Iznalloz, Granada, Andalucia;

The full service town with the cheap property!

Iznalloz is the main town of Los Montes Orientales, which comprises about 17 towns and villages spread over the north of the province of Granada.  As such it has a number of banks, small shops and a major supermarket as well as both primary and secondary schools and excellent sports facilities including a municipal swimming pool.

Public transport links are good with the town having a railway station connecting to Granada city and regular bus services  to a wide range of destinations either direct, or with a change in Granada or Jaen.

Motorway access is also good with the A44 motorway running just to the West of the town and connecting with Granada (25 min.), Malaga (1½ hours)  Jaen, Cordoba and Madrid. The nearest airports are in Granada and Malaga.

Iznalloz is a hill town with plenty of ups and downs and many houses are arranged on different levels so there can be street entrances on ground and upper stories!

Things to see include

16th century church of Ntra. Sra. de los Remedios (16th century) and the ruins of an old Moorish castle,

The Roman Bridge over the Cubillas River.

Castillo de los almendros, remains, including two towers, of a Moorish fortress.

Cueva del agua, a group of Jurassic caves where numerous findings from the stone age have been found


Fiestas

15 May is la Romería del Patrón de Iznalloz, with lots of decorated carts and stalls.

The penultimate week of August is the town fiesta, ostesibly in honour of the town's patron Nuestra Señora de los Remedios

Antes se celebraban del 31 de Agosto de al 4 Septiembre

Golf

There are 3 courses within easy reach with the nearest being about 15 minutes.

Skiing,

The ski station of the Sierra Nevada is about 45 minutes by car and provides accommodation, restaurants, equipment for purchase or hire, ski instruction and a variety of pistes.

Beach.

Salobrena is under the hour and is a beautiful old town that hasn't quite been spoiled by development. Good beach, several excellent restaurants.

We have a wide selection of homes for sale in the town. The recent recession saw all of the estate agents that serviced the area close and there are now a lot of eager sellers offering incredible bargains. See the town, enjoy the life and get yourself a bargain!

If you know Iznalloz and would like to add your comments please feel free to do so. Drop me a line anytime  all contributions welcome!


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Valuations in Spain

I am often asked to value properties for owners looking to sell and I have to tell them that valuations in Spain are a very inexact science! I worked for a time as a valuer in the UK, many years ago, and when you sweep the smokescreen away it’s quite straight forward. In any street the houses are broadly similar so it’s easy to get an idea of what they are worth. If the average price is X any house will be worth x+ or x- depending on condition, facilities (new kitchen, bathrooms) and the garden size etc, etc. Add to this that even in a recession people are buying houses because everyone NEEDS somewhere to live.

 In Spain it is more difficult! No two houses are the same so you have little to compare them with, fashion makes a huge impact (this week everyone wants to be in Almeria, next week Granada is the chosen place). More importantly however is that a home in Spain for most people is a luxury purchase. They want one but they don’t have to have one. If they can’t get what they want in Spain they can go to Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece or the USA or Brazil. Or they can simply stay in the UK.

 Most Spanish valuers doing mortgage valuations simply multiply the built area of the property by a building cost (say 1,000 Euros per m2). This gives some absolutely ridiculous results like the immaculately maintained country house with 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, pool, 5,000m2 land, views, easy access and all 35 minutes from Malaga airport that was valued at 165,000 Euros during a boom period!

 

At the end of the day whilst a formal valuation may be difficult common sense gives a general feel of correct pricing. And then it is down to negotiation! Buyers know what they can afford to pay, sellers what they can afford to take and the figure they come to is the only real valuation!

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Buying Land - How To.

I am often asked by people looking at country houses in Spain if they can buy more land. The answer is always yes but there are ways and means of doing it!

