The cheapest place for expats to buy in Spain has beautiful views and homes from £10,000

Alcaudete de la Jara in Toledo was found to have the most affordable housing.

Britons can bag a property for the average cost of £244 per square metre, according to research by Idealista.

Cheapest places to buy property

Alcaudete de la Jara, Toledo - 284 euros (£244)/m2

Belmez - 352 euros (£303)/m2

Fuente Obejuna - 352 euros (£303)/m2

Villafranca del Cid, Castellón - 353 euros (£304)/m2

Puerto Serrano, Cádiz - 365 euros (£314)/m2

Almadén, Ciudad Real - 370 euros (£318)/m2

El Carpio de Tajo, Toledo - 383 euros (£330)/m2

Malagón, Ciudad Real - 398 euros (£342)/m2

Expats looking to buy in the regions could save a significant amount compared to the UK.

The average cost per square metre of houses in England and Wales was £2,954.26 in 2020, according to Rightmove.

Those who are willing to take on renovations can buy a three-bed property for as little as 12,500 euros (£10,771) in Alcaudete de la Jara.

Toledo is a museum city with lots of culture and it is home to some of the cheapest properties.

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"It was once an Imperial City, and its beauty was depicted in the paintings of El Greco," Spain.info explained.

"Visitors to the city should be sure to see its views, visit the Alcázar, walk around its winding streets, or see a sunset from theAlcántara or San Martín bridges.

"Less than 80 kilometres from Madrid, it’s worth spending more than a day to see the city lit up at night and explore it in more depth."

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