The Spanish property market has been experiencing difficult times over the past couple of years and many Estate agents have gone out of business and many more are set to follow. The exchange rates for sterling are at an all time low against the euro and predicted to get worse. Some are saying one for one over the next twelve months. At that time the UK will probably join the euro if it's not already been orchestrated!

The doom and gloom of the British economy is having a negative effect on everything, especially the spanish property market that was once booming. There are still people buying property in Spain but the trend seems to be people leaving the UK and selling up to seek a new life. It's understandable, especially with the recent events with the new PM Gordon Brown and his crew.

Some of the property prices here are reflecting a bad situation and those who need to sell are reducing there prices accordingly. There are a few good deals to be had if you know what you are doing. It's certainly the time to buy and have recently seen an influx of private investors swooping up some of the worthwhile deals to be had. Some are not worth having if it's a fast profit you want!

Finding the right property is a very time consuming task and most people simply do not have the time , let alone the expertise , in finding the best deals and a property worth investing in.

There are areas in Spain that should be avoided mainly due to the mass developments that have been allowed along the coast, many of which continue to cause financial problems for the investors and more recently the short sighted developers who built them!

To shop smart, you really need an expert property finder that is well versed in such a task and can fast track you to the best deals worth seeing.

Here is a general property link

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Moraira is a beautiful town with no high rise hotels. In the centre of the town there is a most attractive avenue leading to the main beach of Ampolla.

This has a water feature along its length with plane trees overhead which give much needed shade during the summer. A natural pond has also been formed near the beach to encourage wild life and there are gardens and paths with plenty of seats.

At the northern end of Moraira is the beach of El Portet studded with exclusive properties! above which is the Cap d·Or watchtower.

The beach is very safe for children and there are two bars/cafes which serve delightful snacks, salads, fish and you can order a Spanish paella, all can be eaten at the very edge of the beach with spectacular views of the Ifach Rock at Calpe. There is also a restaurant.

In the main part of Moraira there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. The main beach, Ampolla, dominated by the beautifully preserved tower, is also very safe for children and during the summer season the beach has at least one life guard. The tower houses a museum with interesting aspects of the sea and pirates.

There is a market in Moraira on Fridays with many vegetable stalls, clothes and gift stalls. There is also a market in Teulada on Wednesdays-.

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The villa was reformed in 2006 Main accommodation has 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, en suite, Lounge, kitchen dining, naya, terrace, pool, summer kitchen dining area BBQ. Apartment below with separate entrance, 1 bathroom, double bedroom and living room. Plumbing done for a kitchenette if required. Central heating, aluminum D/G windows, air con to 2 bedrooms in main villa and both lounges. Store room, water deposit for garden. Sloping Walled plot, Fruit trees and low maintenance gardens surrounding the property.Feature fireplace. Link to see more!

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Built nine years ago to a high specification in a rustic style. Rustic wooden gates leading to a private driveway, off road parking and garage. Separate personal door entry with intercom. Mature and well-stocked gardens. At entrance level we have hallway leading to Shower room, WC, utility room, bedroom 1 with terrace and naya with wonderful sea views. Bedroom 2 with En suite. Both bedrooms have separate access to a private terrace and naya looking out over the bay. Air con to all bedrooms. Total of five terraces.

Several steps down to cosy lounge with fireplace and large dining kitchen. Access to main terrace, nayas and pool area from both kitchen and lounge. Separate BBQ area with terrace and seating. Upper floor accessed by gallery styled staircase from entrance hall, comprising of 2nd lounge area/snug with fireplace. Bedroom 3 with en suite. Lounge and bedroom having separate access to a further large terrace with magnificent views. Separate stair access down to pool. Link to see more!

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1-minute walk to Portet beach, you can hear the waves breaking on the beach, panoramic sea-view from virtually all rooms. Almost unique in Portet is the virtually flat plot!

Orientation, South and west.........sun all day, great sunsets The villa was completely reformed in 2004/2005. Providing full gas central heating (about 28 rads), air-con/heat units everywhere, 2.4 sat-dish (relayed from lounge to 6 or 7 further plasma TV’s), feature interior/exterior lighting, auto sun blinds throughout, heated pool with Jacuzzi and auto-cover, built-in BBQ with seating/fridges etc, private parking for 6 or 7 cars, water depositos, garden watering system, full professional landscaping, automated entrances to 2 separate roads, video entry system, full alarm system, master-key system etc,

Completely rewired, re-plumbed, re-drained, re-plastered, re-floored. Replaced the majority of the doors/windows etc. lots of antique doors/antique iron and Tosca stone. Clive Christian kitchen and master bedroom. Their first ever job on the Costa Blanca! .