The important thing is always to forget what happens in your own country and remember that "local rules" apply.  The biggest mistake made by most North Europeans have is that they want to do things fast! They want land and they let the world know about it. Our sense of urgency, of "must have" gives the locals the impression that you NEED their land and that consequently they can ask a ridiculous price for it. Unfortunately the crazy initial asking price won't come down either because  the Spanish work to a different time scale to North Europeans! You and I might assume that the price might come down over time but that isn't the way it works. The seller now knows you NEED his land (whether or not it is true) and he has the patience to wait for "his price" so it could stay high forever.

The secret in Spain is "softly, softly, catchee monkey". Buy your country house drop the hint that you could be interested if some land comes available at the right price and wait for it to come to you. It will come! And whatever you do, don't be too eager, don't show your true interest and be prepared to haggle and you will get your land! You will also get a lot of respect from your new neighbours!

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Loja, Granada, Poniente Granadino, Andalucia

Loja, Granada, Poniente Granadino, Andalucia,Spain

Loja is a full service, historic town in the west of Granada province in Andalucia. Bordering to the north Iznajar (Province of Cordoba), Zagra, Algarinejo and Montefrio; to the south Alfarnate (Province of Malaga), Zafarraya and Alhama de Granada; to the east with Huétor-Tájar, Villanueva Mesía and Salar and to the west with Villanueva del Trabuco, Archidona, Villanueva de Algaidas y Villanueva de Tapia (Province of Malaga).  We have homes available in pretty well all of these towns as well by the way!
 

Location

The town is surrounded by the "Sierrea de Loja" which provides stunning views as well as being popular with hunters, archaeologists and pot-holers as well as walkers, mountain bikers and horse trekkers.

History
Loja, was an old Moorish town and this is reflected in the streets of the Alcazaba, or fortress section of the tow. Subsequently grandiose temples and civil buildings were built to reflect that towns prosperity.

Transport
Strategically placed in the heart of Andalusia, it represents an ideal base for exploring the region. Located just by the A-92 motorway, Loja also has a railway station and will shortly be linked to the new High Speed Rail networ. Malaga airport is about 45 minutes whilst Granada airport is about 35 minutes away.

About town
In Loja there are numerous springs such as the one which feeds this fountain, also called Fuente de la Mora or fountain of the Moorish maiden.

The Antigua Casa de Cabildos,  located on the Plaza de la Constitucion and currently houses the public library, is a beautiful example of the16th century  architecture.

The Alcazaba and Caserón de los Alcaides Cristianos is a 10th century fortified area on a hill in the heart of Loja,.

Climate
The climate is mild and quite dry, with temperatures reaching 40-42ºC during the summer months, to -5/-7ºC on the coldest winter days.

The owner of "Son Of Bert"  had this to say about Loja

Loja is 55 kilometres from Granada. Washed by water from many different rivers and streams, the town has important historic monuments, with palaces, churches, convents, gardens and stately houses. Especially outstanding are the Encarnación Church, built in the 16th-18th centuries, with the Cultural Property designation, and the Alcazaba, the old fortress. There are also numerous guided tours available, exploring Loja's most emblematic places. It is well worthwhile visiting the Sierra Martilla site, home to a Megalithic necropolis and a settlement from the same period.

Loja has a large number of fountains and natural springs to be found in different parts of the town centre, such as its 25-spout fountain, and Fuente Santa, renowned for the medicinal properties of its waters. The countryside is at the heart of life in this town. The surrounding area is ideal for cycle touring and adventure sports such as caving and paragliding, not forgetting fishing at the Riofrío intensive preserve.

Homes

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Bargains, Sales and Repossessions!

Another week and more new and reduced offerings!

I am often asked why I include sold and withdrawn listings in my update and the answer is twofold. I know a lot of people have their eye on particular houses so I think it’s important that they know what happens to them. The other issue is that a lot of people think the market in Spain is totally dead and that no matter how cheap houses are they will get cheaper. My sold listings are evidence that this isn’t entirely true. If a property is obviously exceptional value then it will sell!

