Welcome to our first newsletter. Formerly known as Crystal Sea Estates we have changed our trading name to reflect the current market conditions.

A time to invest?

With savings interest rates in the UK at an all time low, stocks and shares performing at well below their best, making secure and profitable investments for your future has become increasingly difficult. However, there is now an answer, Spanish property. With prices having fallen by over 40% in the past eighteen months and the euro/pound exchange rate hovering around the 1.15 mark, this has led to a huge number of owners being forced into selling their homes. Many developers have also had to reduce their prices leaving a wealth of bargains for the long term (five to eight years) investor. During which time you could use your investment for holidays, renting out to friends and family or even ¨buy to let¨. We have one particular development whereby the in-house rental company will guarantee July and August rentals, generating a net income of 4,300€ per annum, leaving your apartment available for ten months giving you the opportunity to increase your annual income via private rentals. These properties are located less than a two minute walk from the beach and are surrounded by all the local amenities. Add to this, capital growth, it all makes for a very sound long term investment. For details of these apartments take a look at our website under Ref: S0343.

Cheap long term rentals

If you are considering moving permanently to Spain we would recommend that you look for a low-cost rental property first. Renting for the first six to eighteen months gives you the freedom to move around and try different areas. Inland property has been particularly popular with buyers in recent years due to prices being cheaper than coastal. However, that is no longer the case and many owners are now seeking to move towards the coast as Spanish country life can leave you feeling isolated compared to the vibrancy of the coastal areas. Our rentals website will be appearing shortly but in the meantime take a look at the examples listed below:

Ref: Beds Baths Location Price Term R009 2 1 apt Marina de la Torre, Mojacar 350€ pm + utils 6 months R010 2 1 apt Marina de la Torre, Mojacar 375€ pm + utils 6 months R014 2 2 apt Valle del Este golf resort 375€ pm + utils 6 months R044 3 2 apt Valle del Este golf resort 475€ pm + utils 6 months R046 2 2 apt Vera Playa 400€ pm + utils 6 months R049 2 2 apt Vera Playa 400€ pm + utils 6 months R050 2 1 dpx Vera Playa 350€ pm + utils 6 months R167 3 3 t/h Vera Playa 500€ pm + utils 6 months A two month deposit is required for any of the properties listed above. Average utility bills for two people sharing: Electricity 35€ pm and Water 14€ pm.