]

Makes you dream! For 62'000 Euros you'll wake up to the reality that a lot more money is needed to get something into liveable shape and have sleepless nights ever after.....

 

[Thornley]

If the Mayor in a French village does not like you ...............adios amigo.............impossible to finish with $$

Reb could end all the dreams of buying old homes in Spain but she won't ........not enough space.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

Puh-leeze! I am all for dreams of living in Spain!
I just think you gotta go in with your eyes wide open, is all. There are many many ways to crash and burn, but the payoff is amazing if you get lucky.
I am writing about this... slowly.

 

[Thornley]

Reb , there is a rule of thumb in Oz with renovations [ NOT new homes]
Whatever you think the cost is , and that is every single cost , including holding costs [ money] , whatever your quantity surveyor tells you the cost is going to be ,

YOU DOUBLE IT

We walked in 08 with Juuls and Johan from Holland and he stayed in France as taxes in Holland was over the top for builders.

He purchased a run down property and has built a beautiful property in Fontaine - Milon , near Angers
**www.lisle-loire.com
We are very proud of J&J achievements and anyone walking the coast of France should use their property.
He will pick you up.
BUT .....he was a builder ....and yes the payoff is amazing.......down the track.

 

[Bajaracer]

This scene from the movie "Back to School" sums it up.

 

[Thornley]

Brillant and true