Four advantages of living in a small town

Worldwide, especially since the pandemic, people seem to have started migrating to areas and villages that are calm and safe. One place where this phenomenon has increased recently is Spain. More and more people there are looking for spacious housing in resort towns that are not only quiet, but have kept their traditions intact. In this article, we will discuss the four main advantages of small town living.

Villages offer more direct contact with nature.

There is no doubt that the grayness of the city and its high-rise concrete structures are not the preferred place for all people. More and more people need nature and close contact with it. This is exactly what villages offer their inhabitants.

It is well known that'. 'Villages are usually surrounded by greenery, tranquillity and air much cleaner than in cities. This not only has a direct impact on residents' daily lives, but also contributes to better health, respiratory and cardiovascular health.

But that's not all, fewer buildings provide more sunlight, which leads to increased production of vitamin D, which is important for the proper functioning of the body, facilitating calcium absorption and strengthening bones and the immune system. Interesting fact: the more contact with the sun, the better the mood of residents.

Fewer traffic and running around means less stress for residents of small towns.

Life in a village or small resort'. 'the city is always higher than in the suburbs, so a change of residence allows you to buy more space for the same price.

It's also much easier to deal with property maintenance and the costs associated with every family's daily life. And as if that weren't enough already, in many cases those who decide to move out of the cities usually have''tax incentives, as some villages are in danger of being depopulated. In this regard, some municipalities offer rental discounts as well as simplified procedures for the acquisition or restoration of real estate. Such incentives can be as high as 20% of the amounts paid (with a maximum limit of €700 to €10,000 per year). Inheritance and gift tax exemptions are also offered for the acquisition of real estate located in municipalities with a population of less than 5,000 or a population density of less than 12.5 persons per square kilometer.

Specialists recommend those looking for economical places to move to in Spain to pay attention to Alicante and Ciudad Real. "By some measures, the most expensive cities in Spain are currently''time - Madrid and Barcelona. There, the cost of living is 20% higher than the national average. While the cheapest cities are Elda Petrer (Alicante) and Puertollano (Ciudad Real), where the cost of living is 31% below the average," say real estate brokers.

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