Villa y Vida Issue 4 by Mark McCafferty

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Issue 04/2012 | € 4.50

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BUOYANT BRAZIL SUN, SEA AND SAMBA LUXURY YACHT STYLISH PURITY COSMOPOLITAN SHOWCASE GOLF VALLEY PORT ADRIANO MARINA MAGIC VILLAGE CHIC SEASIDE GLAMOUR DREAMY VENICE PIAZZA PENTHOUSE

CAMP DE MAR

REF IP4-547 | € 4.600.000

A contemporary masterpiece with shimmering glass façade sitting high above the legendary turquoise bay of Camp de Mar enjoying impressive sea views. This south facing property is set on a private plot of approx. 1.300 m², constructed area of approx. 460 m² plus 100 m² terraces, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms incl. a guest apartment, high quality Boffi kitchen with Gaggenau & Liebherr appliances, guest toilet double solar control glazing, ducted air conditioning, underfloor heating, high quality furniture, quality bathroom appliances, double garage and stylish infinity pool.

COSTA D‘EN BLANES

This beautiful Mediterranean villa with sea views is perfectly located on a plot of 1200 m2 in the sought after residential area of Costa d´en Blanes. The constructed area of 350m2 comprises 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a beautiful living/dining area and a fitted kitchen. The outdoor area offers a large covered terrace, well-kept garden areas, a spacious swimming pool and a BBQ area. Further features of this property include partial air-conditioning, a utility room and a garage for 2 cars.

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Real Estate and Luxury Living PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Mark McCafferty mark@villayvida.com EDITORIAL editorial@villayvida.com GROUP EDITOR James Bellevue james@villayvida.com EDITOR Sarah Hughes sarah@villayvida.com ART & PRODUCTION Stefan Arens (cobra5 Design) stefan@villayvida.com

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Meanwhile, as Brussels burns… While frazzled European leaders and embattled bank executives continue to agonise over high matters of state, this issue we once again take comfort from the fact we can sit back in blissful ignorance and simply enjoy our enviable Mediterranean lifestyles. Okay, maybe that’s not entirely true. Most of us, of course, remain deeply concerned about the volatile global economy and its effect on our businesses and lives, and – far from being ignorant about such thorny issues as the banks’ “toxic” property portfolios – we will no doubt have our own compelling views on how we can extract ourselves from the morass. But spring is in the air, summer will soon be here, and it is time to enjoy those things that are actually within our control. Like visiting one of the world’s real estate hotspots – this issue our “Look Overseas” section features Brazil and Venice – and “Living at Sea” while we travel there on the new Prestige 500S which, shrewdly in these times, combines luxury and affordability. We also check out two of Spain’s premier areas for residential-tourism, Nueva Andalucía in Marbella and Portals on Mallorca, and discover how renowned designer Philippe Starck is “making people happy” at the newly-inaugurated Port Adriano marina. As always we showcase some of the most exclusive and eye-catching properties in Spain, and offer specialist advice on valuations, short-term and holidays rentals, and communities of owners. We hope you enjoy this new issue of Villa & Vida, and our sister magazine Home Couture on the reverse side, and look forward to welcoming you back in two months with a new-look bumper magazine covering all the latest news and views from the property industry.

Deborah Walker deb@villayvida.com Tel. 699 569 934 Dion Woollaston dion@villayvida.com Tel. 650 747 399 ACCOUNTS MANAGER & OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Anita Bailey anita@mallorcalifeandstyle.com CONTRIBUTORS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Alejandro Bellapart, Charlotte Hanson COVER PHOTO & DETAILS Unique Mallorca Real Estate uniquemallorca.com Ref. V-Ponsa-135

Photo by Thomas Reiner Photography

DEPÓSITO LEGAL MA 2123-2010 CONTACT AM Media SLU Calle Solo 43 Pueblo Español Palma 07014, Mallorca Tel. 971 450 432 The views and opinions expressed by contributors to Home Couture may not represent the views and opinions of the publishers. AM Media slu takes no responsibility for claims made in advertisements or advertorials in this magazine. No part of Home Couture may be reproduced or copied in any way without the prior written consent of AM Media slu.

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Villa in Cala D´Or with sensational sea view and access to the sea 11 Bedrooms and 11 Bathrooms, 10.000.000 € | Ref. 1216

Country home nearby Es Trenc 8 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms 1.650.000 € | Ref. 1224

Villa nearby Es Trenc 7 Bedrooms, 10 Bathrooms 2.800.000 € | Ref 1214

Townhouse in Santanyi 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms 980.000 € | Ref. 1009

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VANTAGE POINT

AREA DIRECTORY

08 Market report… and property trends

36 Common areas… and the

54 Showcase of island and

Coming to terms with valuations Short-term or holiday rentals Money transfers… and business launches

AREA FOCUS 24 Portals: open for business all year-round

community of owners

A LOOK OVERSEAS 38 The best of Brazil and Venice

LIVING AT SEA 42 Prestige 500S: stylish purity with a dynamic ﬂair

Agent Speaks: “Conﬁdence is returning”

HARBOUR LIGHTS

Nueva Andalucía: cosmopolitan capital of Marbella

46 Port Adriano:

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Property market update

Special report by Charlotte Hanson

The appeal of being able to walk everywhere in town may draw a client to a city dwelling initially, but once practicalities such as work and shopping come into play parking can become more of an issue.

Valuations Nobody knows exactly who first coined the phrase “location, location, location”, but whoever he was he had a point. Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank’s recent Wealth Report still ranks Spain as the fourth most popular country for the wealthy to buy their holiday homes.

The report also identifies those cities with the most expensive real estate: leading the way in Spain are Mallorca (€9,200 per square metre) and Marbella (€9,000 per square metre). Despite this positivity, there is no denying that the value of property in Spain has dropped massively over recent years. Market valuations by estate agents can be hard to come to terms with. We all value certain aspects of our properties in ways which others may not, and usually believe ours to be better than the alternative. Having provided their expert opinion, an agent will often hear an owner complain, “But ours is worth so much more... our bright red kitchen is far nicer than their boring oak one!” Potential purchasers are looking for a property that meets or exceeds their personal expectations, usually within a strictly defined budget. Some things may be “nonnegotiable” on one buyer’s list, and merely “nice to have” on another’s. Estate agents have to consider the majority when determining market value. After all, a property is only worth what someone will pay for it.

Location Often a recognised name is enough to

boost the value of a property. Properties in Marbella command higher market values than those in Torremolinos. Both towns offer restaurants, designer shops, beaches and nightlife. Torremolinos benefits from better public transport links but the Marbella brand still inflates the property values there to a whole different level. To some, the peace and quiet of the mountains is far more enticing than the hustle and bustle of the coast. However, in Mallorca, reports suggest that seafront villas are the most in demand. In terms of value, luxury villas with infinity pools overlooking the coastline in Andratx, Pollença and Palma de Mallorca absolutely overshadow the renovated traditional farmhouse dwellings with breathtaking views of craggy mountains and the distant Mediterranean. Investors looking for short term rental properties know that holidaymakers prefer to walk short distances to the beach and out to dinner later on. In Mallorca, many popular locations, such as Santa Ponça, surround golf courses and attract clientele all year round. Yet on the Costa del Sol many landlords seeking golfing lets to finance their property have found that these fickle sportsmen will happily drive to the golf course, but need to walk back from the bar!

to make their way to the property from the airport and with a week’s hire charge often comparable to a taxi fee from the airport car hire can seem the more economical option.

For coastal properties, it’s not just the cars you need to find space for. Access to mooring platforms, jetties and berths can positively influence a market valuation of a certain class of property. And that’s before we get on to helipads.

Lifts It’s not uncommon to find apartment complexes, three storeys high, with no lifts. Many were constructed in the 1980s, aiming

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to replicate Spanish village architecture. The young and fit foreigners flying over to buy in their droves weren’t concerned about getting older as they bounded up the steps to the best properties at the top. Today many of these brave and innovative trendsetters are finding their knees a bit stiff and the suitcases heavier. Nowadays, lifts in apartment complexes are expected rather than desired, partly due to those early adopters needing to find more suitable properties in which to spend their retirement, but also because of modern society’s unwillingness to take the stairs!

Interiors In a thriving market, the interior of your property can make or break a deal. Fancy kitchens, quality furnishings and well thought out colour schemes can win over a buyer as soon as he walks through the door.

But in times of recession not even the bread baking in the oven or the coffee brewing on the stove will turn an investor’s eye. Price is key. Aesthetics can be changed to suit the buyers’ requirements once they’re satisfied they’ve got the best deal. Avoid spending money on your property to improve its chances on the market. Instead concentrate your resources on visiting property websites and maintaining contact with your agent. Keep an eye on other properties similar to yours to make sure it’s your property that represents the best value for money on the market at any given time. Don’t forget, an estate agent’s valuation is not binding. You decide at what price you want them to market your property. Generally speaking they know their markets well. It’s in their interest to value your property at a level which will attract attention and potential purchasers to the table.

Beaumount Properties Inauguration of New Office in Santa Ponça It was a lovely and balmy evening in April when Beaumount Properties-Mallorcamaklarna inaugurated their new Santa Ponça high street office with a lavish cocktail reception. According to Ann Kihlbom, who started the company six years ago, they had been working at the new premises since January. ”But we have been so busy that it is really only now that we have had time to organise this party!”

The second-floor office (Jaime 1, 107) is light and designed in typical Scandinavian style, decorated in the blue, yellow and white colours that are the company’s colours. Also evident are several ”Dalahorses”, arguably the most loved Swedish souvenir, featuring as part of the Beaumount Properties-Mallorcamaklarna logo. Both Ann and her business partner Eva-Lena are Swedish, and speak fluent Spanish, English and German. “The office has a really good feeling about it,” says EvaLena, “and our clients love to sit on our front terrace and enjoy an expresso while discussing properties.” Among the large number of international guests at the inauguration was HRH Princess Birgitta of Sweden, who did the honours of officially opening the office by cutting the ribbon at the front door. Other guests enjoying pink champagne and typical Scandinavian tapas included Kate Mentink, Calvià Town Hall’s councillor for tourism and foreign citizens and director of the regional government’s department for European citizens, and many clients, friends and colleagues. Thanking all the guests for coming “and making this event so special”, Ann and Eva-Lena added, “To all of you looking for a property to buy or rent in the southwest, do come and see us. We will help you find the right property.”

