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It shouldn't be much difference to buying in your home country as you have the same rights.

@KATA08163100

As an EU citizen you enjoy Freedom of Movement in the EU and can relocate and purchase property with minimal aggravation. I doubt that buying an apartment in Spain is much more problematic than buying one in Romania (or elsewhere in the EU). Spain, like many (most? all?) EU countries uses a notary system for property transfers, so you don't strictly need an attorney. You can have one, if you wish, to double-check the paperwork (and perhaps do some due diligence on the property/owner), but it's an extra cost.

We have an apartment in Spain, and it was pretty easy to buy, and no significant hassles post-purchase. We love Spain and enjoy the food, culture, language, weather, and lovely Mediterranean beaches. The only downside we've noticed is that it's significantly more expensive than Bulgaria (or Romania). But if you're working, you'll be earning more too, so it's a wash.

We didn't get the property inspected (but again it's possible, if you want to pay someone to give you a survey report), and we didn't deal with banks/mortgages (we just bought cheap and paid cash).

As to location, there are lots of great cities in Spain. I reckon Barcelona is my favourite, but it's also extremely expensive. Personally, I'd try to get a good job first, and then buy wherever the job is (rather than choosing the city first, buying a property, and finally job hunting). I think other possibles include Malaga, Seville, Granada, Bilboa, Tarragona, Zaragoza. I too think Valencia is a nice city, so if you like that area you could also consider Alicante and Murcia.  We surprisingly ended up near Alicante in Elche. This is a very traditional Spanish city (similar size to Granada) with a historic centre, UNESCO-listed palms groves, and easy access to downtown Alicante, Alicante-Elche airport, and several nice beaches. Property cost was substantially lower than a tourist-popular beach city, which was a big plus.

Good luck with your potential move!

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