The ground floor comprises; Vast naya, leading to entrance-hall, dining-room, lounge, and kitchen, utility, games-room and bodega, passage-way with doors off, to, office/bedroom 5, bedroom 2 with en-suite and terrace, bedroom 4, opposite family bathroom, bedroom 3 with en-suite, a gym or cinema-room and terrace.

First floor comprises; Master bedroom with lounge area and terrace, bathroom, and separate shower-room Link to see more!

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There are two ways to arrive in Altea on the Costa Blanca. You can either drive there;

From Moraira drive to Teulada to the N332, turn left and continue through Benissa, Calpe and then to Altea, about 40 minutes total driving. Or you can take the train from Teulada.

It is very easy to park at the stastion which is at the end of the dual carriageway on the right hand side. The first train leaves at 7.13 a.m., then 9.l3 a.m., ll.l3 a.m. and the last train at 20.l3. Returning from Altea, the first train leaves at 7.21 a.m., then 9.21 a.m., ll.21 a.m. and the last train at 20.21.

There is a very extensive market which lies at the back of the town. This is open Tuesday mornings.

Altea has an abundance of good shops and boutiques, most of which are situated in the road behind the N332, also cafes and restaurants.

If you are feeling energetic the climb of approximately 250 steps to the top of the town is well worth a visit. Here you will find a beautiful blue domed church, set in a square full of cafes and bars with a very continental atmosphere where you can have a drink or a meal. Also on the way up to the church there are several bars and restaurants.

The promenade is very well laid out and is also worth walking along. You can reach Albir along the front, past the yacht centre. Also there are Altea properties for sale. Info supplied by Moraira tourist info.

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To buy, or not to buy? – that is the question.

Especially when some of the UK media are reporting that property in Spain is overpriced by 30%, that thousands of properties are empty, prices are falling, developers are going bust, and Spanish building company stocks are plummeting. Add to this the really scary stories of developers taking homeowners´ land, demolition of illegal buildings, and town hall corruption, and it´s enough to put you off the idea of owning a home in Spain completely!

Of course we all know that there’s “no smoke without fire” and there are obviously issues for concern, but we also know that the media excel at scaremongering – good news doesn´t make headlines. Perhaps some feedback from this Correspondent in Spain may dispel some of the misconceptions and generalizations.

These tales of doom and gloom apply only to very specific areas of Spain and if you do the research, there are still some very worthwhile investments to be made. Hang on tight to your dreams - Spain still offers all the attractions which drew you to it in the first place, not least the wonderful climate and some beautiful places to live.

Today’s poor exchange rates are obviously concerning prospective buyers relative to what they can buy for their £sterling. When we bought our home in Spain, the exchange rate was in the mid 1.80´s. The pound has gradually weakened over the past 5 years, to around the 1.30´s now. City analysts predict a further decline over the next few months, with the pound settling between 1.20 – 1.30 for some time and unlikely to rise above 1.30 again. Then, who knows, maybe the UK could join the euro?

We have no option other than to get used to it, but the weaker pound has clearly not discouraged us Brits from traveling, shopping and holidaying in the euro zone. Nor has it put us off moving abroad - according to UK government figures, a record 250,000 British nationals emigrated last year, with Spain and France in the top 4 destinations. It simply means you don’t get as much for your money as you might have a few years ago, unless you work hard to find it.

Right now may not really be the best time to sell, but it could certainly be the best time to buy, provided you do your research carefully.

We have been living and working in Spain for many years now and have seen the property boom and then the inevitable tail-off – not dissimilar to what seems to happen in the UK every few years. Being in the resale Spanish property business ourselves, we have to make sense of what is happening now in the Spanish property market to enable us to plan ahead and secure our future. We keep abreast of what´s being reported in the UK, but we have the benefit of first-hand experience and local knowledge to help us keep things in proportion.

