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 Weather
It has to start with the
weather. With over three hundred days of sun shine each year
and wonderfully mild winters the Costa del Sol has to have
the best climate in Europe. For years the area has been
attracting tourists by the million. Many are captivated not
only by the climate but by the magnificent mountainous
scenery.
A Great Place to Live
The Costa del Sol is no longer just a tourist destination it
is a great place to live, with great towns, shopping
par excellence, a health service that works, great choice of
schools and a really healthy environment. There is also an
excellent motorway system now linking all the major cities
in Spain. With very light traffic it
makes exploring Spain a real motoring pleasure.
The People
Mention should also be made of the Spanish people
themselves. They have a wonderful attitude to life. Top
priority for the Spanish is to enjoy themselves on as many occasions as possible. Their friendly and welcoming attitude
makes life much easier for all the incoming foreigners.
The European Community
It is no wonder that so many thousands from across Europe
are settling here. The European Community, of which Spain is
an enthusiastic member, has made it possible for it's
citizens to live and work where they want in the community.
The formalities have been cut to the minimum and laws
changed to actively encourage EU citizens move to move to
Spain. A new Spanish law passed in March 2003 now means that it is
much easier for EU citizens to start a business.
The cost of living
And we can't forget the cost of living. The
cost of living is among the cheapest in Europe which the
following will illustrate:
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Shopping in
the supermarket is 30%-40% cheaper than the UK.
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The cost of motoring is 40%
cheaper than the UK.
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The cost of eating out
is 50% less than the UK.
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Rates and community charges
are 40% less than the UK.
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Although these particular
comparisons are related to the UK they will still apply in
general to most northern European countries
A good time to buy
The Spanish
Government estimate that 1.7 million European
families will buy a property in Spain in the next five years.
The Andalucian Junta expect over a million of these people
to buy
properties in Andalucia, the majority
being purchased on the Costa del Sol.
The demand for property
looks set to continue for years to come and as result, the
value of good property will increase year on year.
The Costa del Sol is the
place, and the time is right now!
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