Spanish Property Magazine Issue 24

SPANISH PROPERTY MAGAZINE ISSUE 24

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SPANISH PROPERTY MAGAZINE (SPM) Issue 24

how is the spanish property market doing? full analysis valencia and malaga close up and wonderful

the top ten best cities to live in spain

which nationalities are buying property in spain?

finding your ideal spanish property. the resources you need

Welcome To The Magazine

Editor’s Note Wow again! It happened! we got to 42ºC in September and the candles even melted. Then the summertime weather finally faded away and we had some much needed rain. Welcome to the latest SPM with a huge selection of property for sale in Spain, some great articles and a whole lot more with ways to contact us and get in touch.

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This month we have the usual excellent content from the Spanish Property Network website. We look at the latest Spanish Property stats in depth including a study of who is buying in Spain (Clue: People like YOU) We take a look at the best cities to live in Spain and also at the resources available if you want to look at property yourself without using agents or property finders.

Remember the properties are just a selection. Find a whole lot more at www.spanish-property.net

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If you have any questions or suggestions or simply want to comment get in touch with us by mail at spanishpropertymagazine@gmail.com. A hugely busy year this year which is continuing as we head into Autumn.

Created, Curated and Edited By Graham Hunt

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Written by Graham Hunt

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WHICH NATIONALITIES ARE BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN?!

Features HOW IS THE SPANISH PROPERTY MARKET DOING?!

BY THE SPN THE TEN BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN!

BY THE SPN

HOW TO FIND YOUR PROPERTY IN SPAIN. SOME RESOURCES FOR YOU!

100 TIPS FOR MOVING TO SPAIN

PART 24

BY THE SPN! + A WHOLE LOT MORE INCLUDING THE SOUNDS OF SPAIN, A LOT OF GREAT PROPERTIES IN ALL AREAS OF SPAIN AND A WHOLE LOT MORE. READ ON AND ENJOY

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN When this was written and published on the SPN page there was a lot of gnashing of teeth and quite a lot of hate directed our way. “Oh it’s just an article promoting places they have property for sale” (Erm we have property for sale in Alicante but we didn’t include it), “Huh how can you not include….?” (Insert name of city not featuring but mostly Madrid ;-)) “How can you include ….. when ….. (Place where writer lives) is so much better, bigger, more beautiful etc… And on it went, and on and on and on…

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Guess what? We don’t care. This list comes from our personal experience here in Spain. We have a predilection for cities by the coast of course where a clean city beach is an absolute godsend and we also like places where you get more for your money. Remember in the last issue of the SPM we had a list of the ten most expensive places to live in Spain, (You can see the original article here) and most of those places are not in this list. Why not? Well this list can be considered as a guide, not a definitive guide but a guide all the same, to places where you get a lot for your lifestyle buck. So not exactly cheap and cheerful, more relatively cheap but offering a lot to do and see and located in a place that allows you to get out and about into even more wonderful places that surround the city itself.

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And yes we know we haven’t included any cities on the islands and we know that many people think that Madrid is heaven on Earth (May we suggest psychological analysis for those who suggested that) But as we said, this is OUR list. Why don’t you send us yours to our mail address SpanishPropertyMagazine@gmail.com. In the next issue we are going to have an impassioned defence of Madrid so we look forward to that.

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN VALENCIA

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The hidden jewel of the Mediterranean has it all really, a stunning city beach, comparatively low property prices, a relatively low cost of living and plenty of attractions both within the city itself and in the surrounding areas with a countryside populated by orange, olive and almond groves to enjoy.

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Like anywhere it has its downsides, the low number of direct flights to the city for example, but the positives far outweigh the negatives and when you you weigh everything up Valencia offers an amazing amount of lifestyle for a pretty meagre price tag.

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See Our Valencia Properties Here

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN MALAGA

Often overlooked and lumped in with the Costa Del Sol as a whole, the city of Malaga has a thriving arts scene, a lovely historical old town, a multitude of monuments and museums, great city beaches, an excellent marina and much more. Again price plays its part. Malaga city has affordable property prices on the whole and you are just a short hop away from the beaches and cosmopolitain lifestyle of the Costa del Sol and the hidden beauty of Inland Malaga. One huge advantage that Malaga has over Valencia is ease of access with many more direct flights from all over Europe all year round. Malaga is an ideal base for discovering the whole of Spain.

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If you have any doubts about Malaga, have a read of this article by Lisa from SPN and Pedro from @boqueronviajero : Why Malaga is not one of the worst cities in Spain

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See Our MALAGA Properties Here

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN SEGOVIA

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Segovia I hear you ask, where is that? Well Segovia is just north of Madrid and is as pretty as a picture with fantastic architecture including the amazing Aqueduct, the Alcazar and the huge number of churches.

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Segovia isn’t the cheapest place on the list but the lifestyle is great, you are just half an hour from skiing in the winter and the city often has a covering of snow itself and you are close to Madrid for those long weekend breaks and flights. Segovia is one of those places that often overlooked for the other places surrounding Madrid such as Toledo and Salamanca is a huge and pleasant surprise.

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN GIJÓN

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Our first Asturian entry is Gijón. Now Gijón is on the coast in the centre of Asturias and is known for being the centre of ship building, among its industrial heritage. However Gijón is not a tourist mecca and is relatively unknown to those outside Spain. Gijón is another place with a great city beach, a vibrant old town, amazingly friendly people and some of the best food in Spain (Asturias is known for its huge portions and of course its cider) Gijón will win no awards for its beauty but the countryside of Asturias wins plenty. Called a natural paradise, Asturias is phenomenal, but expect rain.

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN GRANADA

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Known all over the World for the Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens, Granada is overlooked by the towering and usually snow covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada and again is a pretty city with everything required for modern living. Again the gastronomy is excellent and the old town a fine example of how to retain character and ambience in equal measure. To find out more about Granada read the blog by Molly Piccavey here.

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN CÓRDOBA

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A third entry for Andalucia, Córdoba is another huge tourist destination with the Mezquita being the main attraction. However the architecture of the old town with its interior courtyards and whitewashed houses are one of the big things in Córdoba.

