Living in the Sun - Property Sales & Real estate in Greece, Cyprus, Crete, Spain, Turkey and Florida

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So much to choose from - luxury apartments, town houses, villas with pools, fincas with lots of land, and places like this one which are at the top end of the market - you can imagine a Spanish fairy tale Princess living here....

We also cover business premises, as well as advising on investment potential - a deposit secures a house, and selling before it's completed will release the price increase as profit on the deposit, rather than the whole sale price, which can be significant. Always take advice first.

A huge choice awaits you - too much to see it all, and that's where we help, by eliminating the properties which don't match your needs, and arranging for you to view what does. Then - the choice is yours.

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Spain is a very popular place to live. There are over 1.2 million foreign property owners in Spain, the vast majority of whom are delighted with their purchases and their new lifestyle and encountered no problems when buying their homes. Properties in Spain are selling very quickly at the moment. New Spanish real estate developments come onto the market almost immediately planning permission is given for building land, and a great proportion of Spanish properties are sold when actual building has only reached the stages of laying foundations – this means you may need to move quickly, but it offers you the chance to choose your own fixtures and fittings.

The Costa del Sol is vibrant & cosmopolitan with a strong infrastructure to supply the kind of lifestyle many of our clients enjoy. Schools, hospitals, shopping & restaurants are all easily available. Take a very short drive away from the coast and you will be able to relax in the peace & tranquillity of the outstanding mountainous countryside that is traditional Spain.

The Costa Blanca is less sophisticated and further removed from the familiar, busy lifestyle of home. The infrastructure is still developing, and this is reflected, at the moment, in the bargain prices of the properties available to us. During your stay, our multilingual property consultants will consult with you and arrange a tailor-made viewing schedule with a well-organized and personalised service. You can rest assured that we have done our homework before you start viewing. This way we do not waste your time and you can fully enjoy your Spanish villa hunting knowing that you will reach a satisfactory conclusion..

Costa Almeria, Costa Calida & Murcia offer a more traditional quieter Spanish life. Wonderful scenery and coastlines. Easy access via three different airports and low cost airlines.

Costa de la Luz borders Portugal and offers beauty and privacy. Long sandy beaches, traditional cuisine - an away from it all experience.

Costa Dorada - the Golden Coast - luxury and privacy with long hot days and warm evenings. A choice for the discerning buyer.

Our property portfolio consists of :

New and Resale Property

         Businesses
         Apartments
         Bungalows
         Townhouses
         Villas
         Fincas
       Farmhouses
       Build to order

Many of the houses have individual or shared pools.

Quick turnover makes keeping an up to date list of what is available very difficult. As responsible property agents, rather than leave old material on view as if for sale, we have given you guide prices, plus examples, to give you an understanding of the market in general, plus some new projects currently underway. When you are ready, we can guide you through a database of hundreds of properties to find the right selection to view.

It's best to plan the finances (see our "The Value" page), arrange whatever you need in the way of mortgage and deposit, then visit with a pre-arranged itinerary and be in a position to make a deal. We can help with this, and make sure you can see and choose from genuinely available stock - our associate will prepare a selection of independent and developer project real estate just before you go.

The housing and investment markets are gearing themselves up for big changes next year, when new regulations on investing pension funds in property come into force on April 6 2006 (‘A’ Day). A-Day will see major changes to the rules regarding Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs). At the moment a SIPP can only, with a few minor exceptions, invest in commercial property. After A-Day, it will be possible to invest pension funds in residential and non-commercial property in the UK and overseas with the benefit of certain tax relief.

Investment properties are tipped to rise by 15% as a result of increased competition from investors. This will benefit existing homeowners and property investors who could see their buy-to-let returns substantially increase as the market booms. Investors need to do their homework as A-Day brings with it massive potential for the housing market through the huge amounts of money it will bring into the market, both in the UK and overseas.

Buying property with a SIPP is not straight forward, particularly when buying international property where there are separate tax and legal issues to take care of. For example, although SIPPs are tax-free, many countries do not recognise the exemption status of trusts and so you could still be liable for tax. However these problems are solvable to a degree, providing you use an expert. If SIPPs investment is done properly then it has great potential. The tax breaks are fantastic and it is a huge opportunity to use existing funds to buy residential and overseas property.

Also people must be aware that putting a property into a SIPP means it must stay there and form the backbone of your pension, so it has to be a long-term investment. In addition, while the decisions regarding the property rest with the individual, the property must be owned by the fund and managed by the SIPP trustee, which can incur additional costs.

Prices vary according to the region of Spain you select. The Costa del Sol is very fashionable, it is considered the place to live in Spain, and this is reflected in the prices. However, there are still bargains to be had and if and when you want to sell you will have no difficulty and will find your Spanish property has increased in value. Prices everywhere will vary considerably depending on developer, finishes, and location, and at the moment are rising at around 10% per annum. If you buy at the start of construction - your house is worth 10% more by the time it has been built ! Properties in this area provide excellent investment opportunities.

When comparing prices, not only does location make a difference, but also the finish standard, and the plot size, and the view. Be careful about apparent bargains, and look for the reason for the low price - in the current market, sales don't need to be stimulated by price, and a little known developer with only a few properties may be a risk - ask to see something they have finished, and talk to the people living there. We will be happy to offer you the benefit of our expertise.

Price Guide

Typical prices are as follows, but location plays a huge part in pricing, so there are huge variations - something smart and trendy in a marina with a mooring will cost 5 times as much as the same thing is a less fashionable area !

Costa Blanca

One bedroom apartment - £50,000 - £60,000 (75,000 – 90,000 Euros)

Two bedroom apartments £70,000 - £98,000 (105,000 – 147,000 Euros)

Three bedroom townhouse £80,000 (120,000 Euros)

Detached villa £100,000 - £200,000 (150,000 – 300,000 Euros)

Costa del Sol

One bedroom apartment £95,000 - £130,000 (120,000 – 180,000 Euros)

Two bedroom townhouse £ 100,000 - £160,000 (135,000 – 240,000 Euros)

Luxury 4 bed villa £ 275,00 – £1,000,000 (415,000 – 1,500,000 Euros)

Independent Support

Our independent associate will put together a package of properties for you to look at from the market in general. We only represent those that we feel will give you a good range of properties to choose from, at reasonable prices. I have personally looked at their developments, as well as a number of others, and together with the independent approach we feel we have covered the market place without drowning you in a deluge of less attractive properties.

Click here for legal advice - always use an independent solicitor:

legal advice for buying a property in Spain

buying a property in Spain? Legal advice for buying a property in Spain from Inmo Associates Real Estate s.l.

Design & Build

We can help you with finding the right plot, and organising building services if you want to go the independent route. Just let us know what you have in mind and what your budget is, and we will be happy to find the site of your dreams.