A recent episode of daytime TV favourite A Place In The Sun contained a stark warning for anyone in the UK wishing to move to Spain.The sunny European country is a popular choice for expats, as it's often more affordable to buy a house there - not to mention the vastly better weather.But if you're seriously looking at buying a property there, it's vital to do your research on what you can afford - as one person on the Channel 4 show found out from presenter Laura Hamilton.
Birmingham Live reports that house prices in Spain are still fairly unsettled, as a recent episode saw guest Jennie searching for her dream home in the sun.
The show saw Jennie try to purchase a two-bedroom holiday home in the Costa del Sol in Spain with a budget of £85,000. Laura was forced to step in and tell Jennie she needed to up her budget.
She said: "I have to give you a serious reality check, a budget of under £90,000 for a two-bedroom property is going to be exceptionally tough.
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