 

We are constantly looking to add bank repossession sales to our listings. It’s hard work even though you would expect the banks to be falling over themselves to sell! Somehow if there isn’t a big bonus in there for someone they don’t seem to be very enthusiastic! That said things are improving and we can’t wait to show you some of these apartments which are on offer at prices not seen on the Costa del Sol in many a long year.

My best advice to anyone looking for a bargain is to give us as much notice as possible and let us set up multiple viewings. We always have more properties than can be shown on line!

Finally with the repos we need to charge a finders fee over and above whatever you pay the bank. We have set this at 3,000 Euros for properties under 100,000 Euros and 5,000 for properties over that price. With this in mind we have every incentive to get you the best deal possible.

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The Spanish At Their Best

Many, many years ago, just after my love affair with Spain began, I visited Estepona with my family to view investment properties. One of kids slipped in the shower and cut his chin badly enough for it to need stitches. I hadn’t a clue where to go or what to do so I called my friendly estate agent! He came out immediately and drove us to the town’s medical center (every Spanish town has one). As a former rugby player I knew all about casualty departments so I thanked the agent for showing me where it was and said he didn’t need to wait, we could walk home. He gave me a very old fashioned look and I soon found out why. We went in, my stitched up son was seen immediately and within 10 minutes we were on our way home again! Incredible to anyone used to the usual 3 hours + wait in casualty in the UK.

This was my introduction to the Spanish approach to emergencies. Whilst day to day things can be left to “mañana”, when the chips are down all the stops are pulled out. If you have an accident on the road, everyone stops to help, calling for assistance, directing traffic and doing whatever has to be done, whilst hospital emergency departments are exactly that! They aim to treat you and get you on your way as quickly as safely possible, even if, as happened to me once, this means dropping your shorts in a busy room for a quick injection of anti biotics in the bum!

What made me think of this? Well my friends in Spain have been suffering greatly of late with natural disasters of one kind or another; a huge area just behind my old home in Alhaurin el Grande was destroyed by a wild fire whilst the recent rains have caused serious flooding. Summer fires and floods after rain are always going to happen but what matters is the response! The firefighters in particular are amazing. You can see hectares of burnt land but the houses in the middle some how survive because of their skill and expertise. At a time when all the news from Spain is of doom and gloom these natural problems and the reaction to them is a reminder that Spain and Spaniards are at their best in a crisis! They understand what a vecino really is and anyone in trouble can expect help. That's why, no matter how bad things may look, they will turn round.

Can I also add that there are some very nice and talented people in Spain and can I therefore show my appreciation to http://www.facebook.com/Sh7Solutions for allowing me to use some of their photos.

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Rent To Buy

I got an irate call from a competitor and friend (yes that’s what I said, we enjoy friendly competition and co operate as well from time to time!) who got the wrong end of the stick in last week’s newsletter warning of the perils of “guaranteed rentals”. She thought I was criticizing “buy to rent” which is something she recommends. Nothing could have been further from my mind because in today’s market “buy to rent” is an excellent idea.

Everyone knows that Spain has for a long time been a popular destination for holiday makers and in my experience hard economic times are perversely good for Spanish rentals. Why? People still want their holidays, they still want guaranteed sun but they don’t want to break the bank. So good bye Maldives, hello Spain! I used to own apartments in Estepona and the best rental year I ever had was in the depths of Mrs Thatcher’s recession! No one booked ahead, everything seemed to be last minute but we were nevertheless packed for months on end. Many of my friends involved in holiday rentals in Andalucia are experiencing the same trend this year, making buying a home in the country a genuine investment opportunity.

There is also a very strong demand from people nervous of making a commitment to buying who are instead renting long term. If you are looking to invest this is a perfect situation; good, committed, tenants who should be buying but haven’t got the courage to invest themselves so instead pay you! It may seem a bit daunting to go against the trend but that is how you make a successful investment; the same herd (flock?) that is afraid to invest at the bottom of the market is the one that can’t pay enough at the top!

