Looking for a new life in Spain? Like the idea of not paying through the nose for everything? Looking for security? Looking for an affordable home with all the facilities in place? Looking to enjoy the sun and relaxed life style with British neighbours and new friends? Want to see for yourself without having to deal with pushy salesmen?

If your answer is yes to the above questions then the answer is simple. You need www.costadifference.com

Costadifference Ltd advertise the re-sale of sited mobile homes on residential parks on the Costa Del Sol in Spain.

 They also act as impartial advisors for people who are only thinking about moving to Spain by offering a no pressure guaranteed fact finding visit and free advice for those people who are thinking of looking at other parts of Spain.

Below is The Costadifference Guide to buying a mobile home in Spain, new or resale, Get to know the facts and if you are  planning to take an Inspection Visit rather than a Fact Finding tour with a company advertising on the Internet it is best to go with some questions in mind before you arrive. Check out the Do's and Dont's below.


The to do list

Do take a good look. Unless you are familiar with the area and happy to buy “off-plan” at a new site (field) we would strongly recommend you see what is available. If you were buying a house in the UK you would view the house and neighbourhood first.

Do visit more than one site. It’s unlikely you would buy the first house you see so buying a mobile home in Spain should be no different. By visiting a selection of sites or parks as in resale you will be able to make comparisons.

 
Do ask questions. You will have questions and the chances are you won’t be the first person to have asked them so don’t be shy, people are willing to help. (when dealing with a company selling mobile homes, try asking the representatives if they are just sales staff or whether they’ve actually moved to Spain and lived in mobile homes themselves)

Do take your time and and go back for a second or third look. Act in haste and repent at leisure as the saying goes but as Spain is such a lovely place there’s no reason why you shouldn’t go back for another look.

Do make sure there will be a legal contract for the purchase. Although buying a mobile home is not the same legally as buying a house, make sure a proper contract is planned so there can be no confusion.

Do make sure you know exactly what you are being offered for your money. That’s also where a proper contract comes in, but for example if a satellite dish is installed does the decoder get included in the price?

Do find out what the on-going costs will be. Rule of thumb is that everything in Spain is much cheaper but there are  still costs. You need to be clear what fixed costs there are such as the ground rent. There will also be consumable costs such as electricity and water and although they will be cheaper try to find out what other residents are paying.

Do take advantage of site or park facilities to not only check them out but also to talk to other residents. Other people that have made the move to Spain are a mine of useful and unbiased information.

Do find out whether the park has English speaking staff (unless you can speak Spanish of course). Most parks will have English speaking staff  but just in case you need help with something it is worth finding out as they can make the transition to living in Spain so much easier.

Do make sure that if you go on an “inspection trip” that there is no obligation. There are reports of some companies being “pushy”. If they need to push you need to ask yourself why. A reputable company would be happy to show you round, answer your questions and let you make your own mind up.




The do not list

Don’t be rushed. Go to Spain and take a look, ideally as part of a holiday after all if you are planning on living in Spain spending a week or two over there is nothing.

Don’t be rushed. That may sound like the same advice but it is such good advice its worth mentioning twice. In this case it is don’t be rushed into signing anything or paying over any money. Have a good think about it. If you are dealing with a reputable company selling new or reselling mobile homes they should prefer to ensure it is the right move for you rather than just sell sell sell.

Don’t forget to talk to a solicitor. It is not strictly required but we recommend it. It could also be worth talking to family (who might have their own views on you moving away) and friends. The more viewpoints you hear the more considered your decision.

Don’t worry about the language. Yes it is a foreign language but you can soon pick up the basics. The shops are very helpful especially if you try to speak a little Spanish and other residents will be very helpful as they’ve done it themselves.
Don’t forget that the Spanish culture is different. Things are more “laid back” which can be frustrating when you are trying to get things done in a hurry, but at the same time the laid-back culture is far less stressful. The secret is to spend some time over there to see if it is right for you.

Don’t worry if you need to sell your home in the UK first. This is often the case and sellers and companies should understand this (they probably did the same in the case of resales) so are usually willing to wait for your sale to complete before paying any more than a holding deposit.
 

What is involved in buying and living in a mobile home in Spain?

This site is all about useful information about mobile homes and living in Spain. Firstly, over the internet you will see lots of companies advertising new mobile homes on parks to be developed in the future. This is what is known as buying off plan. Buying off plan involves paying some money upfront and waiting to see if and when the park is built to plan. If because in Spain plans can and do change. The restaurant planned can disappear or the bar and swimming pool can be moved. All this can happen once you have chosen your plot.

You have chosen the park and ordered your new mobile home. The mobile home you order will be sited on your plot and connected to the mains services. Do not be surprised when you arrive to find your home jacked up off it's wheels and breeze blocks placed so that you can get inside.

The decking and of course the steps so that you can get inside the mobile home has to be designed and built and remember you are in Spain where "tomorrow never comes" so you could be using the breeze blocks for a few weeks.

Mobile home decking can be a little costly as wood is one of the few products that is expensive here in Spain. Allow between £2000 and £6000 to build the decking around the mobile home.

Next is getting yourself established within Spain. It is very easy but you will need help unless you are a Spanish speaker. If the park is finished and fully open then the reception should also be open and they will be able to organise it for you. Not a problem if you are buying a resale as the parks are well established and already a lot of people have settled there.

So, what is this site all about. Simple, instead of you using the often advertised mini inspection trips that capture you and try and show you everything in just a few days we advise you to book a weeks holiday in Spain and enjoy the inspection trip as a tourist and not as a prospective client. Meet people who are already living in mobile homes. Check out the local villages. Do your homework first with the help of experts and not salesmen.

Make sure living on a mobile home park is for you first. Make sure you have all the facts.

Would you like to see the established parks near Antequera to see what it is like having a mobile home in Spain?

If so Costadifference Ltd offer you a one day fact finding visit for only £20 up to 4 people while you are enjoying your holiday

Once you have all the facts you can then decide on the important factors, is it for me? Do I buy new or resale? What part of Spain do we buy our mobile home? Which company do I use?

Want answers? ask away by email or why not take a fact finding tour with Costadifference Ltd

You can email them for free advice or telephone 01935 427759 if you are interested in a fact finding visit.

After seeing what it is like to have a mobile home in Spain go back to the UK and talk it over with family and friends. You will have all the information you need. You will go back with nothing more than lots of information as well as having enjoyed a holiday in Spain. There is no pressure to buy a mobile home whatsoever as you will have paid your £20 for a fact finding visit only. Your advisor in Spain will be able to answer all your questions with ease.

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