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After deciding to move forward with our Estepona property portfolio, we have just launched our Marbella  selection. Like I explained in a previous REW blog post, my reasoning for entering back into southern Spain is pretty self explanatory, there have been significant reductions in price across the board and now, I feel is a great time to look at just what the market has to offer.

Medina de Banus is a Marbella property development that has really been given some thought and consideration by the architects involved with its design. Set within the very heart of Nueva Andalucia, 150 residences will enjoy great access to some of the best golf Europe has to offer. Within 15 minutes from Medina de Banus you will have access to 8 courses, the Marina of Puerto…

Further to our companies recent move into the Estepona property market, we have managed to get some of the best value properties within the region. As I mentioned earlier in my REW blog there are some seriously motivated sellers within the Estepona area at the moment, but contrary to popular belief motivated buys are out there too. As long as the price is right.

Costalita is located a short drive from San Pedro in Marbella, on the Costa Del Sol and is community within itself, offering some of the nicest beachside Estepona property available. With great beach bars, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and the prestigious Los Flamingos golf course close by there is definitely plenty of benefits to be had for clients who purchase a property here.

We…

The Costa Del Sol in Southern Spain has gained a definite notoriety over the past 20 years, unfortunately not always for positive reasons. The new Marbella Mayor Angeles Muñoz is keen to draw a line under some of the issues faced within the region and wants to now focus on the many positives this has to offer.

Similarly with Estepona, the tremendous assets both socially and economically are being noticed again. Many property investors sought alternative destinations where property seemingly offered more perceived value, unfortunately with many of the emerging markets, pricing turned out to be the least of their worries.

When the dust settles after this deep financial crisis, the love affair with Costa Del Sol will re-ignite and many people who decided to…

This is a huge question and one to tread very carefully around. The reason being is that there are already signs of a decrease in the speed with which UK house prices are falling. The Nationwide Bank, have now noted a softening of a fall in prices, coupled with that there is also a considerable increase in enquiries.

The issue is that the moment I talk about this, I am accused of being a realtor and just looking for the minutest positive detail to build  confidence in UK housing. The way I see it is that a few positives in an ocean of negatives does not mean I am peddling false hope in a market facing a downward spiral.

The UK property market will probably lose amother 8-10% this year and will continue to do so until mortgage liquidity improves. I am and…

El President is a matured Estepona property development that offers great surroundings and a beach maintained by the Marriot only a short stroll away. This urbanization has a real "Andalucian feel" to it, with moorish style architecture and hidden fountains at the end of tiled pathways.

There are some great walks in this area, particularly some of the charming beach bars and that warm sea and sand close by. There is some seriously expensive beachfront real estate in El Barronal, most of which is dwarfed by the 15000 square foot 10 bedroom mansion currently on the market for €10,000,000 a bargain!

The Spanish economy has had some casualties during the credit crunch, indeed much of the economy (over 40%) is related to the construction industry and the…

I had written in my previous REW blog post that we had decided "now was the time" to start offering the very best Estepona property deals. This has been a long time in the making because as I explained, I thought the market had some way to go down until I felt there would be geuinely well priced property to offer our clients.

Well here is a taster of what we are seeing currently and I think you will agree, now is a great time to move and pick up excellent Estepona property at the right price.

I have a soft spot Hacienda Del Sol Estepona, mainly because I watched the whole project being built from scratch. I saw all the glossy artists impressions of the pool area and beautiful computer generated images of how the gardens and gymnasium would look. The…

Many clients ask me why I don´t offer any Estepona property, considering the geographical location of our comapny. My answer has always been the same, "the market needs to experience a considerable correction before I feel you will get value from a purchase in Southern Spain".

We are now at the stage where vendors are starting to realize that if they sell, it needs to be at a reduced price because you will only sell at the level a buyer is willing to pay. This is great news because we are about to get some seriously great value Estepona property that will offer superb quality  in a region that has a wonderful climate, solid infrastructure and that is a regarded as proven tourist destination.

We have secured some of the best property in Estepona currently…

The second phase of this Calabria property development of 11 sea view villas has just been released. Again we are delighted to add this great new exclusive project to our ever expanding property in Calabria portfolio.

There are completed villas within the first phase, matching the specification and demonstrating the quality and workmanship prospective owners can expect in the Phase 2. Yet another project close to Zambrone, each villa will have good access to local ammenities and will also benefit from great views across to the Aeolian islands.

The Calabria property market is undergoing a transition at present, particularly in terms of where purchasers are originating from. The Russian market seem to be moving forward more rapidly and is accounting for…