Position Of course, each property is individual and no two properties can ever be exactly the same. Even in a block of seemingly identical units, it’s impossible for two to enjoy the same position. Many buyers, especially those looking for holiday homes, place high importance on the property’s orientation. Northern Europeans often require a south or south-west facing terrace to maximise sunlight throughout the day. Conversely most Spaniards prefer a property facing north or east so their home stays cool throughout the long, hot summer. And, while you can change the interior, you’re stuck with the position of a property for as long as you own it.

Parking The value and saleability of an urban property can be hugely influenced by its proximity to private parking facilities. However green you may be, not many people find themselves able to do without a car in this day and age. Holidaymakers at least need Eva-Lena Nilsson, Ann Kihlbom and Kate Mentink

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Property Trends Sky’s the Limit

Thematic Transformation It might just be the first step of a long process but the signing of a land sale contract in Murcia has created a hugely positive vibe in the southern Spanish region. Of course, it’s not any land sale: Proyectos Emblematicos Murcianos reportedly agreed to pay €10.3 million for two-thirds of the land earmarked for the eagerlyawaited Paramount Theme Park and Lifestyle Centre. The film company’s first such project in Europe, it had been held up by a “minor technicality” in February. As the company has always maintained it cannot carry the full financial burden of the project, investors are being sought outside Spain. The park’s opening date is set for 2015. Real estate agents in the area, who have described the project as a milestone that will transform that part of Murcia, believe property prices will start to rise gradually after the stone-laying ceremony.

Russian Initiative Costa del Sol property developers and real estate agents organised an exclusive invitation-only promotional initiative in the “Golden Triangle” (Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís) to attract Russians buyers. Held at the Villa Padierna Palace hotel (where Michelle Obama stayed during her brief Costa del Sol holiday in summer 2010), Russian Meeting Point represented a new marketing format, according to Ricardo Arranz – owner of the hotel and associated golf resort. The aim of the initiative was to bring together 100 per cent of the Golden Triangle’s real estate stock, in an exhibition area set up with conference tables for financial institutions (banks and savings banks), high-end real estate companies and developers and urbanisations in the area, with appointments set up in advance. Another important feature was a series of round-table discussions held each day. One was with representatives of the Interior Ministry and Bank of Spain, “to refute the myth that Russian money comes from criminal activities and to clarify the fact that completely legal businesses are the source of this money”; and a second one involved the Spanish and Russian Foreign Ministries, to explain how Russian citizens can obtain visas and residence permits. “We need to highlight the fact that, at the moment, a Russian who buys a home in London for two or three million pounds automatically obtains a residence permit,” Arranz told Andalucía Golf magazine, “while here we have come across Russians who have paid 12 or 15 million euros for a house and still don’t have a residency permit.”

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German Resurgence

In the 1950s, Huaxi was a small village in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu with less than 600 inhabitants. By 2003, however, it had become the first village in China to generate 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) of Gross Domestic Product, and now it is a booming market town of 36,000 people where – according to the Xinhua News Agency – statistics suggest every family has at least one house, two cars and $250,000 in the bank. The village celebrated its 50th anniversary with the inauguration of a 328-metre-high skyscraper featuring the sculpture of a bull made from solid gold and reportedly weighting a tonne. Said to be a testament to the wealth of China’s richest village, the bull greets visitors from a viewing area on the 60th floor of the tower.

Developers are confident the German residential-tourism market has bottomed out on the Costa del Sol and believe there will be signs of growth this year following a special presentation, Living Costa del Sol, at the Spanish embassy in Berlin during the ITB tourism fair. According to José Prados, president of the Builders and Developers of Málaga association, Germans bought only 125 homes on the Costa del Sol in 2011. This was a “derisory” sum in comparison with the 5,200 transactions closed in 2006, he told the Diario Sur newspaper. The industry is hoping to sell 300 properties in Germany this year as a result of the Living Costa del Sol campaign, he said, while there are also good expectations in the Bulgarian and Russian markets. Prado noted that, in 2007, 40 per cent of the properties sold on the Costa del Sol were to Britons, Germans and Spaniards who were not resident on the Coast. Of the 57 million foreign tourists who visited Spain last year, 20 million opted for nonhotel accommodation. On the Costa del Sol, in the case of the Germans, approximately 50 cent of tourists stayed in their own homes or rented properties and the other half in hotels. One of the key goals of the Living Costa del Sol campaign was to reassure potential German buyers that they will have full legal protection in Spain – and to give them added confidence in the Costa del Sol property market.

Island Connections Helitt Líneas Aéreas has announced that it will be expanding its national and international routes to include daily flights from Málaga to Palma (8am) and Palma returning to Málaga (4.20pm). The company also says it plans to begin flights between Mallorca and Menorca on 15 June (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays) and Mallorca and Ibiza (Fridays and Saturdays).

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you save money when repatriating the proceeds of a property sale in Spain. You are not required to have any particular knowledge of the technicalities of global currency movements, as your Moneycorp account manger will guide you in this, as part of the excellent service they offer. Next month, we will look into the types of currency-related products available to private individuals, but if this has whetted your appetite, and you require further information, Moneycorp can be contacted by email at mallorca@moneycorp.com, by telephone on (+34) 902 887 243 or at moneycorp.com. Please inform Moneycorp that you are contacting them on the recommendation of Villa & Vida.

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Stunning Designer House This stylish house is located in an exclusive area between the beaches of Cala Vinyas and Cala Falco. Built to take full advantage of its elevated location, with stunning views across the Bay of Palma, the house has been environmentally designed with natural finishes throughout and solar panels to power the under-floor heating, hot water and heated swimming pool. The 400 square metre villa has two doubleheight reception rooms and three bedrooms and bathrooms. The interior is large, spa-

cious and flooded with natural light. Terraces wrap around the house so that it can open to make a wonderful entertaining space with an easy flow from inside to out. This inspiring contemporary design includes a Poggenpohl kitchen, oak parquet floors and white marble bathrooms. The bathroom walls and the kitchen floor are finished in hydraulic tiles, hand-made in Spain for centuries, and used here to create a dramatically modern effect. Set on a 1,470 square metre plot, the

low-maintenance garden is filled with attractive Mediterranean plants and trees that blend into the environment. There is also the potential to create an extra apartment, two additional bedrooms suites or a home cinema. This beautifully designed house, in a tranquil and spectacular setting, has been created with great style and is ideally suited for Mallorcan living.

michael perkins The founder of Michael Perkins Finest Properties gives Villa & Vida his insight into latest real estate trends, and offers advice on why consulting an independent specialist is the way to go...

When did you move to Mallorca? I’ve been holidaying in the Balearic Islands with my family and friends for most of my life. I have wonderful memories of these beautiful islands and particularly of Mallorca. So when I sold my business in London six years ago Mallorca was the obvious choice to set up my next venture. Why real estate? When looking to buy my own property I recognised a gap in the market. None of the larger companies appeared to provide the bespoke service I wanted. So I established a small team of real estate experts who are able to give clients a service tailored to their requirements, whereby you deal exclusively with one person who can then concentrate on selling or finding a property for you. If you buy and then need property management services, we have already established and built a close working relationship with you and are ideally suited to provide an ongoing after sales service. We believe that building a close relationship with our clients is the key to success. We aim to be a client’s partner in Mallorca, taking the stress out of buying, selling or maintaining a property from a distance. How do you feel the property market is faring during 2012? Certainly the worldwide economic downturn

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has had an effect on the Spanish property market, including Mallorca, albeit to a lesser extent than on the mainland. Prices have adjusted and properties coming onto the market now tend to be priced at a more realistic level. Confidence is returning to clients who are looking to buy for an investment or for a home. Buyers are making specific trips to view properties now rather than wait until they just happen to come for a holiday. This demand from international buyers is a big contributor to the health of the market. What main piece of advice would you give to a seller? Choose a real estate company who will actively market and promote your property. It is not sufficient to just place a picture in a showroom window or website: your agent needs to have a network of contacts and clients looking to buy. When a potential buyer views your property ensure it is prepared in advance to look its best! And to a buyer? If you can give your agent a clear picture of your requirements they should be able to pinpoint a good selection of properties for you to view without wasting your time showing you unsuitable places. In these uncertain financial times Mallorca can give you not just a home but a safe investment for your capital;

obtaining competent local knowledge can ensure you make the right choice. Why choose Mallorca? It is an island equally suited for a holiday home or permanent residence. Direct flights from across Europe attract an international mix of people who live, work and play here, creating a truly cosmopolitan lifestyle. Plus, with an average of over 300 days of sunshine a year it’s a place that makes you feel good too! With an impressive selection of golf courses, marinas, shops, restaurants and nightlife, it is not an island where you could easily become bored.

