Watch again: SUR in English heads to Estepona for a buying a home in Spain forum

Buying a property in Spain is a dream for sunseekers around the world. For many, this dream becomes reality without too many complications, while for others, especially those resident in other countries, the process can seem full of difficult bureaucracy and potential disappointment.

"A seamless and hassle-free journey" was the theme for one of two round-table discussions at today's SUR in English forum on real estate, sponsored by Reale Seguros.

Representatives from developers, finance companies, real estate agencies and law firms examined a number of questions including the legal and financial considerations international buyers should be aware of when purchasing property in Spain. The experts looked at how the real estate market has evolved in recent years and the trends and complexities that have changed, especially for international buyers.

A second round table, with representatives from local architects, design and insurance firms offered advice on how buyers can "transform their dream into reality", making the most out of their new home.

Here, experts looked at legal steps and security measures that need to be taken after purchasing a property as well as offering advice on maintenance and outdoor areas.

The event took place this Monday, 17 February, in Estepona, one of the towns on the Costa del Sol with the most real estate opportunities at the moment.

Programme

10.00am: Welcome

10.05am: Buying in Spain - a seamless and hassle-free journey. Everything a potential buyer should know about purchasing a home on the Costa del Sol. Vanessa Dávila (Sales Manager - Spanish Estate Agents), Santiago Casilari (CTO - Arkiteck), Jon Sutton (Spanish abogado and partner - De Cotta Law), Eva María Perdigones (Operations Manager - Fluent Finance)

11.00am: Transforming the dream into reality. Owning a property in Spain - how to get the most out of your dream home. Borja Fernández (Head of expatriate business development - Seguros Reale), Lorena Cirillo (Sales manager - Coberti), Benno Bühler (Architect and RICS surveyor - Bühler & Partners)

11.35am: Closure

11.40am: Coffee and networking