
Driving in Spain
DRIVING IN ROUNDABOUTSPreviously, road users in roundabouts did not have priority, but the usual right-hand rule applied. Nowadays, everyone who is inside the roundabout has priority.However, do not take anything for granted because the older generation of Spaniards do not have it so easy to remember that a new law has been introduced that they must follow.Be extra careful at roundabouts for another reason: here you often see cars that are in the right lane and should turn left at the roundabout.And the worst part: they do not use turn signals that we are all used to from northern Europe.DIFFERENT PARKING MORALSIf there is a shortage of space, when you are going...
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The jungle to get through when buying a Spanish property
The Internet is one of the best tools you can use when you go into buying mode and is curious about what is available on the Spanish real estate market. Many customers are incredibly prepared and have put down many hours online to explore areas and homes before traveling to Spain for viewings.Some customers are happy to bring well-documented and printed materials, some have folders full of different homes and suggestions. I once had a client with very advanced spreadsheets, where the customer has analyzed around thirty properties down to the smallest detail.When a customer comes loaded with information and knows what it wants is always positive, as it makes the agent's work somewhat smoother. What makes the whole thing a little more complicated, and unfortunately can lead to confusion...
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