Renting before we buy

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Hi,

Thanks for your message.

Yes, I'm from the UK and have updated my profile.

We were thinking of using the rental for the odd weekend and school hols April-Sept, just thought it could cost a little more than renting school hol weeks but we could leave our stuff there to avoid silly baggage costs on the plane.

It'd also be there if we needed to go over to sign docs etc if we find somewhere..

Hi.   I suggest you think really carefully before you decide to buy.

  Having lived in spain 34 years.   I tell friends that unless they are buying with the intention of moving here permanently, or they have money to burn, think again.

Hi,

Thank you for your advice..🙂

It's a huge decision and it's one we'll make after considering all options.

Would you say it's worth renting somewhere for a bit first?

In my opinion, in almost all circumstances,  renting is the best course.