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let” investments. Gross yields up to 7% are oſten achievable in good locations. As with any big change, there never seems


income as a form of pension. With increased levels of tourism for the sixth consecutive year, an incredible 82.8 million tourists opted for a sunshine holiday in Spain during 2018, this record breaking number of tourists now makes Spain the 2nd most visited country in the world. With demand outstripping the supply of quality rental properties in prime locations, now could be a great time to subsidise your Holiday home mortgage payments with rental income, or even go a stage further and buy a couple of “buy to


to be the right time to stretch yourself to move up market or indulge in that luxury holiday home in the sun. It’s more a leap of faith, and then you make it work. Oſten in the early days it can seem tight, but before long, it becomes easier and you then really start to see the rewards in lifestyle and monetary gain. Tose that don’t even try calculated risk taking, although feeling safe, oſten settle for much less than they really want out of life. I hear people all the time say to me, how lucky I am to live in Spain and that they regret not investing in more property when the market was low. Well, there is still time to change your lifestyle for the better and fulfil your Overseas Dreams, as you can still buy properties at around 30% below their original prices, in a market that is now steadily increasing in price year aſter year. Te question is how much do you value


your quality of life? Life is short and your time is valuable, however, so many people get caught in the rat race of working in gloomy countries from 9 to 5 and don’t even get to see the light of day except out of an office window. I remember leaving home every morning in darkness, working all day in London and then traveling back in the darkness. Te highlight of my year was a 2 week holiday in the sunshine. It’s fact that in the UK and most Northern


European countries, people are deficient in Vitamin D given by sunshine, which has many benefits including healthier bones, skin and more importantly enhancing mood and energy through the release of endorphins. So if you find yourself being a Facebook voyeur, watching others live their life in the sun, then why not make 2019 your time to be a partaker not just a spectator. We oſten put obstacles in our own path


to avoid risk or change, so here is a simple fact for the sceptical hard nosed businessman. Even if property prices only return to pre recession levels, that would still offer up to 30% capital growth potential. So, if you have savings sitting in a bank not giving a very good return, then you should seriously consider investing in prime areas like the Costa del Sol. Spanish banks will lend you around 60-70% of a property purchase price. You will need an additional 12% approx for all your purchase costs & taxes. Remember, you are not just investing in a bargain property in one of the worlds favourite destinations, you are also investing in a new chic Mediterranean lifestyle for your family. Basically a win win situation. Once you own a second home on the Costa del Sol, you will find you make good use of it, with many last minute breaks, long weekends and extended holidays. Finally giving you the lifestyle you dreamt of. Aſter all, you only get one life, make it count and enjoy the ride. Peter is one of the most published Costa del Sol property experts in both the UK & Spanish press, having spent most of his working life as a professional real estate agent and valuer. He is also the Managing Director of one of the most successful Master Estate Agencies on the Costa del Sol “Overseas Dreams”


For more information on buying or selling property on the Costa del Sol, contact Peter or any of his team on Tel: (0034) 951 551 444 or


email: info@OverseasDreams.com


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