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Guadacorte Distressed Sale

February 5, 2022

Property now Sold

4 bed plus garden Repossession

Bank Repossession, 4 bed 1 bath, 1 cloak room, large sitting room, good sized kitchen with island. Fireplace. Fitted wardrobes. Patio that can be used to park car in. Terrace and garden. 194 m2 plot 137 m2 built. Property built on 2 floors. Great opportunity to buy a family home to rent out or live in yourself. There is a small village behind Las Palmones Commercial Centre with chiringuito / beach bar and great restaurants. In walking distance or 5 minutes by car. A hidden gem. The location is great for Gibraltar, too.

Guadacorte Distressed Sale

Only 176,000€ and opportunity to get up to 105% mortgage (95% plus 10% costs of purchase)

Close to Everything

This Guadacorte Distressed Sale is ideally located in popular commuting neighbourhood next to Las Palmones Shopping District. Near to 3 different four star hotels all charging minimum of 60 € per night. For Sale at a great price. This is a terrific opportunity to buy for long term rentals market or take advantage of short lets. Also ideal family home. Perhaps you work at the hospital Quirón Salud and would like to live close to hand. Or know very well that it’s a perfect place to rent out to family members of hospital patients. Also diverse footfall from business executives due to proximity of Gibraltar and with holidaymakers/execs over-nighting before / after flights from Gibraltar International airport. Not to mention with Birders . . . positioned near wetlands and the bird migratory route. Overlook this investment at your peril. You won’t get cheaper or better multi-faceted footfall to the area.

Some Reform Necessary

You will need to put some fitted wardrobes in and the cloakroom could be converted to a shower room. The garden also needs a little loving care spent. But at this price, it’s worth it.

Location Guadacorte

Near Las Palmones Science and Technology Park, minutes to Algeciras heading West or Gibraltar heading East. Lots to do in this area. Popular location for hotels: NH Hotels, Guadacorte Park Hotel and Hotel Montera Plaza, are all 4 star and charge around 60 € per night. Great for birding at nearby National Park, Marismas del Río Palmones, with over 350 birds species identified – most numerous being Plover, Dunlin and Herons. It’s no coincidence that the streets in this neighbourhood are all names of birds. The secrets are overlooked, but as you head towards the sea, and the river estuary, you realise just how many advantages this area has. Shopping Malls on your doorstep, from Carrefour, Lidl and Mercadona to Decathlon and the omnipresent Chinese Bazaars. Although there is fast food -BurgerKing and McDonalds for example, there is an abundance of culture, too. Nearby are the fantastic 7th Century BCE Ancient Ruins of Carteia. Entrance is free and it is well worth seeing with Punic wall, Roman Republic Temple, Visigothic Temple, Roman Baths and a host of other historical remains. Something for everyone, near airports of Jerez and Gibraltar, close to trains, buses and walking areas. It’s a goody. Don’t let it pass without a visit. Plus, preferential financial terms are available for this property. Let us know if this may be of interest to you.

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Alcaidesa Suites Repo

January 28, 2022

Property now Sold

Alcaidesa Suites Golf & Gardens

Great value 2 bed 2 bath with storage and parking. The urbanisation is set a little further back from the beach, but close to golf and great access for other areas from Gibraltar to Sotogrande. Popular tourist and long let region close to Gibraltar. At 135,000€ this is a chance to add to your portfolio or buy your first home.

Golfers, this is near Alcaidesa Links, the only links course in Southern Europe. Designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark. Non Golfers, it’s kind of a big deal with a fab practice course, bunkers and magical views over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and Africa.

The Bay of Gibraltar (Campamento de Gibraltar) is a popular stopping off point for people travelling to Morocco. It also attracts holiday makers as they head along the Coast to Marbella and Puerto Banús, or up towards Cádiz along the Costa de la Luz.

Buy to rent to holiday makers. (Golfers can drive their buggies from front door to golf course.)

Buy to rent to people living there long term – probably working in Gibraltar –

Buy for a second home – a holiday home –

Buy as your main residence.