Traditionally Spanish in outlook, think of Flamenco dresses and music and summer heat and you get an idea of Córdoba.

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN OVIEDO

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The second Asturian entry is the capital of the Principality and is a party town due to the numbers of students and the huge popularity of the SidrerĂ­a that dot every street of the town. Surrounded by rolling green hills and mountains and backed by the awesome Picos de Europa, Oviedo has a great lifestyle and friendly people without having the tourist numbers of many other cities in Spain. Home to a World Heritage site on the Naranco mountain and in a brilliant position to explore the rest of Asturias and the Northern coast, Oviedo is another hidden jewel for your lifestyle buck.

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN SEVILLA

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Home to the Sevillana dresses, white horses and the Feria, Sevilla is the traditional image of Spain made live. If you want your preconceptions about Spain filled then Seville is one of those places that you can do it. However, our fourth Andalucian entry is so much more. Fiery hot in both temperature and character, Sevilla is a beautiful city with fantastic Tapas (Take a look at Sevilla Tapas blog here) and drop dead good looks. Well worth a visit or even more.

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN VIGO

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Set on the north west coast in Galicia, Vigo is another unknown to most apart from those raised on Laurie Lee’s “As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning” who know that it is where Lee first set foot in Spain to start his trek. Vigo is a great starting point for getting to know the wild and beautiful Galicia. Home to fjords and food, Galicia is everything that Seville isn’t, not the traditional view of Spain at all, but a natural weathered green due to the precipitation so common in both Galicia and Asturias. (Follow Craig’s journey in Galicia here.)

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN BARCELONA

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Ok we couldn’t leave Barcelona out of the list. Expensive it may be but Barcelona and the cool vibe that it emits mean that the city is an excellent place to live and visit with plenty going on all year round and ease of access due to its international airport and proximity to France and the rest of Europe. Don’t worry about the Catalan language, it’s not an issue for the majority of people there.

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Chocker block full of restaurants, museums entertainment and leisure activities and with a lovely city beach, Barcelona is what many other places aspire too but will never arrive at. (Whet your appetite here, with some mouth watering food from Barcelona on Steve’s blog!)

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN A BONUS TOWN

GANDIA

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Not officially a city but we are including it because it’s our magazine and we are allowed to, Gandia is the second Valencian entry in the list. Home to the Borgias, the cruelest Papal family ever, Gandia is known as Madrid’s beach due to the sheer number of Madrileños that trek down to the long sandy beaches of the town every summer. Gandia has a great Marina, is home to the beautiful La Drova mountain range and again is extremely competitively priced. Just 45 minutes from Valencia and an hour from Alicante, Gandia is easily reached and has a relaxed nature that befits a large Mediterranean town.

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See our properties in Gandia here.

THE 10 BEST CITIES TO LIVE IN SPAIN BUT YOU DIDN’T INCLUDE MADRID!!!!

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No, we don’t include Madrid and that is mostly a personal preference by me, Graham, because I really don’t like the climate there when allied to the high price and despite being the capital it just doesn’t do it for me. Others will disagree, I certainly hope they do anyway.

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We don’t include Alicante, despite the fact that personally I really like it as a city, because the other places deserve their place more and there is no representative of the Spanish Canary Islands or Balearics. If you feel we should be including one of those places then write to us at info@spanish-property.net with your blog post on why your city should be included. We will feature it further down the line if we feel your argument could be persuasive to others.

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The big questions are:

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What do you think of our list?

How does it compare to the Forbes list of the ten most expensive places in Spain?

Where else should have been included?

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We look forward to your responses and are ready to fight our case if challenged … in an informed and educated fashion, of course.

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INTRODUCING THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK GRAHAM HUNT

NICK SNELLING

LISA SADLEIR

DAVID LEIGH

SIMON HARRIS

WHICH NATIONALITIES ARE BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN?

WHICH NATIONALITIES ARE BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN?

With the latest figures out for the second quarter of 2014 showing the greatest number of sales of Spanish Property for 4 years and much better than expected trends in the Spanish Property Market, here at the Spanish Property Network we thought it was time to let you know who is buying property in Spain, people like you of course from all over the World.

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There is an 80/20 split in the market with 80% of all sales being to Spanish people. The foreign market only accounts for 20% of the market but that is OUR market at the SPN and in many of the areas that we concentrate on the figures are much higher (the Valencia region for example has 40% of all sales being to foreigners) So 80% of all sales are to the Spanish but who is buying apart from the Spanish and what are they buying?

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Firstly, suffice to say that the number of foreign buyers is not “Only� 20%. That is the highest number of foreign buyers in any market in the EU. Spain is still seen as a huge attraction in Europe and beyond.

WHICH NATIONALITIES ARE BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN?

As there were just over 91000 sales of property reported in the quarter the 20% of sales to foreigners made up just over 18,000 sales, over 200 purchases made per day.

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The largest buyers of Spanish property from abroad were not surprisingly the British. The British love affair with Spanish property continues and is growing month on month for the last couple of years now. The UK economy is recovering, helped by copious quantities of QE, and this has created a mini housing boom especially in the South East of England and London specifically. The large number of clients coming into the SPN recently from the south east have suggested anecdotally that people are cashing out of that market and buying into a market perceived to be at a low or perhaps even its lowest point. Many people are selling up in London and buying with cash here in Spain after paying off their mortgage in the UK. The amounts that British buyers are willing to pay are still well below the figures for 2007, when prices were around 40% higher, but there are a greater number of transactions now.