More Information: Michael Perkins Finest Properties Calvià (Mallorca) Tel. (+34) 971 130 831 michaelperkins-finestproperties.com Ref.: V3031 Price: €2,000,000

What is your favourite place in Mallorca? That’s a difficult question as the island is so diverse, but I suppose where I live in Sol de Mallorca ticks most of the boxes. There are pine forests where I can walk my dogs and the beautiful beaches of Cap Falco, Portals Vells and El Mago. It is also a short drive to Puerto Portals with its stunning marina and excellent selection of shops and restaurants. A great place to sit and watch the world go by! Michael Perkins Finest Properties Tel. (+34) 971 130 831 michaelperkins-finestproperties.com

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WELCOME HOME Are you dreaming of a first class, 100% hasslefree holiday home on Majorca at an affordable price with the chance to earn rental income on your property? Then a „Condo“, a privately owned home within a „Condo Hotel“ is your perfect property investment. As an owner of a Condo you enjoy the many facilities like a 24-hour concierge and room-service, state-of-theart gym, spa or a fine dining restaurant. With the Condo Hotels rental program you earn remunerative rental income whilst away. Owning a condo is a luxurious lifestyle on its own without the usual stress that a holiday home comes with. www.mallorca-condos.com

Designer-Apartment Sol de Mallorca, Living space: 170 m2, Bedrooms: 3 Bahtrooms: 2, Pool, Garage, Price: 850.000 €

Modern Seafront Villa Bahía Blava, Living space: 460 m2, Land: 900 m2 Bedrooms: 4, Bahtrooms: 3, Price: 1.590.000 €

Spectacular Mansion in Prime Location Formentor, Living space: 784 m2, Land: 4.400 m2 Bedrooms: 6, Bahtrooms: 5, Price: 9.000.000 €

Exclusive Country Estate Ses Salines, Living space: 900 m2, Land: 25.151 m2 Bedrooms: 3(5), Bahtrooms: 4, Price: 4.400.000 €

Buying property is a matter of trust. You deserve to be in best hands – we look forward to assisting you with your property search and guiding you effortlessly through the entire buying process. Katharina Heymann Sales Management

Magnificent Country House Llucmajor, Living space 420 m2, Land 21.300 m2, Bedrooms 4, Bahtrooms 4, Price: 2.800.000 €

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Nueva Andalucía

Cosmopolitan focal point of Marbella In many ways Nueva Andalucía is a microcosm of the many and varied qualities that give Marbella its distinctive identity. While the Old Town is Marbella’s entrancing link with a venerable past and Puerto Banús is the glitzy manifestation of its metamorphous into an international showcase of glamour and chic extravagance, Nueva Andalucía is a little bit of both – and much more.

xtending from the end of the “Golden Mile” that connects the city of Marbella with Puerto Banús to the “town within a town” of San Pedro de Alcántara, and up into the hills that border Benahavís municipality and down to the outlying avenues of the Port, Nueva Andalucía is the area where most affluent expatriates have gravitated to over the past 30 or so years. It is, essentially, the multi-cultural and multi-national capital of Marbella, a fascinating melting pot of Spaniards (many from the northern regions) and foreigners, of traditional tapas cafes and international restau-

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rants, of “British-owned” bars and trendy cosmopolitan lounges. In the early years, the people who made their homes in Nueva Andalucía were mostly attracted by the golf. Las Brisas (then known as “Nueva Andalucía Golf Club”) was founded by José Banús in 1968, Aloha opened in 1975, Los Naranjos (designed by legendary golf architect Robert Trent Jones in 1977) was inaugurated in 1977 and La Quinta was launched in 1989 – while Spain’s first 24-hour illuminated course, the nine-hole La Dama de Noche, opened in 1992. Over the years these courses – which form Marbella’s “Golf Valley”

– have hosted two World Cups (Las Brisas in 1973 and 1989) and several events on the European Tour, European Senior Tour and Ladies European Tour – most recently the 2012 Open de Andalucía promoted, organised and hosted by Málaga-born Miguel Ángel Jiménez. The roll-call of champions in these events includes Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Nick Faldo, Ian Woosnam, Lee Westwood, Curtis Strange, Melissa Reid and Carl Mason. Up to the onset of the 2009 real estate “crisis”, the area grew spectacularly in all directions, with dozens of small and mediumsized gated luxury urbanisations popping up

throughout the valley and on the hillsides, accompanied by a thriving infrastructure of restaurants, cocktail bars, shops and boutiques, international schools (as well as the Les Roches International School of Hotel Management), hotels and other sports amenities – even if golf remained the main lure. The “Marbella” brand has experienced something of a resurgence over the past two or three years, since the demise of infamous former mayor Jesús Gil y Gil and his immediate successors, and Nueva Andalucía has in many ways led the marketing campaign – with its emphasis on providing a “family-friendly” en-

vironment that contrasts with Puerto Banús’s more sybaritic reputation. The visit by Michelle Obama to Marbella in 2010, which attracted positive international exposure, has also helped, as well as the ongoing reality that there is still a solid core of people in the area with substantial income levels – and quite happy to spend it.

Expert View

Kristina Szekely is the doyenne of Costa del Sol real estate entrepreneurs, with a front row seat for over three decades of the property market’s roller-coast ride from bonanza

to recession – and back, more than once. For her, the main benefits of buying a property in Nueva Andalucía are quite simple: proximity to golf courses, Puerto Banús and international schools. In a general market sense, Szekely notes that the trend these days has moved away from investors purchasing property to sell and more to everyday people with long-held thoughts of owning a home in Marbella and who are now able to permit themselves the luxury of buying their dream property. Investors also now tend to be more selective: purchasing one or two prime properties (apartments or

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villas) rather than several at the same time. Other industry sources report that, especiallyat the higher end of the market (€500,000 to €800,000 apartments and two to three million euro villas), Marbella experienced higher sales volumes in 2011 than 2010 and they forecast further improvement in 2012. Not everyone agrees but there is a feeling that prices have bottomed out and now is the time to snap up bargains – and there are plenty of those in Nueva Andalucía, as well as on the Golden Mile. The luxury market was “reactivated” in 2011 – with fewer sales perhaps,

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but more expensive properties. The emerging Russian market has also proved to be buoyant, though not the panacea it is claimed to be in less prudent circles. Potential home buyers are taking their time when it comes to making the final decision to settle in or buy a holiday residence in Marbella. As mayoress Ángeles Muñóz notes, the evolution from tourist staying in a hotel to residential-tourist passes through various stages. First they visit the area and get a feelfor its attractions and infrastructure, then over time many buy a property. She attributes Marbella’s

reputation as a premier destination to several factors: unrivalled climate, international schools, top sports amenities, and clinics in the vanguard of latest medical advances. As the city depends so much on tourism – and within this sector, the real estate industry – golf courses are closely aligned with real estate projects, says Muñoz, and they eventually become residential-tourism projects and a permanent economic resource for Marbella. In this respect, Nueva Andalucía continues to set the main agenda in Marbella.

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PORTALS

oPEn for BusinEss and fun… all yEar-round Few resorts are able to overcome the seasonal nature of tourism. It is inevitable that, at certain times of the year (usually the colder months), the beaches will clear of sunbeds and the streets will thin of holidaymakers. Some areas are affected less than others, however, and one that certainly never puts up the sign, “Closed for Winter”, is Portals.

place Chameli’s Bar & Restaurant and the recently opened Swedish franchise Harry’s Bar.

PUERTO PORTALS toP 10 rEasons to livE in PuErto Portals Located less than 10 kilometres from the centre of Palma, with a prestigious marina, chic boutiques and an extensive range of bars and restaurants, open 12 months of the year, with numerous sporting and social events… Portals is the ideal destination for all tastes and preferences.

Social – five-star luxury hotels on the doorstep and excellent infrastructure with a wide choice of sport, social and cultural events… Exclusive restaurants and bars.

Elegant – Prestigious marina with elegant boutiques, jewellers and restaurants where the rich and famous spend their time and money.

Sports – One minute’s drive to the splendid Real Golf Bendinat, located in an exclusive wooded valley with sea views.

Variety – Due to its expansive area, Puerto Portals and the village of Portals

PurchasErs Top 5 nationailties 25% German 25% British

11% Belgium, Russian, Danish, Czech

15% Swedish 15% Spanish

Nous offer landscapes to satisfy all tastes, from mountains to sea.

5. 6.

Tranquil – Close to all amenities but surrounded by coastline and quiet beaches.

Exclusive – Stunning properties with amazing sea views and luxurious landscaped gardens.

7. 8.

Residents – Happy families, celebrities, respected business people and sports

stars.

The nearby hub of Mallorcan glamour, Puerto Portals, has 639 mooring spaces ranging from eight to 60 metres and a shopping complex with top-quality restaurants (including the emblematic Flanigan, Tristán and Wellies and the Cappuccino lounge café), bars, fashion boutiques, nautical firms, jewellers, perfume shops and leading estate agents.

There might be fewer people braving the crisp Mediterranean waters and not so many establishments keeping their al fresco terraces open, but Portals is one of the few resorts that does enjoy a year-round trade. There is always an excellent choice of leisure and en-

main nautical ports and ideally located close to the main international schools and colleges.

Established – A much sought after area for holidays, business and for allyear living… The Spanish Royal family regularly visit the marina’s restaurants.

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Attractions – Including tennis club, Mood chill out restaurant and bar, Marineland, boat charter and inviting sandy beaches.

Practical – Close to Palma city centre and the airport, convenient to all the

MarkEt PricE Prices start at €250,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, rising to €2.5 million for a magnificent frontline property. The average selling price for properties sold in Puerto Portals is €750,000. The price is determined by the build and plot square metre totals, and the views. Puerto Portals is a desirable area, highly sought after by all nationalities.

9% Swiss

tertainment options for families, and lavish Porto Portals remains the perfect place for people-watching, sipping exotic cocktails and

savouring fine Mallorcan and international cuisine. Located in Calvìa municipality, Portals is a cosmopolitan melting pot of cultures and a fashionable meeting place for businesspeople, celebrities, visiting jet-set and high society figures, and even the Spanish royal family, who spend their summer holidays at the Marivent Palace and can often be seen in the area’s sailing clubs and restaurants. Before the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936, middle-class families from Palma city built their second homes in the area, and they still enjoy the area’s many charms on weekends and during holiday getaways, but more recently they have been joined by a new group of discerning visitors seeking a haven in the sun: expatriates from northern European countries and even further afield. Established agencies offer excellent services and advice, and properties with port or sea views are still holding their prices well. Like their Spanish predecessors before them these new visitors have found that Portals – with its bustling village, elite port and attractive surroundings – is one of the finest areas on Mallorca to settle into a new life, or escape for regular holidays throughout the year. An appealing mix of modern amenities and traditional Spanish charm, Portals is a place where visitors of all ages and tastes can find what they are looking for – at all times of the year. Popularly known as the Village, with a friendly neighbourhood ambience and cool local vibe, Portals Nous is just 10 minutes from Palma and within easy walking distance of the local beach. It has international schools, an English supermarket, the superb Port Alt restaurant overlooking the sea, and the popular meeting

Several classic social and sporting events are held in the port throughout the year, and it is also home to many high-level sailing regattas. Portals’ main beach, Platja de Portals, also known as Cala Bendinat, is 100 metres long, with fine, golden sand, crystalline waters and a great view across to a small island. It is well-attended during the summer months, but rarely over-crowded. Located at the far end of Oratori beach, below the Portals Nous church, is Roxybeach, “the only authentic “Ibiza-style” beach bar in Puerto Portals”. Open from 10am to 10 pm, Roxybeach serves small breakfasts as well as fresh salads, sandwiches and appetising cocktails. It also has its own small quay, enabling boat owners from Puerto Portals to visit in their their dinghies or jet skis. The area has numerous excellent hotels, including the boutique-style Hotel Costa Portals, offering a peaceful and relaxing stay (though not suitable for families and children and Marina Portals, a fourstar hotel surrounded by sumptuous gardens and swimming pools. Also due for completion next year, located in a quiet residential area close to Cala Portals Beach, is the first luxury condo hotel, bridging the gap between privately owned holiday homes and first-class hotels.