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Istan Townhouse 3 bed

January 23, 2022

Property now Sold

Istan 3 bed 2 bath and WC

Great opportunity to buy a family home in beautiful Istan. This terraced town house, built 2001, is in an urbanisation which has communal areas and pool. The property is built on 2 floors with family living area, dining room, sitting room and kitchen / laundry area plus guest WC on the ground floor. 3 double bedrooms are on the first floor with 2 full bathrooms and terrace with lovely views.. This is an ideal property for young families as the patio and private garden leads straight out via your own private door to the communal pool and play areas.

Bank Repossession

This is a bank repossession which means depending on your personal circumstances you could get up to 100% mortgage. Please remember you will always need to put down approximately 10 – 12% in cash for taxes, land registry, notary and legal fees. The result will be ownership of a beautiful family home. For the first few months the bank is looking for bids above asking price which could mean the final price is above listed price. On the other hand, if they don’t get those bids they may accept bids lower than asking price. But be prepared!

Light Reforms recommended

The property is a little tired and could benefit from a light makeover but you can definitely live in the property while doing this.

Location Istan

Situated at the lower end of Istan near the Concepcion Reservoir, this family home is ideally located to feel both connected with the buzz of the coast and to be close to the beautiful fauna and flora of El Coto. Surrounded by mountain views and rambling and cycling routes, Istan attracts walkers, bird watchers and those seeking to disconnect from the pleasures and pursuits of the beaches and clubs around Puerto Banus and Marbella. The beaches are 15 minutes away by car.

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Fantastic Price 2 Bed Las Garzas

January 22, 2022

Property now Sold

2 bed Bahia de las Rocas, Bank Repo

Great opportunity to purchase a bank repossession at a very affordable 155,000€. This 2 bed 2 bath has mountain views and is a short car drive from the popular beach resorts of Casares beach and Sotogrande / Torreguadiaro.

Modern Urbanisation – Las Garzas

Built in 2006, it is well finished and with a good sized terrace for outdoor meals and sunbathing. The apartment measures 114m2 of which 92 m2 are useable. There is also a lift. Marble flooring throughout the apartment, air conditioning, a stylish kitchen, 2 decent sized bathrooms and an expansive sitting room/dining room. The urbanisation also has a communal pool and the apartment has dedicated parking and storage cupboard in the parking area.

Fabulous Location

Located close to Gibraltar, Sotogrande and Estepona, this property is ideal for a second home and also to rent out to holiday makers on booking.com or AirBnB, Vrbo etc. The urbanisation is called Las Garzas. Cala la Sardina is a sweeping bay with small dunes and a great beach bar. It is a blue flag beach and the closest beach to the urbanisation.

Golf Courses Abound

There are also a plethora of golf courses in the area, both public and private. La Cañada and Estepona are modestly priced public courses and you can also visit Valderrama, Sotogrande Royal Club, San Roque golf … the list goes on and on.

Costs – Modest Outgoings

The community of Owners fees are around 2,300 € a year. Council tax (IBI) to be confirmed but probably around 400 € a year. The Energy certificate has a D rating – most are E so it is more energy saving than the average. Modest Outgoings for the location. The area is always popular with holiday makers. It is also commutable for Gibraltar so can also attract long term rentals. Malaga and Gibraltar airports near.

This home is attracting a lot of attention and as a bank repossession it can offer very favourable mortgage terms and up to 80% for Spanish domiciled residents. Contact us now to view.

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3 House Estate Casares

December 4, 2021

Property now sold . . .

7 bed 6 bath private pool Casares

3 Moorish / Andaluz style properties set in a half hectare with views to Africa and the Serrania de Ronda. Located in the beautiful, famous white village of Casares and half way up the mountain near restaurants and village amenities but not of the village itself. There is ample parking outside and easy access.

Ideal B&B opportunity

The estate comprises the Main property which is tastefully renovated with wooden beams and panoramic window-scapes and exudes an aristocratic air. The second property has a slightly more humble feel to it while maintaining an air of luxury and peace. The third is a charming one bed cottage, ideal for lovers and honeymooners, or simply for someone wanting to unwind and get a little respite from life’s pressures; Maybe do a bit of writing, maybe turn off the mobile phone.

