Whoever said you cannot mix business and pleasure?
Entertainment, fabulous climate, beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses, and excellent food – these are the five things that aptly depict the soul of the Costa del Sol. Cliché or not, Costa del Sol IS an idyllic leisure-travel destination, and one of Europe’s most popular holiday and honey-mooners destinations, but Costa del Sol is much more than a summer destination : it has an attractive option for professionals, families, foreign business men, and investors wanting to live and work on the Costa del Sol, year round.
Welcome to the Costa del Sol. It’s a sunny again!
Professionals, families, foreign business men, and investors taking up permanent residence in Marbella and the Costa del Sol find the picturesque Costa del Sol an inviting environment. From international schools with students from all over the globe, business opportunities in a business-friendly environment, a strong and diversified economy, the amazing hospitality of the local and international bilingual workforce… … to whatever you need to feel at home away from home, you will find it here right here in Marbella and the Costa del Sol ! (Note : Marbella has residents from 143 different nationalities !)
Location, location, location …
There are over 40 golf courses within a 20 minute drive, leisure ports, sporting facilities of all types, playgrounds for dogs and kids… The Costa del Sol is a safe and enjoyable place to play, work and live, an international business and financial hub with postcard-perfect views. If you are a Euro-zone resident, so many options are on your finger-tip ; on the other hand, if you are a foreign investors or wanna-be EU residents, an Investment Visa law allows you to own property in Spain, thereby acquiring a residence permit with an investment of 500 000 euros. Whatever your situation, YOU will need a home to buy or rent if you are moving to this beautiful region, not to mention an experienced professional to help you. Finding the right property, maintaining it, decorating, dealing with renters, etc. — all that WORK can be fun or daunting for you but an experienced professional can make your life easier by handling all your requests quickly and professionally.
I want to live in Marbella…
A word on Real Estate Investment : the real Estate Market continues to deliver value for savvy buyers. If you are looking to buy property for sale in Marbella or the Costa del Sol, there are some points you should start considering :
• Should you buy a newly built home or a second-hand property?
• Consider affordability and value for money.
• What kind of property are you looking for? Are looking for an investment property to diversify holdings? Are you looking for an apartment or a luxurious villa? Or do you prefer townhouses inside or outside gated communities with 24-hour-security ? (Gated communities are an component of the Costa del Sol property sector)
• Costa del Sol offers enormous buy to let earning potential for those investing in vacation properties, but what are the best locations and why?
• Rental properties aim for a 5%-10% return on their homes, is that realistic?
Do you want to live in Marbella?
But before you buy, before a surveyor checks the physical state of the property, there are some legal aspects you and your experienced lawyer should check thoroughly :
• Are there any outstanding mortgage payments or other debts, for example unpaid community fees, rubbish arrears, etc ?
• Are there are any building restrictions?
• You and your lawyer should double-check if there any pending public works, planning applications and projects that may affect the value of your property in the future.
• Make sure that utilities, like electricity and water, are connected to the property.
• Double-check the costs of your occupation and community charges.
*Please Note : you’ll need to obtain a NIE or Número de Identificación de Extranjeros. in order to buy your property, or to work , or to buy a car, or to start your own business, or to open a bank account , etc.
I want to live in Marbella
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