A good deal of clients were not fully aware of the constraints of the LRAU and believed it applied to the Costas in general.
The major Costa Del Sol agents are now in towns such as Loja, Comares and Antequera; soon they'll be in Espejo and Cordoba. Alternatively, you can ask the currency specialists to monitor the market for you. But the official language is English, and no Spanish is allowed, not even for a phone call home.
You probably won't find yourself paying for many extras either.
The local phrase "water is for frogs" apparently sums up the contempt in which non-alcoholic drinks are regarded. "The process is simple. People are three times more concerned about escaping the UK weather than making long term profit.
It also covers any charges the receiving bank makes.
Outside of the scheduled conversations the program also organises group activities, plays, and other presentations.
But as the coordinators are keen to point out, there is a big difference between classroom English and real-life-English. One word of warning; if buying land, use a lawyer to check what the regulations are, because most new building is now prohibited.
How often do I need to jump on a plane to come and check on progress and make decisions?
This is useful if you are buying a new home because you will have to make payments to the developer as different stages of the build are reached. He is responsible for the project from inception to completion ensuring your standards of time and quality are met. Spanish attendees must have a required level of English to join the programme, with a minimum of basic conversation - and are usually far more advanced than this.
Other hotspots include Cape Verde, Brazil and the Western Algarve in Portugal.
In the meantime I'd resolved to stock up on aguardiente, and host my own Queimada in the UK. Foreign exchange is not a regulated industry, so check you are dealing with a reputable, well-established broker before parting with any money. Fortunately each element from taps and interior doors to wall tiles and bathroom furniture is clearly defined and costed within our contracts.
If you want to buy property in quintessential Andalucia and want a bargain, draw a line between Malaga and Granada, and head for the halfway point, a little town called Alhama de Granada. If you want a lakeside view, you can have it and it won't break the bank. A "beach" was created in the street for one day only, and luckily the sun came out. The entire complex is set up to showcase the culture of Soria - with the small exception of the native dialect. Your mortgage lender should be able to recommend one.
And research by pension provider Clerical Medical found that one in three British people wants to retire overseas, with half planning to move to Spain or elsewhere in Europe. "This can amount to a very large liability. But I had conversations about the changes in diet in modern Spain to traffic problems in Madrid.
Five years ago the campo, or countryside, was the domain of the intrepid foreigner - cheap, but unfashionable. The local phrase "water is for frogs" apparently sums up the contempt in which non-alcoholic drinks are regarded. I'm already signed up.
The landscape is in places rugged and craggy with deep ravines; in other areas almond groves cover the hills.
A good deal of clients were not fully aware of the constraints of the LRAU and believed it applied to the Costas in general.
But as the coordinators are keen to point out, there is a big difference between classroom English and real-life-English. Your mortgage lender should be able to recommend one.
If you want a lakeside view, you can have it and it won't break the bank.