Frequently Asked Questions...

WHAT IF I WANT TO BUY PROPERTY IN SPAIN?
In opposite to eventual stories that you may have heard about purchasing property abroad, are standing the thousands of Europeans who have bought in Costa Blanca Costa Calida & Costa del Sol , who are ever so happy indeed. To avoid any mistakes that might occur due to either not understanding fully the different language and mechanics of the system, you should really use the professional skills available! The team of Getaway Villas will guide you with it's professionalism through the whole process, offering a bilingual sales staff that is always open for your questions. With Getaway Villas YOU CAN TAKE YOUR TIME in visiting properties, as we are aware that areas and locations vary greatly, as do the facilities that each development, urbanisation and region offers. We know that it is necessary for our clients to visit and view as many properties as they feel necessary to get comfortable with their final choice. FOR THAT PURPOSE WE HAVE CREATED ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE WEB-SITES TO OFFER OUR SERVICES AND OUR COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL ADVICE!! Once you've chosen your dream property, be it apartment, villa or land you will need to make an offer based on the asking price and the advice of the Estate Agent. The price that you are offering will not include the 6% Transfer tax nor the Registration fee or the Notary fee. Now we will give you an example of a

RUBBISH COLLECTION (BASURA)
Within some Urbanisation's it is included in the community fees. The annual fee varies from residential complex, to area, etc. One more advice that is well worth investigating is, that most Town Halls and tax authorities are offering incentives for early payments of tax.

WHAT IF I WANT TO BRING MY PETS TO SPAIN?
Quarantine is not imposed in Spain and all your pet shall have is a certificate to be in good health and to have all appropriate vaccinations. Like that you will have no problem bringing your pet into Spain.

WHAT ABOUT MEDICAL CARE IN SPAIN?
If you are over retirement age you will be automatically entitled to reciprocal benefits under the Spanish National Health System, which is equipped with the best up to date technology. An impressive part of the world best doctors are from Spain and do work for the National Health System also. If you are under retirement age and not an employee or paying for your social security fees as a self -employed person, you will have to take a private health insurance. Private health care is readily available and reasonably priced. Companies like BUPA and SANITAS do offer international medical cover and have hospitals and clinics where the staff does speak English, German and French.

WHAT IF I WANT TO RETIRE IN SPAIN?
As the amount of people who want to come to retire in Spain is quite important, we felt it necessary to dedicate a whole section to that question, even though it is a real simple procedure and ever so common. If you want to come and retire in Spain means that you are going to stay on a permanent basis, which means that you will be required to become a Spanish Resident and to obtain the Spanish Residence permit. You will be required to prove that you have sufficient income/ pension to be able to support yourself. A basic EU state retirement pension is acceptable as a means of support. You will need to take in your pension book plus a photocopy. You will need to take into the local Police Station your passport and a copy, and fill in the relevant form which is also available in English.

Medical Insurance: This is very simple procedure for pensioners who have paid into their Social Security in the UK. You will only have to go along your Social Security office in your home town, pick up form E 121, and present it to the nearest Social Security office of your choice after your arrival in Spain. After a short while you will receive your own "CARTILLA" (Spanish Social Security card). That card will entitle you to the same medical care and benefits as a Spaniard. In case that you will not have accumulated this entitlement it would be good to take out private medical insurance, that can be obtained from many companies with good reputation. Their premiums will depend on age and state of health, but are still very reasonable. The arrangement for collecting your state pension in Spain can be made quite easy if you collaborate with your Social Security office in your home town, as they will have all the answers . In case you will have a dependent spouse with no separate pension, you will need to present your marriage certificate and a photocopy. If you do need more specific information for example about: Children's education, Insurances or if you will need any address in concrete for example: Lawyers, Colleges, Tax Accountants, etc. we will certainly be delighted to provide you with the information requested a.s.a.p. At this point we would like to say good-bye, hoping that this information has been helpful for your specific questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further questions or other requirements.

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