Costa Blanca North Bargains

DETACHED HOUSE, LA SELLA GOLF RESORT

NOTHING MORE TO ADD – AN AMAZING BUYING OPPORTUNITY ON THIS 5 STAR RESORT, 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, BRAND NEW CONDITION, ONLY 1 LEFT – WILL SELL RAPIDLY.

BUYERS – YOU MUST MOVE QUICKLY!


Contact Girasol Homes on 01974 299055 or specials@girasolhomes.co.uk

The Tide is Turning Claim the Experts

The Tide is Turning Claim the Experts

WATCH OUT! THERE’S A BUYER ABOUT

Mike Walsh

The steadily rising pound against the euro has got more than Spain’s ex-pat community licking their lips in anticipation. The UK’s property speculators are finally getting their wallets out.

If the pound’s value continues to rise; and the consensus of informed opinion believes it will, sellers on the Costas will find more viewers. The downside is that they will not get as many pounds sterling … if they are converting.

Estate agents and foreign exchange providers are experiencing a revival of interest from those interested in buying properties abroad. The most popular locations are Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. Conti Financial Services say enquiries have jumped by 20 per-cent in recent weeks.

THE PERFECT STORM

Michael McLaughlin of Southern Comfit International says the reversal was quite predictable. “When the pound was falling to near parity reluctance to buy was perfectly understandable. The situation is now reversed and the ‘tanking’ of property prices have combined to create the perfect storm.”

The UK pound’s seemingly inexorable rise has also reversed the trend in which European property buyers preferred buying into the UK market. The tide has turned in favour of those selling and buying along Spain’s Mediterranean coastlines.

Currencies Direct, Mark O’Sullivan, the group’s director of dealing says, “We have seen a dramatic increase in the amount of money entering the international property market.”

SPAIN OFFERS MORE FOR LESS

Is the value difference between the UK improving? Michael McLaughlin thinks so. “In truth Spain has always offered more for less than has the UK. It isn’t back of the envelope accountancy to say you get twice as much for your money in Spain as you do in England; with other advantages added.”

The more pragmatic buyers appreciate that whilst the value of the pound isn’t as potent as it was several years ago, the drop in property prices on the Costas has compensated. A buyer in 2009 is actually getting as good a deal than those who bought prior to 2005, because artificial values have been replaced by reality.

Astute property buyers realise that whilst the pound is 15 per-cent weaker against the euro than it was last year, the 30 per-cent drop in asking prices is now equal to a pound set at €1.40 to €1.45.

Speculators, rather than the domestic buyer, also realise that taking out a euro-mortgage, whether they need it or not, will put them at an advantage as the rate continues to improve.

New video for overseas property is a big hit

Press Release: New video for overseas property is a big hit

Nigel Salmon from Girasol Homes reports that the interest on Overseas property has increased via the use of videos on their blogs and new you tube sites.

For_Immediate_Release:

(Press Release) May 16, 2009 --

Girasol Homes are going forward with their video concept where they are amending the amount of ways we market property, A picture is worth a thousand words and with our partners technology we are now able to create movies from pictures and to this end have created a YOU TUBE Channel to showcase some of the more exciting ones.

This is an exciting move forward and again makes us even more effective to fill the vacuum created for the biggest markets, and the biggest one is Spain.

Our bargains keep rolling in and we encourage clients to contact us as soon as possible to discuss options.
source: FPR


Nigel Salmon
Girasol Homes
specials@girasolhomes.co.uk

For more information:

specials@girasolhomes.co.uk

Bargain Villas in Alicante Region - 140,000 euros

SUPERB DETACHED VILLAS IN QUALITY URBINISATION WITHIN EASY REACH OF ALICANTE AIRPORT AND MAIN TOWNS.

2 BATHROOMS. 400 METRE + PLOTS.

PRICES REFLECT A 30% DISCOUNT UNTIL JUNE 30 2009.
5KM FROM ALENDA GOLF.
10 MINUTES FROM MOORISH TOWN.

A flavour of what we do in Spain in video

Girasol Homes web channel on You Tube is Open, feel free to view and subscribe, but if you want the exceptional one to one service you'll have to email or phone us.