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You also have to bear in mind too that the pound fell in 2008 from around 1.47 Euros to 1.06, effectively killing the market for British buyers, and it has recently climbed to levels around €1.25 making Spain much more attractive than in 2008-2010. Not only do your pounds buy many more Euros but also prices have fallen at the same time meaning you have a situation where effective “Real” prices for British buyers with pounds have fallen by over 50% in the last six years. That is a very attractive proposition when you factor in the lifestyle cost too. Many of the British buyers are retirees living on a fixed income, their pension pots, and any rise in the value of the pound against the Euro means they have more money arriving in Spain on a regular basis. They just need to remember to use the services of a currency company rather than their banks to make the transfers and then they get even more)

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The French came in next at just over 10% of foreign property buyers. Obviously Spain is very attractive for the French due to its proximity, many French buyers get a place on the Costa Brava just across the border from France, but there are other factors driving the numbers of French buyers. Firstly, price. Prices in Spain are a lot lower than in France not only for property but also for the cost of living after purchase. Having spent time on the Costa Brava and just across the border in Argeles Sur Mer in the last couple of years I can vouch for that. I think the day to day costs differ by around 40% between France and Spain; Supermarkets, Petrol, Council Taxes, Local taxes and more are much much higher in France.

WHICH NATIONALITIES ARE BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN?

Even more influential though over the last couple of years has been the effect of the huge increases in property and inheritance taxes and capital gains tax on French property.

Rates of up to 75% capital gains tax have discouraged the French from buying in their own country and many of those “Economic Refugees� have decided to buy in Spain because of the perception that tax rates on property are much lower. Currently they are of course.

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Thirdly the Russians are still buying large quantities of Spanish Property. However the numbers of Russians have actually fallen year on year due largely to the huge depreciation of the Rouble over the last year. Also the difficulty in getting visas due to the ongoing instability (Or maybe even war) in the Ukraine and economic sanctions imposed on the Russians by the EU is having an effect especially at the top end of the market.

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Many Russians were supporting the high end of the market in Marbella, Mallorca, Barcelona and Madrid and those markets have cooled slightly due to the slow down in Russian demand over the last year. However many Russians are also buying in order to get their money out of the country and protect its value from the falling Rouble and many of those are at the lower end of the property spectrum. If they buy

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Germans continue to buy in the Spanish Property Market of course and they continue to be strong in their traditional areas of Mallorca, The Costa Brava and the Costa Blanca.

However there are not as many German buyers as would be expected at this stage of the economic cycle. There are far fewer German property investors, typically Germans invest in things other than property, they are more a nation of renters and tenants. It is surprising that there are almost as many Swedish and Belgian buyers as Germans. The large number of Belgians buying is particularly gratifying for the Spanish market as it is such a small country comparatively.

WHICH NATIONALITIES ARE BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN? Surprisingly the Italians and Norwegians also appear in the list before we get to the Chinese. Italians often buy for similar reasons to the French, location, proximity and huge taxes in their own country and Norwegians for similar reasons to the Swedes, the climate and light when compared to the three months of semi darkness they have in their own country.

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The Chinese are the great white hope for all property markets but they are more underrepresented than expected. There are various reasons for this. The setting of the Golden Visa figure at 500k priced many of them out of the market for automatic residency and there is a great difficulty in getting money out of the country. An individual in China can only transfer $50,000 out of the country in any given year. This puts a brake on capital flight from the country but also affects how they can buy property outside.

Usually they get various members of the family to transfer 50k each out for them to a single account abroad to make the payment for property purchase but obviously this is a disincentive to greater numbers of Chinese buying.

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Other nations make up to 33% of the market and of course this includes Americans, Canadians, people from the Middle East, Australians, South Americans and people from all over the rest of the World. Effectively where there is a problem in the World there are potential buyers of Spanish property as Spain is seen as a safe place to live with a benign climate and possibilities of the property not only being a place to live but also a long term investment as prices are perceived to be low. Therefore we see buyers from Egypt, Syria, Israel, Mexico, The Balkans and many other “unstable� areas.

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Why do they choose Spain? Well many people strongly believe in the typical images of Spanish life and want to enjoy and become a part of them; siestas, fiestas and long hot sunny days spent overlooking the beach with a low cost of living and a relaxed pace of life.

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In fact we could say that the majority of Spanish Property Buyers from abroad see what you see and want what you want because in our surveys of our clients this is what we see from them and this is what we find for people. When can we find it for you? Tell us more by contacting us and let us help you to find it.

HOW IS THE SPANISH PROPERTY MARKET DOING?

HOW IS THE SPANISH PROPERTY MARKET DOING?

Figures for the second quarter of the year show that there were a total of 91,338 Spanish Property sales in total, beating last year’s total by 12.1% and being the second best quarter registered in sales of Spanish Property since 2010. The rise in sales of second hand Spanish properties was actually higher at 15% and there was a reduction in the sales of new property as to be expected due to the numbers of new properties actually coming onto the market as building slowed massively after the start of the crisis.

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One of the interesting stats to note is that the rise in Madrid was over 9% year on year, a place where tax was reduced from 8% to 6% at the start of the year whereas a community where tax was increased to 10%, Valencia, actually registered reductions in the number of sales. Andalucia as a whole saw reduced sales by just over 2% but the Malaga province went up by over 12% which is an excellent result and proves how attractive that area now is and how the Costa Del Sol and Inland Malaga are coming back well after the crisis.

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The yearly figures of Spanish Property sales also saw an increase of 12.2% year on year which again is a good piece of news for the Spanish property sector.

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Regarding sales of Spanish Property to foreigners, the tendency is also on the rise.

Funnily enough sales to foreigners also grew by a similar 12% over the period and now they represent 20% of the whole Spanish market.

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THAT IS HUGE

HOW IS THE SPANISH PROPERTY MARKET DOING? The figures grew for EU nationals buying in Spain and also both the sector of residents from foreign countries and also non residents meaning of course that not only are people living here now looking to invest in Spanish Property but also new buyers are continually coming into the market.

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This demand for Spanish Property by foreigners is no longer that of the economic migrants that came into Spain during the boom, typically construction workers from Ecuador, Peru, North Africa and Eastern Europe, but is much more driven now by the lifestyle migrants looking for a better climate and different yet recognisable culture which Spain is perceived as providing. They now come mostly from Northern Europe, North America and to a certain extent from Russia and China (Although the Russian market is drying up a bit due to the crash of the Rouble and restrictions on visas since the problems in Ukraine brought sanctions in place, see below).

