Monday, 19 March 2012

Tips on Getting Bargain Properties in Marbella

Bargain properties, in Marbella

You need not spend a fortune when buying property in Marbella and the surrounding areas in AndalucĂ­a like Puerto Banus, Sierra Blanca, Santa Clara in the Costa del Sol. These are some of the more exclusive places to own property in Spain, and there are ways to ensure you get a good deal.

When considering buying property with Altavista Property the award-winning real estate company we can often offer 100% mortgage. You will get always get a great deal from Altavista Property with our years of experience in the real estate industry and local knowledge of fluctuation market prices

CEO Michael Liggan and his team also have valuable contacts with property developers, meaning they will help you compare the different options. Alta Vista Spain will negotiate finance terms for you, meaning you will get the lowest possible interest rates. Enlisting the services of a real estate agent like Alta Vista Spain is also advantageous in that you get unparalleled convenience (you will not have to travel from one property to the next) and you save money since you need not be in the area or even in Spain to do the search. You also get to do the search anonymously.

It pays to know the actual cost of the property you intend to buy. You also need to know about the taxes, transfer fees, registry fees, notary charges, document fees, and any other fees. Knowing all the applicable charges will help you make an informed decision. Even if you are buying the property yourself, you should still enlist the services of Altavista Property to do property searches so that you can determine the true cost. This is important because property buying costs in Spain range from 10% to 15% of the actual property value. Some of the more expensive charges are notary charges, which are pegged at 600 Euros and transfer fee (Transmisiones Patrimoniales), which currently stands at 7% of the actual purchase value.
Compare as many properties as possible to increase your chances of getting a good deal. Alta Vista Spain has a big online presence, meaning you get to compare different options. Going online also offers convenience and cost benefits. You could also gain a good deal by joining by reading customer our testimonials.


AltaVista Property puts the emphasis on clients’ requirements. We focus our efforts on matching client requirements and sourcing suitable properties, but given our longstanding experience in real estate and knowledge of this market in particular, we are also able to identify those properties that offer great value.