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The urbanisation Las Joyas is situated in the outskirts of Estepona on the wonderful Costa del Sol, close to the Golf Club El Coto and just a few hundred meters from the beach. It is well equipped with a good sized swimming pool as well as a paddle court in some nice gardens. The urbanisation has just recently been finished and is now available for sale with good discounts. There are apartments with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on an area of 89m2 starting at 124,700 Euro, which were before from 164,383 Euro or two bedrooms and three bathrooms on 113m2 starting at 160,900 Euro which were before from 211,973 Euro. All apartments have a fully equipped modern kitchen and a garage included. Read more »

Rent with option to buy is a new concept in Spain, you could call it try before you buy. It is a contractual agreement between a tenant and a property owner, where the tenant can at any time, exercise his / her right to buy the property after residing in it during a certain time. This could normally be up to 5 years or just a few month. As soon as the tenant feels comfortable and decides to buy the property, a percentage of the rent already paid, sometimes plus part of the capital gains tax, will be deducted from the sales price.

The big advantage for the tenant is that the rent you pay is no longer “dead money” and therefor lost. The rent you pay today will help you to be able to buy your home tomorrow as it is already paying off the mortgage before you even have it. You can move into your new home without having to make a large down payment and you can try the home first. You will be able to live and enjoy your property whilst saving money to buy it. Read more »

In the 1970s dutch Xaviera Hollander rose to fame as the author of “The Happy Hooker“, after she worked as a call girl and madam. But now she’s an innkeeper of sorts. She owns a bed and breakfast in Amsterdam and is also the owner of Villa Caprice, a magnificent villa in the hills of sunny Marbella close to the Golden Mile, the beach and all amenities. Her house is located in a secluded area where guests can even “frolic around in the nude if they wish”. The villa offers 6 bedrooms to people who want some fun and sun. Villa Caprice has a garden with a lovely lawn, swimming pool with fountains and a sun terrace with 8 loungers. There is a large living room, well-equipped kitchen, a bar and terraces for outside dining. The villa’s bedrooms include several suites with king-sized beds as well as multiple rooms with twin beds for kids. Prices for the villa start at 1.800 Euro per week and go up to 2.400 Euro per week in summer

Spectacular on every level, this extraordinary hacienda is a striking example of what luxury means today.

Elegance and sophistication define this sensational country estate in Andalucia. The breathtakingly elegant 15-bedroom hacienda, styled in historic grandeur, features magnificent architecture and exquisite custom finishes throughout.

The exceptional trophy property was originally built in 1761 as an olive growing estate. It has been masterfully and exquisitely converted into a private residence, retaining many of the original features such as terracotta floors, wrought iron elements, semicircular artisan brick arches, wooden floors and Arab tiles on all roofs.

Steeped in history and sumptuous luxury, the Spanish stately home boasts a chapel, equestrian facilities including stables with 14 boxes, and historical elements from the old mill such as the original olive press which now is used as a prominent decorative feature. Read more »

The British economy and housing markets weren’t the only victims of the global recession. Spain also suffered with house prices dropping from their high in 2007.

The Costa del Sol, however, is always going to be popular for tourists and migrants seeking to set up home there, due to its warm all-year-round climate, multitude of golf courses, fantastic beaches and amazing countryside.

In fact, the Spanish government estimates that more than one million foreigners will buy a property at the Spanish coast, or move there, within the next six years. By the year 2025, this figure is expected to treble. It’s fair to assume many of them will be moving to the Costa del Sol and so ensure a continuing demand for property.

The Costa del Sol is still considered a prime investment area, due to its popularity as a tourist destination. Prices remain relatively high here compared to most other parts of Spain, but due to continuing demand there is huge potential for long term growth.

Despite these higher prices, property on the Costa del Sol is still often much cheaper to buy than in the UK, allowing people to afford a second home, or retire early to the sun. Read more »