Our guide to buying and selling property in Spain. QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE ASKED. WE HAVE THE ANSWERS.
VILLALINGO Avinguda de la Libertad Bloque 9 Local 13, Playa Arenal, 03730 Javea, Alicante. www.villalingo.com
Why move to Spain? We live here and love it! Let us tell you some of the reasons why. •
The clock ticks different. The Spaniards teach you to live the moment and that friends and family are the most precious thing you own in life.
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Sunshine most of the year.
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Unbelievable nature wherever you go. Fantastic beaches, gorgeous outback and orchards you always dreamed of.
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Delicious food and big time wine culture.
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Impressive architecture and art.
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There’s nothing more passionate than flamenco.
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The best soccer teams on your doorstep.
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Naps are a religion, and we all know that “Siesta” is the highlight of the day.
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Find your own reasons why the Costa Blanca is a place to remember, to return and to stay. And share our passion for the area: www.villalingo.com
Congratulations! You have decided to make a move into the Spanish property market. Something to think about, do you need to be near a school, near the beach or would you prefer your own little oasis of privacy in Spain? We have extensive knowledge of the local area, let us share it with you. Ask us questions at info@villalingo.com
What are your priorities? What’s your budget? Be down to earth and don´t ask for the impossible. Property values vary not just in different towns of Spain but even in different neighborhoods, why? We can tell you.
We have access to many more properties than you see on our website. Let us know your wish list at info@villalingo.com
Buyers Guide What do I need to know? Traps to avoid. After you have bought a property in Spain, you may wish you had a second chance to go about it in a different way. Let us help you do it right the first time! Real Estate Jungle Avoid real estate portals. They register you automatically with a lot of agents and your inbox will overflow with random offers. Contacting a lot of agents affects your sale negatively. We can tell you why at info@villalingo.com Which house had..? When viewing properties you must have a technique to remember correctly what you have seen. You chose the method, audio, recorded, visual, we assist you, Inquire about our services.
We help guide you every step of the way. Surveyor No reason you shouldn´t ask for a survey. Ask us for possibilities, pros and cons: info@villalingo.com Negotiating a price You don´t want to offend the owner and loose the house completely, and you don’t want to pay more than it’s worth. Don´t forget about furniture and other extras. Ask for our professional opinion on pricing.
Offer accepted- what now? •
Sign a reservation agreement
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Pay 3000€ to 5000€ reservation fee
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Get a Lawyer/Gestor to draw up a private sales contract and check the property
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Sign a private sales contract and pay 10% of the sales price minus the reservation fee-
What’s the difference between a lawyer and a gestor? Ask the question: info@villalingo.com “That house you looked at yesterday and wanted to think about until tomorrow, may be the same house someone looked at yesterday and will buy today.”
What Else? You need a NIE, Spanish tax number, before you can open a bank account. You need a Spanish bank account before you go to the notary. Do I need to be in Spain to get that? Ask the question at: info@villalingo.com Got the NIE- Hurrah! You are not done yet, you need to register it. Why? Let us tell you. Notary- can I pay in cash? Very complex question we suggest you contact us. info@villalingo.com
Sellers Guide.
There is much more an agent can do for you than just put the house on the website. Our service is tailor-made. Contact us and we will tell you what we can do for you: info@villalingo.com
Be aware! You could lose a sale because your papers are not updated. What does it mean for the seller if the buyer needs a mortgage? Ask us! Staged houses sell two times quicker. See some of our helpful tips on Twitter and Facebook.
Homes that don´t get shown don´t get sold. Don´t make it difficult to show your house.
Do your homework!! Is this the correct sales price? Contact us for a free valuation at info@villalingo.com How much money will you get out of the sale? Retention, commission, capital gains tax, money transfer, mortgage cancellation. Everybody wants his share. Is there a way around it? Ask us the question.
Get to know us! The staff at VillaLingo has a lot of experience and knowledge and we absolutely want to share this with you. Why make mistakes, why learn by doing if you could have an expert by your side. The staff at VillaLingo are not paid by commission. We are a happy, honest crowd, motivated to turn you into a happy home owner. Follow us on:
Contact Us When you are down at the beach, pop in and see us we are just in front of the Bazar Shanghai. Avda de la Libertdad Bloque 9
Help I have a viewing! You actually play an important role during viewings, how come? Ask us at info@villlalingo.com
Local 13, Playa Arenal, 03730 Javea, Alicante Phone: 96 646 38 57 Email:
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Villalingo Avinguda de la Libertad, Bloque 9 Local 13, Playa Arenal, 03730 Javea, Alicante