Real Homes Mallorca is one of the leading estate agencies in Portals: realhomesmallorca.com

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Vantage point

portals

Glamour by the Sea

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One of the main attractions of the Portals area is that home buyers can find excellent property deals within their budget while also being able to enjoy the area’s glamorous lifestyle.

COSTA D´EN BLANES (A0428)

uying in a community, for example, is great value for those seeking a convenient location (port view, proximity to all amenities, etc.) but not able to invest in one of the area’s luxury apartments or villas. This superbly renovated two-bedroom, twobathroom apartment in Puerto Portals is the ideal vantage point for spending the day on the beach, the afternoon sipping chilled wine and shopping, and the evening al fresco dining and people-watching in the port. Extending over 90 square metres, it compris-

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es a large open plan living and dining room with a modern kitchen with high-quality appliances.

1.900.000 €

NOVA SANTA PONSA (A0352)

549.000 €

Outstanding apartment in the most luxurious complex in the SW, breathtaking views to sea, lake and exotic gardens. It comprises of 3 large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, spacious living-areas, 40m2 terrace, 2 garage-spaces+store-room.

Beautiful and spacious 2 bedroom apartment with en-suite bathrooms. Superb large terrace overlooking the lawned gardens and super pool-area. The complex has an indoor pool, garage and is close to golf and Port Adriano.

CÁS CATALA (V0410)

NOVA SANTA PONSA (V0358)

2.600.000 €

1.650.000 €

A majestic villa of 750m2 with lovely sea-views and immaculate garden of 2.000m2, with a large, designer pool and adjoining jacuzzi. There are 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a guest studio with private entrance. A must see!

Contemporary designer villa in quiet cul-de-sac with an immaculate garden, pool and jazcuzzi. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an office, lovely living-room with fire-place and open plan dining-area. Sunny covered BBQ-area.

CALVIA (F0296)

NOVA SANTA PONSA (V0365)

Most importantly for those looking for a sound investment opportunity, it has excellent rental potential.

New thermal folding windows have been installed, opening up the living area to the terrace, and the apartment is equipped with air-conditioning, a lift, a community pool and gardens.

More Information:

It offers fantastic views over Puerto Portals and the sea, and the popular bars, restaurants, shops and beach of Puerto Portals are all within walking distance.

Ref.: A3010 Price: €369,000

Michael Perkins Finest Properties Tel. (+34) 971 130 831 michaelperkins-finestproperties.com

1.500.000 €

A lovely stone-clad “finca” within walking distance to the village, with 3 bedrooms, all en-suite and a guest studio. Presently there are 3 living-areas with access to the outdoors. Great pool with covered BBQ/dining area.

2.300.000 €

Mansion-style villa with large open plan living-area enjoying super views. 2 spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms upstairs and separate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom guest wing downstairs, large garage, storage. Pool and terraces.

property showcase

costa de la calma

Gorgeous Countryside This discreet villa built with a natural stone facade in 2001 is south-facing. The private and secluded gardens extend over 1,866 square metres, while the living area comprises 307 square metres.

he estate is comfortably entered through an automatic, wrought-iron rolling gate that leads to two large garages and a Mediterranean courtyard. A generous living room with an open fireplace

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as well as a state-of-the art kitchen faces a canopied terrace. The master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and another bedroom are also on this floor. The garden level below is accessible via a staircase as well as from the

outside. It comprises generously spaced bedrooms with their own separate bathrooms and kitchenettes. The terrace leads to an easy to maintain garden with a uniquely beautiful tree population and illuminated passages, as

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property showcase

Calvia – Country house with landscape and sea views

250 m2

600 m2

MPH-0444

Sol de Mallorca - Exclusive villa with panoramic and sea views

well as a heated 45-metre saltwater pool, canopied terraces, and a barbecue and eating area. The vaulted wine cellar with bar, air-conditioned patio and sauna area has direct access to the pool. The house features air-conditioning and central floor heating. Costa de la Calma is situated on

Mallorca’s south-west coast between Palma and Andratx, with the international airport 30 minutes away by car. The three golf courses of Son Vida and Santa Ponça, the Club Nautico and Port Adriano Marina are close by, and the beach is just a five-minute walk.

More Information: Mallorca Prime Homes S.L. Tel. (+34) 971 692 121 info@mallorcaprimehomes.com mallorcaprimehomes.com Price: € 1,950,000

415 m2

1.130 m

370 m2

€ 1.980.000 MPH-0388

€ 2.800.000

Port Andratx - Finca with port view

€ 900.000

30.000 m2

MPH-0415

Palma - Penthouse apartment with stunning sea views

MPH-0443

Nova Santa Ponsa - Representative villa in classic style

320 m2

2.700 m

Santa Ponsa - High quality villa in quiet area

Avda. Rey Jaime I, 116, local 3 • 07180 Santa Ponsa • Fon 971 69 21 21 30 Villa y vida

700 m2

234 m2

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€ 1.650.000

1.280 m2

€ 1.980.000 MPH-0380

€ 985.000 MPH-0256

info@mallorcaprimehomes.com

www.mallorcaprimehomes.com

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Cala Ratjada

An Authentic Mediterranean Jewel This stately home, typical of the area, is located in one of the most exclusive urbanisations in Cala Ratjada – with a frontline beach setting.

xtending over 1,200 square metres of built area, divided into two floors, the villa’s elegant ambience is highlighted by a stylish lounge area and fireplace and a second lounge-room with integrated library. Most of the nine bedrooms (two of them suites) include a tasteful, large, modern and fully-equipped bathroom. The spacious kitchen (more than 100 square metres) has various annexes and is perfect

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for preparing dinners or other events. Set on a 4,5000 square metre plot, the property has expansive terraces, a games room, a guest-house, a bodega, a stunning pool with magnificent sea views, well-maintained gardens and ample garage space. The villa features parquet floors and highquality tiles, and centrally-controlled heating and air-conditioning, among other exceptional amenities.

It also has direct access to the sea via an underground pathway.

More Information: Socías y Rosselló Palma & Manacor Tel. (+34) 902 512 626 sociasyrossello.es

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property showcase

Nueva Andalucía’s “Golf Valley”

Family Splendour Located in a frontline golf position on the Los Naranjos course in Nueva Andalucía’s “Golf Valley”, only a short drive from Puerto Banús and Marbella, this elegant villa (La Cerquilla) offers uninterrupted views over its own mature garden, the golf course and the Mediterranean in the distance.

uilt to top-quality standards in the late eighties on two levels, plus a basement, and totally refurbished in 2002, this superb family home comprises an entrance hall with guest cloakroom, five large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, living room with fireplace, family room with fireplace and dining area, fully-fitted Clive Christian kitchen with breakfast area, large covered terrace with summer dining, office, seating room, dressing room, wine cellar, gymnasium with shower room and home cinema with ex-

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tra room or entertainment. The master suite features a “romantic” bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate shower. The property also includes a garage for two cars, another for three cars on the side of the villa, a machine room, storage, a laundry room and staff accommodation with bathroom. The property is tiled in a combination of wood, marble and carpet and fitted with UFH in the bathrooms on the ground floor, hot and cold air-conditioning, alarm, electric blinds on all windows, satellite television and water decalcification

system. Surrounded by a magnificent automatically irrigated and illuminated garden, the villa features an overflowing swimming pool with bridge and provides direct access to the golf course.

More Information: Kristina Szekely Sotheby’s International Realty Tel. (+34) 952 814 040 KSsir.com

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Vantage Point

Vantage Point By Charlotte Hanson

Communities of Owners It’s that time of year again. The letters have gone out, the agenda has been agreed and the proxies are rolling in. It’s time for the Annual General Meeting of your community of owners. Becoming part of a community of owners can be a new experience for many owning property in Spain for the first time. It’s not just a residents association as you may have experienced in the UK, for example. Being a member of your community is obligatory and comes with its own responsibilities.

thus approve or disapprove any points on the agenda.

ommunities are governed by the Ley de Propiedad Horizontal (or Law of Horizontal Property). This law is integral to the running of any community. It defines, among other things, the governing bodies which need to be appointed and their duties, the obligatory meetings which have to be called, the procedures for legally recovering debts and the responsibilities of the community for the common parts versus the responsibilities of the individual owners for their private property.

Owners are designated a portion or share of the common areas, usually expressed as a percentage on their escritura (or deeds). This cuota is normally directly related to the size of their private property. The owner of a large five-bedroom penthouse will be granted a higher percentage than the owner of a small studio apartment. The community fees paid by the penthouse owner will be significantly higher than those paid by the owner of the studio apartment (although they will only get one vote each at any meeting).

In simple terms, the community of owners is responsible for all decisions which affect the common areas of an urbanisation. For an apartment complex, this will include the building entrance, hallways, lifts, stairwells, gardens, pools, parking areas and so on. For a villa urbanisation, street lighting, security and road surfaces will be more important.