I have tried to include some good renters this month along with the usual new listings, price reductions and bargain deals but if you would like to discuss buy to rent in greater detail please get in touch any time.

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Andalucia properties, Property for sale in Pruna, Seville

Featured Properties. 20,000K each.

The property of your dreams? It could be.

Some people like to buy brand new properties, they have no interest in renovation or restoring old properties, others though, they like to try their hand at a bit of renovation, restoring great properties to their glory days. Others like to knock down and rebuild on the same site. It's each to their own I suppose but I would like to point out the advantages of buying ruins and knocking them down and rebuilding on the same site.

The first advantage is that you can have the house that YOU want, designed YOUR way, you can add things to the design, features that you have looked for in other properties but not managed to find. You can use your imagination to create the Des-Res of your dreams.

Another advantage of knock down and rebuild is of course, the price.

I'm more than happy to point out to you a set of properties in delightful town near Seville called Pruna, it is a very traditional Andalucian town and there are two properties that are earmarked for demolition and rebuild, they have the architects plans and they have the licenses as well and what makes them even more attractive they are a piffling 20,000€ each!

Think about that, what a glorious chance you have to own BOTH of these properties in a fantastic location and you can build them YOUR way. Take a closer look and see what you would get or rather, what you could have for this very low price. Choice of 2 Ref: 3776

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Market Trends - Property Types

I am forever being asked what the property market in Spain is going to do and my reply is that there isn’t one market, there are many!

Madrid and Barcelona are different markets, subject to different forces to the costas or inland Andalucia for example. That’s why averages are of no help in telling you what is going on and why most figures given by the media are totally meaningless. It will be helpful however to look at the specific areas that I cover where there are some clear trends emerging.

There is strong demand for coastal property as long as it is cheap and well positioned. Unfortunately a huge number of apartments were built in the boom to be sold off plan that are disasters as homes. Build quality is frequently abysmal whilst layout and amenities are worse! Swimming pools tucked away in ugly corners and apartments over divided. What do I mean by this? Put simply the developers put a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment into a floor space that would have made a nice, spacious, 1 bed. This results in all the rooms being too small and cramped; kitchens you can’t work in, bedrooms without storage and so on. On the plans and in the artists impressions all was well but in real life…! So before jumping at a bargain take a moment to think what it will look like with furniture and people in it. Properties like this should be avoided like the plague.

The availability of apartments (and they aren’t all bad – there are bargains about) and modern townhouses has impacted on the value of traditional village houses which have plummeted in price. There are some great bargains about just now.

Inland country houses and villas have also come down in price but nowhere near as much as village properties. That probably reflects the fact that the demand for them is stronger; most people would rather have a detached home, ideally with a pool, then a terraced village house. These are prime properties and prices are holding up much better.

The most striking feature of the current market however is that there are an awful lot of people sitting on the fence! They want to buy that home in the sun but they don’t want to commit until they are sure the market has bottomed. This indicates that there is a big pent up demand and once the market turns it will move up quickly. Unfortunately for these people it is never easy to catch the absolute bottom and we are obviously very close to it so if you see the house that suits your dreams and your pocket, get off the fence!

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2, 4, 6, 8 Do We Want To Integrate?

As I cheered Bradley Wiggins home to his win in the Tour de France I was struck by a thought. I haven’t lived in the UK for more than 16 years now and in that time I have probably not spent 2 months in total visiting. When I do go back to visit family I generally feel like a stranger in my own land; it feels foreign, alien to me and generally I can’t wait to leave. But, despite that, when they run the Union Jack up the flagpole, the anthem starts up and the team in white takes the field, or a Briton does something special I am at the front cheering! I don’t understand quite why but that’s the way it is. I also suspect that I am a pretty typical “expat” in that regard. We may leave our home country physically but there is always a part of us that can never leave.

