Thursday, August 9, 2007

International Real Estate in Spain

International Real Estate in Spain

Spain is the number one target country outside the USA for immigration. This is largely due to the progressive immigration policies. Spain is also a prime target country for vacation homes. This of course is due to the beautiful beaches, the benign weather and the wonderful people.

Over half of the immigrants to Spain come from the European Union. Some of these come to work, some come to retire. Many Northern Europeans buy vacation homes on the Costa del Sol. The rest of the immigrants are mostly from Northern Africa and South America. The largest representation of a single country comes from Ecuador.

South Americans love Spain because of the language and culture. The jobs are plentiful and personal security is better than in South America. Immigration to Spain is easier than to the USA and the government is friendlier. Home ownership is quite easy for an immigrant who can prove income. They can even use Spanish Mortgages to purchase homes in their own country. Spain has one of the fastest growing economies in the EU. (It has slowed some this past year). The ready source of jobs is very attractive to immigrants. Spain has wisely focused their law enforcement strategy on keeping out human traffickers and criminals.

Are you interested in immigration to Spain? Are you interested in a vacation home in Spain?




David Segrest is a REALTOR in Charlotte, NC

David S. Segrest, CIPS, CCIM, TRC, CEA
david@segrestrealty.com
http://www.segrestrealty.com
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