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Los Granados de Cabopino, Marbella East, properties for sale
Los Granados de Cabopino is a luxurious frontline beach community, located at a short walk to the port of Cabopino in Marbella East. Los Granados de Cabopino is a gated urbanization with 24-hour security, beautiful landscaped gardens from where you have direct access to the great beaches of Cabopino, two communal outdoor swimming pool plus…
La Zagaleta Golf and Country Club, Benahavis
La Zagaleta Golf and Country Club or La Zagaleta as most people refer to it, is located in Benahavis on the road to Ronda and a short drive to the coast and places such as Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona. It is one of the most exclusive communities to live in, in Europe due to…
Sierra Blanca, Marbella
Sierra Blanca is one of the most exclusive residential addresses in Marbella. Located at about 300 meters above the sea on the foothills of the La Concha mountain you have great views towards Marbella, Puerto Banus, the Mediterranean Sea, Africa and Gibraltar. All the amenities such as the La Cañada shopping centre, the port of…
El Madroñal, Benahavis, Costa del Sol
El Madroñal is located on the road to Ronda in Benahavis and is an oasis of tranquillity at only a short drive to Marbella centre, Puerto Banus and beaches. Amenities are close by in La Heredia and Monte Halcones with baker, supermarket, bars and restaurant. If you would like to get a country feeling, living…
Buying process of a property in Spain
Which steps to take when you have a verbal agreement? Reservation contract. At the moment you agree upon price and other basics, the seller has to take the property of the market. This is done by the so called signing of a reservation contract and the buyer has to make a deposit of usually €…
The notary in Spain
The notary in Spain is a party occupying a public position. They check the identity of the parties involved in the purchase and make sure that the money involved in the transaction is traceable. The notary however has no responsibility regarding the content of the deeds drawn up. For example a notary will not check…
The lawyer in Spain
Why we always advise you to get your own independent lawyer, who looks after your interests only during a real estate transaction. You are buying in Spain, a country with different laws and customs than you are probably familiar with. Furthermore there is usually a large sum of money involved so it would be wise…
Running costs of a property
Besides the standard costs of owning a property such as maintenance, cleaning, repairs, utility, etc there are a few taxes and fees that have to be paid for by the owner. Property Ownership Tax (IBI in Spanish), the owner, being a Spanish resident or not, has to pay this local tax. It is calculated on…
Costs involved when buying in Spain
There are several taxes and costs involved when buying a property in Spain, as it makes a difference if you buy a new property from the developer or a resale we will explain both. New property from a developer: VAT, (IVA in Spanish), this tax is applicable if the property is sold for the first…
Property Requirements
Clarifying your property needs makes your search easier and reduces the chance of you buying a property that isn’t right for you. Just some things to think about: Will this be a holiday home for just a few weeks a year, (semi) permanent living and /or an investment property? You personally might like a tranquil environment…
