New Engel & Völkers Office in Estepona

Lejla with associated managers of Engel & Völkers offices

ENGEL & VÖLKERS

ESTEPONA

The Private Office of Engel & Völkers for Estepona covers the entire area from where Guadalmina ends to where Casares begins – a large and increasingly important part of the Costa del Sol’s real estate market.

WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ENGEL & VÖLKERS ESTEPONA

Engel & Völkers is a known and trusted name across the Costa del Sol, and its internationally renowned levels of expertise and service are also available in the Estepona area, where Lejla Ouwejan runs two offices – one at Calle Real in the centre of town and one on the New Golden Mile. “These are important zones in terms of the region’s real estate market,” says Lejla, Managing Director of a franchise that also operates Engel & Völkers offices east of Marbella, in Mijas, Fuengirola, Benalmádena and Torremolinos.

“We cover the entire western and eastern sections of the Costa del Sol, regions that are coming into their own as important lifestyle options, as this is where many of the newly-built modern properties can now be found.” With 23 years on the coast, Lejla has seen the ups and downs of the region’s property market, so she knows it inside out and is well-equipped to recognise new trends and movements. “Right now, demand is strong and spread well across the Costa del Sol, where we can offer an exciting selection of properties ranging from classical to off-plan modern.” ›

Lejla Ouwejan

The reference for luxury real estate in the Estepona and New Golden Mile area

THE EPICENTRE OF MODERN HOMES

Many of the homes listed by Lejla and her team are contemporary, as the areas they cover pretty much form the epicentre of new construction on the Costa del Sol. “There is a great deal of demand for such homes in these locations,” says Lejla, “each of which has its own character, advantages and therefore also its own market.” She and her team specialise in finding people the best homes in these areas, with Lejla personally focused on greater Estepona.

“Where we stand out is in our personal relationships with homeowners and

developers. We dedicate a great deal of time, getting to know the properties, their characteristics and lifestyle offering in detail so that we can properly and clearly advise our buying clients. We also develop a very special relationship with them that is in essence a lot like personal account management geared towards the goals they have communicated to us.”

Lejla has a great track record with the Engel & Völkers group here and abroad, having also lived in Switzerland, and leads an international, multilingual team with complementary skills and experience. “Given the increasingly upmarket profile of the Estepona area and the kind of clientele now buying properties here, we operate as a private office that not only sources quality homes and investment opportunities, but also advises clients on investments, financing and purchase structures.” ›

The experienced team of Engel & Völkers Estepona

Engel & Völkers Estepona lists the finest properties in the area

NEW DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE

It is one of the reasons why the Engel & Völkers offices under the management of José Luís Martínez are chosen by property developers to represent and market their projects. “Our expertise in this segment of the market is vital, as newly built homes now represent the focal point of demand among buyers,” says Lejla, who heads a team with specialist knowledge both in the investment and marketing side of new projects, as on advising buyers what to look out for in the best new homes.

“For over a decade now, modern new-build properties have been dominating the property sector on the Costa del Sol, so it important to know how to evaluate different new developments, and what to look for when doing so. We have years of market knowledge built on feedback from our clients, so it gives us a clear understanding of what today’s buyers want from their Marbella property and lifestyle, and this is turn is valuable both when designing new projects and finding people the modern home they have been looking for.”

She and her team therefore use this know-how to advise both developers and buyers, building on the accumulated knowledge of client wants and needs, and feeding this back into the design, concept, with a list of amenities and personalised and upgraded features an apartment complex or villa project should have. “Good consultancy work of this kind is based upon knowing the areas, products, financial and legal aspects, and marketing – but above all understanding your clients.”

g ENGEL & VÖLKERS ESTEPONA Shop 1: C.C. Mustang (next to Golfriends), El Paraiso Medio, 29688 Estepona. Shop 2: Calle Real 108, 29680 Estepona. Tel: (+34) 952 650 234. estepona@engelvoelkers.com www.engelvoelkers.com/en-es/ estepona/

The team outside the Engel & Völkers office on the New Golden Mile