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Best estate agent in Estepona says client
Thank you to Peter for leaving this recent review. "The best real estate agency in Estepona. The owners are very professional and know how to deal with their customers. I can only recommend them." We know that you have a choice when it comes to working with real...
Living in Spain after the General Election and Brexit
Spanish property guides have published what looks like to be the most likely results following the General Election on December 12th 2019. It looks like the Conservatives are heading towards a comfortable majority if the polls are to believed so here is a summary on...
Need a reason to move to Spain?
This is a real life experience from someone who looked at the reasons to move to Spain, which ultimately led to the decision to cease the day and do it! Here is Sarahs' story as I am sure it applies to most of us who were or are in a similar situation? It’s sunny...
Buying in Spain – Spring 2019 Update
Spanish Property Market - Spring 2019 We all hoped that there would be some good news associated with Brexit at some point, and at least there is one thing, the Pound has recovered to about its highest rate for the last couple of years, so now is a really good time to...
Brexit-Proof your move to Spain
With the on-going challenge to find a resolution for Brexit, many people are wondering if it is right to continue to make their move to a life in the sun in Spain. Some articles in the press and news are making some people anxious about their purchasing a property in...
Why buy in Spain?
At Universal Real Estate we know how important it is to fully prepare before you move to Spain. We have done it ourselves so we can support our clients based on our experiences. We thought it would be helpful to share the process before starting your property hunt –...
Spanish Mortgages
I often get asked what the procedure is for securing a Mortgage in Spain if you are non-resident. First of all, the process is relatively stress free and would be handled step by step by our legal team as part of their overall service. For a Spanish mortgage, you will...
Estepona Area IBI rates reduced for 7th consecutive Year.
Did you know that Esteponas’ IBI tax is down for the seventh year on the run?Great news for those of us who currently own a property here or an added incentive to those who are looking to purchase a property in the Estepona area. Whether you are looking for a holiday...
Estepona New Hospital introduces Green Zone
It has been reported that the new hospital in Estepona will not only improve local healthcare provision, but will also incorporate a new green zone. The Town Hall has announced that it will create a green zone measuring 25,000 square meters. The development will...
Client Story – Peter
Our Client Stories Being a Real Estate Agent in Spain (or indeed anywhere) is not just about finding a property based on the brief provided to you by your client. We believe there is more to it than that. At Universal Real Estate we take the time to understand our...
Spanish Real Estate – Sales Insights
Spanish Real Estate - Sales Insights The number of properties sold during 2017 in the Golden Triangle of Marbella, Benahavis and Estepona demonstrated that the housing market was positively on the increase. This information is provided by the Ministerio de Formento...