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The advantages of buying new construction properties in Spain

ALICANTE-MURCIA – When looking for a property in Spain, it is important to weigh what exactly you are looking for. Here, of course, the advantages and disadvantages of the various options are very important. One of the important choices that will have to be made is whether you are looking for an existing property or whether you want to buy a new build property in Spain.

If you buy an existing home in Spain, the property is often older and sometimes even dated. Added to this is the fact that until 15 years ago, the quality of housing in Spain was a lot lower, mainly because housing was in high demand.

The past 15 years have seen a revolution especially in the areas of quality and insulation. Of course, an older home may well have its charm, but does it outweigh the numerous advantages of a beautiful new home on the Spanish coast?

When you choose a new construction home or apartment, you can be sure that you are in for a worry-free time. After all, everything is brand new and works as it should. And if something does go wrong, you can count on a warranty. Also, there are no maintenance works or renovations that you have to start immediately.

A new construction home is of higher quality

As already indicated, much has changed in the last 15 years in the way of building in Spain. The real estate crisis has made builders aware that not simply everything can be sold anymore. People have become more attuned to what the customer is looking for, and with that the quality has improved tremendously from about 20 years ago. It is not only in terms of material and construction that a great improvement is visible.

Quality also affects energy consumption; where until 20 years ago even single glazing was often used, we now see very good double glazing with aluminum frames. Building quality and building materials are much better than in previous years.

A new-build home in Spain is much more energy efficient

When you buy a car or a new washing machine, you expect them to be energy efficient. So why not take this into account when buying a vacation home or apartment in Spain? In that area, substantial progress has been made in recent years and builders are using renewable energy for part of their power supply. If you buy property that was built in the 1990s or earlier, the energy consumption will definitely be a lot higher.

Luxury complexes with many amenities

When you buy in a residence, you often benefit from the well-maintained, beautifully appointed common areas with stylish pools and relaxation areas. An indoor spa with sauna, heated pool and Jacuzzi are no exception these days. A small sports facility and children’s playground at the complex are also becoming more common.

Today’s new construction projects are often in the best locations. Precisely because someone buying a property in Spain anno 2019 often knows very well what they are looking for, developers will have to stand out. Projects are often well laid out with plenty of privacy and new construction homes are stylish and thoughtfully designed. This often takes advantage of natural light and beautiful views through the large windows.

Ability to choose your own materials

If you plan to buy, many new construction projects allow you to have a say in the materials used. Floor and wall tiles, countertops, built-in appliances, colors used, etc. are mostly available to choose from. This allows you to personalize your home and give it your own style from the start.

Warranty and maintenance costs new construction home

Buying a new home in Spain offers another important advantage: You are buying a home with a guarantee. There is a 1-year warranty on the house regarding materials and defects. Developers are also required to provide a 10-year warranty on the home’s construction.

In terms of maintenance costs, you will also definitely have an advantage in the first few years. After all, you are buying a new home so all the materials are new and have no wear and tear yet. Consider such things as the water heater, electrical appliances, but certainly also window frames and sliding windows/doors. With little or no maintenance during ownership and good potential for possible future sales, buying new construction makes a wise investment.

 

Source: Spain Today

THE CONCEPT OF HOUSEHUNTING WITH ABRAZATUCASA

ABRAZATUCASA’S TOTAL CONCEPT:

♤ Customers make a choice on our website or inform us of their wishes and budget and with this information we propose a customized house hunt.

♤ Customers are picked up at the airport and stay for free in one of our holiday homes.

♤ House hunting for 3 days.

♤ If made a choice, the customer signs the reservation contract

♤ If a loan is needed, we guide the customer and we go to the bank.

♤ We go to the notary so that our lawyers can arrange all documents and necessary connections for the client.

♤ We monitor the construction and do the interior design entirely according to the customer’s wishes.

♤ We arrange the rental and check in and check out of the tenant as well as we provide the cleaning.

♤ We take care of everything so that the client can only enjoy his investment.

We do everything we can to find the dream house of our customers and do this with our heart and soul.

Thanks for the confidence to all Abrazatucasa customers!

