Lynn writes:
I'm told this is extremely difficult! I've bought a book on the subject and that seems to confirm it!!
My partner and I would like to buy something
(not in an English enclave near the beach) but in the real Spain.
Can anyone offer any practical advice??
I think a lot of Spain's archaic laws relating to property ownership by non Spanish-citizens went 'down the tubes' for European Union member country citizens (at least they had to be rewritten). Unless the book you bought is very recent, it may not be giving you current info ...
You may find that it's easier (less costly, anyway) to by a property in what you call "the real Spain" than in some 'Brit' enclave near the beach. But Spain has so much coastline, some of it must qualify as real Spain. What are you looking for, windmills?
Practical advice: Select the area where you are interested in buying property. Schedule several visits (different seasons, etc.)to see if that's really where want to be. If you see a property listing by a
local realtor on your second or subsequent visit, contact the realtor.