Expats in Spain could get housing help

Expatriates who have bought a property in Spain could get some help in tackling the country's tricky property laws.

Rosie Winterton, local government minister, has been in meetings with Spanish officials in a bid to assist Brits who have bought a property in Spain or who are considerig doing so.

Ms Winterton's conferences follow a recent agreement which saw Andalucion and Valencian officials agree to offer property advice to UK citizens.

She commented: "Having regional civil servants in our consulates to advise UK citizens will help people to feel reassured and better protected.

"But we remain absolutely committed to working with the Spanish Government to find long-term solutions to the problems currently faced by those who bought property in Spain in good faith."

Britons who are keen to buy a property abroad could save money by making an international money transfer through a foreign exchange broker.

This could cut the cost of moving house by bypassing the foreign exchange charges usually in force on bank transfers.

Click here to make an International Money transfer

Posted by Chris Barber