Buying Marbella Properties.
Buying or selling a house can be a trying experience. Though you may have done it before, it’s always a lot of work, especially in a foreign country. Imagine though, for a moment, how nice it would be to have someone you could trust to handle all the details, and to secure you the best possible transaction.
Marbella overview.
Marbella is a city located in the southern region of Spain, in the province of Malaga, on the Costa del Sol. It is a popular resort destination known for its luxurious lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and vibrant nightlife. Marbella has a long history dating back to Roman times, and it has been inhabited by various cultures throughout the centuries, including Moors, Christians, and Jews. Today, it is a cosmopolitan city with a population of around 150,000 people, and it attracts visitors from all over the world. One of the main attractions of Marbella is its coastline, which stretches for more than 27 kilometers and includes a variety of beaches, from secluded coves to wide expanses of sand. Among the most popular beaches in Marbella are Playa de la Fontanilla, Playa Nagüeles, and Playa Puerto Banús.
Marbella is also known for its glamorous lifestyle, with a wide range of high-end shops, restaurants, and nightclubs catering to the jet set. The city is home to a number of luxury resorts and golf courses, and it has a reputation for attracting wealthy visitors from around the world. In addition to its beaches and nightlife, Marbella has a rich cultural heritage, with several historic buildings and landmarks, including the 10th-century Moorish castle, the Church of the Incarnation, and the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engravings. Overall, Marbella is a popular destination for travelers seeking a luxurious and glamorous vacation in a beautiful coastal setting, with plenty of opportunities for relaxation, entertainment, and cultural exploration.
Marbella Destination.
You are considering Marbella in Spain as your destination. It’s a great choice, both as a place to live with it’s delightful climate, beach location, safe environment and excellent infrastructure, and as an investment. It has consistently proved to be the best in Europe at roughly 20% increases per year.
Our aim is to help you obtain the best property information to assist you with your choice. We are specialists in unique villas in Marbella, as well as beachfront developments and golf developments. We are able to offer you the most extensive range of new and resale Costa del Sol villas and apartments, as well as a wide variety of other Spanish property.
In our Marbella “ Dream Homes ” pages, you will find the very best villas in the Marbella area, presented with photos and 360º tours. In our “ Property Search ” page you can enter your specifications and search through our database of some 5,000 listings of Spanish property.
Our “New Developments” page shows you the latest and best investment properties in the Marbella area. These prime units can be bought off-plan, and the developments are always sold out prior to completion. The return on capital investment is excellent. If you buy solely for investment, we can resell the property as the phase prices peak to maximise your profit, and then advise you where next to invest.
Our Unique Homes magazine pages show articles from our property magazine which will give you an insight into the Marbella lifestyle. We will send you a copy of the full magazine on request.
Our website is designed to give you some initial information about Marbella and the properties on offer. However, nothing beats a chat with one of our staff to explain your requirements in detail. They will then do their best to provide you with all the infromation you need in the easiest way possible. CLICK HERE if you would like someone to call to assist you with your property search. Our staff are not pushy and there is absolutely no obligation.
Decide what you want
Before you can decide what you are looking for in a property in Marbella, you need to know what’s available. You can begin to do this by going through our website, using our “ Property Search ” tool, where we offer a large variety of new Marbella apartment developments Marbella property, and resale villas and apartments in Marbella, all with photos and descriptions. This will give you a good idea of the styles available, typical features, price ranges and differences in Costa del Sol areas.
We will send you our Unique Homes magazine on request, which not only shows you a variety of Marbella property for sale, but also gives you an insight into the Marbella lifestyle with details of schools, golf clubs and other sports venues, restaurants and shopping facilities in the different Marbella areas
Finally, nothing beats a visit to Marbella to view a selection of properties for sale. Call us to discuss your requirements and we can help to arrange a visit for viewings of our Marbella properties.
How Do You Select The Right Area?
The answer to this will depend upon your specific requirements, and our detailed knowledge of which Marbella property areas fit your criteria. Perhaps the single, most important thing a Marbella real estate agent can do for you is guide you to the best areas for you, and then show you a selection of properties for sale in those areas. Without spending a lot of time and effort, it would be impossible for you to discover these on your own. So it is very important you select a Marbella estate agent with experience and in-depth knowledge of all the Marbella property areas available, as well as an extensive range of listed properties in those areas.
Choosing an Estate Agent in Marbella
Working with the right Marbella estate agent can make all the difference to finding the best Marbella villa or apartment at the right price, and negotiating a successful deal which leads to completion with the minimum fuss.
The estate agent is obligated to put their clients interests above everything else.
Before you begin working with any estate agent in Marbella, ask them how long they have formally been in business with official offices in Marbella. This will give you a good idea whether they are reputable.
Ask your agent to provide you with written details, including photographs of the properties in Marbella he intends to show you, to make sure that the properties they offer you are official listings of that agent.
LuxuryForSale.Properties Real Estate.
