SPANISH PROPERTY MAGAZINE ISSUE 23
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SPANISH PROPERTY MAGAZINE (SPM) Issue 23
what is it like to live in spain? those who are here have their say Conveyancing in Spain what to look out for
The Ten Most Expensive Places To Live in Spain
Why we moved to valencia - a client’s story
holidays in spain. where those who live here spent the summer and why
Welcome To The Magazine
Editor’s Note WOW! That went quickly! Summer has been and for much of Europe it has now gone leaving low temperatures and rain, (My experience of the UK was mostly that in high summer anyway) Of course summer persists here in Spain and as I write this a new record temperature is expected in Valencia tomorrow although it still doesn't look like we will get to the stifling 40’s like in certain parts of Andalucia.
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This month we have the usual excellent content from the Spanish Property Network website, “Conveyancing in Spain” and “The Ten Most Expensive Places to Live in Spain” In future issues we will be looking at the best bang for your buck in Spain in terms of lifestyle. We also have the usual selection of great properties but remember this is just a selection. Find 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. Hugely busy 2014 so far so long may it continue.
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CONVEYANCING IN SPAIN AND MORE. WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK OUT FOR?!
Features WHERE DO PEOPLE LIVING IN SPAIN GO ON HOLIDAY IN SPAIN?! BY THE SPN THE TOP TEN MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN!
BY THE SPN THE ENDURING ATTRACTION OF THE BEACHES IN SPAIN!
100 TIPS FOR MOVING TO SPAIN PART 23
BY THE SPN! + A WHOLE LOT MORE INCLUDING A LOT OF GREAT PROPERTIES IN ALL AREAS OF SPAIN, MORE IN OUR SERIES OF PEOPLE LIVING HERE WHERE AND WHY AND SPANISH FAST FOOD.
THE TOP TEN MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN Spain of course has some wonderful places to live, whether they are in the countryside, in the cities or on the coast or even a combination of two, coastal Barcelona anyone? So Forbes have done a study and found the most expensive cities in Spain to live. One thing we love here at the SPM is that two of our main cities, Valencia and Malaga do not even figure on the list, in Valencia’s case especially considering it is the third biggest city in Spain. So here you go with a few thoughts on them too.
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1: San Sebastian.
A bit of a surprise at the top of the list, San Sebastian in the Basque Country is crowned by the beautiful La Concha beach and is known for its stunning gastronomy and wild weather.One of the reasons that it is so high in price might well be that you have never really heard of it, loads of people haven’t. However it has a film festival too just like Cannes, better beach, worse weather. Make sure to get there and try out the Tapas, stunning.
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN 2: Madrid ! Not too much of a surprise at number 2 as the capital of any country is usually amongst its most expensive, Brasilia excepted. Madrid is in the list largely thanks to the population having to pay back for all of those failed Olympic bids that the governing PP party has tried so unsuccessfully. This has raised the local taxes and costs a lot meaning Madrid takes a deserved second place
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN 3: Barcelona
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Currently the third most expensive city in Spain and maybe soon the most expensive city in the newly created Independent State of Catalonia, Barcelona “enjoys� its position on the rostrum largely due to the lack of opportunity for expansion. Hemmed in by the mountains around it, the sea to the East and with most of the city built up to its maximum height Barcelona will find it difficult to grow and the demand by people coming to live in this vibrant city is huge. Beware of the heaving tourist numbers though.
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN 4: Tarragona ! Another surprise perhaps. Do you know where Tarragona is? Well the second Catalan entrant is best known for being near Barcelona (According to Ryanair anyway who think Reus airport, not too far from the city and useful for Port Aventura the best amusement park in Spain, is for Barcelona) (Do check out Romanic Tarragona though, great Roman remains)
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN 5: Bilbao ! It’s the Guggenheim Innit! Well actually no. Bilbao has always been high in the price stakes as it is a prosperous town in the Basque country and remember this is the second entry for the Basque country. Of course best known for the aforementioned museum and a lot of rain, my personal opinion is that despite being as ugly as sin Bilbao seems bloody expensive ;-)
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN 6: Palma de Mallorca ! Our first non-mainland city, Palma is the capital of the island of Mallorca and home to the Spanish Royals whenever they are on holiday which is most of the time. A huge Marina and well known Cathedral are the standouts of Palma and because of the glitz and glamour of the Royals and the Marina prices are kept high. Remember Mallorca is not just Magaluf ;-)
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN 7: Girona
! This list has a thing for those pesky Catalans and Ryanair airports that count as Barcelona! Girona is the third Catalan entry, this could be a very different list next year after the independence vote. Inland and some 100km from the Capital of The New Republic of Catalunya, Girona is a lovely city with well known features such as‌. erm nope‌ not quite sure why it makes the list but it does. I think it is the general cost of Catalunya as a whole which reflects their more vibrant economy than the rest of Spain perhaps.