This begs the question, if I am so programmed how do I relate to my new home when I move abroad and how do I fit in? I regularly hear people tell me that they are going to integrate in their new country, how they want to mix with the locals and keep away from expats in general and their countrymen in particular as they become part of the local community. The intention to “integrate” may sound admirable but when newcomers talk about it invariably older hands roll their eyes and look to heaven! Why? Well apart from the fact that it’s hard to integrate when you don’t speak the local language it also indicates that they have no idea of what it is like to be an immigrant. In some remote villages in Andalucia if you aren’t related or married to anyone in the village and don’t grow olives you won’t have much to talk about! One of my first business partners, a Chilean lady, told me that the neighbours in her village were very nice but all the ladies talked about was what they were cooking their family for dinner and the latest cleaning products. Flavia, after a career in real estate and property development, now lives near the beach on the Costa de la Luz and earns her living as an artist. Talk about different horizons!

The reality is that most arrivals come from a comparatively sophisticated, urban background. When they move abroad they want a better life but that should never mean leaving up the good things from “home”. So instead of thinking about giving anything up, you should move because you want more; wider horizons and new experiences. When I lived in Spain I ate raciones of calamares, pulpito and prawn pil-pil but that didn’t stop me enjoying an English breakfast on the sea front or even the occasional fish and chips! I enjoyed the Spanish way of life but didn’t have to give up being British or be ashamed of going back to my roots.

My best advice therefore to all new arrivals in any country is to see those who have gone before as a valuable resource. People who can tell you where to shop, where to eat, how to pay your bills or find a plumber and how to deal with bureaucracy. The locals don’t see the problem; they have grown up with the local way of doing things so everything is second nature and obvious. You however need to learn the ropes from scratch. As a result you will, as a new arrival, have more in common with German, Dutch and Scandinavian incomers than with the locals simply because you are sharing the experience of immigration. That doesn’t mean you should head immediately to an expat ghetto! On the contrary, I can’t imagine anything worse. Enjoy your new country but go into it with eyes open, take pleasure in the company of others journeying on the same pathand accept that you will find your place in your new community by being yourself rather than by denying your personal heritage.

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Campo or Pueblo?

A lot of people plan to fund their new lives in Spain with some sort of rental business and I always encourage them to go a little further and offer activity holidays. There is an almost unlimited choice of places to rent but a much smaller selection of people offering specialist vacations and as a consequence the prices you can charge are much, much higher. Some of the ideas that have been successful include mountain biking, walking, horse trekking, motor bike touring, language classes, photography, bird watching and of course painting. There are more but you get the idea. The big question is where to establish the business! It’s a choice of Pueblo or Campo for you!

Most people’s dream of country holidays usually involves a big country house with lots of accommodation on site. The reality for most people is that if you don’t have a huge budget this is unlikely to be a viable option. Big houses are expensive and planning permission to create extra accommodation is increasingly difficult to get.

This however shouldn’t be seen in a negative way. The reality is that for most businesses you will be better of in a town or village! Why;

The almost unlimited availability of accommodation. In a country house your accommodation is all you have. In the village if demand is strong you rent extra property as the need arises. Keeping the profit but without the responsibility to maintain units that will only occasionally be needed, for example in peak season. And this also means you never have to turn anyone away!

Catering. There are bars and restaurants in villages where your clients can feed themselves. In the country it will be down to you!

Entertainment. An obvious follow on from 2.

Even if you are happy to cater for and entertain guests the availability of back up is always welcome.

The cost of extending a successful business is cheaper. Village houses are comparatively cheap, especially in the present market, so picking up annexes and overflows as opportunities present themselves will be affordable. Selling them on should the need arise will also be easier as you can sell of individually whereas a country house requires one rich buyer.

Extending your business by buying extra houses means your growth won’t be blockd by planning restrictions.