The community of owners is required to meet at least once a year at the Annual General Meeting. All owners will be invited to this meeting, at least six days in advance, by letter including the date, time, location and agenda of the meeting. In practice, the AGMs are usually held around the same time every year. Owners are given several months notice

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to encourage as many as possible to attend. If an owner cannot be there, he can authorise his lawyer or another representative to attend and vote on his behalf by proxy. If an owner is behind in paying his community fees, he can still attend the meeting but his vote will not be counted. New owners may find it strange to see two start times on their invitation, one 30 minutes later than the other. Because of the important nature of the meetings and ensuing votes, 51 per cent of owners should be in attendance to form what is known as a quorum and approve decisions. However, AGMs are notoriously poorly attended. To prevent a situation where no decisions can be made, the Horizontal Property Law provides for a second call to be made at least 30 minutes later. The owners in attendance by the second call are authorised to form a quorum and

Typical items on the agenda of an AGM will include votes to approve: Minutes of the previous year’s AGM. Election of the governing bodies (president, vice president, administrator, secretary) and other members of the committee. Accounts for the previous year. Budget for the following year. Plans to modify any of the common parts. Proposals submitted by individual owners to modify their private property if it affects the appearance from the common parts. Any other business. Election of the president is one of the most important votes. In effect, the president is responsible for the day to day running of the community. He or she authorises payments to contractors and staff and is legally responsible for the actions of the community as a

whole. It is certainly not an easy role, and often presidents are very unappreciated! If no-one volunteers for the role then lots are drawn to select an owner who must fulfil the position for at least one year. The Spanish Association of Property Administrators has recently reported that over 22 per cent of communities are “seriously burdened” by unpaid community charges. Many owners are particularly concerned about how their community can reduce the amount of debt it is owed. The community president, secretary and administrator must be authorised by the other owners to commence proceedings against a debtor. The administrator will then follow strict procedures to legally recover the debt, initially sending a formal notice of the amount owing and a demand for payment. The debtor will be advised that his right to vote has been rescinded and that legal proceedings may be started against him. If no payment is made by the debtor in response to this letter, the administrator can

then commence court proceedings. In the case of continued non-payment, an embargo can be placed on the property, meaning it cannot be sold before the debt is paid. Should the debt still be outstanding after 12 months, the court can decide to sell the property by auction in order to recover the debt. Investors up and down Spain are taking advantage of the current financial climate, purchasing distressed properties from banks, developers and owners. Community debts, by their nature, are attached to the property and not to the owner. Before finalising a property purchase, make sure all debts have been paid and that there are no embargoes included on the nota simple (or Land Registry extract). Also, ask the administrator of the community for a certificate confirming that all community charges are paid up to date. You don’t want your new property to be auctioned off as soon as you’ve bought it!

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a look overseas

Brazil

Prudent Way Forward Tourism might be booming in Brazil but experts believe the country will avoid the same boom and bust mistakes that have occurred in other countries – including, notably, Spain. According to the Brazilian Tourism Ministry, a record 5.4 million people visited the country last year, a 5.3 pert cent increase on 2010.

s trends have shown elsewhere in the world, Chinese tourists led the way with a 48 per cent increase, followed by Russians (40 per cent) and Indian (14 per cent). Even during a recession, European numbers were also up in 2011, to over 1.6 million. Much of this improvement has been attributed to the state-run tourism agency, Embratur, which – capitalising on the choice of Brazil to host the 2014 football World Cup and 2016 Olympics – has worked hard and creatively to promote Brazil’s attractions, beyond sun, sea

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and samba. The positive tourism figures have – not surprisingly – also been reflected in an increasingly buoyant property market, though this is tinged with a prudent level of caution, bearing in mind the unsustainable roller-coaster ride suffered by other markets in recent years.

of growth would be more than 10 per cent in 2012.

A Reuters poll of 15 banks, research groups and businesses, showed that the majority view was that the rate of price increases would “cool down” to between five and 10 percent this year, with only one respondent suggesting the rate

As Samantha Gore, sales manager of the uv10 agency, noted, “There have been some significant double-digit percentage price hikes in Brazilian property over recent years but, instead of crashing, the consensus is that values will

Responding to the study, local agents told OPP (Overseas Property Professional) they believed the Brazilian overseas property market would continue to grow at its current pace while avoiding the mistakes made elsewhere.

take a more modest path of growth. Brazilians buy homes to live in, not to speculate on, which eliminates many of the factors that caused property crashes in other parts of the world.” The general view is that, even though Brazil’s mortgage market is, at under five per cent of GDP, still fairly small, other factors will ensure Brazil enjoys stability: rising minimum wages, decreasing unemployment, and a boost in social housing programmes. According to OPP, since 2003 more than 30 million Brazilians have been able to purchase a home for the

first time, increasing the demand for property as those who have previously rented are now buying. In other positive signs, the Brazilian economy has recovered from a brief period of contraction in 2011 and the Central Bank predicts GDP growth of 3.27 per cent in 2012 and 4.2 per cent in 2013. In addition, the cost of living in many areas of Brazil is considerably lower than in most European destinations and this means the price of maintaining and managing a property is low, one reason why Brazil is becoming an increasingly popular destina-

tion as an expatriate retirement haven. As for specific areas, investment growth is focused on such tropical paradises as Bahia, on the northeast coast, with the city of Sao Paulo starting to enjoy a real estate boom as it revamps its image as a thriving base for foreign companies, and even Rio taking advantage of its venerable tourism history to preside over major growth in real estate development.

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a look overseas

Venice

View from the Other Side For most people, Venice is a place to enjoy a romantic interlude, gliding through the Grand Canal in a gondola, sipping coffee in Piazzo San Marco and strolling through its shadowy alleyways. But now an increasing number of expatriate home buyers are starting to see it in a different light.

on highly sought after properties and have become more prepared to sell to “outsiders”, attracted in turn by solid capital appreciation and sound rental opportunities.

In the past, properties were traditionally passed down through the family but in recent years Venetians have realised they are sitting

Not so long ago it would have been possible to find a small property in a quiet location or secondary district such as La Giudecca, the island opposite Piazza San Marco, or Cannaregio and Castello for as little as €300,000, but demand has pushed the price of most to over €500,000. Anything cheaper would be a

any British real estate agents, for example, have moved away from emerging Eastern Europe markets and are setting up shop in the stunning Italian city, even though Italian economic research institute Nomisima has highlighted Venice as the most expensive city in Italy, closely followed by Rome and Milan.

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small studio or tiny one-bedroom apartment in a less popular area such as Santa Croce or San Polo. Most people would, no doubt, prefer to choose the San Marco area – with a coveted view over the Grand Canal – but they would be struggling to find anything under €1 million, even a small apartment in the historic centre. Some market specialists suggest property buyers should consider cheaper options away from the main tourist areas, for example, San Luca and Accademia where

properties can be up to 25 per cent less expensive than those in the centre. Apartments are available in the beachfront resort of Lido, a short boat ride away, but the downside it is mainly a summer “Riviera-style” destination and can be dead in winter. Apart from price, a major drawback with the island areas such as La Giudecca and more affordable new developments on the beaches of Lido, Murano and Burano, further out in the lagoon, is that they can be completely isolated in fog, and are dif-

ficult to reach from the airport or train station, as well as being a considerable distance away from the main sights and tourist attractions. One major event planned for 2013 which, according to the Telegraph in special report on the Venetian property market, “is expected to create a magnet for international money” is the restoration of The Grand Hotel Des Bains as a millionaires’ enclave. The “ultimate fin de siècle art deco hotel”, it will have 15 hotel suites, 58 apartments and four villas,

all with access to the grand ballrooms, spa, pools, tennis courts, boutique hotel service and beach. So the real estate opportunities in Venice are clearly varied enough to suit all tastes and preferences, but one word of caution: prospective property buyers are advised to avoid ground-floor apartments. Venice is, of course, all about water, and this can make it a perilous city for buildings, with the risk of water damage especially prevalent during high tides.

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Living at Sea

Prestige 500S

Stylish purity with a dynamic flair The Prestige philosophy is straightforward – “clear” design; good sea-keeping qualities; simple, elegant style; expansive living space – and the award-winning new 500S model fits perfectly into this uncomplicated, yet pacesetting, concept of motor boat design.

ot that the Prestige 500S has scrimped on innovation: it unveils a new type of layout, an “owner’s suite” with the comfort of much bigger boats on a vessel of under 50 feet. As with other Prestige models, the 500S combines luxury and affordability. Its design ensures there is comfortable space for the owner and guests as well as the crew. The flybridge is expansive, the relaxation area a true terrace, the cockpit open, and the lounge and

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sleeping areas (three cabins and six berths) welcoming and stylish – while overall stability and visibility are excellent. Accommodation comprises two private staterooms forward and a large full beam master suite aft. The companionway to the master is directly across from the aft galley, with a privacy door at the bottom of the stairs. Located in the centre of the stateroom, the queen-sized island berth is at the boat’s centre of gravity, thus ensuring maximum com-

fort when sleeping at anchor. Large hullside windows have integrally mounted portlights, and the room features booth style seating with a vanity concealed in the desktop. A flat screen mounted on the forward bulkhead is connected to a Bose Premier sound system. A centre-mounted companionway allows access to the forward accommodations. The steps feature courtesy lighting, and they lift to access a combination washer/dryer. The guest stateroom has twin berths, a large

hullside window allowing natural light in and an opening portlight embedded for ventilation. A separate climate control is offered for each stateroom. The forward VIP has two twin berths that pivot at the head to form a single queen-sized berth, and private access to the shared head. The head features ample storage in overhead cabinets with mirrored doors. Significant space was added by eliminating a separate shower stall, and Prestige have included fold-away shower doors instead. In line with Prestige’s theme of days

above deck and nights below, they have included an aft galley in the main salon layout, which ensures the chef is an integral part of the social gathering, while opposing seating in the salon keeps everyone in the “conversational zone”. A table with flip-out leaves can turn the area into an impromptu dining area. All the windows are low enough to be able to see the horizon from a seated position, and a flat screen TV is in a retractable lift on the forward dash. The helm is a step up from the salon deck, its modern layout featuring twin

Raymarine E120 widescreen displays with an autopilot in between. The side decks are integrated into a design, with ample walk space, and the bow has a large sun pad than can be left lying flat or converted into a chaise lounge style with the head elevated. For shade, a fold-away cabana pops up. In the stern, the swim platform comprises ample room for sitting, sunning or adding deck chairs, with teak decking as standard on the platform and in the cockpit.