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN 8: Lleida ! Catalans again!!! Lleida in the Pyrenees distinguishes itself from the other Catalan cities in one major respect, Ryanair do not fly there and claim it is Barcelona! Yay! Erm that’s it.
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN 9: Toledo
! Cool, somewhere not in Catalunya. Toledo is one of the ancient capitals of Spain before intermarriage, internecine wars and whims of various Kings moved it to Madrid. Best known for making swords and the Alcazar on the hill, Toledo is about an hour from Madrid and really there is no reason to think why it is so expensive unless everyone makes their money from selling swords to Americans who then have to leave them at Madrid airport as for some reason Homeland Security won’t let broadswords on transatlantic flights.
THE TOP 10 MOST EXPENSIVE PLACES TO LIVE IN SPAIN !
10: Zaragoza
The final entry in our list is the most difficult to pronounce according to any football commentator from the UK that has ever tried. Zaragoza lies inland, not in Catalunya, but sort of halfway between Barcelona and Madrid so it’s a great place to stop off for a coffee and that is about it. Known for being a Fascist stronghold and having the largest abandoned real estate project in Spain on the edge of the city, Zaragoza has very few redeeming features, apart maybe from being slightly less boring than Burgos and being Las Vegas compared to Albacete. (Looks nice on the photo though)
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So which cities are not on the list? The aforementioned Valencia and Malaga of course. Stunning places with redeeming features, unlike Zaragoza, like Córdoba, Granada, Alicante, Oviedo, Gijón, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo and so many many more including Albacete which has to be a major omission surely (SarcasmFontOn). The next issue of the SPM will feature the places that should be in the ten most expensive cities in Spain, in our opinion and why. There will be some overlap of course but we will be looking at why from the point of view of the lifestyle return on your investment. FOR PHOTO CREDITS SEE OUR BLOG POST
INTRODUCING THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK GRAHAM HUNT
NICK SNELLING
LISA SADLEIR
DAVID LEIGH
SIMON HARRIS
CONVEYANCING AND MORE IN SPAIN. WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN BUYING
CONVEYANCING AND MORE IN SPAIN. WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN BUYING When you are buying a Spanish Property just like in any other country there is a process to go through to make sure that what you are buying is exactly as stated by the owner or agent. Whether you are doing the conveyancing yourself or getting a lawyer to do it for you, always recommended by the way there are standard checks that will make sure that what you are buying is secure and without hidden charges.
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CONVEYANCING AND MORE IN SPAIN. WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN BUYING 1) Nota Simple From The Property Registry
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This will give you various bits of information, most importantly making sure that the person or entity selling you the property has the right to do so. However it will also tell you the state of any charges levied against the property including mortgages, embargoes and other charges. If there are charges then you should ask the owner for a Carta de Pago of any outstanding charge before signing the final deeds. Usually the only charge is the outstanding mortgage if there is one and a representative of the bank should attend the signing of the deeds to cancel the mortgage by receiving the outstanding payment as part payment.
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2) Note From The Community About Charges
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If you are buying an apartment or a house on an estate or development where there are common charges, for example for garden maintenance or pool cleaning, those charges are shared between the properties on the community. The president of the community needs to sign a letter stating that the owner of the property being sold is up to date on community payments. If they are not then you need a breakdown of the costs owed by the property you are buying and if the owner cannot or will not pay them the notary should note this and a retention on the sale price should be made in order to pay up to date as the notary ensures that the property is sold with all payments up to date and therefore the property is sold free of charges.
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3) Check Out The Community
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It is also necessary to know if the community itself is up to date on payments and has no debts that you could inherit a part of by buying a property. You should also check out any by laws of the community such as whether pets are allowed and what are the rules governing use of common areas etc‌
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4) Minimum Declarable Price
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In some autonomous communities it is now law that the tax on purchase is paid on the higher of two prices ie the real price paid or the minimum price of purchase according to the Cadastral Value of the property (This is the case in Valencia for example and you can see an article about it here) Because there are some absolute bargains around now oftentimes the minimum declared price according to the Catastro is well above the actual sale price and therefore the tax payable may well be considerably higher than the 6-10% charged by different autonomous communities (Madrid is 6% at the time of writing whereas Catalunya and Valencia are 10% as examples)
CONVEYANCING AND MORE IN SPAIN. WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN BUYING 5) Total Cost of the Purchase
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Never make an offer and sign a deposit contract if you cannot afford the purchase. It seems obvious right? However, many agents will not spell out the total cost of a purchase which can add 15% or even more onto the base cost of the property. remember to add in tax, estate agent fees, notary, registry, gestor, lawyer and the potential for a higher tax if the conditions in point 4 are right. Also if you are getting a mortgage remember there is also a tax, opening commission from the bank, notary, registry and gestor for the mortgage and possibly even a commission for making the study initially.