OK, the village house option isn’t as romantic as rose cottage or even olive tree finca but if you are after making a good living it is often the way to go. Either way if you have some business plans then please get in touch to talk about them! 

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Properties in Andalucia - Cave Houses for sale Andalucia

Cave house Galera near Bazza Granada

Ok, now you’ve heard the term ‘Have you been living in a cave?’ every time you are a bit behind the times with the latest gossip or you have missed an event such as the Luna landings or Jedward appearing on the Eurovision Song Contest, or whatever. The usual retort would be “No! I don’t live in a cave!” well now dear readers, thanks to that Bill Tickle bloke (best real estate agent in the whole of Andalucia, so we are told!) YOU CAN LIVE IN A CAVE!

Oh yes! Uncle William has a cave house for sale on his main Tickle International Website and before you start thinking ‘Troglodyte!”  And hairy neigbours with Freddie Flintstone clothes on, you need to take a look at this fantastic property.

For a brief time, that is midnight on the 30^th of June, this cave house will be for sale at 50K Euros, after that time the price will revert to 60K Euros. So, what does your average cave dwelling consist of? This great property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a reception room, electric and water connected as are satellite Internet and phone and the property is fully legal and has all the correct documentation. Take a look on the main Tickle International Website for the full details, you’ll discover more than the wheel and fire.

If you like the look of this cave then take a look at some other 'Rock solid' bargains we have availabe. Rock stars houses

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Marchena, Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain

Marchena, Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain

A prosperous, full service town with excellent communications surrounded by rolling agricultural land.

Marchena is a thriving, prosperous, market town in the province of Sevilla just 60 miles from the City of Sevilla and it’s airport whilst Malaga airport and the costa is about 90 minutes away with virtually the whole route on motorways.

The town has the usual long history beginning in Roman times and with buildings remaining from most eras since! Worthy of note however are the preserved remains of the old town walls including the Torre de Oro and Arco de la Rosa Gate. Then there is the parish church of San Juan Bautista and the Plaza Ducal,  a colonnaded square,

Today Marchena offers everything you need for day to day living including Doctors, Dentist, 24 hour Medical Centre, Supermarkets, Banks etc.

Local road communications are excellent with easy access to the nearby A92 Sevilla – Malaga/Granada motorway or, rather further away the A4 Sevilla – Cordoba/Madrid motorway.

 Public transport includes regular, cheap, buses to Sevilla and all points North, South, East and West whilst Marchena railway station gives connections to Seville and Malaga from both of which a there are high speed rail links to Madrid and beyond.

 The town is surrounded by rolling hills and rich agricultural land, La Campiña . The area is also a center for the breeding of Spanish horses and there are many stables in the area. Many of our Marchena houses are in this rolling countryside where you can enjoy country living within minutes of all mod cons.

For me the most eye catching feature of the town are the storks nests! These big birds construct huge nests on the spires and towers of the town and seem oblivious of the human life going on around them.

If you are interested in the Marchena area you should also take a look at these Country Houses in nearby La Puebla de Cazalla.

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Niebla in Huelva

A beautiful, little known pueblo on the banks of the Rio Tinto in Huelva province. Easy to get to, harder to leave!

Huelva is Andalucia's westernmost province and abuts Portugal and the Algarve. It is understandably best known for the incomparable Cota Doñana nature reserve and El Rocio romaria. I shan't describe either of these attractions because they are well covered elsewhere and a visit to Google will provide all the information and photos you will ever need, and more! Less well described however is the rest of the province and this has been to it's advantage. Huelva and the Costa del la Luz have escaped the over development that scarred parts of the other costas and the invasion of mass tourism and investors seeking a quick buck. The result is pristine beaches, unspoilt scenery and a very warm welcome from local people to whom foreign visitors and residents are a pleasure rather than a plague.

