In parts of Spain, for example Murcia, foreign buyers are being mis-sold properties that have a special ‘tourist apartment’ classification. Tourist apartments cannot be used as residential properties, and should be cheaper than ordinary apartments. Some Spanish developers and agents are selling tourist apartments as ordinary apartments, taking advantage of the fact that English-speaking buyers are not well informed, and can be easily tricked into overpaying for properties that are use-restricted. To be on the safe side, buyers need to ask their lawyers to double-check this issue before proceeding.
