At Blue Gecko Estates, we like to inform and educate potential buyers about the market we live and work in. It’s not just about blasting you with adverts for properties all the time. So, we thought it was important to talk about the economic benefits of buying property in Spain, because not only is it a fantastic place to live, with its natural beauty, beaches and climate, there are some very real...

Applying for a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner can be a complex process, but using a Mortgage Advisor can help streamline the process, give you peace of mind and ensure that you make the right decisions. In fact, we highly recommend it! It will be one of the best, pre-purchase investments you make.Here's a general overview of how to apply for a mortgage in Spain with the assistance of a Mortgage...

Selling a property can be just as much an emotional roller coaster as buying. The reason for selling can also fuel that emotional fire, especially when you are selling for very personal reasons such as a death in the family, divorce, change of job status or the like.   Many of us have an emotional attachment to our property because homes hold incredibly personal memories for us. We also spend our...

The old adage, ‘a picture paints a thousand words’ has never been truer in our time where everything is online. For a vendor, when putting your property on the market, photos can be the making or breaking of your success in getting noticed.  The property market in the Costa del Sol is competitve, so making your property stand out, is paramount to getting responses, viewings and ultimately,...

As estate agents on the Costa del Sol, we come in contact with buyers from all over the world. They flock to Andalucía especially for the sun. Some want to move here permanently while others are looking for a holiday home to use part of the year. Whatever the reason, buying in Spain, like any foreign country, is different to buying at home.So, you’ve found that great villa or apartment and you’ve...