Main Property Casares Estate

This property has its own separate access. Originally there was a photo gallery at the entrance to the home where it leads from the road. This space is now a breathtaking vantage point which forms the heart of this home. It makes you feel part of the mountain scape while affording you glimpses of Africa. Truly special. There is a terraced effect to the levels in this property as if hewn into the mountain itself. It is large, 232 m2, consisting of 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and a cosy single-bedded room at the top of the house. There are also 3 bathrooms, one with sunken bath and bejewelled views. The kitchen leads out onto the patio and is a natural gathering place for informal chats and snacks. There is also a formal eating area for special lunches and candle-lit suppers where good wine, food and conversation resound. Spectacular.

Second Property Casares Estate

Spacious 116 m2 property set on 2 floors and with great views. Again, it is beautifully restored with charming, country cottage beams and lots of natural light from windows which make the place very inviting and homely. The ground floor is the shared living area, with kitchen – dining area and wood burning stove. Upstairs there are 3 double bedrooms, one with en-suite and two which share the second bathroom. There are 2 terraces and a BBQ area here. A wonderful place to kick back and relax.

Swimming Pool Casares Estate

The pool is raised up between the land that separates the second and third properties. The views are spectacular and it is very private with no danger of being overlooked. There are views out across the Mediterranean to Africa and Ceuta and you can also see birds flying in the thermal winds of the mountain terrain. The pool is man-made but the views are of natural wonders. The garden intertwines all 3 properties and the pool. The landscape is designed with rustic steps and natural paths interspaced among carefully tended shrubs and trees.

Third Property Casares Estate

A humble dwelling with rickety beams and if you look carefully, you can see where the roof has been raised. The property shares a small path from the road before the path forks right and left respectively. It means there is a safe, non-isolated feel to this third property. Bijou 50 m2 home with the bedroom upstairs. The bathroom is downstairs so guests can use it without intruding on your personal space. This is also where the kitchen and dining area are and there is a sweet terrace outside. You can sit and watch the caves on the cliff face opposite and wonder about bygone years and escapades.

A tremendous opportunity that we strongly recommend. View now.

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Jimena Reform Family Home

November 19, 2021

Price reduced to 75,000€

Reform into 2 properties

This is a large village terraced house that can be accessed via 2 different streets. Interestingly, the upper part is accessed both by the front door, leading through the house and exiting at the first floor or from the back lane to ascend the exterior staircase to the third floor and can easily be converted into a 2 bed 1 bath or open planned loft style studio which could look amazing. The downstairs has a sitting room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a shower room. There is a room which you walk through to get to another bedroom which was a bedroom originally. It may make more sense to convert this space into a bedroom with shower room and walk in wardrobe.

Large Family Home

Unify the third floor with the other 2 floors and you have a lovely, large family home. There is a tiny inner courtyard that offers natural light on the ground floor at the back of the house. You can look down on this area from the first floor exterior patio. The inner natural light could be kept with glass bricks for example and adding a supporting beam this would create a first floor terrace for meals and sunbathing. As mentioned, the third floor could be incorporated into the main building and it would convert the home into an inviting four bed 3 bath which could be marketed for around 250 – 300,000 € depending on how it was done and the finishings used.

Very Interesting Investment

At present this property can be bought for only ~~80,000€~~. 75,000€ Spend the same again and you have an investment that has created extra value and equity in the property. This can be kept as a large family home or split into two separate houses; one a starter home and the other a modest family home for a young family. The best views are from the loft area.

Upper Zone Jimena de la Frontera

Jimena DLF is a small town of approximately 10,000 inhabitants in the village itself and a further 3,000 in outlying districts. There is a huge amount of history – from Neolithic, Romans, Moors, Christians and the present day population of largely Spanish and some 10% non Spanish from Rumania, Britain, Morocco and Northern Europe for the main part. A happy and welcoming community with historic castle and wonderful rambling routes through the Los Alcornocales Natural Park and along the river Hozgarganta – one of the 2 main arterial rivers in this part of Andalusia.

View the property and find a way for your savings to make money for you! Price negotiable.