Specials@girasolhomes.co.uk
44 1974 299055 or 020 8133 7866

Video on the increase

We are going forward with our video concept where we are amending the amount of ways we market property, A picture is worth a thousand words and with our partners technology we are now able to create movies from pictures and to this end have created a YOU TUBE Channel to showcase some of the more exciting ones.

This is an exciting move forward and again makes us even more effective to fill the vacuum created for the biggest markets, and the biggest one is Spain.

Our bargains keep rolling in and we encourage clients to contact us as soon as possible to discuss options.

Nigel Salmon
Girasol Homes
specials@girasolhomes.co.uk

Front line Golf Townhouses key ready - reduced by 40%

SPANISH PROPERTY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY – 2 and 3 bedroom houses reduced to €179,000

At Girasol Homes, we strive to negotiate discounted properties and investment deals to appeal to everyone.

Costa Blanca - Alicante

The complex consists of only 35 houses with two and three bedrooms right on the front line of the Alenda golf course only 15 minutes from Alicante, Elche and the beach.

All the properties come with fully furnished kitchens, equipped with a glass-ceramic hob, extractor hood and oven. They also have air-conditioning, a hydro massage bath and fully-finished wardrobes.

Some properties have direct access to the golf course. Others have spectacular views to the nearby mountains of the Sierra de las Águilas. The residential complex has private gardens and a communal swimming pool.
There is also a club house and school, and in the near future a supermarket and various shops will be opening. Furthermore, as an owner, you will be able to take advantage of reduced fees when playing golf.

We have been offered 6 key ready special offers. These are 2 and 3 bedroom key ready townhouses with 2 bathrooms, gardens and parking.

This residential complex is situated 15 minutes from Alicante airport and is very close to the town of Elche, a World Heritage site due to its impressive palm grove, unique in Europe. The city of Alicante has excellent connections with the rest of Spain and Europe. Its airport deals with more than 7 million passengers each year. The Euromed train joins the city of Valencia with Barcelona and numerous cruise ships set sail from its port to their Mediterranean destinations. It similarly offers an extensive network of motorways that connect it with the rest of Spain and Europe.

The offer:

 You’ll need to pay Reservation deposit of 6,000 euros
 You’ll need to pay NIE fee of approx 200 euros for non residents
 You’ll need to act fast
 Mortgages are available subject to status
 Key ready properties – ready to take occupation/use
 Discounted up to 40% off the retail price.

These 2 and 3 bedroom luxury townhouses have been offered to our large database and will not hang around for long, so if you are interested and to reserve we require an email to unad@girasolhomes.co.uk or call 01974 299055.

First come first served.

LUXURY TOWNHOUSES PLAYA FLAMENCA

At Girasol Homes, we strive to negotiate discounted properties and investment deals to appeal to everyone.

PLAYA FLAMENCA - ALICANTE –

3 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouses NOW from 154,500 euros

A private residential complex, that consists of 140 houses on two floors, with a total surface of 177 m². Each house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, an equipped kitchen, two terraces, a garden, a solarium and a barbecue in the terrace, with first quality finishes.

The whole has wide and beautiful areas of parks and gardens as well as a splendid 180 m² swimming pool.

These 3 bedroom luxury townhouses have been offered to our large database and will not hang around for long, so if you are interested and to reserve we require an email to unad@girasolhomes.co.uk or call 01974 299055.

First come first served.



3 golf courses nearby
Beach 5 minutes

The Most Popular Product at A PLACE IN THE SUN

As seen at A Place in the Sun

WAS 155,000 Euros - NOW 99,000 EUROS

Excellent touristic apartments – now reduced for quick sale only 99,000 euros


Discounted development, only 300 meters from the sea!

2 bed 1 bath apartment (75 sqm built + 15 sqm terrace), furnished, 300 meters from the sea - now 99.000€

Complete furniture pack included in the price!

Residential Punta Prima is located just a few metres from the superb sandy beaches of punta prima on the southern Costa Blanca. The area adjoins the fabulous coastal resorts of cabo roig and playa flamenca to the south, while the lively and bustling town of Alicante is a short drive to the north. The development is ideally located for quick and easy access to the area's 2 international airports of san Javier in Murcia and el altet in Alicante.