ABRAZATUCASA in the press on HLN

Do you dream of having your own place in Spain where you can enjoy sun, sea and beach without worry? Then Sven Eeckhout (48) and Sofie Ovaere (40) from Ardooie are the people you need! They run a company on the Costa Blanca that specializes in personal assistance with the purchase of a holiday home: Abrazatucasa, which means “embrace your home”.

The Spanish real estate market has undergone a real revolution in the last fifteen years. Particularly in terms of quality and insulation, a lot of efforts have been made, so that older houses have received an update. On the other hand, the market for new-build properties has been considerably expanded: making a choice is therefore not always that simple. Then it is handy that you can hire a specialized agency to guide you through your personal house hunt.

Without worries
Six months ago, Sven Eeckhout and Sofie Ovaere left Belgium to set up their company Abrazatucasa on the Costa Blanca. They know what they are talking about, because twelve years ago they bought their holiday home in Orihuela-Costa. In the meantime, they know the most idyllic spots, hidden beaches, delicious restaurants … in short, everything that Spain has to offer. They guide their customers with passion and expertise. As a facility expert, Sven has a thorough knowledge of building materials. He subjects every new building to a thorough check, so that you as a customer can purchase the property safely and with peace of mind. Sofie specializes in the management and rental of holiday homes. Together they take over the complete management of your Spanish home and ensure that your holiday home will perform very well on the Spanish rental market.

On house hunting!
Sven and Sofie are very passionate about their guidance. This way you can also book a customized house hunt with them. This is a three-day search for your dream home where Sven and Sofie guide you personally. How does this work? Together you first select the properties that are of interest to you, then you fly to Alicante or Murcia to visit the properties that you have chosen. During your stay you will receive all necessary information about the financial and practical side of purchasing a property in Spain: what are the additional costs when purchasing a property, how much are the annual costs after purchasing a property, what about the taxes on a second stay, how can you reclaim your investment by renting out the property …? And importantly: the purchase of your dream house is legally supported.

Interested?
Follow Abrazatucasa on social media. You can find their selection on www.abrazatucasa.com. You can book your house hunt via info@abrazatucasa.com and let Sven and Sofie personally guide you in the purchase of your dream home.

Source: HLN

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Gastronomy, beaches, mountains, sun,monuments, snow…Spain really has everything!!

Spain as a tourist destination actually has everything that the international tourist demands. Whether it is a stay in a super-de-luxe hotel or a simple campsite, a visit to a large city or small villages, a stay on the coast or in the mountains, enjoying the beach or nature … Spain offers the visitor everything.

All regions of Spain have something special that visitors come to. That actually does not only apply to the holiday makers but also to those foreigners who emigrate to Spain to start a new life there.

Whether you like mountains with the many beautiful nature parks and ski areas or you love the sea and prefer to visit one of the thousands of beaches, it is all possible.

Spain offers visitors too much to mention here, but it is precisely this diversity that has ensured that millions of foreigners come to Spain every year for a holiday. In addition, it appears that most Spaniards still choose their own country when they go on holiday, if only for the gastronomy or because it is easy that they can just speak Spanish.

From north to south and from west to east Spain, each region has its peculiarities and specifics, which makes Spain very diverse. A closer look at the Spanish regions:

Andalusia
“Andalucía es alegría, pasión y tradición”, that is the slogan of the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. This region is full of nature, culture and beautiful monuments and cities and also offers tradition, passion and beach holidays. Andalusia is not only the most popular region to travel to among the Spaniards themselves, but also a popular destination for foreigners for both nature and beach holidays.

Aragon
Aragon, one of the larger regions in Spain, offers its visitors art, sports and relaxation with the slogan “Aragon, reino de los sueños”. The Aragon region is nature and culture and of course the Pyrenees with not only a lot of space for walking and cycling, but also for skiing and enjoying the peace, relaxation and gastronomy.

Asturias
This region in so-called green Spain describes itself as “Paraíso natural”. The Principado de Asturias is culture but especially a lot of nature, forests and greenery. In addition, Spain’s most beautiful beaches in this region are on the Atlantic Ocean, but are far less known than the beaches on the Mediterranean. The weather is therefore not comparable.