My local partner, Bob Allaway lives near the beautiful, historic, town of Niebla on the banks of the Rio Tinto and will be delighted to introduce you to the local way of life as well as show you houses. This is how he describes his home town

Our village is a typical Spanish pueblo, the locals are very friendly and helpful.

The older part of the village is surrounded by a large castle wall, and has seven arched entrances, as years have passed the village has grown outside these walls. There is not a lot left of the original castle, the church is still there and has a very interesting dungeon that can be accessed, there is also an outdoor theatre within the walls.

A great location, as it is not over populated and has everything you would need for daily living, i.e. banks, post office, chemist,  supermarkets, including a covered fish, meat and vegetable market, bakeries, and lots of café/bars, 24hr medical available and a good bus route, plus a small train station. I love the fact that you can order for example any white goods in the morning and they are delivered and installed that afternoon! In Niebla you are a person not a number.

Fiestas are the norm here and they include the Sardine Fiesta, Carnival, Three Kings, Semana Santa and many more. Horse’s always play a large part in the celebrations here along with full, traditional Spanish dress making every fiesta are a wondrous sight to see.

For larger shops and other entertainment Huelva and Seville are only 30 minutes away. There is a large choice of safe sandy beaches close by, plus the Doñana National Parke, Golf courses etc.

If you fancy a weekend away, Portugal is one hour plus to the border and offers some great value breaks.
There are several international airports within easy reach, including Faro in Portugal (about 90 minutes), Seville (about an hour), Jerez (about 1 hour 40 minutes).

 If you would like to add any comments or photographs to this page please drop me a line. All contributions welcome!

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Bobs Perfecto!

Bobs Perfecto in Huelva

Lovely, ready to move into pool home near historic Niebla in the Huelva province of Andalucia. Just 90 minutes from Faro airport, 60 minutes from Sevilla airport and 30 minutes from a beautiful, unspoilt, sandy beach on the Costa de la Luz.

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Mollina Cortijo, Malaga

Mollina Cortijo  - a unique development opportunity. Sold with reform permission, architects project and with a built size of 800 m2 just 30 minutes from Malaga airport this has to be the investment opportunity of the recession. Ask about building costs and anything else because time is short, hacienda is pressing the owner and he needs a really quick sale. Asking price 80,000 Euros and offers invited.

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Welcome to the new Tickle International Property Blog which I hope you will enjoy and play a part in building with me. It’s a new year and so our website is being updated, they say a change is as good as a rest and so we are changing the look of our website Tickle International Property.

So, to begin with; who is Bill Tickle? (And more to the point is that really his name!)

Bill Tickle, real name William “Bill” Tickle has been dealing in property sales on the Internet since the very early years of the 90’s when people realized the potential and power of Internet advertising and Internet business.

Buying his own first foreign property in the Andalucia region of southern Spain, Bill realized that people buying property abroad wanted something better than just a photograph with a price tag and that the vendors required more than a listing on a website or in a local paper and rely on the off chance that a possible buyer would stumble upon the property and in so doing so, selling it.

Bill Tickle decided to take the property market by the scruff of the neck and offer the vendor a real property service, a great website that is easy to use and can be seen on all the Internet search engines, special adverts for their individual properties, pro-active sales, genuine interested parties and after sales that are second to none.

For the property purchaser, Bill has an extensive list of real bargain properties, a complete portfolio that is of genuine sale properties; help with legal and financial matters, information on local areas, after sales help with such things as removals, renovation and building work and much more besides.

It is said that moving house is one of the most stressful experiences in any person’s life, imagine then the stress involved in moving to another country and one with different a language. No worries, Tickle International Property are able and willing to ensure a smooth transition from one property to the other and from country to the next, we have staff that will be of considerable help to you.

Please take your time and visit our website Tickle International Property and see what properties are on offer, if you don’t see the property you want, let us know and we will be happy to find it for you. After all, the definition of ‘Quality’ is ‘Conforming to customer requirements’ and that is exactly what we aim to do.

Regards

Robbie

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