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6) Buildings Inspection
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If the building is over 20 years old then it should have an ITE (Inspección Técnica de Edificios) done within the last ten years. A building should have this done every ten years and any issues that come up should be sorted out by the community.
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7) Outstanding Legal Cases By Other Members of the Community
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Has the property got any pending legal cases from other members of the community? When that new bathroom was put in did it affect the flat below? Have there been leakages into the flat below which haven’t been sorted by insurance or agreements with the owners? It isn’t common as community living is usually pretty convivial in Spain but it can happen.
CONVEYANCING AND MORE IN SPAIN. WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR WHEN BUYING 8) Projected Work on the Building
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The community of owners needs to inform you if they have any upcoming building or repair plans that will require a “Derrama” (Extra payment to community funds) This may include painting the facade on a block of flats and repairing pipework, installation of a lift or changes to the entrance hall for example. These costs can be considerable so it is better to know them beforehand.
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9) The Property’s Services. Charges and General State
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Checks need to be made to find out if the property owner is up to date on water, electric, phone, internet and gas charges. The last three receipts that have been paid should be asked for and if a property is not connected up, maybe to the electric for an example, there will be a reason. You need to look into it. The reconnection charge can be high especially if there a a report made to the authorities about illegal hooking up of the electric for example and getting reconnected can take a long time. With this in mind if the house is not connected up to services then you need to ask for the First or Second Occupation Licence (First licence on new properties and second on older properties) as without it the electric, gas and water services cannot be connected up after purchase.
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Also it is advisable to check water pressure, electrical circuitry, gas connections and more. However this is not always possible if the services are turned off. Remember that there is no point investing in a power shower if there is no water pressure.
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10) Comparison Between The Property Registry and the Catastro
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This is especially valuable for houses as there may be a discrepancy between the size in the registry and the Catastro due to extensions that have been added onto the property. If the property is found to be larger than stated on either of the two then a new build declaration should be done which in theory is the responsibility of the seller to pay for and register (They have to sell what is there in reality not what was there some years ago) Many people built an extension illegally and paid the fine but never got round to registering the extra build. On selling they should do that. Again if it is not done before signing the full deed you should get an estimate of the cost of doing the new build declaration before signing the final deeds and hold back a payment for the full cost of it. This should be done in full knowledge of the owner otherwise it will cause a problem on signing.
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There are other checks that should be done of course according to the individual property, surveys for damp and building defects, checks on local river courses, if the building is on a flood plain, rights of way over land etc… etc… However they are not for every property in every place although we make a good argument for getting a survey done in every case.
WHAT IS SPANISH FAST FOOD?
SPANISH FAST FOOD
One of the many things we love about living in Spain, is the food and the importance of family time around the table. If you read our post, Spanish Food For Children, you will see that our children enjoy a wide and varied diet. However, there are times when a bit of Spanish fast food is what is needed.
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Fast food is a less common concept in Spain than in many other countries. And where you expect to find it, you are probably less likely to find it. Let me explain …
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What do we class as Spanish fast food?
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In many places around the world, the likes of KFC, Burger King and Mac Donald’s are some of the most popular fast food outlets. From our experience in Spain, the “fast food” concept has developed a bit of the Spanish “mañana” syndrome. Expect to stand in line and at the counter for a comparably long time. Do not be surprised if you are also sent to your table with parts of your order missing. They will usually arrive but maybe not a quick as you are used to.
SPANISH FAST FOOD At our local shopping centre, the biggest queues are to be seen outside Burger King.
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Two of our most frequented Spanish fast food joints are 100 Montaditos and Lizarran. Each have their own particular way or ordering and paying for your food. We see many tourists and visitors totally confused in these places, where staff often only speak Spanish. So, we’ve decide to share the systems with you.
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About 100 montaditos
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The Montadito is a typical element of the Spanish culture and gastronomy.Is a unique tapa-sized roll filled with the best ingredients, a very Spanish way of tasting different recipes. They are widespread and known in Spain since the fifteenth century. The montadito traditon is long and even previous tothe sandwich culture.Mount Up...!
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The root of the word montadito is in the Spanish verb montar (’to mount’), because small slices of bread are topped, or ‘mounted’, with a variety of quality ingredients. Montaditos are essentially charming bite-sized finger food.