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The following chart shows that Spanish Property sales to non residents reported by the Notaries are now at a record high even compared with the highs of 2007. (The spike at the end of 2012 was when lots of purchasers brought forward their purchase to prior to the end of the year as tax on new build property was due to rise from 4% to 10% at the start of 2013 (Again we see how a ridiculous tax rate negatively influences people’s purchasing)

HOW IS THE SPANISH PROPERTY MARKET DOING? By region we can see that the attraction of Spain as a destination for foreigners is almost totally due to its reputation for beaches and sun. The majority of the demand is in just two areas, the Valencian Community and Andalucia and of course those areas account for the Costa Blanca and the Costa Del Sol amongst other places.

These areas see a huge proportion of properties being sold to foreigners within the market as a whole with almost 40% in the Valencian Community for example.

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However demand is also high in Catalunya and Madrid at 21.6% and 10.1% of total sales due to the effect of Barcelona, the Costa Brava and Dorada and of course Madrid being the capital. The islands also have huge demand from abroad with 43.2% of all sales on the Canary Islands and 42% of sales on the Balearics coming from foreign buyers.

HOW IS THE SPANISH PROPERTY MARKET DOING?

British buyers are still the greatest part of the market but they do not dominate like they did back in the boom days where up to 50% of sales and more were to British buyers in certain regions. These days British buyers make up 16.7% of the total market from foreign buyers showing that Spain remains a huge attraction for British buyers looking to buy the place in the sun. Demand has increased from the UK in the last two years by 75% and has been constant year on year. This is also true of the United States where demand has increased by over 100% in the last two years, from an admittedly low base, whereas Russian demand has increased by just 20% over a two year period but this hides the fact that in the last year it has actually fallen by 3% due to the Ukraine issues and the collapse of the Rouble as mentioned above.

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So what can we take out from all of these figures?

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Spain is in vogue again certainly but foreign demand is not the panacea to cure all of the woes of the Spanish property market and until the Spanish government starts to encourage foreign investment by “Rolling out the red carpet to foreign investors� (As stated by Mark Stucklin on the Spanish Property Insight Blog) and fixing the major issues with the Spanish Golden Visa for investors that have emerged then there is a slight brake on growth in the sector.

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It is mostly good news. It is much better year on year than expected and confidence is returning in many sectors of the Spanish property sector. There is still unsellable, overpriced and badly located property which will not sell at any price but there is a suggestion of much more than just the first green shoots of recovery. The market in many areas os going in the right direction now.

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If you want to get in on the Spanish Property market now get in touch. Fill in the form on our website and we will get back to you and help you to find your ideal property in Spain.

THE SOUNDS OF SPAIN (WHAT SOUNDS REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE IN SPAIN?)

(WHAT SOUNDS REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE IN SPAIN?) Spain is an assault on the senses. The colours, the views, the smells and above all the sounds once sensed never seem to go away. If you are no longer living in Spain then you can be transported back in time to a certain place and event just by seeing, smelling or hearing something that was common in your time in Spain. Living here we get a bit blasé about those little things that remind us that we are in Spain so I thought it was time to mention ten of the sounds that make us realise that we are in Spain, good, bad or indifferent, and also make us realise that we could not really be anywhere else.

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Number 1

A coffee machine in the bar. One of my favourites this because it means I am never far away from the soothing grip of a caffeine rush if needed or the simple pleasure of a decaf when not. Forget Starbucks people there is nothing quite like Spanish coffee and if you want to know more take a look at this guide on how to order your coffee in Spain.

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Number 2

The slot machines in every bar. Can you tell I spend a lot of time in bars? Fruit machines, bandits or whatever you want to call them, these things only have one volume setting and that is 11 on a scale of one to ten, (the special Spinal Tap setting).

At least these days not every single one of them plays the bloody Birdie Song when paying out.

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Number 3

Gypsies clapping and wailing flamenco. Not everywhere in Spain but in a hell of a lot of places there are wannabe Paco de Lucia’s and Camaron de la Isla’s with their mullet haircuts, overhanging bellies and questionable dress sense making sure you know which country you find yourself in, even at three o clock in the morning in otherwise tranquil neighborhoods, in fact especially at three o clock in the morning.

Expect guitars, stamping and wailing that makes a cat fight seem tame and melodic.

Listen to some real Paco de Lucia Flamenco guitar here

(WHAT SOUNDS REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE IN SPAIN?) Number 4

Car horns. About half a second after the red light has changed to green and you haven’t moved a cacophony of car horns will greet you, oh actually wait… that’s not always the case now because the reason you generally haven’t moved is that you are checking your smartphone, well guess what? The person behind you is also at it these days so sometimes, just sometimes, they don’t do it either now.

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Number 5

Crickets (Grillos) at nighttime. The essential sound of the summer and nighttime are the crickets at nighttime blaring out their own particular version of Peggy Sue and lamenting the loss of their leader Buddy.

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(WHAT SOUNDS REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE IN SPAIN?)

Number 6

The tertulia. An essentially Spanish thing, the Tertulia involves a minimum of eight people sat around a table designed to comfortably take four, all shouting at and over each other at the same time while discussing the merits, or usually demerits, of some footballer, bullfighter, politician, person living nearby or minor celebrity who has just had a boob job. The Tertulia formula has been replicated onto Spanish TV now and there are certain stations that are basically 24 hour argufests about different subjects with moderators that are chosen for their looks, and usually their cleavage, rather than any control they may exert over the idiots shouting at each other.

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You can hear the background noise of a Spanish bar here

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Number 7

The sound of water whether it be from the fountain in almost every Spanish square or the waves lapping or crashing against the sand or the rocks on the shore. In a country where it never rains, ok hardly ever rains, the sound of water is appreciated greatly. If at night you can hear the pitter patter of tiny rain feet on your roof you are strangely content and even made to be happy rather than annoyed that is is raining…. again. Water in much of the country has become an art with fountains springing up in the parched hinterland to remind us of man’s control over nature and the fact that water actually sounds quite nice. And those waves from the Mediterranean gently lapping up to our feet on the beach in the evening… Argh bliss!