When we first began researching where to live in Spain, we made numerous trips to all the Costa’s over a 4-year period, and almost gave up! We witnessed, nearly 10 years ago, the mass of new developments and housing estates being constructed in the sun. It was cheap, and awful. We knew then, and it wasn’t rocket science, that the bubble would one day burst as far as those areas were concerned.

The lack of infrastructure, poor locations and the whole mass housing estate boom was certainly not our Spanish dream and not surprisingly, it has become a terrible nightmare for some of the unsuspecting property purchasers of that time.

I can remember some of the property exhibitions and Reps on stands trying to reel us in with inspection tours and subsidised trips, geared for selling a vast number of properties. It was like lambs to the slaughter and we are glad that we never succumbed to it. That massive scale of new development and over-supply is responsible for much of today´s bad press and falling share prices of the larger construction companies.

We were fortunate that we had the time to thoroughly research our ideas and not get caught up in the whirlwind created by ravernous property conglomerates. Seeing so much development really put us off, and after nearly giving up on our Spanish dream, we found Moraira and Javea on the northern part of the Costa Blanca.

Moraira and Javea were already well established and had many beautiful, individually designed villas, but no high-rise and no housing estates. Developed areas were interspersed with lots of unspoilt pinewoods, vineyards and olive and almond groves. Looking inland, there were beautiful rolling landscapes and mountains, and coming from the Peak District National Park, it felt more like home!

We soon realized, though, that these exclusive and desirable locations had a much higher price tag than what was on offer elsewhere. This did not deter us, we decided to invest in location and compromise a little on the property. We are so glad we did!

The quest we embarked upon for our own “place in the sun” eventually became our business, offering property finding services to others looking for suitable property. We realised that most people don’t really have the time, contacts or expertise to seek out property in the best location and at the best price. They would rather work with us than alone, and we are here with our fingers on the pulse! See some of the testimonials.

We have seen a significant increase in a new breed of client over the past couple of years. People are shopping smarter these days, and 98% of clients are very active on the internet. But they soon realise that all is not as it seems, especially with varying prices for the same property at numerous different agents. It’s no wonder they are cautious and rightly so, it gives a really unprofessional impression of the property market here. This, coupled with the bad press tarnishing Spanish property generally with the same horror stories, it’s no surprise that many people conclude that they can pick up a villa for next to nothing!

Although we have seen a steady decline in property sales in general terms, thankfully Moraira and Javea still continue to retain desirability and consequently, higher property prices.

Most people have holiday homes here to enjoy, whilst knowing they have made a good investment. The expats, who live here permanently, are more than settled. So it would be a mistake to think that people in established and desirable areas like these are going to give their homes or second property away; Most seem far from being desperate.

Yes, it is a buyers´ market, and people wishing to sell their property realise the trends and are prepared to negotiate harder on price subject to the condition, location and more importantly - on their personal circumstances.

We are seeing many properties being withdrawn from sale and people holding back because they know now is not really the best time to sell. Consequently, quality property stock is becoming rare and well-priced quality property still sells first - if you can find it!

A good investor knows the time to buy and a good deal! But beware of waiting for the impossible deal and missing the boat completely. Prices will inevitably rise, whilst you hang on for that fantastic deal in the rain and the cold, whilst taxes are getting higher, crime is on the increase, the cost of living is sky high and getting worse, and immigration continues to escalate at an alarming rate. You could be enjoying the sunshine and laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle today.

It’s a real challenge to find your dream villa, whose owner happens to be desperate to sell, especially when Moraira and Javea are very popular choices for the villa rental market offering significant income for those that seek it.

That said, there are always a number of people going back to their native country, either through ill health, divorce, bereavement etc. But is their property in the location you want and are they prepared to accept your offer? Most of the properties that are not selling usually have good reasons why they don’t.

As far as that suggestion that all Spanish properties are 30% overpriced is concerned, in our experience prices are always negotiable to some degree, especially so on properties requiring a lot of work. But if it’s in the wrong location you’ll be lucky to get your money back. It’s surprising just how many make this mistake, so be careful you don’t end up buying one of them, old or refurbished! I wouldn’t buy some of the properties I see at half the price, let alone a 30% reduction.

And some I would not touch at all, so it is really important you do the research and don’t believe everything you read. You will know a good deal when you see one.