Once you've made your decision, you take the order sheet to the counter where you will pay for your order (unusual in Spain!) and receive your drinks. You will be asked for your name. It's advisable to give an easy to pronounce name otherwise you will not recognise it when it is shouted over the tannoy!
SPANISH FAST FOOD Once your order is ready your name will be announced over the tannoy system and you collect your order from the hatch.
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In all honesty, it is not gourmet food but it is pretty good value for money. And, where else can the children enjoy chocolate bread stuffed with orios?
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About Lizarran
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Our number one favourite Spanish fast food joint is definitely Lizarran.
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Inspired by the Spanish tapas tradition, and combining it with the techniques and demands of the modern restaurant industry, in 1988 the first Lizarran tavern opened in Sitges (Barcelona). That was the start of a meteoric expansion which, by 2010, had taken the total number of establishments to 200, throughout Spain.
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We have eaten in Lizarran's all over Spain and are yet to be disappointed.
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The food ordering process ...
SPANISH FAST FOOD At Lizarran, you can enjoy all types of hot and cold tapas and wide variety of other dishes. Generally, the cold tapas are found on the counter in each restaurant and the hot tapas are brought round to the tables by waiting staff. You need to work out the best time to go to be there when they bring the best hot plates out if that's what you fancy.
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Lizarran is also a great place to try traditional Spanish dishes. Depending on the day and on the location, you will find large clay bowls ladened with mouth watering food that you can order as a tapa (the smallest serving, ideal for tasting something new), media raci贸n (a larger serving) or raci贸n( a full plate).
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At Lizarran, as in most Spanish restaurants, you sit at your table and a waiter comes to take your drinks order. You then go to the bar, collect a plate and help yourself to any of the cold tapas on display. If you want a hot tapa or raci贸n, that are on display at the bar, it is better to order this from the waiter as they will heat it up and bring it to your table. If you get your timing right, serving staff will offer various hot tapas at your table. If you are there at a busy time you may need to be quick as the good bits fly off the plates fast.
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At the end of your meal, the waiters will count up the different sized cocktail sticks and different sized serving bowls on your table and calculate your bill.
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TIP: If you have young children, make sure they are not collecting stray cocktail sticks from other tables or on the floor or you may end up paying for more than you have actually eaten.
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What are your favourite Spanish fast food joints? Have you eaten in either of these two? Do you have any tips to share? Go to our Facebook page and share
WHERE DO YOU GO ON HOLIDAY IN SPAIN WHEN YOU ALREADY LIVE HERE? (BY THOSE THAT DO)
CAROL BYRNE !
I'm Carol and we stayed twice around Almería, our nearest neighbour. A long weekend with my husband in San José - part of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, and a week with a friend at the resort of Roquetas de Mar on the coast. We always choose coast or city as an antidote to our rural home. Cabo de Gata offered stunning scenery.and a relaxing location, whilst Roquetas de Mar is much more of a popular holiday spot, with great value meals and drinks, as well as good beach-life and bird watching of the feathered variety. Both destinations are in the warmest and driest province of Spain, which is always a good thing!
STEVE HALL (LANZAROTE) ! Hi Steve from Fuengirola, Mรกlaga but currently in Lanzarote. I needed to catch up with clients and friends in Barcelona, Alicante and Mรกlaga so "tried" a one week season ticket with ALSA. Great value but appalling administration. Loved seeing so much of the country in such a short time. Everything I love about Spain - its colours. passion, sun, friendliness and VFM. Four days in Mรกlaga City reminded me why I am surprised that the city is so overlooked by international tourists. Two days in Barcelona reminded me why I miss the city so. Magic days.
STEVE EVANS !
I’m Steve from Galapagar near Madrid. Camping near Alicante at the moment. Cheap alternative to renting, which my kids wanted after camping in the UK. Four star site, clean etc but noisy, dusty and uncomfortable. Would probably choose rural setting for camping from now on, or an apartment nearer the beach.
CHRIS GAMBLE !
Hi, I’m Chris and I live in Spain very close to Gibraltar where I work helping people move to the area and sell or improve their properties.
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The great thing about living in the Campo de Gibraltar is it's only a stone’s throw away from both the urban sophisticated holiday heartland of the Costa del Sol and the peaceful and beautiful unspoilt Costa de la Luz (which I like to refer as ‘the Pembrokeshire of Spain’ with its ancient culture, historical towns and architecture, magnificent beaches, sport and quaint little villages).
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I take my kids on a very affordable camping holiday every early summer (when its quieter and gloriously sunny without being too hot) to Tarifa, La Zahara or El Palmar. All a short drive away and close to the wonderful towns of Cadiz, Jerez, Seville and Vejer de la Frontera.
