I have purchased property in Spain within the last year... be certain EVERYTHING is documented prior to paying ANY monies.. if you are not fluent(very) in spanish... hire the lawyer... My transaction was for cash and went very well... there are companies that will finance properties.. a large downpayment makes it less stressful... take some time to visit two or three banks before commiting to a finance source... just don't buy in my part of the country we have 1200 in our village and that is enough!!!!