New to EOS and looking to buy in Spain

Hi, we felt exactly the same when we started to look. We were also looking to buy in Murcia but an agent we teamed up with recommended we look further south in Almeria and so we took a trip and found several places we liked including Arboleas, but we fell in love with San Juan de los Terreros and have bought a property off plan there. We have been back a few times and each time fall more in love with it. We also considered Mazzaron and it depends whether you want to be amongst predominantly British people or whether you want to try the traditional Spanish life style.

Although we have toured areas ourselves we did find we got so much more from our trip with Tarleton Properties, as they knew all the areas. Have a look at my blog about our relocation experience, it may give you some ideas. We are making our move out in May and I am just sorting our somewhere to rent until our house is ready, it's all very exciting and I cannot wait to be out there.

Let us know how you get on, shared experiences are always useful.

We have two great guys on EOS who just happen to be super estate agents based in Los Alcazares & Guardamar. Their sitenames on forum are GILLESPIE & GEORGIA & they will advise you & look after you if you care to contact them. I've met both.

Both are hardworking guys who won't mess you about.

GEORGIA .. http://www.rightmoveespana.com/  Contact shaun@rightmoveespana.com

GILLESPIE .. contact ken@propertyshopsgroup.com

Many thanks for the feedback "Morerosado" and "J&N". I wasn't expecting to hear anything quite so quickly, but don't get me wrong, that's brill!

I will definitely try the Georgia, and Gillespie, I think I have noticed them posting quite a few suggestions/comments. Especially as we are going out to Spain in March for a 4-5days, I think we need help there to maximize what we see.

Funnily enough, I have been in contact with Russell at Tarleton Properties and he is coming to see me prior to us going  to Spain over Easter for a visit. So good to hear that you have had a good experience there J&N. I think we agree with you that local knowledge is a big advantage/time saver, but we were a bit worried about this being offset by the potential vested interests in certain areas/properties of unscrupulous agents.

I think we are keen on more of a "traditional Spanish life style", but don't wish to be totally isolated as our Spanish is still a bit on the basic side just now.

I will let you know how we got on, like I said, many many thanks for your comments/help!