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We often rendezvous with friends and family from overseas on the camping sites. They are then able to venture out camping across Spain after I go back home to work. This is great because we see them without the need to accommodate them ourselves! Chris Gamble www.firstimpression.gi
CRAIG BRIGGS ! Greetings from Galicia - My name is Craig Every winter my wife and I drive south to take an extended break on the Costa del Sol. The weather is warm and sunny. The hoards of summer tourist have long since backed their bags and flown north. We treat ourselves to Chinese takeaways, Danish bacon and English sausage – rare treats indeed. During the winter months, I doubt there’s anywhere else in Europe that offers so much for so little. ! http://www.journeytoadream.co.uk/blog
KEITH NICOL !
My name is Keith and we live in Torrevieja, Alicante, an ideal spot on the Costa Blanca. My wife's family originate from a tiny little village in the north of Spain, called Cogeces of Iscar located just 30 minutes by car south of Valladolid, Castile and Le贸n, Spain. The municipality has a population of 155 inhabitants and is true step backwards in time, with just a corner shop, two bars/cafes, a town hall, a short paseo and a small recreation centre.
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We visit each summer as it's pure family life as one can imagine Spain having back in the 1960's. Everyone is welcome, especially during August fiestas. no one is a stranger and it's the ultimate get away for those wishing pure anonymity, but still with free wifi from the town hall, if required. It's like the TV series Cheers except that it's a town where everyone knows your name, or certainly your face. A pleasure to visit and relax and step back in time and forget the worries of everyday living.
LISA SADLEIR (MIJAS) !
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THE ENDURING ATTRACTION OF SPANISH BEACHES
THE ENDURING ATTRACTION OF SPANISH BEACHES
Surprisingly Spain for a large country mostly surrounded by sea comes only 34th on the list of countries with the longest coastline. Measuring in at 7268km of coastline according to the World Resources Institute on Wikipedia, Spain’s coastline includes the Canary Islands and the Balearics of course but in terms of perception Spain is either number one in World coastal resorts or very close. In July 2014 alone a new record of more than 8.3 million tourists visited Spain and the vast majority of those headed to the coastal regions.
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Ranging from rocky coves with huge waves crashing over them off the Atlantic in North West Galicia to the more becalmed waters of the Mediterranean that stretches from the French border to the Portuguese border and encompassing some of the most evocative and well known areas of Spain such as the Costa Del Sol, the Costa Brava and the Costa Blanca, Spain’s coastline is dotted with excellent coastal resorts, endless sandy beaches, great diving and snorkelling areas and more. However there is one constant that marks out why people come to Spain for the beaches, the sun. The United Kingdom for example has more than double the length of coastline in a much smaller country but it also has cold water, fewer blue flag beaches (A quarter of the number in Spain) and that orb in the sky cannot be relied on.
THE ENDURING ATTRACTION OF SPANISH BEACHES In 2013 there were 561 Blue Flag beaches in Spain and 103 Blue Flag Marinas. This is the most in the World easily beating off both Greece in second and France. The UK has just 99 blue flag beaches. Blue Flag beaches reach standards of cleanliness, hygiene and services that other beaches aspire to but cannot attain. They are considered to be the highest standard beaches in the World. It is telling that Spain has so many and indicates the importance that the beach plays in attracting tourists into the country. Municipalities spend a lot of time and money making their beaches as pristine as possible for the visiting masses of tourists.
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The other good point about having so many beaches that reach these standards is that those millions of tourists can also find beaches that are more off the beaten track even in high summer. Of course the major tourist centres such as Benidorm have beaches that get swamped by the sheer number of tourists in high season but despite its reputation as cheap and tacky it has to be said that the two main beaches in Benidorm, the Levante and the Poniente are of an excellent quality. Even medium level holiday spots which you would expect to be crawling with sunbathers look like this on a typical summer day.
THE ENDURING ATTRACTION OF SPANISH BEACHES But why do people enjoy Spanish beaches so much? There are a multitude of reasons but among the favourites are the opportunity to practice watersports safely, getting an all over tan (Remember there are nudist beaches too), the feeling of having nothing to do and all day to do it, the opportunities for kids to spend all day jumping in and out of clean water while exploring rock pools and meeting other kids from a huge number of other countries and of course people watching.
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There are other things that attract though, a large number of beaches have excellent beach bars and offer activities for families and groups. The nightlife of the towns and villages (And in some cases cities) that have beaches is unrivalled from the massively over the top, and in my humble opinion, awful Magaluf on Mallorca to the more sedate cider bars and restaurants around virtually every cove in Asturias, there is something for everyone. Don’t discount Mallorca of course because that is where the glitz and glamour can be found, if that is what you are looking for, along with Marbella and the like on the Costa Del Sol.
