More than 4.5m tourists visiting Spain each year have made it one of the most visited countries in the world. In fact, the rise in property prices continued at a considerable rate for several years in some areas, with people being attracted by the laid back Spanish way of life. The country has an incredibly vibrant blend of history, culture and sun. Centuries of Arab rule produced some of the most stunning Moorish architecture in the world; add this to warm climate, stunning beaches and low interest rates, investors can see why Spain still remains at the top of the list for overseas property investment.

The property market in Spain is still a relatively solid investment – especially now that it has shifted to a buyer’s market. However, investors should not expect to post the same kind of double digit gains that speculators were seeing even just a year ago.