For golf-lovers, there are several notable options, including the nearby courses of campoamor, las ramblas and Villamartin.

the development is not only ideally located for easy access to the beach, but is also only a short walk from many excellent shops and restaurants, with further commercial facilities planned for the site itself.

The apartment’s features high specs tiling floors, PVC windows with double glazing, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen and alarm.

Communal areas feature splendid swimming pools, pitch and putt, play areas, landscaped gardens and fountains.

The development offers a range of properties within its various phases.

The best price for beachside developments: 2 bed apartment at 300 meters distance to the beach, for only 99.000€.

Completion date: September 2009.

Contact Girasol on 01974 299055

KEY READY WITH VIEWS REDUCED BY A FURTHER 35% FOR FAST SALES

At Girasol Homes, we strive to negotiate discounted properties and investment deals to appeal to everyone.



2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS IN ALTEA, KEY READY WITH VIEWS REDUCED BY A FURTHER 35% FOR FAST SALES – NOW FROM 123,500 EUROS!

Altea, Northern Costa Blanca

• 2 beds
• 2 baths
• Terraces or gardens
• Superb location and quality
• In Altea, Costa Blanca
• From 65 up to 411 sqm
• New built apartments and duplexes of 2 & 3 bathrooms – 2 bathrooms.
• High quality of finishing’s, living room, kitchen and modern style.
• Open view to Altea Bay area
• Swimming pool and communal gardens
• Marble floors
• Air conditioning
• Underground secure parking and gated community

Overseas Property Professional; News Article; RETURN TO POSITIVITY AT A PLACE IN THE SUN LIVE

RETURN TO POSITIVITY AT A PLACE IN THE SUN LIVE



Over 9,000 people attended last weekend’s A Place in the Sun Live (APITSL), according to estimates by the show’s organisers. The three-day property exhibition at Earls Court in London received around 5,600 registered visitors, not including exhibitors and a further 3,400 guests came from the Ideal Home Show next door, it claims.“Attendance was really good and there was a feeling that the bottom of the market is approaching,” said APITS’ managing director Andy Bridge.

“The Ideal Home Show visitors added to the atmosphere of the show. We saw there is still a market out there.”A Place in the Sun is regarded as a barometer of buyer sentiment in the UK, more so since this was the first major overseas property show in some months due to the cancellation of the March Property Investor Show.

'Serious' visitors

Exhibitors generally reported a positive experience. Christos Drakos, UK and Ireland area manager for Cypriot developers Pafilia said: “Overall it was a good experience and a learning experience. As expected, there was a lower volume of people than at previous shows but the enquiries we had were serious ones. It was about quality rather than quantity of interest.

”Some serious business was done as well. “We had lots of quality enquiries and booked several inspection trips,” said Nigel Salmon, managing director of UK-based agency Girasol Homes. “A lot of people have been holding out but now there’s a window of opportunity to buy quality property.”



This was view echoed by Paul Owen, chief executive of the Association of International Property Professionals. “Although there were fewer visitors than in previous years, they were serious buyers and numbers were better than expected,” he said. “Everyone seems to have done business and that needed to happen. It was very important for the industry not to have an empty calendar.

”APTIS’s Andy Bridge added: “The show’s success is testament to the power of the brand. But we had to work harder, think cleverly and show more ingenuity when marketing it. Exhibitors couldn’t just arrive and do the same thing as before. They had to think about their whole package. But there were only half the number of exhibitors of last year, so there was reward for people who still believe in marketing.

Exodus market still strong

The emigration section proved popular, with hundreds of Brits attending seminars to get advice from currency providers, banks and property specialists.“I am filing applications for over 600 new bank accounts a week from mainly Brits looking at heading to Australia permanently,” said Stuart Wallis from the National Australia Bank. “There has been a very strong attendance at the event because a lot of people in the UK want to escape the recession and enjoy the sun and lifestyle that comes with Australia.”According to the UK Office of National Statistics, 400,000 people emigrated abroad permanently last year, mainly to the markets of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada.What do you think? Do you have an opinion about this news article? If so, send your comments to the web editor now. Click on the red keywords under the main headline or use the search box on the left of the screen to navigate through OPP's extensive database. ©RETURN TO POSITIVITY AT A PLACE IN THE SUN LIVE

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Girasol Homes Team at the Place in the Sun!

