Despite a slowing Spanish property market and gloomy predictions for 2009, those buyers that are keen to invest in a property in Spain are all looking for 2 things – the best location and value for money.

Some of these clients are expecting that they will be able to purchase beach properties in Spain at bargain prices, but buyers need to be aware that those vendors offering beachside properties for sale are fully aware that they are sitting on premium stock. Bargains are few and far between, based on the premise that development along Spanish beaches has already ground to a halt, mainly due to increasingly stringent environmental laws. With no more new beachside stock likely to come on to the market anytime soon, this means that vendors can afford to keep their prices high, knowing that although it s taking longer for properties to sell, eventually a well-located, fairly priced beachside property in Spain will be snapped up. Continue reading »