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Living at Sea

Marivent Yachts Innovative vision of the future Offering a solid base of knowledge and experience, Marivent Yachts invite clients to “feel the difference and be unique”.

Industry Recognition

A touch of a button at the side of the cockpit actuates the garage door lift, and inside is room for a 3.05-metre tender with an outboard attached. Instead of a sun pad in the cockpit, there is a large settee and table, although those wanting to enjoy the sun can lower a table to accommodate a filler cushion for a quick sun pad conversion. The boat is powered by twin 435-hp Volvo Penta IPS600 propulsion systems, with a mid-load maxi-

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mum speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots. It has a range of 230 nautical miles at 30 knots and 250 nautical miles at 25 knots. It is equipped with two 650-litre fuel tanks and a pair of 318-litre water tanks, with holding tank capacity of 120 litres. The overall length is 15.20 metres and the hull, 14.92 metres, with a beam of 4.5 metres and a 1.02-metre draft.

The Prestige 500 was awarded the title of “Motor Boat of the Year” in the category of yachts over 45 feet, at the European Motor Boat of the Year Awards held in Düsseldorf in January; and “Motor Yacht of the Year 2012” in London in the category of yachts up to 55 feet. The model had previously been honoured for “Best Interior Design” at the World Yachts Trophies Awards in Cannes last September; “Best Motor Yacht” at the Nautical Design Awards in Milan (October) and “Best of the Best” 2011 in Hainan by Robb Report magazine. Marivent Yachts are distributors of Prestige Yachts on Mallorca: mariventyachts.com

Company founder Oliver Fröls spent 18 years exclusively managing Jets Marivent, one of the top distributors of Bombardier personal watercraft, quads and outboards, and the company consolidated its position with six branches in Europe and a network of 700 dealers. Now presenting an innovative vision of the future, Marivent Yachts offer an exclusive selection of distinctive crafts complemented by top-class “all-in-one” services. According to Oliver, Marivent Yachts choose boats that do not fail to go unnoticed, appealing to boaters who like to stand out from the crowd. “We have a selected range of boats that will always have something that is unlike anything seen before.”

Their excellent range of models covers a variety of styles to suit different needs, from classic-oriented to ultra-modern. “Our classic line consists of elegant, noble and exclusive boats inspired by the traditional shapes of the American lobster boats from the dawn of the 20th century. They seem to be from another age, standing out through their wonderful exterior beauty and the quality of materials, while simultaneously offering modern design and features. Their unrivalled navigation is one of the qualities that give these boats their raison d’être.” For boaters seeking a more sleek style they have a line that is “a mix of a traditional and ultra-modern appearance with ultra-clean looks and contemporary styling”. Marivent Yachts’ charter service enables clients to enjoy the excitement of navi-

gating in a luxurious and exclusive boat/ yacht over one or more days. “We place at your disposal a professional charter service so you only have to worry about enjoying your time.” Marivent Yachts’ complete package of “all-in-one” services includes: • Sale of new boats and yachts • Brokerage • Marine leasing • Berths • Boat management • Boat maintenance

Marivent Yachts Tel. 971 676 464 / 670 760569 info@mariventyachts.com mariventyachts.com

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Living at Sea Harbour Lights

Port Adriano

Showpiece Mediterranean Marina Philippe Starck had a clear vision of what a marina should be when asked to design the new commercial centre at Port Adriano. “It’s not a hospital, not a military base – it’s a place to make people happy.”

peaking at the inauguration of the stunningly cutting-edge and chic new marina, the celebrated French designer added, “The idea was to make a real harbour, not Disneyland… the right size and in harmony with the island landscape. The Dubai style is not my style.”

but at water level. “It’s not just one more harbour,” said Zaforteza, stressing Ocibar’s determination to develop a major project aimed at attracting high-quality tourism, both national and international. “We can affirm that our marina is the only new facility at a premium Mediterranean site in the last 30 years.”

Starck himself has had a long-time love affair with the sea – “I can’t survive without the sea” – and it was his experience at other “horrible” harbours that inspired him to create a boating haven that features “the elegance of intelligence… designed in terms of aesthetics and functionality”.

The idea to build the marina first arose in 2003, and construction began four years later. According to Zaforteza, the total investment was €90 million, and the project has created 285 direct jobs. It comprises 25,000 square metres of berths, 82 mooring points for yachts and super yachts, of between 20 and 80 metres (and up to 100 metres in summer), a 10,000 square metre technical area, and a dry dock (with 250-tonne Travel-Lift) and workshops suitable for large boats.

Noting that many marinas around the world are “like a car parking lot”, he insisted that cars be invisible at Port Adriano. “You must hide the cars,” he told Antonio Zaforteza, CEO of Ocibar, the nautical-leisure project management and construction company that developed Port Adriano. Zaforteza had no hesitation in agreeing and they devised a solution to build the car park underground

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In short, a “concierge service” for boating enthusiasts and professionals, including running water, fuel service, waste water disposal and bilge water extraction at the moorings, data service, Wi-Fi and switchboard, security

cameras and staff, storage space and power supply. One of the key objectives of Starck’s design was to “prioritise the daily life of the marina and the people who visit it, over spectacular effects”. To that end, his innovative concept is expressed in both the marina’s aesthetics and improvements in user comfort, such as the aforementioned absence of traffic in front of the boats and shops, concealed cable on the piers, warm lighting, terraces in the sun and shade, an innovative airconditioning system that uses the constant temperature of sea water to reduce CO2 emissions, optic fibre internet connection, LED lighting and SMS alerts to users informing them about incidents and news.

“a marina for everyone”, catering for boats from six to 80 metres.

taurants, bars and lounges; and fashion and accessories boutiques.

Port Adriano has optimal communications with the Mediterranean’s other main marinas, as well as further afield, and the expansion project was undertaken with respect for and a solid commitment to the environment and seabed. A new dyke runs parallel to the current one, meaning the work has not taken up any additional metres of coastline, and the new-look port features the most advanced environmental protection system for mega-yachts. It has obtained the ISO 14001 environmental certificate and 9001 quality certificate and has also been verified in accordance with EMAS III regulations.

The Starck-designed commercial shopping extends over 4,000 square metres, with 40 business premises and over 600 parking places to complement the port’s nautical facilities. To ensure “the correct interaction between the shopping area and the port zone”, the operating company manages all the premises on a leasehold basis, thus maintaining strict control over the quality of services provided.

Determined that the marina should not be “static”, like other similar facilities, Ocibar incorporated an esplanade for events in the design, and is planning a special schedule over the next few months, including a go-kart race and the Super Yacht Days (already held), and boat shows and regattas. It is, he says,

Port Adriano offers clients a wide and varied range of services “with the aim of solving their needs and, above all, to make their stay in our port a unique experience”. These include: boat sales, charter, services, storage, maintenance and repairs; mooring rental and sales; nautical school and diving centre; res-

For Starck, who spends a lot of time on Formentera, one of the keys with a new marina is to ensure longevity, timelessness and heritage. “Honesty is the best investment for now and the future… It can’t be obsolete in 2020, or broken down in 20 years. That would be sad.” Somehow, that seems unlikely. Starck noted that, normally, an architect would be happy if 60 per of the finished project was “perfect”. Here, he says, it’s 85 per cent. “That’s a very high level of success… and quality.”

Excellent Property Options While the new marina and commercial centre is the über-trendy centrepiece of the area, Port Adriano extends up from the port into the popular El Toro residential area and sprawling Santa Ponça urbanisation, with a superb range of first-class hotels, fine dining establishments, high street shopping, pristine beaches, excellent golf amenities – and prime real estate services. As Unique Mallorca note in the accompanying article, “Puerto Adriano represents one of the most unique and exciting investment opportunities in Mallorca to date… With the buoyant recovery of the luxury real estate sector, Adriano is primed and ready to fulfil this recent surge in demand for luxury properties… Puerto Adriano and the surrounding area have over 3,000 exclusive and high-end luxury villas and apartments.”

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property showcase

santa PONĂ&#x2021;A

Inspirational Elegance Exceptional in every way, this sensational and striking home offers wonderful sea views, distinctive design and unparalleled quality.

lawless attention to detail has been combined with hand-selected materials to create an extraordinarily stylish and contemporary oasis in the sun. With an enviable location, only 10 minutes walk from Puerto Adriano beach and marina, this lavish contemporary mansion enjoys

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a sunny, south-facing orientation and is set back on a vast and level plot of 2,780 square metres. Featuring a light-flooded living space of over 1,000 square metres, this deliciously decadent home is perfectly suited to the most discerning of tastes. A sophisticated blend of glass, modern ar-

chitecture and natural Mallorquin stone suggests purity and elegance, a theme which is gracefully carried throughout the entire home. The interior features polished, white marble flooring throughout, with open plan living spaces and a galleried landing. The kitchen is Gaggenau, and the living room