Dear visitor


Next weeks A Place in the Sun exhibition is to be held at Earls Court, London between 3rd – 5th April (http://www.aplaceinthesun.com/exhibition) and we would like to invite you to go along and meet Girasol Homes who are exhibiting their wealth of “Special offers” to the public at the show with properties all across Spain and at amazing prices.


My team and I are experts at saving people thousands and have properties on show at up to 50% discount!


The areas included will be the North and Southern Costa Blanca’s, Andalucía, Marbella, Costa del La Luz, Granada, Almeria, Costa Calida (& Murcia), as well as the Canary Islands and Mallorca and Menorca. My partners across the regions have assembled their very best offers for the show and it will prove exciting for customers.

At the show we will also be showing clients how to take advantage of the buyers market and also to negate the exchange rate imbalance with a cheaper mortgage with exchange rates from 2.3%!

Please let me know if you would like free passes to the show and to meet me and my team at Girasol Homes who would be only too pleased to make you feel welcome and show you the wealth of opportunity on display.

If you can’t make it, don’t worry, please let me know if you are still looking and in which area and we will make sure you get the offers sent to your inbox after the show. Email us at specials@girasolhomes.co.uk

Also, if you are about to travel to look at houses please call or email us as we would like to show you our latest offers in the area you are going to, it could and probably will save you thousands and thousands.

The link is http://visitors.aplaceinthesun.com/ and you’ll find us at Stand G30 on the right hand side as you enter the main hall, you’ll see our roll up display advertising bargain properties!

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you next week if convenient.


Best wishes


Nigel and Team

Live on 2 seas from 109,000 euros

LA MANGA BEACH - Now from 109,000 euros



APARTMENTS AND PENTHOUSES RIGHT BY TWO DIFFERENT SEAFRONTS

La Manga Beach is a private residential complex situated in front of the beach and providing properties with views over two different seafronts. All services and leisure options are available (shopping centres, golf courses, beaches and wellness centres) just a short walk from the development.

Properties start now from 109,000 Euros - 170,000 euros.

Description


THE HONOUR OF LIVING NEXT TO TWO SEAFRONTS

Words cannot describe a building located on the sands of the sea. It is an outstanding geographic position: on the main road of La Manga, a short walk from the Tomás Maestre sports centre and shopping complex.

The surrounding ecological features make Mar Menor a unique spot to appreciate the majesty of mother nature, over a total surface area of 170 square kilometres. The temperatures of 14 degrees in winter and more than 30 degrees in summer along with a salinity of fifty percent provide its waters with therapeutic benefits acknowledged all over the world.

1 and 2 bedroom properties in front of the sea.

Differentiating features of the development:

* High quality of finish.
* Views over two seas from all properties including those on the side.
* Green zones painstakingly designed for the comfort of families, located between the water and the entrance to the building.
* Professional "paddle" (similar to tennis) court with views.
* Swimming pool for adults and children's area.
* Parking on the ground.
* Close to a watersports club.
* Sailing schools.

Status of development: finished.
Price range: from 109,000 to 179,000 Euros.

Contact us for full PDF and availability.

2 bedroom ground floor quality apartments - down from 130000

4 excellent apartments – now reduced for quick sale only 99,000 euros


Quality developer in Southern Costa Blanca – surrounded by golf courses and facilities, close to the beaches of Costa Blanca and also 20 minutes from the airport. An excellent location much loved by buyers and renters alike.

Prices for a 71m2 ground floor apartment now only 99,000 euros from 130,000


Key ready
High Quality
Communal Pool
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
When they are gone they are gone
Ready to use this spring and summer

2 bedroom bungalows close to the Salt Lakes

BRAND NEW IN SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS, 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH ROOF TERRACE. MOVE IN CONDITION, GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO THE SALT LAKES AND AMENITIES.

QUALITY BUILDERS.

WE HAVE THE KEYS.