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So the question is what type of beach do you like? Are you looking for hedonism, relaxed sunbathing, sporting activities or just to be able to sit with a few drinks and friends shooting the breeze? Spain offers all of that and more. And of course if you want a property near the beach then over at Valencia Property and the Spanish Property Network we can find you what you are looking for.
THIS MONTH’S
PROPERTIES
MALAGA
299,000 Euros
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STUNNING VILLA IN ALGRINEJO, ANDALUCIA Beautiful, traditional Finca, with open countryside views, sympathetically renovated with the further possibility to build another 3 separate apartments in the open space below the main residence. Located in Algarinejo (border with Malaga and Granada province, 1.05hs from Mรกlaga Airport on good roads and motorway) 4km from the village and 300 meters from a restaurant and bus stop. Dispatched over 2 floors as follows: Ground floor: Entrance porch, entrance hall, spacious lounge with open countryside views from the elevated position, fully equipped open plan kitchen with large travetine island in the centre and delightful sitting room with wood burning stove, there is also a pellet burning stove adjacent to the kitchen, independent dining room, guest bathroom, laundry room, utility room with pizza chimney. From the living room there is direct accesss to a terrace with a further cassette fireplace and seating area with panoramic views. There are three generous bedrooms (2 with en suite bathrooms). Outside: Ample parking for several vehicles, an independent raised pergola / gazebo with beautiful views, wonderful barbecue area with summer kitchen, pizza and tandor ovens, seating areas, dining table with panoramic views, swimming pool surrounded by lovely terraces. Ground floor: open plan with 2 large storage areas where you can build up to 3 separate apartments. Property in perfect condition, recently renovated and tastefully decorated. Paved access. More adjacent land is available if required, up to an additional 5000m2 with outbuildings. Plot 1.100m2 with town water. Total built size 412m2. First floor 230m2 and ground floor 182.40 m2.
THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK
299,000 Euros
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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK
299,000 Euros
info@Spanish-Property.net
THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK
289.750 Euros
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Villa in Alhaurin el Grande, Malaga, ANDALUCIA Beautiful, well built Finca, constructed to the current owner´s specifications, including cavity walls and is built in a traditional style with modern materials. The Finca is maintained in perfect condition and located in a quiet area, with 100% privacy and with tarmac access only 4.5km from Alhaurin el Grande. Dispatched over one level as follows: Traditional timber entrance door to spacious living room with open brick fireplace benefitting from a freestanding woodburning stove. Direct access to the spacious front covered terrace which has been partly enclosed to provide a delightful winter room which can be fully opened up for summer use. A bright, double aspect, fully equipped kitchen featuring coloured units. A corridor distributes three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and three bathrooms (two en suite). The master bedroom has direct access to the terrace. Exterior: Elegant driveway with automatic gate, spacious garage and workshop. Lovely low maintenance garden with automatic irrigation system and large pool. The plot is fully fenced and the Finca benefits from town water (drinking water) and also has its own well. Overall the property is in excellent condition with alarm system, Internet, solar panels for hot water provision and hot and cold air conditioning. Plot 4.633m2. Total built size 196,45m2. Living area 110,50m2 plus glazed porch and terrace of 55,30m2. Garage / workshop 30,65m2. Pool 32m2. IBI 332,73€ per year. Rubbish 76€ per year. Year of construction 2002.
THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK
289.750 Euros
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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK
289.750 Euros
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THE SPANISH PROPERTY NETWORK
145,000 Euros
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LOVELY COUNTRY HOUSE IN TOLOX, ANDALUCIA A very competitively priced Finca in the Beautiful Rio Grande Valley. The property is conveniently located within 5km of Alozaina (with supermarkets (Dia), bars, restaurants and shops). It is distributed over one level as follows: Entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen with access to patio, laundry room, living room with fireplace and access to the large sunny terrace, 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside: There is a large terrace with open views to the mountains and countryside. An outdoor kitchen/ Barbeque house, outside toilet, storage room and splash pool. There is parking space for several vehicles. It has an excellent flat plot with private well water and many fruit trees. Plot size 10.980m2. Built size 106m2. Year of construction in current distribution 2003, original construction in 1956.
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145,000 Euros
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145,000 Euros
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159,000 Euros
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SEAFRONT APARTMENT, TORREMUELLE, MALAGA This beach front apartment, has been fully refurbished into a two bedroom, located in Torremuelle beside bars, restaurants, supermarkets, bus stops, international school and very close to the train stop. Torremuelle is located between the popular holiday resorts of Benalmadena and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. The distribution is as follows: Equipped open kitchen to living room with access to enclose terrace with panoramic sea views. Two bedrooms and a bathroom. Property in very good condition with air conditioning. Very well maintained community with 2 pools. Living area 48,10m2. Community 153,78â‚Ź per quarter. IBI 438,60â‚Ź per year. Year of construction 1980. (Refurbished completely).