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property showcase

Inspirierende Eleganz Außergewöhnlich in jeder Hinsicht, bietet dieses besondere Haus einen traumhaften Meerblick, modernes Design verbunden mit höchster Qualität. Grösste Aufmerksamkeit wurde auf jedes Detail gelegt. Handverlesene Materialien schaffen eine exklusive und moderne Oase in der Sonne. Dieses aufwendig gestaltete, moderne, großzügige Anwesen liegt nur 10 Minuten entfernt vom Hafen Port Adriano und befindet sich in einer sonnigen, südorientierten Lage auf einem großen, eben zurückversetztem Grundstück von 2.780m2. Mit seinem lichtdurchfluteten Wohnraum von über 1.000m2 erfüllt das Haus höchste Ansprüche und Geschmäcker. Eine anspruchsvolle Variation aus Glas, moderner Architektur und natürlichem mal-

lorquinischen Stein, verbinden Reinheit und Eleganz, ein Thema, was im gesamten Haus zu finden ist. Der Innenraum verfügt über polierte, weiße Marmorböden mit offenen Wohnräumen und einer Galerie. Die Küche ist ausgestattet von Gaggenau, und der Wohnraum wurde mit einem bemerkenswerten 3 m handgearbeiteten Gaskamin gestaltet. Der obere Bereich dieses exklusiven Eigentums bietet einen wunderbaren Meerblick und die Fortsetzung des gleichen, besonderen Wohnambientes wie im unteren Bereich. Die oberen beiden Schlafzimmer-Suiten verfügen über grosszügige 2 m x 2m Duschen, mit importierter Luxusausstattung, wie einer Villeroy & Boch Badewanne.

räume und eine Garage für 6 – 8 Autos. Ein Aufzug ermöglicht einen bequemen Zugang zu allen drei Ebenen. Andere bemerkenswerte Ausstattungsmerkmale dieses außergewöhnlichen Hauses sind eine Fußbodenheizung, die mit einem modernen, energiesparenden System ausgestattet wurde. Der Außenbereich des Hauses bietet eine vollständige Privatsphäre und verfügt über eine Sommerküche, einen 100 m2 Pavillon und mediterrane Gärten, die zum Entspannen einladen. Eine Zen-Stil Wassergestaltung, ein grosszügiger, beheizbarer Swimmingpool mit türkiser Marmorverkleidung und eine Jet-und Thalassotherapie vervollständigen die exklusive Ausstattung.

Zusätzlich bietet das Untergeschoss ein fünftes Schlafzimmer und ein Bad, sowie Abstell-

Уникальный дом с поистине вдохновляющим дизайном

has a remarkable three-metre wide handmade gas fireplace. The upper level of this exclusive property offers exceptional sea views, with a continuation of the dramatic and remarkable ambience. Both of the upper bedroom suites include enormous two-metre by two-metre showers, with imported luxury fittings such as the Villeroy & Boch bathtub. In addition, the basement has a fifth bedroom

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and bathroom, as well as storage rooms and a six to eight-car garage, while an elevator allows convenient access to all three levels. Other notable features of this prestigious “smart” home include under-floor heating powered by state-of-the-art energy-saving systems. The exterior is arranged for full privacy, with summer kitchen, 100 square metre gazebo, inviting Mediterranean gardens, Zenstyle water features, glorious heatable swim-

ming pool complete with Thalasso therapy jet and distinctive and opulent turquoise marble facing. More Information: Unique Mallorca Real Estate El Toro, Mallorca Tel. 971 699 329 / 615 231 617 uniquemallorca.com Ref. V-Ponsa-135 (All photographs by Thomas Reiner Photography)

Исключителен во всех отношениях ,с этого сенсационного и яркого дома открывается прекрасный вид на море, характерный дизайн и непревзойденное качество. Безупречное внимание к деталям в сочетании с ручной выборкой материалов для создания необычайного стильного и современного оазиса на солнце. Дом расположен, в 10 минутах ходьбы от Порт-Адриано пляжа и пристани для яхт, этот современный особняк расположен на южной стороне и находится на участке площадью в 2780m2. Заполненная светом жилая площадь более 1000м2, этот декадентский дом идеально подходит для самых взыскательных вкусов. Сложная смесь из стекла, современной

архитектуры и природного камня чистоты и элегантности. Интерьер имеет полированный, белый мраморный пол с открытой планировкой жилых помещений и галереи. Кухня Gaggenau, гостинная может похвастаться замечательным 3 метровым ручным газовым камином. С верхнего уровня дома раскрывается замечательный вид на море. В обеих верхних спальнях находятся по одному 2м душу с роскошными деталями, такие как Villeroy & Boch ванна. Кроме того, в подвале есть пятая спальня и ванная комната, складские помещения, а также от шести до восьми мест для парковки, в то время как лифт позволяет удобный доступ ко всем трем уровням.

Другие примечательные особенности этого престижного дома включают пол с подогревом на базе современных систем энергосбережения. Снаружи расположены в полной конфиденциальности летняя кухня, беседка в 100 м2, со средиземноморскими садами. Снабжение воды в стиле Zen. Замечательный бассейн с подогревом в комплекте с Талассо терапией и роскошной бирюзовой мраморной облицовкой. Более подробную информацию см. на нашем сайте ссылки: - V-Ponsа-135. Все фотографии, в том числе обложка журнала были сделаны фотографом Томасом Райнером.

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faces of real estate

Unique Mallorca

Making Dreams Come True For the past decade Unique Mallorca’s Philippa Jolley and Michael McMullan have had a front-seat vantage point to observe the potential of Port Adriano and El Toro.

living around the Port Adriano-Santa Ponça area.” They have six multilingual office employees: Dennis (Russian and Englishspeaking), Barbara (German, Spanish and English-speaking), Elena (Russian, English and German-speaking), Felipe (Spanish and English-speaking), Bruno (Italian, English and Spanish-speaking) and Nadia (Spanish, English, German, Russian, Moldavian and Romanian-speaking). They also have a full team for property management: handymen and tradesmen, gardeners, pool specialists and many multilingual contracted cleaners. Firmly committed to saving clients time and money, they ensure “vigorous and active searches” for buyers, whilst their flexibility with commission rates allows them to negotiate “more than many other agencies” in order to achieve the most competitive market prices. They can also recommend “excellent” money exchange companies and lawyers fully qualified and experienced in Mallorcan and Spanish law. “We don’t believe in using high pressure sales techniques”. Our primary focus is always on searching for the perfect prop-

heir company covers luxury real estate, opportunities and sea view properties throughout the island and they have a particular emphasis on the south-west of Mallorca. They are especially enthusiastic about the potential of Port Adriano after the inauguration of the stunning new marina and Philippe Starck-designed commercial centre. “Puerto Adriano represents one of the most unique and exciting investment opportunities in Mallorca to date. The harbour is an outstanding blend of state of the art modern technology and design, with a clean sandy beach, beautifully arranged infrastructure and elite brands. With the buoyant recovery of the luxury real estate sector, Adriano is primed and ready to fulfil this recent surge in demand for luxury properties. “Puerto Adriano and the surrounding area has over 3,000 exclusive and high-end lux-

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ury villas and apartments. The majority of these superior properties enjoy unrivalled situations in sheltered and sunny positions, bordered by well-manicured green verges, stunning golf and mountain scenery and the turquoise blues of the Mediterranean. Idyllic harmony on the eye, pleasurable for the soul and even more gratifying for their vast potential for capital appreciation…”

Unique Service The professional team of experienced property consultants at Unique Mallorca is wellprepared to provide clients with a highly specialised and personal service. A university graduate from the north of England who set up the business 11 years ago, Philippa has been living on Mallorca for 14 years, while Michael, whose family have a stud farm in Dublin, has lived on the island for 12 years.

erty to suit our client’s lifestyle. Our website traffic currently attracts 400 to 600 visitors a day and our property advertisements are shown over 750,000 times a week on Google alone. “We provide our vendors with a worldwide database of clients, and investors come from a variety of sources, including magazines and partner real estate agencies across the world – including Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Luxemburg, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, Sweden, Switzerland and South America, as well as Spain.” In addition their “superior” after sales service includes a full property management package: efficiency evaluation to ensure your new home is running at minimum cost; general real estate administration and changeover of utilities; free interior design service and furniture assistance; reforms and project management; day-to-day maintenance; 24-hour emergency helpline; and concierge services.

One of Unique Mallorca’s most recent satisfied clients is Lindsay McQueen of McQueen Luxury Toys, located on the new Puerto Adriano pier. Unique assisted Lindsay with his relocation to Mallorca and he continues to use their services. “We recently opened a new store in Puerto Adriano and thanks to the fantastic high end, professional help and continual personal service of Unique Mallorca we have been able to settle into the area very quickly. We now feel like we are at home every time we are here”. Lindsay McQueen McQueen luxury toys Ibiza is a specialist Company which provides luxury toys to international yacht owners. Amongst their clients are many VIP’s Sheiks and Princes from around the world.

More Information: Unique Mallorca Real Estate El Toro, Mallorca Tel. 971 699 329 / 660 158 196 uniquemallorca.com

He came from Ireland to assist with the supervision of a two-year reform on a 55-metre super yacht in Palma, and when his job was completed he began to work alongside Philippa as a partner. “We met through a mutual friend the day that Michael arrived and, after one year of friendship, became romantically involved. We have now been together for 11 years. We have a little boy aged three (Massimo) and a baby girl on the way – due in August. We had a big wedding planned in 2008, but I became pregnant with our little boy and had to cancel our plans.” Philippa and Michael, both English and Spanish-speaking, had an office on the main road in Santa Ponça until August 2009, before deciding to relocate to their current premises in El Toro opposite the port. “We live in Nova Santa Ponça and have many family members

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area: Calvia

Port Adriano

60 m2

74 m2

A-Adriano-107

Nova Santa Ponsa

Luxury Apartments

€230.000

Las Terrazas

from € 350.000

Illetas

A0402

104 m2

32 m2

€ 570.000

Unique Mallorca S. L. www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 576 549

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256

Nova Santa Ponsa

Luxury Apartments

Nova Santa Ponsa

Luxury Apartments

Calvia

Las Adelfas

from € 395.000

Belavent

from € 425.000

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

Port Adriano

Santa Ponsa

A-Fuentes-110

212 m2

367 m2

Unique Mallorca S. L. www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 576 549

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€475.000

€ 495.000

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

€ 770.000

Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256

IP2-676

207 m2

4.300 m2

Santa Ponsa

€ 850.000

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

€735.000

400 m2

Nova Santa Ponsa

120 m2

A0356

155 m2 (Ter.)