Features

• CLOSE TO SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS
• 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW FOR THE PRICE OF AN APARTMENT
• LARGE ROOF SOLARIUM
• BRAND NEW
• FRONT, REAR AND SIDE GARDENS
• VIEWS FROM SOLARIUM
• COMMUNAL POOL


JUST 109,000 Euros - 2 Remain for sale.

Spanish Property Bargains in San Miguel

2 bedroom semi detached key ready bungalows in San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante


Offered for sale at an eye watering 109,000 euros, these 2 bedroom properties offer 63.2 living accomodation, gardens, private parking and a roof solarium of 53 m2. Just 2 available near the Salinas lakes.

Call for details or email us at info@girasolhomes.co.uk

more people buying overseas than in the UK according to lenders

Sales of UK property fell to a new low as an average of 10 properties were sold per estate agent over a 3 month period.

The RICS survey showed that there were more people registering to purchase property, no doubt being tempted into the market by the savage cuts in interest rates and falling values.


However more and more people were continuing to buy overseas - a trend we have also noticed at Girasol.


Contact us at bmv@girasolhomes.co.uk for the large list of below market value property opportunities.

Girasol Homes looks after over 100 estate agents and their clients and also sell directly to the general public as well. Both commercial and customers are welcomed.

Fantastic refurbished farmhouse in Sax, Alicante

Glorious Farmhouse in Valley Setting with 30 acres of land

Offers in the region of 397,000 euros

One of my good friends is selling his beautiful farmhouse and offering to sell it for a superb credit crunching price in a beautiful valley setting with 30 acres or 130,000 m2 of land which includes Almonds.

It has 5 Beds 1 Baths 250 m² built 130000 m² plot size plus a Pool

A beautiful five bedroom 300 year old farmhouse with interior andalusian style courtyard. The property has undergone much sympathetic reform and benefits from stunning views over the sax/vinolopo river valley. only 10 mins drive to sax and the a31 motorway. the property comes with over 30 acres of managed almond and olive groves and also has a swimming pool. the land is classified for farming and currently produces between 3-400kgs of almonds pa.



The land is also suitable for horses and livestock. the property has mains water and generator/solar electric, however all cables and posts are in place for mains electric connection imminently. this is a rare find and although secluded is not isolated. the farm nestles at the foot of the peña rubia range of mountains in a protected area of outstanding beauty approx 5km from sax centre.

The area has many trails for walking, mountain biking and established rock-climbing faces. It is south-facing 3km on a good tarmac road then2km along a typical bumpy dirt road. Alicante airport 30mins, murcia/valencia 1hr 10mins. sax has good amenities, schools ( primary and secondary), 24hr health centre and the regional hospital at elda is 15 mins away.

Sax has a population of 10,000 and nearby petrel and villena 10 mins away for larger shopping areas. land 13 hectares 130,000 square metres = 31 plus acres house 250 square metres living space

Contact us at info@girasolhomes.co.uk Quote Sax Farmhouse

Plots of land - now extremely competitive in Alicante Region, Spain

Interesting news about the excellent opportunity to design and build your dream property on large country plots in Inland Alicante (PINOSO) or site a mobile home.

Plots now for sale from only 14,000 euros (1.5 acres - 5 acres)

A charming little plot (by Spanish standards (just over half and acre) located on the base of a regional park and on the outskirts of a small hamlet and just a couple of kilometres from the nearest village which offers 2 restaurants.

The plot offers stunning views of the surrounding valley which is
planted with vineyards and almond orchards. The plot is has several large, mature olive trees planted on it and is ideal for a caravan or mobile home.


Or have a full luxury villa built for on a plot of 12,834m2 based just outside the village of Ubeda where there is also a small hamlet adoining the property. Ubeda offers a couple of restaurants and a bar, as well as the baker, gas man and freezer man who deliver in the area. The plot offers lovely open views with lots of sky. It can be built upon and both water and electricity are available in the area. Total villa (100m2) and plot price inclusive of solar and water deposit only 170,000 euros including all taxes, solar and water. Now that's a bargain, 12 months ago this would have cost a client over 225,000 euros!




Please visit www.girasol-bespoke.com for an overview of these excellent opportunities.