Property Specials Update

A couple of updates:

ID 496 Villamartin Bank Repossession at 57,900€ is now sold.

Only 6 days remaining for ID737 August Only Special. Property in La Zenia, only 101,000€ 3 Bedroom Semi Detached.

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August Bank Reductions

Reduced Price For August Only   We are please to offer the following bargain properties direct from the bank, which have been reduced for one month only. Both properties offer fantastic value, so if you are coming to Spain this month and would like to view either of these two properties please email us or contact us to make an appointment. At these prices we are expecting them to sell very quickly.   La Zenia, Amapolas, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Semi Detached. Was 121,100€ now only 101,000€     Semi-detached property in La Zenia with a huge separate underbuild/garage. The house is set within a enclosed community with a very nice communal pool area. The property comprises a lounge/dining room with separate kitchen. From the kitchen you have a door leading out to the back patio and a separate utility room with toilet and shower. From the lounge you have a set of stairs taking you to the first floor where you will find two double bedrooms both with patio doors leading out onto a veranda and in the centre a family size bathroom with his and hers sinks and jacuzzi bath. On the top floor there is a large master bedroom with en´suite bathroom and patio doors leading out onto a large private south facing balcony. The property is within easy access to all the local amenities and only a 10 minute walk away from the blue flag beaches of La Zenia.     Dehesa de Campoamor, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartment. Was 92,900 now only 79,000€     Ground floor apartment only 5 minutes walk to the wonderful beach and marina at Campoamor.       We appreciate that you might not be in the position to take advantage of these incredible prices this month. If however you would like to be kept updated for future promotional offers, why not sign up for to be first to know about price reductions and special offers. It only takes a few minutes and after that you can sit back and recieve automatic updates as soon as we get them. Saving you time and potentially 1000's of Euros as well.

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EL REAL DE LA DEHESA Townhouse Summer Special

This Weeks Summer Specials Fantastic value this 2 bed apartment must sell quick, only 63000€ or something a little different: Click to register your interest in either of these limited time offers

Market Trend

This month we thought we would report on how the property market is going now we are half way through the year. It would appear absolute bargains are becoming thin on the ground.

Compared to prices two years ago nearly everything in Spain is at a bargain price but recent months have seen buyers being able to achieve incredible bargains for themselves, with the region of Alicante proving especially popular. 

The number of sales reported are up month on month compared to last year but recently a lot of estate agents are finding it more and more difficult to find properties which meet their clients perception of what they are prepared to pay. More and more sellers are deciding not to take the offers made and are letting the buyers go home empty handed. It would appear at first glance that the sellers are saying enough is enough.

So what does this actually mean and why is this happening? The first reason could be that most of the desparate sellers have actually sold. The banks have repossessed most of the holiday homes they are going to and have thousands of overpriced properties on their books. It takes the banks 6 months from repossessing a property to getting it on the market. During this period, sellers who where not in financial difficulty but wanted to sell for other reasons have already sold. Probably less than 5% of bank repossessions reflect a real bargain. You can put us to the test and 95 times out of 100 will be able to find a similar property in better condition for less.

The second reason is probably the strength of Sterling compared to the Euro, with Sterling reaching its highest level for 19 months.Those sellers returning to the UK will go back with far less than in previous months, they simply can not afford to drop the price anymore. So does this mean it is the end of finding an absolute bargain? We do not think so but maybe a little more thought will be necessary when offers are made. At the time of writing this it only requires 82,318 pounds sterling to buy 100,000€ where by in January it would have been more like 95,000 pounds, a difference of 12,682 pounds.

We are doing everything we can to source fantastic value for money properties and fortunately we still are. The only problem is that these properties are selling quickly, often within hours of a major price reduction. What we propose to do, is keep sending you details of these properties on a regular basis just incase you are in a position to take advantage. We are shortly to announce our latest feature "MY 4SBO" making it even easier for you to recieve alerts of new properties, special offers and price reductions. this will be communicated in our next newsletter and we hope you will take advantage of this simple way to be kept updated. In the meantime if you know what you are looking for and when you plan to come to Spain, let us know your requirements  contact us  and we will make every effort possible to find what you are looking for.

Thank you

From the team at 4salebyowner-spain.com

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Todays New Spanish Property Listings

Just listed today a couple of fantastic Spanish properties very close to beaches.

