Episodes
Former airline crew and U.K. resident Thomas, shares how he decided to purchase his ideal Spanish property in Monte Pego, Spain. Thomas shares how he overcame the challenges of adapting to overseas living, as well as how property agents helped him to bridge the gap and secure his luxury house in the sun.
Published 10/26/20
After living in the U.K. countryside for a number of years, retired business consultant and writer Shaun decided to purchase a stylish apartment in Villaricos, Spain. Shaun shares how his business experience and decision making skills helped him choose his ideal holiday home, as well as how he plans to spend some quality time with his children and grandchildren.
Published 10/12/20
This week the Kyero Spanish Property Podcast welcomes Romano, the proud new owner of a townhouse in Algodonales, in the Cadiz region. Originally from Switzerland, Romano has been living in Perth, Australia for the past twenty years. After falling in love with Spanish life, Romano missed the culture so much that he decided to work with estate agent AL INMO to fully realise his dream of making a life in Algodonales.
Published 09/28/20
Currently in the process of selling his property in Holland, today’s guest Henri looks forward to relocating permanently to his new home in Palamores. After having never bought abroad before, we hear what his experience was like. Join us as we explore the smooth buying process, the value for money buying in Spain compared to other parts of Europe, and what he looks forward to doing in Palamares.
Published 09/14/20
As a busy Business Development Manager, Chris has always dreamt about having an escape holiday home in Spain. After knowing very little about Vera, he fell in love with the area. Tune in to learn about what to look out for with a complex, renting out your property, and how specific he was with his searches – as well as his trips to IKEA.
Published 08/31/20
What’s it like investing in property in Spain? Today’s guest has learnt extensively about this topic after owning three properties in La Envia and Vera, Almeria. Listen in to learn more about what makes a unit rentable, the power of building trust with your agent and the opportunities he sees in investing in 2020.
Published 08/17/20
After living in Manchester for a number of years, retired property-lover Marie decided to make the move to beautiful Alcalali with her husband. Marie tells us all about her exciting move, the friends she and her husband have made through renovations, and the practical challenges she has faced as a results of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Published 08/03/20
Today’s guest has seen Spain evolve a lot over the past 15 years. Brian bought his 2 bedroom apartment off-plan in 2005. We catch up to find out his experience of moving to Spain full-time retired, exploring neighbouring areas – and the band that he plays in. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts
Published 07/20/20
Peering over a garden wall at a property led Joanna to viewing a property she eventually bought. Living a busy life in the UK with a family and working as an HR director, Joanne instantly felt at peace being in Mil Palmeras. Tune in to hear her advice on extra costs to consider when owning property, their plans to visit this summer if restriction lift – and the power of Google Translate.
Published 07/06/20
After a life-changing accident two years ago, Debbie came to realise she needed to buy her dream home in Spain sooner rather than later. She bought a three bedroom new build property with a pool in San Juan de los Terreros. Tune in as Debbie reflects over her lessons learnt with buying, how her estate agent helped and what San Juan de los Terreros is like.
Published 06/22/20
This time last year Jan and her husband bought a three bedroom house in Olvera. A year on, Jan joins the show to reflect over what she’s learnt. Learn more about what the town is like, the importance of having a community and how they plan to live their retired life out there.
Published 06/08/20
As a cash-buyer, it can be an intense process transferring that money over. Which is why John and Julie had to be so sure they chose the right place in Doña Pepa, Alicante. As sun-seekers, we uncover what they love most about the Spanish winter sun, why they went mortgage-free, and what to do if you’re on the fence about buying in Spain.
Published 05/25/20
Seeking a home for her retired lifestyle, Carol found just the place in Cuevas del Almanzora. Having already lived in Spain for seven years, she’s loved being able to socialise with locals. Beth speaks with Carol to learn about finding dog-friendly homes, how the agent helped her, and what to look out for in viewings.
Published 05/11/20
Swept away by the stunning scenery of Íllar, Almeria, Damien couldn’t resist buying a holiday home there. He bought a 3 bed repossessed house, which means an exciting few months of refurbishing this beautiful property. He joins Beth to share his advice on buying a repossessed house, the help he got from his estate agent, and what he loves about the Spanish lifestyle.
Published 04/27/20
Born with a disability, today’s guest Allan made the life-changing move to buy a villa in Spain with his wife. Now no longer on painkillers, the Spanish lifestyle has really helped him physically. Tune in to hear more about the area Lorca, Murcia, his noticeable improvement in his health, and how they found properties that have disabled access.
Published 04/13/20
Moving off-grid to Lorca, Murcia has been a really exciting new chapter for Lyndon and Sheena. Running their own businesses, they know how important it is to find a Spanish home that matches their desired lifestyle. Listen to hear about what makes a good solicitor, their advice on good research, and how to budget correctly. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts.
Published 03/30/20
Retired from working for the government, today’s guest Ernest purchased a villa in Alcoy. He started looking for properties in 2016, and with the help of Carbonell he found the right place. Ernest shares with Beth how he chose the sunny area of Alcoy, the affordability of retired life in Spain, and generosity of locals.
Published 03/16/20
Adam, a retired police officer from the UK, is just about to get the keys to his new home in Valencia after renting in Spain for a year with his family. He was inspired to make the big move after years of family holidays in Spain. Listen to find out how his wife found long-term work in Spain, made a new community of friends, and Adam’s attitude to big life changes.
Published 03/02/20
Six weeks into moving full-time into a Spanish farmhouse in Fuente del Conde, Marijke shares her latest experiences of settling in to el campo. This is the third part of our interview series with Marijke, where we get to hear how her experiences unfold over different stages of the buying and relocating process. Tune in to hear more about finding your feet, joining local clubs and dealing with Spanish administration.
Published 02/17/20
Bob owns a penthouse apartment in the centre of Fuengirola. After suffering from heart problems, he took the plunge to live a healthier life and move to Spain with his wife. Hear what it’s like uprooting from the UK, learning Spanish and buying his dream home without physically viewing the property.
Published 02/03/20
Two years ago Debra bought a town house in Olvera with her husband. With their very methodical approach to finding the right home, Debra shares some really useful and practical insights that can help you with your buying process. Hear how to be clear with what you want, what the community is like in Olvera, and what it’s like owning a second home abroad.
Published 01/20/20
Beth is joined by Eco Artist Laura, who built her very own sustainable home – an Earthship – with her partner Dave in Almeria Province. After initially looking for an architect to design their house, they were impressed by how simple it is to build your own Earthship home. Tune in to hear how they built the home from a series of books, the impact of living sustainably, and what you can do at a smaller-scale.
Published 01/06/20
Welcome to the second part of our interview with Marijke, who took the plunge and bought a rustic country house in Fuente del Conde. Hear what Marike has learnt since the first episode, including dealing with teething issues, plans for the blog, and what advice she’d give to people relocating.
Published 12/23/19
Gill found a three bedroom home with her husband in El Carmoli after exploring the region for several years. They both work remotely, and enjoy the freedom they get to pursue their favourite outdoor activities, including kitesurfing and hiking. Tune in to hear about a chance encounter at an airport queue, the support she got from her agent, and what advice she’d give to first-time buyers.
Published 12/09/19
Tim recently purchased a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in the golfer’s paradise of La Cala de Mijas. Being drawn to having year-round of sun, Tim and his family started looking in 2018. We explore what it’s like having an agent to ask all the questions (big and small!), advice on budgeting and when is good to buy time in the year. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts.
Published 11/25/19