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159,000 Euros
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159,000 Euros
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149,000 Euros
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COSY FINCA IN CASABERMEJA, ANDALUCIA RECENT REDUCTION FROM 175.000â‚Ź TO 149.000â‚Ź FOR A QUICK SALE! We recommend visiting this cosy Finca! Well-built Finca in perfect condition on the top of a hill with panoramic views and plenty of privacy located 10 minutes driving from all the amenities of Casabermeja, 20 minutes from Malaga and 30 minutes from the international Airport of Malaga. The distribution is as follows: Living room with fireplace and air conditioning and heating, fully equipped kitchen, 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom. Separate laundry room. Exterior: Marvellous BBQ area and pergola with large table for 12/14 people and several sitting areas. Chicken coop. Fully fenced and flat plot with own water well, septic tank, water tank, irrigation system and multiple fruit trees. Second plot also flat and ideal for horses or to install a caravan. Very good road access. Plot 5.316m2. Built size 57,51m2. Year of construction 2007.
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149,000 Euros
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149,000 Euros
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VALENCIA
135,000 Euros
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FANTASTIC TOWNHOUSE BY THE BEACH IN VALENCIA A superb example of a traditional Cabanyal house near to Valencia beach for an excellent price. Recently renovated the house stands just about 400m from the beach and is superbly appointed throughout. !
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The ground floor is the main living area with an open plan living area and kitchen, washroom and toilet. Stairs lead to the first floor where there are two bedrooms, bathroom and rear terrace of some ten metres. Upstairs there is an open plan bedroom with bathroom and dressing room. Superb value house in a developing area near to where eventually Blasco Ibanez avenue will be extended meaning a future development of the area and gentrification will occur. Rental with an option to buy is also possible here.
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135,000 Euros
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135,000 Euros
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420,000 Euros
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BUILT IN THE 1850’S AND RESTORED TOTALLY OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS This is a pretty amazing property and we are hoping a deal will be done for it this week. However if it isn’t, our client has first refusal, then here it is. A large apartment dating from the 1850's with an integral modernisation of the building recently done (After the theatre to the rear burnt down). !
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There are three bedrooms, a couple of bathrooms, a couple of other rooms currently used for storage, a huge living area with office too and a kitchen with gallery. However the crowning glory is the excellent secret garden to the rear which is totally private and now very light. !
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No building will be allowed to the rear on the ex site of the theatre but now it is used as a car park for the central market just 200m away. Eventually it is zoned to be a park, however that is not known when.
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420,000 Euros
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420,000 Euros
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90,000 Euros
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RATHER BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FLAT IN THE BOTANICO AREA OF VALENCIA The Botanico area of Valencia lies just to the side of the Carmen area in central Valencia. It is a large area and it takes its name from the Botanical Gardens which lie right next to the riverbed with all of its facilities. !
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The apartment featured here is in a quite ugly building to tell the truth, it needs the facade painting and repointing, and the apartment is first floor without a lift. It has been set up for renting through AirBnB and other rental sites and is renting very well at the moment (Make sure to contact beforehand so we can actually see the property when it is not rented) !
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It has two bedrooms, a decent sized living room, kitchen and bathroom. There are roughly 70m2 in total and it is sold as it is, fully furnished and decorated.
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90,000 Euros
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90,000 Euros
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210,000 Euros
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HUGE VALUE PROPERTY IN NAQUERA Sometimes a great bargain comes along that one feels could be priced much higher and still sell. This is one of those properties. Four or five bedrooms, currently there is a sitting room rather than a bedroom, a large living room with dining area, three bathrooms, a good sized kitchen and a covered Naya with loads of space for eating out and enjoying the enviable climate of Valencia. Also as it is in Naquera in the Sierra Calderona there are cooler summer evenings and crisper mornings in the winter. !
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The plot is huge at just under 3000m2 and there is a good sized swimming pool, beautifully tended gardens and plenty of off road parking. The village of Naquera is a small one with all facilities to hand and just 25 - 30 minutes away from the city of Valencia and the airport depending on how you drive. !
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Well worth a look as it is one of the better properties in this price range and could equally be priced quite a bit higher.
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210,000 Euros
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210,000 Euros
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GANDIA
289,000 Euros
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AMAZING LARGE PROPERTY NEAR TO GANDIA Villa Tomasino is a gorgeous villa, with fabulous views, on the correct side of La Drova. A pretty property, it is located on a flat plot and, importantly, has a completely independent, two bedroom apartment.!
