THE CLUELESS GENE JOURNAL
There’s a story behind every decision.
Buying, renovating and sometimes walking away. Real property experiences, from Spain and beyond.
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Stories from Spain
Spain
Buying Property in Spain: 100 Questions I’d Ask Before Buying Again
Buying property in Spain? Here are 100 questions I’d ask before buying again, covering costs, legal checks, mortgages, rentals, viewings and rural property.
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Spain
I Bought an Apartment in a Town I Once Called Ugly
My first assessment of Torrevieja was not “investment opportunity.” It was “What an ugly town.” Years later, a Facebook Marketplace advert brought me back.
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Spain
There Were Already Two Beds in the Room. So Why Didn’t Mine Fit?
Two beds fitted comfortably when I viewed my Spanish apartment. My new beds fitted too—except suddenly there was barely room to move. Ten centimetres taught me a lesson I now take to every property viewing.
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Spain
Why the Cheapest Property Can Become the Most Expensive
A low asking price can make a property feel like an opportunity—especially when nearby homes appear much more expensive.
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Spain
The Renovation Lesson I Learned Too Late: Memory Is Not Evidence
Renovation disagreements rarely begin with someone planning to cause a problem.
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Spain
Five Questions I Now Ask Before Viewing Any Property
Buying property can feel surprisingly emotional. You walk into a bright room, see a terrace or imagine your future there, and suddenly you are already arranging the furniture in your head.
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