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but nobody knows what conditions would need to be meet by Brits aſter Brexit. So if you are thinking about moving to Spain, it might be a good idea to secure a home and register yourself as a resident, before the UK leaves Europe. Our website offers lots of information and services, which you can find if you click into our main menu. However, you don’t actually need to do any homework yourself, as we have professional Agents and Lawyers ready to guide you through the whole process, from finding the perfect property to helping you with all the residency paperwork. If on the other hand you are a Brit already living in Spain and you want to stay, but not yet registered anywhere, it’s advisable to apply now for official residence cards and register for an empadronamiento certificate at your local Town Hall before Brexit. Property Hot Spots on the coast, based


in the event of a No Deal Brexit, Spain has made it very clear they will be looking to work closely with the UK for a mutual easy access and benefits for each others expats. Te deadline for Brexit has already been moved back twice in the past, and at the time of writing, looks like it might be moved back again. Currently it’s very easy for Brits to get Spanish residency as a European citizen,


on sales and most requested areas are definitely, New Golden Mile, Nueva Andalucia, Benahavis and Mijas Costa’s jewel in the crown La Cala de Mijas, all fabulous and desirable locations surrounding the Marbella Region. Tese classy areas are mainly sought out by residents and luxury holiday home owners, so not too touristy but plenty of great restaurants and things to do and offer good value for money. Alternatively, if you’re thinking about


selling, now could be a great time with all the renewed interest in the Costa del Sol. Aſter 25 years helping people buy and sell, I can confidently say that aſter choosing the right agent, the next most important


decision is choosing the correct initial marketing price. Tis is because the first 3 months of marketing usually offer the best selling opportunity, due to the surge of marketing that follows a new listing. If priced competitively, it should sell reasonably quickly. Any normal person leſt to value their own assets, are naturally going to try as high a price as possible. Many weak or inexperienced agents will take on properties at any price set by the Vendor, for fear that the Vendor may be disappointed with the truth and call another Agent. Tis is not actually helping the Seller at all and nearly always leads to a no sale. An experienced and professional Agent will share his knowledge and give honest advice, even if it’s not what the Vendor wants to hear. We would discuss what price similar properties have sold for in the area and show comparable properties currently on the market, so the Vendors can themselves understand the true value and agree the correct marketing price. Historically the best months for selling are February, March, April and May and then again in September and October aſter the holiday season. Obviously we sell properties all months of the year, but sales are always much higher during the those months, which are the times most buyers get serious about purchasing their luxury Mediterranean holiday home. It’s always a good idea to take photos and start marketing your property a month or two before these dates, so everyone is well aware of your property by the time they come out to buy. Peter is a frequent contributor to the UK /


Spanish press and was one of the panel of experts for Overseas Property Professional magazine, 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 coast’s top Master Real Estate Agencies “Overseas Dreams” with registered offices in both Marbella and La Cala de Mijas.


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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