[recycled sixtie]

I would recommend renting as opposed to buying. Why? Because for instance when you buy property in Spain you can get the property lines adjusted later by others and not necessarily in your favor. When my mother bought property in Spain it was broken into when she was not there. And if you don't speak the language it is hard to talk to anybody including the police, lawyers etc.

Yes as the above says rent wherever you go especially if you go away for six months. In the meantime your property at home will be rented out or vacant or?