Basque country
The Spanish Basque Country is known for its gastronomy with the many tapas or pinchos bars and the multitude of culture. In addition, this region is completely different from the rest of Spain because of the culture, customs and language, but also the architectural style and behavior of people. The weather is not always beautiful and pleasant, but the many beautiful towns and villages and overwhelming nature make up for a lot.

Balearic islands
Who doesn’t know them, Mallorca, Ibiza and the lesser-known islands of Menorca and Formentera that together form the Balearic Islands. This region describes itself as “Cultura y gastronomía, descubre Baleares”. The Balearic Islands not only have beaches and sun, but also a lot of culture and gastronomy, something they focus on during the holiday trade fair in Madrid.

Canary Islands
“El placer de cada día. Latitud de vida ”the pleasure of every day, that is the Canary Islands. The nice and warm weather all year round has ensured that this island group off the African coast is not only popular during the summer months, but is also visited during the winter months. It is pretty much the only place in Europe where it is warm in winter and where you can sunbathe on the beach. But the islands also have a lot of culture, nature and gastronomy.

Cantabria
The green Cantabria region is known for its history, including the Altamira caves, but also for its nature with wooded areas and as a gateway to the Picos de Europa mountains. In addition, there are beautiful beaches where the weather is good, if the weather allows it on the Atlantic Ocean.

Catalonia
Catalonia calls itself the place where everyone feels at home. That may also be the case because this region is after all the most visited in all of Spain, but the political tensions surrounding the separation from the rest of Spain have led to fewer Spaniards being drawn to this region. Yet the number of foreigners who visit the city of Barcelona or the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada has increased again in the past year. Catalonia has just about everything to offer: culture, nature, gastronomy, mountains for skiing or hiking and beaches for relaxing.

Castilla y Leon and Castilla-La Mancha
These regions in central Spain are known for the many beautiful monuments, beautiful cities and the purest Spanish that is spoken here. In addition, the gastronomy of these regions is excellent and is well known in Spain and far beyond.

Valencian Community
Valencia says to everyone “Bienvenido, welcome, bienvenue, benvingut and willkommen” in other words, Valencia is for everyone and for everyone. The Comunidad Valenciana or simply Valencia is the region with, among other things, the Costa Blanca, one of Spain’s largest tourist areas with also the most foreign residents, but Valencia as a region is much more than just beach and sun. There is art, culture, nature and tradition to be found and the gastronomy is not wrong.

Extremadura
Many people do not know the Extremadura region, but this is perhaps one of Spain’s purest regions. Extremadura is known for being green and that besides untouched nature there is also a lot of culture with various UNESCO monuments and cities such as Cacares, Trujillo and Merida. Well worth a visit.

Galicia
This region on the Atlantic Ocean, together with Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country, forms the so-called Green Spain where nature and culture are the main tourist attractions. There are beautiful beaches, beautiful nature reserves and the gastronomy is not wrong. Of course Galicia is also known for the Camino de Santiago with the pilgrimage place Santiago de Compostela as the biggest tourist and religious attraction.

La Rioja

Besides nature, the smallest region of Spain is La Rioja, particularly known for its wines. Who does not know them But La Rioja is not limited to wineries and vineyards. So there is a lot of culture and nature and the gastronomy, as well as the wines, are not fake. Rioja is worth exploring.

Madrid

Madrid is the capital of Spain and, after Barcelona, ​​the biggest attraction as a city. There is too much to do and see in Madrid so this city is worth more than worth visiting. However, in summer, it can be very hot while in winter it is still very cold. Fortunately, there are many museums and famous monuments that you can visit and where it is hot / cold.

Murcia

Murcia is a preserved nature, a beautiful culture and an unprecedented tranquility. Murcia is, despite the fact that this region is on the Mediterranean Sea and has excellent beaches, little known as a tourist destination for foreigners. However, there is much to do and see in Murcia and this is one of the reasons why many foreigners have moved to live there. The weather is also nice all year round.

Navarre

The region of Navarre is best known for the city of Pamplona and its bull run, but Navarre is much more than just a celebration. There are so many monuments with a magnificent nature and Navarre in Spain is the starting point of the French Camino de Santiago.

So, you still see, there is a lot to see and do in Spain, not only for holidaymakers but also for those who decide or have already decided to live in Spain.

Source: De week Spain.

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