For over 20 years, some of the world’ s most discerning home buyers and sellers have trusted us to do just that, and now, so can you.
Why LuxuryForSale.Properties? Integrity, unique area knowledge, a first-rate staff provide results for our clients. Be it a prime beachfront estate, a noble hilltop villa, a palatial refuge or an ideal golf retreat, our select team will find you the right property to suit your needs.
If you are looking for the right property, we can present you a full range of homes, with an emphasis on the more exclusive. Contact us now, or visit our office in Marbella. Put our staff’s 70 years of combined realty experience to work for you, and let us make your dream home in Spain become a reality.
In LuxuryForSale.Properties you will find the most exclusive properties on Marbella real estate market and the surrounding areas. When purchasing a home on the Costa del sol, your peace of mind is especially important to us, whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor or looking for your next ideal home on the coast. LuxuryForSale.Properties follows a complete due diligence programme for all properties listed, in accordance with Spanish law. This means all properties are checked prior to selling, are freehold and, more importantly, legal. View the latest properties that have been added to our database.
Finding your Property in Marbella
When you have narrowed your search for a Marbella property to one or two areas, you’re ready to start looking for that specific Marbella villa or apartment which is the right one for you.
Make a Plus and Minus List with the features you absolutely have to have in a your Marbella property, and score the villas or apartments you are considering according to that list.
Buying a Villa or Apartment in Marbella with the LuxuryForSale.Properties Team:
The LuxuryForSale.Properties Estate Agency was officially established in 2000, and has been marketing property in the Marbella area continuously since 1999. We are not owned, operated, or affiliated in any way with a larger parent company, whose interests may be divided.
We have a team of well-trained professionals, all with your interests at heart. We have six offices along the Costa del Sol.
Our only aim is to find you the right property in Marbella, in the most efficient way possible, and to achieve completion on your purchase in the most convenient way for you.
As you begin to focus your search, include the following in you house hunting process:
Considering Resale Factors
You may want to sell the Marbella villa or apartment you’re thinking of buying in a couple of years time, so you must give lots of thought to the home’s potential resale value and consider the following:
Decide whether you want a newly constructed Marbella villa or apartment, an older home, or a home that is in need of work or “modernisation”.
Villas in Marbella with three or more bedrooms and two or more bathrooms, have more appeal and appreciation potential than those with less. The standard apartment in Marbella has two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Anything with less will be more difficult to re-sell.
Well-maintained, attractive Marbella villas or apartments are the easiest to resell.
In line with this, well-maintained complexes are the most desirable, but check that the maintenance fees (local rates) are within your means.
As a general rule, don’t buy the most expensive house on the street. From an investment standpoint, it’s better to buy a moderately sized villa or apartment in a great area, rather than the largest, most expensive villa in an average area.
Automating Your Search.
We have the most extensive listing of resale properties of any estate agency in Marbella, and on many of the top-level villas and penthouses we have sole agency marketing rights. Which means you will not be able to see these with another agency, unless they work in conjunction with us. CLICK HERE to view our exclusive Marbella properties.
You can search through thousands of Spanish apartment and villa listings quickly and easily, according to the features that are most important to you, using our “Find a Property” tool.
You can enter your basic criteria in our ” Property Search ” tool – this will give you a long list of properties to view, in order of ascending price. Properties which are in the range of 4m and above are not individually priced for reasons of privacy. However, if you have entered a price range in the ” Property Search ” search engine you will know the properties shown are within that price range. If you require more specific information an any property contact us.
Negotiation and Completion.
As a buyer preparing to make an offer on a villa or apartment in Marbella, there are some general rules:
You should discuss your proposal with your Marbella real estate agent who will advise you, and then make your offer formally in writing. Your offer should include the price you propose to pay and the terms and conditions of the purchase. For example, if the seller verbally agrees to special terms of payment, that should be recorded in the written offer.
Email your written offer to us and we will make it to the seller. On their acceptance we will call you immediately, and ask you for details of your lawyer.
If you have not yet chosen a Marbella lawyer we will be able to recommend certain firms to you. You may prefer one of the Marbella firms with offices in England.
Once your offer is accepted you will be asked to pay a holding deposit. This ensures that the seller removes the property from the market place, and it is considered “sold subject to contract” by all the Marbella Estate agents involved.
Completion usually takes place about one month after purchase of your property in Marbella. We will take you through the process step by step, going with you to the public notary office to sign the title deeds and complete the paperwork on your Marbella property purchase.
Buying a home in a foreign country is a big decision, and a major investment. To make the right choices, it is wise to do some preliminary planning.
After Purchase
Once you own your new property in Marbella, you may find you need furnishings, fittings, kitchen equipment etc. etc. We have our own interior decoration shop, with experienced decorators who will help you to find your own style for your Marbella villa or apartment.
Our After Sales Department are here to help with such details as making your electricity contract and connecting the telephone in your name. Or you may want to make some renovation or re-design work in the house – we have our own building contractors and can help you with any requirements.
