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We are currently finding the property market across the Costa Blanca, Murcia and Almeria extremely buoyant. The excellent euro/pound exchange rate combined with the keen prices we are seeing right now are a big plus for the buyer. The media are reporting a growth in mortgage completions, and in some locations prices are now actually starting to rise.
Over the last year we have witnessed changes in the property market, for example, 12 months ago buyers had a high number of options and opportunities available to them which helped to drive the selling price of property down. Fast forward a year and this is no longer the case in many locations.
High quality re-sale stock is moving, and moving quickly, which creates demand, and that demand creates an upward price movement. All of a sudden the gap between good re-sale property and high quality new build options is smaller.
The entry level for a new build apartment, in a good location is currently circa 100,000 euro, (approx £71,500.00.) The new build opportunities on offer right now are with a high level spec and a 10 year build guarantee that makes this option difficult for some to ignore.
New Build Apartment in Villamartin, Southern Costa Blanca – Click on image for details
Whilst at this time the market most definitely favours the buyer, anyone looking to purchase property in Spain should seek advice from an independent lawyer prior to purchasing. This is to ensure that all obligations of owning a property in Spain are fully understood. It is also essential for buyers to know how to buy euro in order to maximise their pound sterling’s buying power.
Penthouse Apartment in Ciudad Quesada – Click on the image for details
Your Place in Spain Ltd will always offer the service of a ‘Safe Purchase’ to clients, eliminating any unwanted surprises in the purchase process, and making sure that clients are ‘in the know’ at all times. Be savvy and be safe.
Rob Lynsdale, Proprietor
Your Place in Spain Ltd
Did you see our feature on Townhouses and Bungalows from across the Costas this week?
A beautiful selection with amazing opportunities – http://eepurl.com/br4zsb
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Buenos Dias! How has your Bank Holiday weekend been? Make the most of today, relax and have fun before the working week picks up again tomorrow.
In Spain it has been a busy holiday weekend too, with Labour Day on Friday, and Mothers Day on Sunday, and our friends in Spain certainly know how to celebrate!
As the holiday weekend draws to a close today, why not settle down and take in our latest property selection with some of our favourite opportunities of the weekend…..
Don’t forget to let us know what your property requirements are, we’ll be happy to put together a personal property portfolio just for you, with properties that meet your criteria.
Is your perfect property out there and waiting for you? If it is, then one thing is for sure, we’ll try our very best to find it!
Here we go…..
1. Apartment at Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort, Murcia
1. A stunning first floor apartment with a fabulous open ‘L’ shape terrace with great views over the golf course.
€84,950 / approx £62,500
2. Apartment in Mojacar, Almeria
2. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ground floor apartment is located on one of the most sought after communities in Mojacar.
€105,000 / approx £77,250
3. Apartment in Villamartin, Southern Costa Blanca
3. This very well presented 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom penthouse apartment is located just 100 metres from Villamartin Plaza with numerous shops, restaurants and bars.
€107,500 / approx £79,100
4. Villa in Albox, Almeria
4. This wonderful 2 bed villa is located just outside the large town of Albox. The property has fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
€109,995 / approx £80,900
5. Bungalow in Moraira, Northern Costa Blanca
5. A single level 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom whitewashed bungalow situated in Moraira Park, close to the San Jaime Golf Course.
€119,999 / approx £88,300
All properties here are subject to availability, and plus purchase costs of approx 13-15%. The sterling prices have been calculated at the current exchange rate (3/5/15) of 1.36.
Call in to our showroom, have a chat with us and tell us what you’re looking for in ‘Your Place in Spain.’ We look forward to seeing you. Check out our opening hours here and address.
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Hola! Happy Domingo! We hope your weekend has been wonderful, and it has been so lovely to see the sun shining on this very sunny Sunday in Manchester.
The month of April has been very busy for us here at Your Place in Spain, in fact, we’re set for a record month of sales! That is no surprise to us though, as every day new properties are coming on to the market of fantastic quality and at great prices, meaning these opportunities are just too good to miss.
Don’t worry though, as we are here to keep you fully up to date and informed. So we’ll get straight to it, take a look at our ‘Sunday Best,’ here’s our top properties for this week from across our portfolio. Enjoy….
**All prices are plus purchase costs and properties are subject to availability. Sterling prices are calculated at rate of 1.375, – todays (26/4/15) interbank rate is 1.3913**
Southern Costa Blanca –
1. A ground floor apartment in Playa Flamenca
1. A 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ground floor apartment situated in the very popular area of Playa Flamenca, close to an excellent selection of amenities, including the fantastic “Zenia Boulevard” shopping complex. The property is just a five minute drive to the beautiful blue flag beaches, less than seven minutes to three stunning golf courses and forty five minutes to Alicante Airport.
€70,000 / approx £50,100
2. Bungalow in Villamartin
2. This is a very impressive 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom bungalow, situated in the sought after development of Verdemar. The whole area has established palm trees and green areas and has a unique quality. The property is close to three golf courses and just a short drive to wonderful blue flag beaches.