€795.000

Beaumount Properties www.beaumountproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 697 256

IP4-508

352 m2

IP2-962

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

A0385

265 m2

Nova Santa Ponsa

Cala Vinyas

IP-346

500 m2

1.250 m2

€1.449.000

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

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area: Calvia Son Font

V 3012

Nova Santa Ponsa

9463

DRESSLER & PARTNER 3

320 m2

4.000 m2

€2.400.000

434 m2

1195 m2

Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831

Sunshine Golf Investments www.sgi-mallorca.co.uk | Tel: +34 971 69 55 12

Nova Santa Ponsa

Santa Ponsa

9338

same methods of construction as used back in Germany. By carrying out work in accordance with the German standard official contracting code VOB (Verdingungsordnung im Baugewerbe) Dressler can ensure the quality of the work while avoiding problems that are often encountered with construction on Mallorca.

€ 2.000.000

4028

Initially founded in Stuttgart in 1984, the name Dressler & Partner has become synonymous with dedication and success within the construction industry. One secret of its success may be the fact that for the past 20 years it has employed the

380 m2

1207 m2

€2.250.000

Sunshine Golf Investments www.sgi-mallorca.co.uk | Tel: +34 971 69 55 12

Bendinat

630 m2

1200 m2

Martinez Mead S.L. www.martinez-mead.com | Tel: +34 971 680916

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600 m2

1920 m2

€2.900.000

Portals Village

Now with four offices on the island, Binissalem, Port d’Andratx and two in Algaida, Dressler & Partner offers clients a one-stop shop, from finding the ideal plot of land right through to handing over the key to your dream home.

For more information visit: bauenmallorca.eu

€ 2.900.000

Sonne von Mallorca www.sonnevonmallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 67 93 93

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One of the main advantages of constructing in this way is that the weight of the building is distributed evenly onto the ground through all the walls, instead of the load being borne only at given points. From a building physics point of view, the advantages lie in the walls, mostly made of aerated concrete blocks (YTONG), which regulate the indoor temperature. The cavities between the bricks and concrete blocks are insulated in such a way as to ensure an even transfer of heat through the wall, which prevents condensation and mould growth. The horizontal damp-proof barrier under all the masonry makes it impossible for moisture from the soil to penetrate.

All building design work is undertaken in close collaboration with the German firm of architects Rainer Hencke-Steiner and a range of highly reputable Spanish architects, all of whom have a proven track record of reliability, expertise and many years of experience. All construction work is carried out under the supervision of German master craftsmen, and for the structural calculations required in building the company works with Keller, a firm of engineering consultants in Tübingen.

Unique country house in idyllic location location situated atop of Randa mountain. Available direct from the original constructor. 32,000m2 plot with 500m2 living area. PP17

500 m2

1850 m2

€ 2.950.000

The Private Property Co. www.privatepropertycompany.com | Tel: +34 676 317 346

Spectacular views from every room, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 living rooms/chimney, kitchen and guesthouse. Constructed using only the best materials: insulated walls, horizontal damp-proofing, underfloor heating, ventilated roofing, exposed beam celing and much more.

3.6 Mio. Euros Dressler Construcciones Baleares S.L. • C/ Sa Tanqueta 16, Algaida www.bauenmallorca.eu - Tel.: 971 12 53 75 - Fax: 971 12 51 07

area: Calvia

Sol de Mallorca

V 3036

470 m2

1.470 m2

€1.695.000

Nova Santa Ponsa

463 m2

V-Ponsa-141

€ 1.700.000

1.067 m2

Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831

Unique Mallorca S. L. www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 576 549

Port Adriano

Cala Vinyas

A-Portogolf-101

207 m2

180 m2

€ 1.170.000

Unique Mallorca S. L. www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 576 549

Nova Santa Ponsa

550 m2

Unique Mallorca S. L. www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 576 549

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IP2-2153

390 m2

1.200 m2

€ 1.750.000

€ 1.790.000

Santa Ponsa

1.145 m2

485 m2

1.220 m2

€ 2.650.000

€ 2.600.000

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

Bendinat

IP7-002

398 m2

1.059 m2

€ 3.400.000

Costa d‘en Blanes

630 m2

€ 3.500.000

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

600 m2

1920 m2

4028

€2.900.000

Bendinat

V 3004

350 m2

1.100 m2

€3.450.000

Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831

IP2-731

2.204 m2

Nova Santa Ponsa - First line sea-view

Sonne von Mallorca www.sonnevonmallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 67 93 93

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

IP2-4010

500 m2

VUP-109

Unique Mallorca S. L. www.uniquemallorca.com | Tel: +34 971 576 549

Imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

V-204

3.397 m2

Nova Santa Ponsa

Sol de Mallorca

SWOSDM4718

802 m2

2405 m2

€4.400.000

Balearic Properties www.balearic-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 68 40 00

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arEa: andratx

ProfEssional dirEctory

Cala Llombards

STOBAG awnings last longer.

1185

165 m2

8.000 m2

€750.000

Jerome ledin inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57

Camp de Mar

V 3040

448 m2

1.445 m2

€4.600.000

Michael Perkins finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831

Port Andratx

IP2-3092

valEntin MartinEz gaMEro Technical Architect & Project Manager C/Miguel de los Santos Oliver, 2, 1A 07181 Palmanova valentinprojectmanager@gmail.com Tel.: 660 383060

Why do STOBAG sun awnings still look dazzling even after years of use? Because we use only the highest quality durable materials for each of our individually created sun and weather protection systems. We manufacture the framework with corrosion resistant aluminium and for our fabrics we use innovative high performance textiles which are UV resistant and highly colour fast. Our range allows you to choose from over 300 designs. Optional control systems retract the fabric in case of bad weather and ensure a high degree of comfort – even more protection from the ravages of time.

cE consulting EMPrEsarial Mari Cunningham Solicitor Legal ,tax and Accountancy Services C/ Miguel de los Santos Oliver,2 , 1-A 07181 Palmanova 4

2000 m2

€8.800.000

imperial Properties www.imperial-properties.com | Tel: +34 971 675 035

Tel.: 971 59 11 18 Mob: 696 03 59 31 Fax 971 681127 palmanova@ceconsulting.es www.mariecunningham.com

You can ﬁnd more information at your regional STOBAG dealer or online at:

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Porto Cristo

area: santanyí

Porto Cristo

Cubo I – A0

100 m2

€ 398.000

Las Torres II - C1

130 m2

€ 495.000

Son Alegre www.son-alegre.de | Tel: +34 971 81 51 98

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€ 645.000

Casa Blanca – A0

1213

€ 450.000

Es Trenc

430 m2

15.000 m2

Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57

1201

165 m2

231 m2

€399.000

Cala Figuera

1121

250 m2

12.000 m2

€1.690.000

Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57

1200

Es Llombards

Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57

Casa Blanca – A0

155 m2

Cas Concos

44.000 m2

Son Alegre www.son-alegre.de | Tel: +34 971 81 51 98

Porto Cristo

€ 270.000

Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57

Porto Cristo

1211

14.300 m2

Son Alegre www.son-alegre.de | Tel: +34 971 81 51 98

Santanyi

€ 2.200.000

Cala Santanyi

1220

545 m2

2.871 m2

€4.400.000

Jerome Ledin Inmobiliaria www.jl-immobilien.de | Tel: +34 971 65 35 57

Villa y vida 63

area: palma and surroundings since ∙ seit ∙ desde 1998

Arenal - Apartment

007

Palma

80244

Nice Price!

350.000 € Ref 4518

Port Adriano

1st line apartment 75m², terrace 10m², 2 bedrooms, bath, AC, parking, direct sea access.

€ 175.000

104 m2

550 m2

8000 m2

Son Vida

V 2003

Alaro

500 m2

2.000 m2

€3.950.000

Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831

579 m2

50.000 m2

840.000 € Ref 3851

00KEKM

Son Vida

00AB1I

670.000 € Ref 4650-2

Modern Lifestyle Golf Villa of 200m², 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, underfloor heating, 400m² plot with private pool.

Bendinat

600 m2

2350 m2

€4.200.000

Engel & Völkers www.engelvoelkers.com/mallorca | Tel: +34 971 60 91 41

64 Villa y vida

175.000 € Ref 4640-1

San Agustin

335.000 € Ref 3850

1st line sea-view apt., 89m² built, terrace, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, direct sea access, community pool and garden.

Michael Perkins Finest Properties www.michaelperkins-finestproperties.com | Tel: +34 971 130 831

595.000 € Ref 4070-3

Luxury apartment of 120m² + 25m² terrace, excellent sea views, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, heating, garage, pool.

Palmanova

Beach-Feeling in 1st line apartment of 50m², bedroom, living room, American kitchen, bathroom, balcony, AC.

€ 3.950.000

Camp de Mar

Son Vida

395.000 € Ref 4160

F 6001

Costa den Blanes

Cala Vinyes

1st line apartment 100m², terrace 30m², 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, AC, parking, pool + direct sea access.

Nice Price!

Sea-view villa of 300m² built, plot 950m², 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, AC, pool, garden, party room, parking, garage.

695.000 € Ref 3625

€ 1.950.000

Mallorca Gold www.mallorcagold.com | Tel: +34 971 790 701

Dressler & Partner www.bauenmallorca.eu | Tel: +34 971 125 375

Puerto Andratx

Modern 1st line sea-view penthouse of 123m² + 78m² terrace with jacuzzi and sauna. 4 beds, 3 baths, AC, parking.

625 m2

2017 m2

€ 4.900.000

Engel & Völkers www.engelvoelkers.com/mallorca | Tel: +34 971 60 91 41

hotline 24-hour 90 000 87 0034 60

Puerto Andratx

495.000 € Ref 4025

Ample and sunny apartment of 95m², 40m² terrace, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, pool.

Port Adriano

410.000 € Ref 4030-5

Apartment with port feeling of 140m², 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 30m² private garden, fitness room, parking, AC.

Puerto Andratx

from 224.000 € Ref 4510

Mediterranean sea-view apartments of 65 & 100m², 1-2 bedrooms, bath, AC, community pool, parking.

Bendinat

3.200.000 € Ref 3620

Luxury villa of 500m², plot 1350m², 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, sep. guest apt., sea views, AC, oil heating, pool, garage for 3 cars.

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