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Villamartin is a very popular area to live. It is a mixture of permanent residents and holiday makers who enjoy the surroundings every day. We are situated only 10 minutes from several blue flag beaches including La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Campoamor, Mil Palmeras.

We are only 20 minutes south of the centre of Torrevieja which has quite recently undergone a huge uplift creating a very modern contemporary city feel with its numerous trendy cafe bars, restaurants, sea front promenade and harbor. You can enjoy a coffee and churros and sit and watch the world go by. A great mixture of nationalities come together in Torrevieja.

If you like shopping (this is for the ladies) there is a large shopping complex 20 minutes from Villamartin (next to Torrevieja) called Habaneras which has clothes shops galore, including some that you find in England (C&A, H&M, Zara, Specsavers) and many more including several very classy spanish stores and shoes, shoes, shoes!!!

On the southern side of Villamartin another 15 minutes drive there is another huge shopping centre called Dos Mares which is exactly the same set up, several shops, restaurantes, cinema, bowling etc etc and this is situated on the Spanish seaside town of San Pedro.

Villamartin has a very famous Plaza in the centre with many top quality restaurantes. The square centres around lots of Palm trees, water features where the local inhabitants gather daily to make song and plenty of noise (well the local inhabitants are in fact parrots) that fly around freely and keep you amused.

If you fancy a day away from the coast there are many beautiful inland towns to visit from 20 minutes upward.

We are only 20 minutes from San Javier Airport and 40 from Alicante Airport.

I nearly forgot the GOLF!!! We are in the centre of golfers paradise, with villamartin golf course on your doorstep. If you wanted to use a different course every day, that is very simple here. You have Campoamor golf within 5 minutes, Las Ramblas golf within 5 minutes, Quesada golf within 10 minutes, La Finca golf within 20 minutes and several others that I'm sorry I cannot remember the names.

To summarize there are so many things to tell you about Villamartin and the local area that I could go on forever. And I am sure I have forgot some very important places, but with everything on your doorstep you should probably visit the area and see for yourself.

If you are looking for a villa in the area view my profile http://www.blabba.us/users/johnw

If your not looking for a villa but thinking of moving and just want to know more about whats on offer and places to see I would be happy to help. After all if you don't become the new owner of my house, you might become my neighbour!!!

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This site was recommended to me by a friend. It looks real interesting. Is there any help / user guide as there's a lot of buttons here.

I am starting my research into buying in Spain CB South - I expect to come over from UK a few times in the next 6 months to see the area / houses. I will not rush into buying, might even consider renting first.

There's so much to see / know and as a cautious person any investment I make will be a considered and slow one... afterall it's a buyer's market and there's plenty of choice.

Be back soon....

We are specifically looking for a villa in Guaro, Coin, Alhaurin and Monda. We would like 3 bedrooms, detached property with a garden, not too isolated up to 300000 euros. This would have to include any work that needs doing but not including the buying fees. Quick sale can be achieved Best Regards Ken

Our office in Tortosa is a fully registered property estate agency for Spanish Property sales in Tortosa and the surrounding areas of the beautiful COSTA DORADA.

On the categorised links you will find Real Estate properties to suit all tastes and budgets. Most of the properties are within a small radius of Tortosa town, some with riverside access to the famous RIVER EBRO.

Villas, country homes, apartments, town and village houses & investment properties.

Our aim is to make buying your home here in Catalonia as stress free as we possibly can. We have been in the business here for six years, working initially alongside a Spanish Agency. We thought that this would be the best way to get to know all the pitfalls that can happen if you are not fully aware of the procedures in buying a property in Spain. We now know that this was the best decision we could have made which we liken to us "serving" an apprenticeship.



We, being my husband Steve and myself, Stephanie, offer the benefits of an office, straight talking and above all honesty. We will be there from start to finish plus aftercare (which we feel is of the utmost importance). We will be here for you at your request for any help, advice or just a chat and a cup of tea.





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My freehold 3-bedroom penthouse for sale on the Gold Crown Resort of Dona Lola, at Calahonda, on the Costa del Sol. 270,000 Euros, and with a gross rental income of £20,000.00. Please visit at www.donalola.iowners.net

Hello, I have just had details on a few properties sent by a couple of different agents (very helpful agents) which I appreciate very much. However can someone tell me why on earth the exact same property would be 22,000 euros difference in price with one agent than the other. Now, I understand agents have to add commission, obviously we all have to earn a living, but assuming the first agent has already added their commission at the lower asking price, this means the second agent has added over 22,000 more in commission! Or am I looking at this wrong? Can somebody advise me please?

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Paula

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I have 2 properties to sell private, full details on hondonvalleyvillas.com

more pictures are available, may be prepared to part exchange the Hondon de los frailes house for a property in the UK subject to location

LOOK !!!!!€53,000 including 100% finance (subject to status)

I have secured 75 apartments from the bank on Terrazas de la Torre normal price €95,000 for a 2 bed 1 bath - Marben Real Estate has them @ €53,000 including 100% finance subject to status and if required.

 

Electronic brouchure of the propoerties can be sent upon request !

 

With approx 6,000€ (£5,000) Closing costs (this is what is required for the purchase should the 100% finance offer be taken)
 
Finally, we have received 75 units, that we can offer at special prices.
 
The discounts are between 60-65 %. Mortgages up to 100 % subject to status. 
 
As these are bank owned  the VAT reduction does not apply - 7 % property transfer tax will apply but is included in our closing cost estimate of €6000.
 
Also today the bank has confirmed that the bar/restaurant will open by the end of March and the pro-shop will be transferred to the commercial area during April.
 
Ideally located for the new airport & the proposed “Paramount Theme Park “
 
15 minutes from beaches
 
on a fantastic 18 hole golf course - great rental potential for golfers
 
need to move really quickly on these as they will be sold fast

Thanks

 

 

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