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The property comprises of two parts. The main accommodation has four bedrooms (one currently used as a study), two bathrooms, a newly fitted kitchen and a very large reception room – which opens out onto a wonderful covered terrace. The second part of the property comprises a completely independent apartment, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en-suite), a fully fitted kitchen and a large reception room. The latter opens up onto the rear garden and orchard.!
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The property has an extensive flat plot, a new swimming pool and a garden full of flowering plants, palms and mature fruit trees.!
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Villa Tomasino is a terrific property and would be ideal for anyone seeking a truly wonderful permanent home in Spain. Certainly, the independent apartment is a blessing and allows any owner to either use this for friends and relatives (as a granny flat) or for earning an income through holiday rentals.
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289,000 Euros
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289,000 Euros
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339,000 Euros
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STUNNING SIX BEDROOM PLACE IN GANDIA Villa Juan is an exceptional property located 2 kilometres from lovely Gandia and only 400 metres from the fabulous beaches of La Safor!!
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This is a luxurious villa for which no expense was spared in the building or fitting out of the property. Indeed, everything is top quality whether the doors, the marble staircase, the windows or the kitchen and bathrooms.!
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The villa benefits from 6 double bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms and a fully fitted and equipped kitchen. There is room for five cars in the garage and there is a huge underbuild (130m 70m)that could be made into further acommodation or a vast games room.!
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The villa also has a swimming pool, a fully fenced garden and a flat plot.!
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Villa Juan is obviously a property for the descerning and someone who wants to be close both the Gandia and the beaches of La Safor – thus being perfectly located for all amenities.! This is a property that is well worth seeing!
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339,000 Euros
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339,000 Euros
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HUGE VALUE COUNTRY LODGE AND HOTEL FOR SALE IN BURGOS
Lovely little rural hotel. Thought specially for countryside tourists who want to relax and enjoy nature, but also practice sport activities and get delighted by the interesting gastronomy of the region. 12 fully equipped rooms with bathroom and TV. Sizes are different from room to room , but they are each prepared to host 2,3,4 and 5 people. Distributed in 3 floors of approx. 250 m²/floor Warehouse of clothes and service tools ( cleaning, etc ,..) Main living room ( shared use) with chimney and fully equipped. 50 m² Living department for workers/owners: 3 rooms and bathroom Garden of 450 m² (4) Parking with 15 parking-places . 500 m² Boilers and heating installation All furniture and appliance equipment available in their own areas: bar, restaurant, hotel, rooms, etc… Lights and lighting equipment available in every site IT equipment, internet network and programs for hotel managing available Security installations ( fences in all bottom windows, lockers, etc..) Furniture of external terrace
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POA
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235,000 Euros
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LOVELY STONE COTTAGE IN THE ASTURIAN MOUNTAINS OF NORTHERN SPAIN Asturias is the natural paradise in the centre of the Northern Coast. Trapped between the stunning coastline and the high mountains of the Picos de Europa national park, the region of Asturias possesses a superb gastronomy, fantastic scenery and a very friendly population. It is not overrun with tourists but every year tourism to the area increases as it becomes better known. Home to bears and wolves and with the ability to choose between skiing and the beautiful beaches, Asturias has a bit of everything. !
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Property in Asturias is often different in style to property in other parts of Spain with stone being the predominant style. This month’s property is a beautifully renovated 3 bed, 2 bathroom traditional stone-built house in the heart of the Redes Natural Park in Asturias, 15 minutes from the town of Campo de Caso in a tranquil hamlet. It is set in a walled garden of 800m2 and has gorgeous mountain views. A perfect country retreat for nature lovers and an excellent place to use for either living or as a place to rent for tourists who want something off the beaten track.
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235,000 Euros
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235,000 Euros
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335,000 Euros
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IMPRESSIVE PROPERTY NEAR TO THE NORTHERN SPANISH COAST
This classy villa is in immaculate condition and located in a small private estate on a plot of over 1000m2. The location is 3km from the sea, on the edge of the Natural Park of Santona and just a 25 minute drive from the city of Santander. The house itself provides some 260 m2 of accommodation with 4 bedrooms, living room, kitchen/diner, family room, 1 en suite bathroom, 2 shower rooms with toilets, porch and parking space for 8 vehicles.
The house has solar panels for heating and hot water, biomass boiler and rain harvesting system, keeping running costs very low. Council tax is around €400 / year and service charges €100 / year.
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Impressive throughout with excellent facilities and quality materials. Well worth a look if you are interested in this price range.
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335,000 Euros
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335,000 Euros
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