We help all our clients make the right choice and a property truly needs to represent good value in the whole scheme of things. To establish this, we work very closely with all our clients, seeking out really worthwhile properties on their behalf. We utilise all of our skills, contacts, building experience and years of living here, whilst we build up a true picture of what you want, and what is available. All this can be in place ready for your arrival. For further information take a closer look at this link or you can contact us using this link

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A word of advice regarding property inspection trips - Don't do it!

I'm afraid we have been there and worn the T-shirt. We get to hear of some horrible stories as well!

Avoid estate agents, companies or developers offering to subsidize your cost, that's if you don't want to feel under any obligation and remain totally free and independent to do what you please as and when you wish!

It may sound like a good idea, especially when they grab your attention at the various exhibitions, offering free flights etc.

The truth is, there's no such thing as a free lunch and the price you pay is your limitation of what properties you will view. You will also feel obliged to them if they have subsidized your trip.

It is also common to be subjected to sophisticated sales techniques at best or high pressure sales at worst!

You may be offered free flights, free airport pick ups, free accomodation etc, usually out of town and away from the other estate agents you may decide to pop in and see!

Then it's usual to be picked up first thing to view everything you don't want and realising you've missed out on everything you do, only to find you need to come back again.

The best thing to do, is to come out under your own steam and be under no obligation to anyone!

If you don't have much time and need someone to help you put together a worth while property viewing schedule, you really ought to consider a professional independent property finder and advisor.

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Moraira Sport is a new and unique development of 22 semi detached, modern duplex houses intergrated within a small purpose built complex, comprising; Large swimming pool, beautiful gardens, lighting, second heated pool for the winter months, tennis courts and an adventure playground.

It's the only development of it's kind in Moraira, and offers 3 and 4 bed properties. The quality of build is excellent throughout and prices are competetive at around 375,000 euros for a 4 bed property!

Main structure Reinforced concrete structure and foundation against seismic action, in accordance with current regulations.

Facades With Cotegrán type stone facing. Thermal – acoustic expanded polystyrene base insulation in air chamber fill and plaster finished brick partitioning.

Paving and Tiling PORCELANOSA gres stone paving, in lounge and passageways.

Vaporised beech colour parquet in bedrooms. Slip-proof rustic gres stone paving for exteriors on terrace and veranda.

PORCELANOSA gres stone tiling in kitchen and bathrooms.

Ceilings Plaster ceilings in kitchen, bathrooms, lounge, corridors and passages. Plaster moulding in kitchen, bathrooms and corridors.

Exterior Woodwork PVC doors and windows, with double-glazing insulating panes with air chamber 6+10+4mm, type CLIMALIT.

Aluminium slatted shutters on bedroom and lounge windows.

Interior Woodwork Doors in corridors and fitted wardrobes in compact and fully lined wood veneer

Paint Plain plastic paint on bathroom and kitchen ceilings.

Plain painted upright facings.

Sanitary Units Bathrooms in first class vitrified porcelain, make ROCA or similar.

Chromium mixer taps, mark GROHE.

Kitchen High and low kitchen units with granite worktop.

Vitroceramic hob with 4 hotplates, electric oven and extractor hood. Mark AEG.

Conection for dishwasher.

Hot water by 100 litre electric heater.

Heating Hot and cold pre-installation in lounge – dining room and bedrooms.

Fireplace in lounge – dining room.

Other Equipment Remote control automatic garage door.

Individual alarm. 9 free months conection to domotic central function.

Electrical installation according to Low Voltage Regulation, with power to contract up to 8.8 Kw.

VHF, UHF, FM collective aerial and also satellite dish.

Individual outdoor barbecue.

Urbanisation Large swimming pool with children’s playground, with podium – solarium, terrace and turfed zones.

Panoramic lift.

Community landscaped areas, walk and leisure zones.

Sports zone with heated swimming pool and paddle court.

Woodland exercise zone, equipped with children’s games and equipment.

Insurance Ten-year guarantee for the basic works, in compliance with Law 38/99 of 5th November on Building Ordinance Law (L.O.E.).

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A fantastic 4 bed Moraira villa situated in Benimeit with stunning sea views over Moraira.

