The transaction costs when buying a property in Spain consist of lawyer and notary fees, land registry costs, transfer tax and a mortgage tax. A rate adjustment coming into effect this year sees a number of small but important changes in the make-up of these property purchase costs.

Lawyers’ fees, which are approximately equal to 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, will most likely remain the same, as will Notary fees (dependent upon the price of the property and the length and complexity of the purchase contract), and Land Registry costs, which vary according to the purchase price and what needs to be registered. Continue reading »

The term ‘frontline beach’ takes on its proper meaning at Los Granados de Banús. Situated just east of the lively marina and shopping area of Puerto Banús, it fronts not a busy beachside road or boardwalk but leads directly to a large stretch of beach.

The luxuriously designed and appointed properties at Los Granados de Banús range from spacious two-bedroom apartments two double-floor penthouses complete with expansive panoramic terraces and private rooftop swimming pools. Inside, the properties are elegant, comfortable and modern, offering space, style and home comforts in one of the most desired locations along the whole Spanish coast.  Continue reading »

We advise homeowners who wish to rent out their properties on what peopole expect from a rental property nowadays, and how to make it attractive and highly marketable in a cost-efficient way. As a result, Nordica only offers top quality rental properties with modern amenities in attractive locations, in urbanisations such as Magna Marbella, Albatross Hill, Los arrayanes, Las Tortugas, Las Brisas and Los Naranjos, to name a few.

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Nordica Rentals is the rentals specialist in the Nueva Andalucia area – a company entirely dedicated to both holiday and long-term rentals in this important part of Marbella

What makes us the specialists?

The fact that we have a dedicated team of professionals who have been doing this for 25 years, and the fact that we focus exclusively on the area immediately in and around Nueva Andalucia.

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For those who like to be close to the beach and within walking distance of the excitement and bright lights of Puerto Banús, yet don’t want to be in the midst of it all the time, the beachside urbanisations of Malibu and Laguna de Banús offer a perfect alternative.

Exclusive and peaceful, they offer seaside living combined with space in what is a prime piece of real estate along the Mediterranean. Stretching out along the sandy beaches that follow the gentle curve of the Bay of Marbella, these bordering areas are among the most sought-after addresses on the Costa del Sol, combining villa suburb amenities with direct access to a peaceful beach not far from the restaurants, boutiques and nightspots of Puerto Banús. Continue reading »

…when the winter is knocking on the door back home and the sun is still shining in Marbella. Take out those last holidays and come down to Villa Melissa!

This luxury 5 bedroom modern villa is situated in the heart of Nueva Andalucia with several well known restaurants and bars just around the corner and only 2 minutes drive to Puerto Banús, where the newly built promenade is still full of people and the beach bars are still open.

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If you are looking for a property in Nueva Andalucia, Marbella, Spain with all facilities in a gated community and close to all amenities but you think this is a luxury you can’t afford; then think again. Our range of properties in Señorio de Gonzaga offer the best deals you can currently find in the market.

Now is the time to purchase in the complex that offers all you were looking for: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, gated community, two swimming pools, garden, good location.

Señorio de Gonzaga, reduced from 185.000€ to 155.000€

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Aldea Blanca is a well maintained development consisting of apartments in a rustic andalucian style, the urbanization offers 4 pools and mature gardens. This complex reminds you a little of the white villages in the mountains with its white buildings and wooden terrace pillars. Being only approximately 1km from Puerto Banús, you are within walking distance to all amenities, the harbor, the beach and all shops, which makes it ideal for families.

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Magna Marbella is located at the top of the hill in the heart of the Golf Valley and is a complex of apartments and penthouses from between 2-4 bedrooms all with under floor heating, which is ideal for the winter months to take the chill off your feet. The apartments all have large covered and uncovered terraces with exceptional views east, south and west to make the most of the summer months. All penthouses have a private swimming pool on the roof terrace with 360-degree views. The complex offers tropical exterior and interior communal areas, gardens and swimming pools.  This is a gated urbanisation with 24hr security guards for your safety. Continue reading »

Another special event in Marbella this September has been the recording of the movie “A Place in the Sun” by Swedish criminal author Liza Marklund.

After several months of preparation, her latest book, which is set in Marbella, has been made into a film with a budget of 15 million SEK. What has been of particular interest to the international press, is that the film is produced by the production company Yellowbird, who are also behind the cinema success “The girl with the dragon tattoo”, part of the world famous Millennium Trilogy by Stig Larson.

Yellowbird has also bought the rights for six of Liza Marklund‘s best sellers that feature the criminal reporter Annika Bengtzon. The first film to be released is “Nobel’s Testament” that will be in cinemas from February 2012 and also shown at the Cannes Film Festival 2012. The Costa del Sol’s “A Place in the Sun” is the final movie of the series of six. Continue reading »