Hello Chris, Sandra/ John B, and all!
As with previous post, we too have two properties (Albatros and Green) on SG and will be making them available for letting, long term-short term, as soon as problems have been sorted out?!!
My wife and I are of the opinion, as are many others, that SG is going to be an extremely pleasant and attractive development, "eventually", both for people wishing to live there permanently, holidaying, or as a medium to long term investment with good opportunities for letting.
We are quietly confident that completion on both properties will be able to take place Jan, Feb (08!)
If of use to anybody. I have met and had a long chat with Roy Howitt of "Inspectahomespain" and found he really did know his stuff re. snagging, spanish property law and the many pitfalls that can befall us along the way when moving to, investing in, Spain etc. I think one of his big attributes is that he has made a few mistakes of his own on moving to live in Espana, and is willing to pass on what they were! Very usefull indeed as experience can be costly! I have also met Jahanka (Not sure of spelling?) of "Sierra Golf Legal and Property Services" in their offices on SG. Again I found her very knowledgeable and pleasant and will probably use her services for managing our properties. I note some of you are using Adriana Perez as your lawyer. Well I can't speak too highly of her and her practice in San Javier. She has been acting for us in Spain for some years in all areas (Buy/sell power of attorney, fiscal representative and very importantly, Tax adviser!) We have found her assistance to have been invaluable. Importantly Adriana speaks very good English, as do her staff , and they are nice people!
Lastly, Spain and France have always been the top two destinations for Brits to either have second homes or to retire to, and I personally see no reason whatsoever for that to change. Indeed, I think the last statistics issued by the HM Government show record numbers of us leaving the UK for overseas, and guess the top destination?
Viva Espana!
Gophilip
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PS I have found (After long search) an electrician that supplies and fits "Coin meters" for Air Con circuits, believe me when people rent they just turn Air/con on and leave it on! Very costly!
This message was last edited by Gophilip on 11/26/2007.