The villa is immaculate throughout. The main living is all on one level with one bedroom plus en-suite and one guest W.C. A beautiful marble staircase leads to the upper level, comprising of two bedrooms and one bathroom with a study that could be a further double bedroom. The upper bedrooms lead out to the terrace with wonderful view of the sea and Moraira. The property has oil fired central heating, off-road parking for 6 cars plus a massive garage big enough to swallow 4 cars, currently used for storage. The outside area is very user friendly with a lovley Caribbean beach hut and impressive 9.5 x 4.5 pool. The pool has state of the art 8 colour fibre-optic lighting effects! Low maintenece gardens.

Sale price of 787,500 euros

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Why buy property in Moraira?

Spain has many areas of development for the holiday home and retirement market. Predominantly, these areas have been, and still are, concentrated along the coastlines. Most coastal towns are high-rise and the surrounding areas are extensively built-up. Some areas are failing due to the over development of housing estates. The media has had a field day! But we must not tarnish the whole of Spain with this brush as there are some very wealthy, desirable and established areas that will always remain popular.

Moraira and Javea on the Costa Blanca are the exceptions, with strong local government which is committed to ensuring that they remain un-spoilt by over-development.

Spain's biggest asset by far for the northern European is the sunny climate and the outdoor, healthy lifestyle that this encourages. The Costa Blanca is internationally recognised by the World Health Organisation as one of the healthiest climates in the world!

A healthy place to live, lower cost of living, good food, fine wine, stronger family values and diverse cultures that are steeped in tradition offer something special for us to explore and enjoy.

Moraira and also Javea support our basic requirements for healthcare, safety, clean streets, blue flag beaches, ongoing local investment and effective policing, all are major influences.

It's no wonder thousands of northern Europeans want to buy property in Spain and this trend is set to continue well into the future. Moraira and Javea are sophisticated, well-established and highly desirable areas, which tick all these boxes and more besides.

When we think about buying a property abroad, we may or may not decide to compromise, relative to how much we want to spend. Will a bargain holiday or retirement home in Bulgaria, for example, offer us the standard of living we are used to, the quality of life we enjoy and work hard to maintain, and the way in which we prefer to socialise and integrate. These are key factors when deciding upon the area and infrastructure which promotes the lifestyle we seek or are already accustomed to.

To put it bluntly, when it comes to buying property, as with any other purchase, the larger the budget the more choice you have. If your budget permits, we are sure you will choose Moraira property or Javea property!

The Moraira and Javea area is simply one of the best places to be, and this is reflected in the property prices. So, if it's a special quality location you are looking for Moraira and Javea offers this in abundance!

If location is not that important and its just a very low cost sunshine holiday home you are looking for, you really need to look elsewhere but be careful! South of Alicante down to Almeria offers lots of low cost holiday homes and this area is well worth a visit. Ideally you need to do your homework before you commit to buying. More help and information can be found on our website Happy Hunting!

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10 min walk to El Portet beach! A rare opportunity to buy a fantastic 5 bed villa in El Portet. For more information regarding this El Portet villa please contact us via this website.

Finding the right property is a very time consuming task, especially with so many estate agents. Our Moraira and Javea based business provides a unique and comprehensive property finding service, saving you the time and effort. There are many things buyers need to be aware of

We concentrate our efforts, finding villas for sale in Javea and villas for sale in Moraira

See our testimonials and feel free to make contact with them as they are all satisfied clients who have used and experienced our services to find their dream property and saved thousands in the process!

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Moraira has a stunning frontline, especially El Portet shown here!

Frontline property for sale in Moraira, El Portet, is millionaire territory and in big demand as there are only around twelve frontline villas in El Portet.

There are many more stunning properties 2nd line etc. It is rare for these properties to come on the market but with our friends and contacts whom live there, we always know what and roughly when a special property may become available. The location is highly desirable Consequently, Property prices are high! There are no cheap properties in Moraira when compared with some of the massive developments elsewhere in Spain. Unfortunatly, such huge developments have attracted much bad press for various reasons. Consequently, property prices and company stock values have been vastly reduced. We must not assocciate, generalise or apply these facts to the very well established areas of Moraira and Javea. They still remain highly popular and property sales in Moraira or property sales in Javea are still happening.

There are of course other areas along the coast of Moraira offering frontline villas or villas with fantastic sea views. Along the Benissa coast, just outside Moraira, there are some wonderful properties and are less expensive than those in El Portet. The coast road is like something out of a filmset. Some of the sea views are stunning and alongside the road there are beautiful villas with delightful gardens. There are also many golf courses in and around Moraira.

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