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Listen to the fountain in Ulloa here

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Number 8

Crap music blaring out of the windows of cars. The rule of car stereo music is simple, if the windows are open then the music is crap. Usually we hark back to the wailing gypsies or the repetitive techno beat of a boy racer but you will never hear a decent song blaring out of a car as the mullet haired or shaven headed dude behind the wheel drives past with one tanned arm hanging out of the window. “Look at me I have a cool set of wheels and I crave attention“. No you don’t, you have really bad taste, an iffy haircut and your wheels are going to fail the next MOT/ITV test.

(WHAT SOUNDS REMIND YOU THAT YOU ARE IN SPAIN?) Number 9

The whirr of fans and air conditioning units long into the night making the houses habitable and bringing the inside temperature down from an unbearable 30 degrees to a more manageable 29 so you can sleep. Houses were not generally built with any sort of insulation so they get hot when it’s hot, cold when it’s cold and, as in number ten, heated when there is noise.

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Number 10

The neighbour’s television. As in number 9 the building standards are relatively low and the walls are paper thin. As the majority of the Spanish population live in apartments you therefore have an assault on your hearing oftentimes from many sides. Also, luckily for you, all of your neighbours seem to love the aforementioned channels with the 24 hour argufests so you get to hear Z list celebs shouting at each other about V list celebs from the comfort of your own living room like it or not.

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That’s our list, conveniently whittled down to a round ten. What would you add?

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HOW TO FIND YOUR IDEAL SPANISH PROPERTY THE RESOURCES YOU NEED

HOW TO FIND YOUR IDEAL SPANISH PROPERTY When looking for your Ideal Spanish Property, there are several options available to you:

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• You can do all the spadework yourself.

• You can contact estate agents to find out more about their offerings.

• You can use a property finder, like the SPN, to get you the best selection and whittle that selection down to what suits you best suits your requirements.

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In this post, we take a look at Option 1: You do all the spadework yourself.

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If you decide to take the first option we thought here at the Spanish Property Network that it would be nice to set you off on the search for your ideal Spanish Property by recommending the best places to look for properties that you can find online.

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Enjoy but don’t get caught too far down the rabbit hole, there is so much to look at.

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There are many other smaller portals than those given here and every bank has their own site where they try to sell their own portfolio of properties too but the following are the major players in the market that we feel you should be looking at if going it alone.

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Remember though, as Property Finders, we at the Spanish Property Network will use these places and a whole lot more (Including the absolute best method of personal contacts and networking) to find you your ideal place. If you want to get somebody else to do the spadework then just let us know what you want in the form by contacting us and we will endeavour to find you your ideal Spanish property.

HOW TO FIND YOUR IDEAL SPANISH PROPERTY Idealista

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Idealista is the largest property portal in Spain and also has an English language version for searching for properties. It is largely populated by listings from estate agents (with a huge glut of bank owned properties clogging the site up a bit recently) but you can also find excellent deals from private sellers. Response times when requesting information vary from agent to agent and some private sellers are really slow but the great advantage if you speak Spanish is that phone numbers are given and you can immediately phone to find out more information.

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There is an Idealista app for tablets too and the search function is quite good within the app but better on the main site.

HOW TO FIND YOUR IDEAL SPANISH PROPERTY !

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Similar to Idealista, Fotocasa is more focussed on estate agents and there are fewer private sales advertised on their pages. As a result, private sales are more difficult to find. Fotocasa has an excellent feature, the comparative price calculator, which allows you to see the average price per square metre in the local area against the price for the property you are currently looking at.

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Again there is an app for tablets but it is a bit more buggy and not as user friendly as the Idealista app. The presentation of photos on the Fotocasa app is cleaner and smarter than on Idealista, in our opinion, but Idealista’s app is better. One drawback is that you cannot see the phone number of the private sellers until you contact by mail. (There is a workaround for this by the way if you are a tad tech savvy ;-))

HOW TO FIND YOUR IDEAL SPANISH PROPERTY MilAnuncios

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The ugly duckling in terms of looks, MilAnuncios is a basic listings page whose look and feel has not changed in around ten years. The listings are basic and lots of details are missing on properties listed but you can find some absolute gems of properties on here from people, mostly private sales, who haven’t got the first clue about marketing their house or apartment, oftentimes they do not even upload photos, and usually harbour a visceral hate for estate agents (When you phone their first question will almost invariably be, are you an agent?) Don’t be put off by the look, MilAnuncios is quite a good resource.

HOW TO FIND YOUR IDEAL SPANISH PROPERTY Loquo

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Think Craigslist for Spain (Craigslist exists in Spain but it is hardly worth looking at) Loquo is very limited in scope, maximum of four photos in the listing usually, and many of the advertisers miss off things that seem obvious such as putting in contact details of any type.

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However again at the lower end of the marketing ability scale you can find interesting deals on Loquo that other sites may not have especially if searching in cities for off the radar properties. (Especially useful for Barcelona)

HOW TO FIND YOUR IDEAL SPANISH PROPERTY SegundaMano

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SegundaMano is a repository for scams and cons, especially in car and electronics sales. However, the property sales page is extremely good and is populated by a mix of estate agents, private sales and estate agents “pretending� to be private sales :-).

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Extremely good for content but with limited search functionality. Segunda Mano also has an app which allows many filters to guide you towards the property type you may want. Whatever you do though keep away from the iPads and cars for sale. Ask us if you want to know more about why.

HOW TO FIND YOUR IDEAL SPANISH PROPERTY Kyero

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Occupying a slightly different market, Kyero is aimed squarely at the international English speaking market and is a portal for estate agents wanting to target foreign buyers. Having learnt a lot from portals such as Right Move and Prime Location, Kyero keeps things simple.

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It has good listings pages and it is easy to contact agents who usually speak English. One caveat is that when you enquire about a property you may get various responses from different agents as they send out enquiries to agents for similar properties to that which you actually requested.

Coming in April 2015

A great friend of the SPM, Caroline Angus Baker has set a trilogy of books against the background of Valencia. Take a look at all three and get hold of them at Amazon.

Oftentimes there are excellent offers on them as part of Caroline’s continuing promotion !

