Spanish property market faces uncertain future

28 July 2008

Thousands of Brits could soon be looking into making a return from overseas as their dreams of retiring to the sun are hit by falling house prices, new figures suggest.

According to new figures from the Spanish property specialists Colonial, the number of house sale transactions seen in Spain over the course of May was 34 per cent lower than for the same month last year.

What's more, with around 1.5 million homes lying empty after a construction boom failed to generate the desired number of buyers, experts fear that prices could fall by up to 30 per cent within the next few years.

While some observers have urged Brits abroad to hold tight and ride out the storm, already some are starting to head back home, or else downsize their overseas property so as to better protect themselves against further price falls.

Anyone thinking of returning home, especially for a short time while they see how the European property markets develop, could benefit from making use of secure storage accommodation.

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