€135,000 / approx £98,200
Murcia / Costa Calida –
3. First Floor Apartment at La Torre Golf Resort
3. A Superb first floor two bedroom apartment situated just a short walk from the resort facilities and offered for sale at a great price. This apartment benefits from being one of the most popular designs as it boasts a large fitted kitchen and terraces to the front and rear.
€79,950 / approx £58,200
4. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Villa with Private Pool. Lo Santiago, Murcia
4. Possibly the best value for money 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa, with a pool and a good sized plot, in the Murcia and Alicante region. This property is ready to move in to, located in a residential area just 15 minutes from the beautiful Mar Menor beaches. Be quick.
€130,000 / approx £94,550
Costa Almeria –
5. Apartment overlooking the communal pool and the beach in Mojacar
5. This beautiful apartment has wonderful views of the sea and beaches and is situated on a private complex just a 2 minute walk to the beach. Located in one of the most sort after locations within Mojacar with all amenities to hand.
€129,950 / approx £94,500
6. 3 Bedroom Villa in Arboleas, with Private Pool
6. A beautiful individual villa located in a tranquil setting of Los Higuerales. All amenities are available within a short 15 minutes drive and only 35 minutes to the coast. The property is very private with a walled and gated plot of land.
€159,995 / approx £116,400
Calahonda, Costa del Sol
7. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment in Calahonda
7. Great value, a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment situated in the well-known urbanisation La Cartuja in Calahonda, right on the doorstep of La Siesta Golf.
€95,000 / approx £69,100
8. Ground floor apartment, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, in Calahonda
8. This large elevated ground floor apartment in a gated complex has spectacular sea views from the south west facing terrace. It boasts 2 good sized bedrooms as well as an open plan fully fitted kitchen.
€139,000 / approx £101,100
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If you would like further details or information on any of the properties here then please don’t hesitate to get in touch, just click here. Alternatively, if you would like us to do the search for you and show you what we have to offer that meets your property requirements, then just let us know. We look forward to helping you find ‘your place in Spain.’
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If you love Spain, then chances are you’re going to love the food too, especially tapas. Here at Your Place in Spain we can’t get enough of the little appetizers and bite size dishes of delicious, traditional Spanish delicacies.
So, Tapas Tuesday gives us a very good excuse to look at some of our favourite tapas, tell you all about how they’re made, different versions of the dish and how you can make it yourself.
This week, for our very first ‘Tapas Tuesday’ we’re looking at the very popular Tortilla española…
You’ll probably find this particular dish in almost every Spanish tapas bar you walk in to, it’s an easy recipe and a delicious one too.
The original recipe contains just eggs, potatoes, onions and salt and pepper, but as you go from town to town in Spain you will find that there can be many additions to the omelette, changing the taste and bringing in new flavours, and it is always a tasty treat.
Chorizo, green peppers, tomatoes and garlic are just a few additions that can be made to this dish, and many enjoy it in Spain with bread and olive oil, mayonnaise, and plenty other tapas dishes to go alongside it too.
The historical sources of this particular recipe are not known, but it is a firm favourite of the Spanish, and you will usually find it a very reasonable price too. It is traditionally served chopped into bite size pieces on a cocktail stick, but you can also get it sliced too, and it can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Spanish Omelette served with Manchego and Serrano Ham
Fancy having a go at making this yourself? Well here’s a recipe that I use when cooking a Spanish omelette, I like to add some Chorizo to give it a bit of extra flavour. If you want to add any other ingredients in to yours then just add them in where I put the Chorizo in:
Ingredients –
4 large potatoes / Salt and Pepper / 6 Large Eggs / 1 x Iberico Chorizo Sausage (usually around 60/70g but the amount is up to how much you like in your omelette) in 1cm slices / 1 Onion, finely chopped
What to do –
- Make sure your grill is turned on and getting nice and hot before doing anything
- Then I chop my potatoes into chunks rather than slices, but this is up to you, and then pop them into a saucepan of salted boiling water and simmer them until they are cooked
- I then put the eggs in a bowl and beat them together with a fork and season with salt and pepper
- I like to use a large frying pan, maybe around 20cm, then I put my slices of Chorizo into the frying pan, no need for oil here as the oils from the sausages will release into the pan
- Then the potato and onions go in, cook them altogether and they will start to go nice and golden, then remove from the frying pan and put to one side for just a minute
- I then pour the eggs into the frying pan, before putting the sausages and potatoes back in, make sure it is all spread evenly across the pan (this is why it’s good to use a nice, wide pan)
- Pop the frying pan under the grill, until your omelette is nice and golden on top and cooked through the middle
- Then it’s ready…enjoy! I like to cut mine in to chunks and serve on cocktail sticks like they do at one of my favourite tapas bars in Spain, but you can serve it anyway you like
- I always think this goes down well with some bread, olive oil, and olives. Also, some Serrano ham and Manchego cheese with almonds match this perfectly. Not forgetting your glass of wine….
Give it a try! I’d love to hear how you get on, follow us on Twitter and let me know: @PlaceinSpain
Joanne, Your Place in Spain
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