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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : ...
Aug 03, 2020•23 min•Ep. 75
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 . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a question by emailing beth@kyero.com . We’ll try and answer them all...
Jul 20, 2020•19 min•Ep. 74
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, wh...
Jul 06, 2020•18 min•Ep. 73
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are fo...
Jun 22, 2020•18 min•Ep. 72
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a question by emailing beth@kyero.com . We’ll try ...
Jun 08, 2020•17 min•Ep. 71
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can hel...
May 25, 2020•22 min•Ep. 70
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a questi...
May 11, 2020•19 min•Ep. 69
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready,...
Apr 27, 2020•19 min•Ep. 68
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we ...
Apr 13, 2020•17 min•Ep. 67
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 . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a q...
Mar 30, 2020•22 min•Ep. 66
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a ques...
Mar 16, 2020•24 min•Ep. 65
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, he...
Mar 02, 2020•19 min•Ep. 64
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides....
Feb 17, 2020•24 min•Ep. 63
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a question by emailing beth...
Feb 03, 2020•21 min•Ep. 62
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are fou...
Jan 20, 2020•23 min•Ep. 61
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com...
Jan 06, 2020•31 min•Ep. 60
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a question by emailing beth@kyero...
Dec 23, 2019•18 min•Ep. 59
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. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, w...
Dec 09, 2019•26 min•Ep. 58
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 . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help...
Nov 25, 2019•18 min•Ep. 57
In part one of this second part interview, we meet Marijke who has just embarked on a year-long adventure of living in the Spanish countryside with her husband. As someone who loves city life and being around people, moving in to the middle of nowhere is a challenge but why not try it out?We uncover their motivations of living in Fuente del Conde, remote working and her blog about the adventure. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts ....
Nov 11, 2019•28 min•Ep. 56
Tune in as Iain shares how he found his two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with a communal pool in La Cala de Mijas . After buying it in 2015, Iain and his family love coming out for holidays several times throughout the year. We uncover socialising in the neighbourhood, why the buying process was so simple and why it took him so long to find the right place. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here ar...
Oct 28, 2019•19 min•Ep. 55
Beth catches up with Carrie, who is a year in to a big property renovation project. Located in Ribeira Sacra, Galicia with jaw-dropping views, the idea of buying a place with her husband first entered their minds after trekking the Camino de Santiago. They purchased the farmhouse on a total whim. Hear how they fell in love with Galicia, what’s it like taking on such a project with no experience of renovating, and their exciting plans for the future. For full show notes and links mentioned in thi...
Oct 14, 2019•31 min•Ep. 54
Mark from USA joins Beth to share how he found his dream penthouse in Palma de Mallorca earlier this year. As a retired lawyer, Mark enjoys living full-time in this part of the world. He uncovers tips on meeting new people, negotiating and remodelling properties. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a question by emailing beth@kyero.com . We’ll try and answer them...
Sep 30, 2019•24 min•Ep. 53
Hear how Peter found his new-build villa in Orihuela Costa . With completion happening 6 weeks before this interview, Peter shares a lot of his recent experience on the show. We uncover how he found the region, relocating from living in Dubai, and his process of elimination to finding the right property. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a question by emailing ...
Sep 16, 2019•21 min•Ep. 52
Alma joins the show to share how she and her partner found their dream property in Hacienda del Alamo. It was truly love at first sight, so we unpick how the buying process was so simple. Tune in to hear experience of furnishing property abroad, what drew them to the area and their plans to one day relocate permanently to their new apartment. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can...
Sep 02, 2019•19 min•Ep. 51
Hear how John found his perfect full-time home in Sitges , after initially just looking for a rental property. With a strong Catalan influence, Sitges’ “relaxed and vibrant” atmosphere is the perfect area for him and his partner. He shares how to be sure with what you want to buy, being asked the right questions by your agent, and adapting to new lifestyles. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are ...
Aug 05, 2019•22 min•Ep. 49
Join us as we hear how Jasmine found her dream home in Almuñecar. Originally from Belgium with a family of 3 little girls, they’ve learnt how to find a place that feels like home. After having looked over 100 houses, we discuss why they chose Spain over Turkey, owning rental properties, and having the right agent answer all your questions. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts. And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can hel...
Jul 22, 2019•17 min•Ep. 48
Sieglinde from Germany joins us in this episode to share how she sold everything with her partner for a stress-free life in Javea, Spain . Tune in to hear they found the area with not knowing where to start first, how they rent out as holiday lettings, and living among the Spanish. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a question by emailing beth@kyero.com . We’ll ...
Jul 08, 2019•21 min•Ep. 47
This week we’re joined by Ray who purchased a two bedroom property in Villaricos . Now semi-retired, he looks forward to spending his winters in Spain with his girlfriend. Tune in to hear how he discovered the area, why he decided to increase his budget, and why it’s his dream to buy a boat and sail around the area. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways we can help you : Ask a question ...
Jun 24, 2019•16 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, Jonathan joins the show to share how he found his dream apartment in Oliva . Working as a digital nomad, it’s important for him to be able to work from home and feel part of a community. After initially just daydreaming about having a holiday home in the Mediterranean, he’s bought the perfect place he can “really relax and unwind”. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit https://guides.kyero.com/en/podcasts . And, whenever you’re ready, here are four ways ...
Jun 10, 2019•25 min•Ep. 45
