Just joined this thread- and it may well be that £8000 can not only get you a good property in an attractive location in Spain, but also your original investment returned with cash in the bank, and the mortgage paid for the first year. Mortgage pre-approved and all that is required is an Experian report. check this out - Almeria - Velas Blancas- on thecompletepropertysolution.com and see for yourself how this works. Rentals available long or short term - golf area- marina etc. local letting-managing agent.