Check out Caroline’s Author Page on Amazon where you can find all of her books so far and will be able to get the final part of the Valencian trilogy “Death in the Valencian Dust” in April 2015

THIS MONTH’S

PROPERTIES

MALAGA

345,000 Euros

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BEAUTIFUL FINCA, COIN, MALAGA A beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom country property built around a central courtyard. There is a cosy living room, sitting room, spacious dining room with access to the rustic style open plan kitchen, airconditioning, fireplace, large dressing room and the ceilings have wooden beams. Outside is a garage, workshop, storage shed, summer kitchen, 2 carports, around 200m² of terraces, private swimming pool and a mature 6,000m² garden with fruit trees.

The house sits within the centre of the plot and is approached from the gate via an impressive tower lined drive. Its build is 218m² and contains 32 rooms set around a central courtyard. All rooms are on ground level except one which also contains an en-suite bathroom (room within a room). Except bathrooms all rooms are large. Parts of the house data back many years and once housed farm animals.

Features include a domed terracotta tiled ceiling and 60cm thick waits supporting vaulted and heavily beamed ceilings (some still retaining their original bamboo cane). There are 3 doors leading to the central courtyard and 4 leading outside.

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Double garage open fronted 34m²: Double carport 42m²: Workshop 37m²: Storage 28m²: Storage 15m²: BBQ 4m²: Up at the back of the finca is an old but fully functional concrete built fibreglass lined semi – elliptic swimming pool of 28m² commanding panoramic views.

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345,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

345,000 Euros

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185,000 Euros

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STUNNING TOWNHOUSE IN LA DUQUESA, MALAGA Exceptionally spacious 3 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse with underground garage for sale, situated in a gated community with open views and 2 swimming pools.

The houses feature a high general standard of fixtures and fittings and the accommodation briefly includes an entrance hallway with guest w.c. and store room off leading to a spacious lounge/dining room with open fireplace which also opens onto a good sized terrace. Fitted kitchen with granite work tops and built-in Bosch appliances including an oven, hob, dish washer and fridge/freezer. Ample breakfast space.

On the upper floor the master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower over. Under floor heating. There are 2 further bedrooms with fitted wardrobes sharing a bathroom with corner shower and under floor heating. On the top floor there is a solarium with open views for all day sunshine.

On the bottom floor there is a private garage with ample storage space.

Choice of houses available (same layout) at prices from 185,000 - 245,000 Euros. House pictured available for 240,000 Euros Cream marble floors, double glazing, hot and cold air conditioning.

Const 147 m2 Util 124 m2 garden 62 m2

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

185,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

185,000 Euros

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265,000 Euros

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TOWNHOUSE, MIJAS LA NUEVA, MALAGA Beautiful 3 bedroom townhouse located close to the white washed village of Mijas. Situated within a delightful urbanization, close to one of the two communal pools and tennis court.

This lovely house has been tastefully renovated and comes with a stunning private south facing garden, with the opportunity to install a Jacuzzi, in which to enjoy the incredible coastal and countryside views.

Within the garden is a small store room, perfect for garden tools, etc.

Internally, on the ground floor level there is a charming bright and sunny lounge /dining room, with feature log burning fireplace, air conditioning (hot and cold), double glazed patio doors leading out to the enchanting garden.

A double bedroom with built in wardrobes and and en suite bathroom.

Just off the hall is a guest cloakroom.

There is a very well equipped newly fitted modern kitchen, with all appliances. This has a door taking you to the semi enclosed BBQ terracE, making it the ideal location for al fresco dining.

Upstairs are the other two double bedrooms. The master has air conditioning (hot and cold), plenty of fitted wardrobe space and patio doors to a larger than average balcony.

From here there are awesome views taking advantage of the all day sunshine this house has to offer.

There is also a good sized storeroom just off the balcony.The two upper bedrooms share a full bathroom.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

265,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

265,000 Euros

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119,950 Euros

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BARGAIN APARTMENT, MIJAS COSTA, MALAGA Apartment situated in El Faro, Mijas Costa, very well situated less than 300 meters from the beach and next to all amenities (pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, bus stop and only 5km to Fuengirola) overlooking the pool, garden and sea.

The property in good condition distributed as follows: Entrance hall, living room with access to south facing terrace with beautiful views. Independent and equipped kitchen. 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Very well maintained community with large pool and garden.

Built size 111,90m2 included 8m2 terrace.

IBI 503,66€ per year. Rubbish 81,66€ per year. Community 89€ per month.

Year of construction 1981.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

119,950 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

119,950 Euros

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995,000 Euros

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VILLA FOR SALE IN TORREMUELLE, MALAGA RECENTLY REDUCED FROM 1.250.000€ to 995.000€ FOR A QUICK SALE!!

UNIQUE ON THE MARKET! Great Villa with lots of character and rustic style situated on a large plot just 300 meters from the beach and walking distance to the Torremuelle train station, British School, bars, supermarkets and bus stop.

It is distributed over 2 floors as follows: First floor: Entrance hall, toilet, spacious living room with fireplace, separate dining room, large equipped kitchen with dining table. 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

Ground floor: Spacious master bedroom with dressing room, on suite bathroom and direct access to the garden. Bedroom nº4 with dressing room and bedroom nº5 with wardrobe and access to the garden.

Game room or bedroom nº6 with independent access and large bathroom on-suite fully renovated.

Laundry room.

Exterior: BBQ area next to the kitchen, with room / pantry and backyard for the dog. Beautiful bar with sunny terrace overlooking the pool. Pool area with 100% privacy, sunny terraces and sitting areas.

Beautiful Andalusian style courtyard. Two large porches ideal for sitting al fresco. Beautiful garden with irrigation system and attached "casita" ideal for studio. Garage with automatic gate for 2 cars.

Property in perfect condition with heating, air conditioning and alarm system.

Plot 2.321m2. Built size 403,42m2. IBI 1.880€ per year. Rubbish 130,50€ per year.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

995,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

995,000 Euros

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VALENCIA

149,000 Euros

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EXCELLENT SEMI RURAL VILLA IN CATADAU, VALENCIA Situated just 3km out from the town of Catadau to the south west of Valencia in an area surrounded by orange, olive and almond groves, this villa is very well looked after and presented and should be considered by anyone looking to have a quiet and stress free house without and hassles.

