There are many people raving about how exciting and beautiful Spain is. It’s hot property, and one reason for this (aside from how it’s really an amazing place) is that buying has never been easier.

But we don’t know how long before the popularity of Spain’s properties pushes market prices up so high that you can’t afford to buy it. The prices of buying houses in Spain will definitely increase in the next decade. So today is the best time to buy your property before it gets too hot—hot enough to “burn”. Plus other people are beating you to the best places. By the time you jump in you may not have many options left.

Right now property in Spain is relatively affordable when you look at the prices of property in the rest of Europe, especially in the north. And there are other factors. The euro also makes it easy to assess the value of a place and doesn’t put you at risk for currency fluctuations. You also see how Spain’s communication and transportation system has improved. Commuting has never been easier and you have the Internet infrastructure to work from home or run a global business from your villa. But here are some things to remember.

First of all there are coastal areas (Volunteer vacation in New Zealand) that seem cheaper than the others, such as Denia in Costa Blanca or Neja Coasta del Sol. Many Germans live here and there is a feel of an international community. Do make the most of any offers to buy from these areas as they are definitely more affordable while offering similar advantages found in other places.

But look outside the well known areas, too. There are also new hot communities, which have a lot of growth potential, such as the coastal areas in the region around Murcia, and the Northern Atlantic coastal areas. Also, because they’re new, the prices aren’t as high. That’s another great deal!

Spain’s famous cities like Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia (Car hire Alicante) are often favorite areas for people who want to buy a home. These are stable cities and prices won’t change much in the next few years, so there’s no rush to buy a property here. So good advice is to try renting first to see if you really like it there before taking the plunge.

Another important thing to look at is the hidden costs that aren’t on the price tag of the house. This includes how much you will spend on maintenance and renovation, residential fees, etc. Ask these questions, as well as any other questions you have. Don’t worry about looking stupid. It’s better to be curious and very vocal about your concerns than to feel cheated once you’ve bought the property and realized that you had wrong assumptions. better to know before you put your money down than to buy a property in ignorance. Besides these are what you pay your consultants for…to let you consult! Ask away and don’t be shy, and never stop asking till you know exactly what you are getting for yor money.