Falling property prices could lead to Spanish bargains
30.12.2008
Falling Spanish house prices may mean would-be property buyers are able to snap up some bargain properties in the coming months.
Jose Luis Escriva, head of research at BBVA, Spain's second biggest bank, has suggested that property prices in the nation could fall by five per cent in the next 12 months and by a further ten per cent in 2010, adding that "demand will be weak" in 2009.
The firm also predicted that there are some 800,000 to 1.4 million homes lying empty on the market, which is higher than the Ministry of Housing's estimate of 650,000 unsold lots.
Last week, Jim McCook, managing director at Safe Buying Experience, warned people looking to buy property in Spain that unfamiliar laws and customs can be confusing, which is why it is vital to carry out thorough research.
He explained that people concerned about purchasing a home abroad can look for the Safe Buying Experience accreditation, which is an independent quality award.
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