The main part of the house is a three bedroom, one bathroom place with large living room with dining area and kitchen. There is also a self contained guesthouse below, storeroom and paellero of course. The house has 164m2 in total with 1500m2 of plot divided into areas of lawn, fruit trees and pine trees to give plenty of shade. No pool to worry about and easy access with just 250m off tarmac roads to get there.

Catadau is a small working town just thirty minutes from the city of Valencia and just over half an hour from the airport. The house stands on the Lloma Molina estate on the hill beside the town.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

149,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

149,000 Euros

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79,000 Euros

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SUPERB VALUE MODERNISATION NEAR VALENCIA BEACH Recently modernised and beautifully decorated and finished off.

Can be bought furnished and decorated as it is. Third floor without a lift right by the side of the metro lines in the desirable Canyamelar area of the Caba単al in Valencia. Three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room with a good sized east facing sunny terrace on the third floor without a lift. In a nice looking building near to all amenities and of course Valencia's beach and Port.

Very good value for money and a great place to live.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

79,000 Euros

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79,000 Euros

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159,000 Euros

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AWESOME PLACE TO LIVE JUST OUTSIDE MONTROY A rather fetching and beautiful property with amazing views over rolling Valencian countryside, i.e, orange groves, towards Montroy and Montserrat. Now this house has a story, I sold it to the current owners a few years back now and they have absolutely loved every minute of their time in the house as evidenced by the fantastic care they have taken of it and improvements they have made.

Unfortunately family reasons mean they now have to reluctantly sell and as a result they have placed it at a price that will be tempting for anybody looking for an excellent country house in the Valencia region.

The main house has a large living area, three bedrooms, all doubles, two bathrooms, one of them ensuite to the main bedroom which also has its own terrace with stunning views, kitchen and hall. Outside there is the most perfect covered terrace overlooking the pool and views around the orange groves. There is a separate outside bathroom, paellero and triple bedroom and the plants that dot the garden, all fed by drip feed watering system, are verdant in the extreme.

Hugely competitively priced with all amenities connected including fast rural internet and phone this property is a must view.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

159,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

159,000 Euros

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159,000 Euros

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275,000 Euros

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LOVELY LA ELIANA VILLA FOR SALE A lovely house in the desirable town of La Eliana just fifteen minutes from Valencia city. Superb gardens and a great pool that are overlooked from the glassed in Naya to the front of the property.

720m2 plot with a large house of some 230m2 with four bedrooms, a huge living room, two bathrooms, kitchen and two large open terraces above. There is even a sauna upstairs for those wanting to get even warmer.

Built some thirty years ago and modernised ten years back, this house is high quality, beautifully landscaped and all of the space is brilliantly used. Of course it has all amenities to hand and is just a couple of km from the town centre of La Eliana and a kilometre from San Antonio.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

275,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

275,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

89,000 Euros

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TOTALLY MODERNISED APARTMENT An amazing opportunity right next to the Central market in Valencia. Totally revamped and ready to move into, will be handed over fully furnished with wifi and all kitchen equipment. One bedroom flat with a large open plan living room and kitchen, good sized terrace and bathroom. Third floor without a lift but with easy enough stairs and in a building that is well looked after by the community.

Set just a couple of hundred yards away from the central market in Valencia and a five minute walk from the town hall and Cathedral you couldn't ask for a better area for a fully furnished and modernised apartment for under 100k in central Valencia. Get it while it's hot.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

89,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

89,000 Euros

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JAVEA

JAVEA FOR BEGINNERS A SHORT HISTORY OF THE TOWN

JAVEA FOR BEGINNERS A SHORT HISTORY OF THE TOWN Javea is highly regarded within Spain as one of the most exclusive resorts on the mainland, popular for many years with Madridistas and Valencianos who began the trend for holiday homes in what has become known as the ‘Jewel of the Costa Blanca’.

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Most estate agents bring up the fact that Javea was found to be have the second best climate in the world, close behind Rio de Janeiro and the fact that it is only one hour from both Alicante and Valencia airports has made it increasingly popular with Northern Europeans who want to escape the rain and grey skies of their home nations. This means that you will find quite a lot of Brits in the area nowadays as well as a large number of Dutch, German and many French speakers, a really multicultural melting pot when allied to those from Madrid and Valencia.

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Historically an important raisin producing area and fishing port as well as a link to the Balearic Islands, Javea also used to be home to the cable house, where the communications cable from Ibiza joined the mainland via the sea bed.

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Some time ago, the main town was moved from where the port is today, slightly further inland within fortified walls to what we now know as the pueblo.

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When the tourists first began to come, there was little or no development along the coast which is now populated by sea front villas, apartments and many restaurants bars and shops to keep the growing number of visitors entertained.

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The three main areas of Javea give it a unique diversity: The Arenal sandy beach is what most people come for during the summer but the busy port area has a mix of holiday and permanent residents and the pueblo is a typical old town with many historical landmarks.

JAVEA FOR BEGINNERS A SHORT HISTORY OF THE TOWN There are also large areas dedicated to estates containing the holiday villas that Spain has become synonymous with, most of these were built in the 1960’s and 70’s but building plots and new builds are available too in most areas.

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As Javea is the eastern-most tip of the Iberian Peninsula, it enjoys the first rays of sun before anywhere else, the Dawn of Spain and until recently the walkway next to the Arenal beach was named in its honour. Now it has been renamed after local sporting hero, tennis player, David Ferrer. It will come as no surprise to learn that there are many tennis clubs in Javea as well as a whole host of other activities to occupy you if the beach becomes tiresome. Golf, horse riding, many water sports, boat trips and walking are just a few that spring to mind.

Due to the large number of expats in Javea one can get by without a word of Spanish, certainly in the Arenal area, so if you are planning to move to Spain but don't speak any Spanish yet, Javea is a great place for beginners.

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House prices in Javea tend to be higher that many other places in Spain. First of all this is because of the high regard it is held in by many, and also the fact that planning laws here make building quite costly in relation to the rest of Spain.

