Buying Properties

Buying a home in a foreign country is a big decision, and a major investment. To make the right choices, it is wise to do some preliminary planning.

You are considering Oropesa del Mar in Spain as your destination. It’s a great choice, both as a place to live with it’s delightful climate, beach location, safe environment and excellent infrastructure, and as an investment. It has consistently proved to be the best in Europe at roughly 20% increases per year.

Our aim is to help you obtain the best property information to assist you with your choice. We are specialists in unique villas in Oropesa, as well as beachfront developments and golf developments. We are able to offer you the most extensive range of new and resale Oropesa  villas and apartments, as well as a wide variety of other Spanish property.

In our “Dream Homes” pages, you will find the very best villas in the Oropesa area, presented with photos.

Our “New Developments” page shows you the latest and best investment properties in the Oropesa area. These prime units can be bought off-plan, and the developments are always sold out prior to completion. The return on capital investment is excellent. If you buy solely for investment, we can resell the property as the phase prices peak to maximise your profit, and then advise you where next to invest.

Our website is designed to give you some initial information about Oropesa and the properties on offer. However, nothing beats a chat with one of our staff to explain your requirements in detail. They will then do their best to provide you with all the infromation you need in the easiest way possible. CLICK HERE if you would like someone to call to assist you with your property search. Our staff are not pushy and there is absolutely no obligation.

Considering Resale Factors  

Decide whether you want a newly constructed Spanish villa or apartment, an older home, or a home that is in need of work or “modernisation”.

Villas with three or more bedrooms and two or more bathrooms, have more appeal and appreciation potential than those with less. The standard apartment in Oropesa has two bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Anything with less will be more difficult to re-sell.

Well-maintained, attractive villas or apartments are the easiest to resell.

In line with this, well-maintained complexes are the most desirable, but check that the maintenance fees (local rates) are within your means.

As a general rule, don’t buy the most expensive house on the street. From an investment standpoint, it’s better to buy the a moderately sized villa or apartment in a great area, rather than the largest, most expensive villa in an average area.
 

Negotiation and Completion  

As a buyer preparing to make an offer on a villa or apartment in Oropesa, there are some general rules:

You should discuss your proposal with your Spanish real estate agent who will advise you, and then make your offer formally in writing. Your offer should include the price you propose to pay and the terms and conditions of the purchase. For example, if the seller verbally agrees to special terms of payment, that should be recorded in the written offer.

Email your written offer to us and we will make it to the seller. On their acceptance we will call you immediately, and ask you for details of your lawyer.

If you have not yet chosen a Spanish lawyer we will be able to recommend certain firms to you. You may prefer one of the  firms with offices in England.

Once your offer is accepted you will be asked to pay a holding deposit. This ensures that the seller removes the property from the market place, and it is considered “sold subject to contract” by all the agents involved.

Completion usually takes place about one month after purchase. We will take you through the process step by step, going with you to the public notary office to sign the title deeds and complete the paperwork on your Spanish property purchase.