Calabardina Beach Duplex Listing ID:507 Calabardina Costa Calida A large Duplex of 200m2. (including the Sotano which can be divided) Constisting of: 4 Bedrooms -... More Info

€ 264,000 4 beds 2 baths

and:

Beachside Apartment Listing ID:508 El Calon Almeria Ground floor apartment close to beach. 2 bedrooms, bathroom with shower. Front terrace, fitted... More Info

€ 105,000 2 beds 1 baths

Latest Property News

We have had a very busy start to June with several properties selling and our newsletter is proving especially popular as a way of keeping you in touch with Bargain Properties and Recent Reductions. We are doing our best to make sure you know of any special offers. So that you can be first to know about next week's special offers please look out for our Blog and details on Facebook and Twitter. We are expecting next week, a large reduction of 25,000€ for a villa in Blue Lagoon and to be able to offer you a lovely ground floor apartment for only 69,000€.

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Moors & Christians

Having witnessed many fiestas whilst living in Spain I can honestly say they are great fun. I am hoping to find time to attend this one in Mojacar and look forward to meeting old friends there.

The Moors and Christians

The Moors and Christians Festival is one of the major celebrations in Spain's calendar, with a mixture of religion, history and street carnival. Battle re-enactments take place throughout different city districts at different times of the year. The Festivals of the Moors and Christians in Mojacar, Almeria is on 11th 12th and 13th June 2010. If you have never witnessed one of these Fiesta's we would encourage you to do so, it really is a wonderful occassion to enjoy.

"what is going on?" What with all the comings and going lately with Volcanic Ash, problems in Greece and the General Election in the UK you could well be thinking what on earth is going on. Is this the reason why so many people are here in Spain at the moment enjoying the sunshine and snapping up great properties at fantastic prices? You could be wondering how recent events might effect the value of the Euro or Sterling and is there anything you can do to protect yourself? Although nobody knows for sure the future value of the Euro or Sterling. If you are thinking of investing in a property overseas in the near future, you just might want to get some advice from the experts. Currency exchange company Moneycorp offers the most competitive exchange rates. As well as fixed exchange rates for settlements in the future, protecting you from adverse currency movements and allowing you to lock into favourable exchange rates. This could potentially save you thousands. Another great savings idea if you are planning to come to Spain for a holiday and need to hire a car is to start planning now. Last year there was a shortage of cars for hire and some people either missed out altogether or found themselves paying double or even treble the normal amount. If you have already booked your flights or are about to, why not get a quote? We think you will find our car hire prices a pleasant suprise. A new limited time special offer has just become available which we would like to share with you, Key Ready Apartments - Heavily Discounted - 100% Mortgage Available

Whats New

What's new on 4salebyowner-spain.com

The past month or so have seen several changes to the website, you can now become a fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. We have added a Low Cost Car Hire link to the site which is easy to use and will save you money. There is a Live Help Desk to request information instantly or leave a message. We also offering those wishing to sell their property, free advertising, which means we are adding a greater selection of properties at fantastic prices every day. The number of visitors to our website has increased by 150% in the last 3 months. To say thank you for visiting our website we have introduced the chance for you to win a holiday. Its completely free and simple to enter, details are on our homepage.

Market trends.

I am sure it will come as no suprise that Spanish property prices have tumbled in the last few years. According to recent statstics, Andalucia and Valencia are the 2 areas with the most holiday homes. Within the Valencian community, Alicante is the most popular. There have been many reasons why all nationalities have been offering their holiday homes for sale. The worldwide credit crisis, changes in personal circumstances being the main reasons. Affording a second home has become difficult for some and prices of properties in these areas now offer fantastic value for money.

Are there signs that things are improving? It is hard to say but recent figures suggest yes! January saw property prices increase for the first time in 2 years. February saw an increase of 23.7% in sales compared to February 2009. March and April have been the busiest months for enquiries and sales for 4salebyowner-spain.com in the last 2 years. So yes there are signs that the market is improving but it is too early to say yet how long prices will remain as low as they are now.

Coming soon.

We have several new features that we will be adding to our website in future months to make searching for a property easier and more informative. We are also looking to make our newsletters more interesting by introducing competitions, special offers, and information on whats happening in Spain, including fiestas and concerts. Customer service and choice is very important us, we hope you like the changes we have made and will also like whats coming soon?