The minimum plot size required to build means that land comes at a higher price in the first place and there are also limits on the size of house one can build on these plots, so this tends to push prices up. So, Javea is not cheap, but if you ask anyone who has spent time here they will agree that it is worth every penny.

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To the North the area is overlooked by the iconic Montgo mountain which is also a protected national park and is said to endow Javea with the micro climate people come to enjoy, and to the south there is the Granadella national park, home to Spain’s best beach for several years recently.

149,000 Euros

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TWO BED APARTMENT IN JAVEA Two bedroom apartment for sale in Javea, in La Senia, a modern complex with two pools, only 400m from the Mediterranean sea, with many amenities in close proximity. !

This wonderful ground floor apartment is perfectly placed to enjoy the charm of the traditional fishing port, the summertime beach bars and the beautiful Arenal beach. The apartment comprises a kitchen with utility room, two bedrooms (each with fitted wardrobes) a shower room, a bathroom, and an open plan living dining area which can spill out onto the naya (south facing) and private garden for relaxed alfresco dining. There is central heating throughout and partial airconditioning, two large communal pools and a parking space in the underground car park.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

149,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

149,000 Euros

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51,000 Euros

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ONE BEDROOM STUDIO APARTMENT

Apartment For Sale in Javea. A one bed studio apartment in need of some renovation, only a short walk to Javea’s Arenal beach and all the bars and restaurants...

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With lift and concierge this studio apartment has a small kitchen, with a recently modernised shower-room, heating and air conditioning. This would be an excellent rental investment.

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Heating

Near Beach

Close To Shops

Close To All Amenities

Close To Restaurants

Shower Room

Kitchenette

Lift

Good Rental Potential

Renovation Needed

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

51,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

51,000 Euros

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449,000 Euros

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FOUR BEDROOMED VILLA IN JAVEA Villa For Sale in Javea. Impressive, well-presented south-facing villa with superb ambience, located in an ideal position only 5 minutes walk from Javea Golf Club‌.

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This lovely villa has superb panoramic views from the large "L" shaped naya. The living accommodation is all on one level and features: large entrance hall, spacious lounge with separate dining room, large well appointed kitchen, separate utility room, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, garage, superb summer kitchen with BBQ, large pool with nice private terrace, various seating areas and beautiful mature Mediterranean garden.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

449,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

449,000 Euros

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1.25M Euros

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FIVE BEDROOM VILLA IN JAVEA

Once the automatic gate glides open you know you are in a very special home. A covered naya with decked flooring leads to the grand main entrance. Inside, the hallway flows through to the palatial open plan living area which is flanked by french windows flooding the whole space with natural light. At the far end, is a fireplace to warm the winter dining area which sits within easy reach of the well equipped kitchen. Adjoining the kitchen is an ample laundry/utility room and through here is a bedroom with fitted wardrobe and en-suite shower room.

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From the hallway there are a further three bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes, two twins and a double. The double bedroom has a spacious dressing area and stylish en-suite bathroom, the twin bedrooms are serviced by a shared bathroom.

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The stairs from the hallway lead up to the very special master bedroom, again with large dressing area, expansive fitted wardrobes and full en-suite bathroom. In addition, there as a large private terrace with views of the Montgo and the Cabo de San Antonio.

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Outside is the perfect mix of covered and open terraces with various spots from which to enjoy the luxurious surroundings. The garden is mostly laid to grass with mature palms and fruit trees as well as many types of flowers and shrubs.

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Below ground level, there is a storage room which also houses the swimming pool pump and next door to this is a very luxurious basement by anyones standards. The house was built in 2008 and has air conditioning, central heating, ceiling fans, double glazing, mosquito screens throughout.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

1.25M Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

1.25M Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

1.25M Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

1.25M Euros

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325,000 Euros

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THREE BED TOWNHOUSE IN JAVEA Two bedroom apartment for sale in Javea, in La Senia, a modern complex with two pools, only 400m from the Mediterranean sea, with many amenities in close proximity. !

This wonderful ground floor apartment is perfectly placed to enjoy the charm of the traditional fishing port, the summertime beach bars and the beautiful Arenal beach. The apartment comprises a kitchen with utility room, two bedrooms (each with fitted wardrobes) a shower room, a bathroom, and an open plan living dining area which can spill out onto the naya (south facing) and private garden for relaxed alfresco dining. There is central heating throughout and partial airconditioning, two large communal pools and a parking space in the underground car park.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

325,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

325,000 Euros

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OTHER AREAS OF SPAIN

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AMAZING OLD PALACE FOR SALE IN ASTURIAS DATING FROM 16TH CENTURY A really amazing property in the Asturias region of Northern Spain. It is very rare that an old Palace dating from the 16th century in parts comes onto the market. For high end buyers only price on request once buyer is qualified.

Huge amounts of land, various buildings dating for different centuries and a privileged situation near to Ria単o in the Principality of Asturias, this rather different property is offered as a whole for someone looking to either live in something totally different or create a high end experience for clients visiting the north of Spain from all over the World. Mostly reformed with just a few bits left to restore this Palace is a magnificent example of what can be done with a little imagination and a few centuries of time :-)

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POA

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699,000 Euros

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FINCA WITHIN REACH OF MADRID AT A GREAT AND REDUCED PRICE Are you after a spacious house or finca, which combines modern living with being at one with nature? A property which is still within minutes of village amenities and within an hour of the capital city of Madrid? A house which is also a yearround destination, with Summer outdoor activities, Winter, or year-round, skiing ?

Then this 4 bed house at a great price, could be for you. Take a look, it has been reduced by 10% from â‚Ź780,000 in May 2014 Mountain Finca House-in National Park near Madrid Miraflores de la Sierra is a town and municipality covering 57sq km in the northern area of the autonomous Community of Madrid, in central Spain. It lies within the National Park of the Sierra de Guadarrama at 1150 meters above sea level.

Traditionally a cattle town it is now a village of about 6,000 inhabtants, which attracts tourists seeking a beautiful and peaceful spot to get away from the buzz of city life in Madrid, which is only 49 kilometers away.

THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

699,000 Euros

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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK

699,000 Euros

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