It is a well-known fact that the Spanish property market is a popular option with people considering buying a home abroad, but a new survey has been published identifying the details behind the demographic showing an interest in the sector and the reasons it has proved so alluring to Brits. According to the study by Kyero.com, the average person looking to buy property in Spain is male, aged between 41 and 60 years old.
Many people are interested in joining the 200,000 Brits already living in Spain and making a permanent relocation, Overseas Property Professional reports.
Some 26 per cent of people consider the Spanish property market as ideal owing to the country's warm climate, sociable atmosphere and low taxes.
"Even with a wider choice than ever of countries in which to purchase it seems that once people decide on Spain they rarely look elsewhere," the website explained in its study.
Some 73 per cent of people are looking for resale properties in Spain, with 32 per cent looking at new build homes, according to Kyero.com. Studio apartments are the most popular option for buyers, followed by two or three-bedroom villas.
Location is one of the most important factors for buyers, with 97 per cent of people saying they consider it a priority. Alicante, Granada and Malaga were the most popular regions.
