In this economic climate, every buyer wants a great deal. Whether it´s that pair of shoes in the shop window, the new car you´ve seen in the showroom, or the dream Spanish property.
But we also know that prices are on their way down, so although we still want to buy those shoes, that car or that Spanish property, we are prepared to wait until the prices come down to a more acceptable level. But just what do we consider acceptable?
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The Costa del Sol is changing. Although these changes are due to mainly negative factors, I personally think that the area will ultimately benefit.
First of all, let me point out that there is still demand for property in Marbella, and for property in the Costa del Sol generally. The area is still hugely popular as a holiday destination, with passenger numbers through Malaga airport continuing to rise. But the place ´feels´ different.
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Ever wondered why those Spanish holiday hangovers are worse than the usual ones that you get at home? It´s probably due to the measures that are poured by the bartender.
Everywhere in Spain, from the popular coastal areas such as the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca to the more remote inland villages, if you ask for a gin and tonic, the likelihood is that the bartender will start to fill your glass until YOU tell them to stop!
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I have lived in my property in Marbella for 8 years. When I first arrived, the area was just enjoying its latest surge in popularity, and within 2-3 years, the Spanish property boom was in full swing.
During that time, and driven by the huge demand for property in Spain, the expatriate population of Marbella, and many more seaside resorts in Southern Spain, has increased dramatically. Entire families have relocated, and so the local schools have been full and the shops, the bars and the restaurants have all benefited hugely.
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The last 30 days has seen a record number of appointments for clients from Your Key to Spain wishing to view properties in Marbella on the Costa del Sol.
We had already seen a huge increase in the number of enquiries from the website for property for sale in Marbella during the last 6 months, compared with the same period last year, and this interest is now translating itself into viewings.
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Spain often plays host to new product testing for major car manufacturers. In fact, on the winding road that leads from the city of Granada to the nearby Sierra Nevada ski resort, it´s a common sight to see disguised prototypes being tested to their full potential.
In Marbella for the last 4 weeks, we have seen something altogether different – not so much a disguised model being put through its paces prior to launch – more like a brand new, all-singing, all-dancing launch from one of the world´s premium car makers.
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In this current economic climate, every prospective buyer of Spanish property is looking for a great deal. That much is probably true of buyers worldwide at the present time.
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Those buyers seeking to buy in to the ultimate lifestyle on the Costa del Sol would be advised to consider the three most exclusive villa urbanisations in the Marbella area. Each offer quality residences in superb locations, and importantly in this day and age, each resort also boasts stringent 24 hour security, ensuring privacy and protection for its residents.
The most prestigious of these resorts is undoubtedly La Zagaleta Country Club. Located on the Ronda Road just to the west of Puerto Banus, La Zagaleta is home to two private 18 hole golf courses, clubhouse, concierge service, helipad and 24 hour security. Its multi million euro villas overlook stunning natural scenery that is home to stocked fishing lakes and a natural habitat that encourages the wildlife to wander in peace.
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Your Key to Spain wins a prize!….thanks to its top golfer.
On a beautiful sunny day at La Cala Golf Resort, John Birch from Your Key to Spain merited 3rd place in the 8th Property Agents Golf Challenge. More than 30 golfers took part in the popular event, and this was followed by tapas, served in the prestigious project of Real Altavista Golf, a development that boasts 2 stunning apartments that are being sold by the developers with special terms for clients.
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Although it has existed in various guises for over 50 years, the current UD Marbella football club was founded in 1997 by Antonio Perez Ramos and is currently run by Chief Executive Ian Radford and features veteran striker Tommy Mooney as its star player. Currently playing in Spain´s 2nd Division B – the equivalent third tier of England´s 1st Division, Marbella´s football team are only 2 promotions away from playing host to the Spanish footballing giants of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
I went to check them out at their latest match….
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