Category: Property
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END OF THE YEAR DRAWS TO A CONCLUSION
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By Alia Babapulle As always, I wish you all the very best for 2021; it surely cannot be as maddening and confusing as 2020. Please remember your plants could take a battering with the weather in the winter months, so try to protect them if needed. Pruning back, always…
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CREATING EXCEPTIONAL LIFESTYLE SPACES
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OTERO DESIGN Interview with director Jorge Gil Tell us a little about yourself… Born and raised in northern Spain, I studied design at the University of Navarra, and after graduating worked at several top studios in Spain. I have always focused on the renovation of luxury villas and…
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LA RESERVA CLUB SOTOGRANDE
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TAKING A PEEK Inside El Mirador El Mirador is a gated community of six exquisite modern villas, perched above La Reserva Club in Sotogrande. As the name suggests, these properties are built to capitalise on the phenomenal views across the estate and golf course and out to the Mediterranean…
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MULTIPLE SUCCESS FOR IDOM
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AT WORLD DESIGN AWARDS Bilbao-based IDOM was the main winner at this year’s World Design Awards. An association of independent professionals working in the fields of consulting, engineering and architecture, the company picked up four awards, for its San Mames Stadium project (first prize in the sports & recreation…
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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION
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WHY SOLID PARTNERSHIPS CREATE THE BEST HOMES Article supplied by Atlas Group When building a dream property, it is vital that you have the right team in place to complete the project on time, within budget and to the best finish. However, many underestimate the importance of using a…
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ELEVATING THE USER EXPERIENCE WITH LUTRON PALLADIOM
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Palladiom wallstations from Lutron provide a state-of-the-art combination of elegant design and intuitive operation. The wallstations allow you to control your lights, shades/drapes and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning from just the one convenient location – ensuring an optimal user experience complemented by sleek keypad and thermostat aesthetics. The buttons…
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REVAMPED DIGITAL STREAMING CLASSIC …with a Touch of Majik
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A potent combination of network music player, pre-amp and power amp in a single box enclosure, the next-generation Majik DSM has been designed to cater for both first-time hi-fi buyers seeking authentic simplicity and existing customers wanting to enhance their high-end hi-fi options in more rooms. It is,…
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HOW THE QUARANTINE HAS AFFECTED OUR SEARCH FOR A LUXURY HOME
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Article supplied by Atlas Group Despite global health concerns and the seemingly endless weeks when most of Europe was quarantined, interest in luxury properties has continued to grow, fuelled perhaps by daydreaming of a home in the sun surrounded by beauty and comfort. While Spain is weathering the changing restrictions,…
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HEYDAR ALIYEV CENTRE Signature Landmark of 21st Century Baku
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Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid left a remarkable legacy of pacesetting design masterpieces around the world when she sadly passed away in 2016 aged just 65. The first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize (2004), and also the first female recipient of the Royal Institute of British Architects’ Royal Gold…
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GILMAR REAL ESTATE LUXURY IN THE SPANISH PROPERTY SECTOR
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What is luxury? If we are talking about homes, we all have a clear – more or less – image of what luxury villas are like on the Costa del Sol. We know they have a high price, in accordance with their specifications, the location and the services they offer.…
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HOME OFFICE WORKS… But Nothing Replaces Human
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Interview with Jana Novakova Interior Design Director of AALTO Exclusive Design How have you been coping with COVID-19 and the confinement? Confinement has been a very busy two-month period, with home office work. We attended our clients through Zoom, Skype, phone or email to provide design services. Although nothing replaces…
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LUXURY AND SUSTAINABILITY in the Foothills of Marbella’s Mountains
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A home in the sun: it means a lot more now than it did at the beginning of 2020. Apart from a dream come true for many people, owning a home in the sun now also means having a bolt-hole here they can lockdown in safety and luxury in case…
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How the Quarantine has Affected INTERIOR DESIGN – Interview with Creative Director Olivia O
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How are you helping clients make their homes more comfortable and functional following the official quarantine period? More than ever, people are looking into investing in their residences. The post-COVID client will be more attuned to flaws in their homes after taking a closer look at them while staying at…
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The View Marbella
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Leading the Way in Efficient Energy and Sustainable Development Wilma Sierra Blanca is well aware that – at a time when the global warming crisis is at the forefront of people’s minds and has become a global issue – it is even more important to consider the future of the…
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Samira Marbella
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Exclusive Service for Discerning Property Buyers For those interested in buying or selling a luxury, exclusive property in the areas of Sierra Blanca, Marbella, Golden Mile, Nueva Andalucía, La Zagaleta, El Madroñal or Benahavís, Samira Marbella are ready to show the finest, most exclusive listings, focusing on clients’ own particular…
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Gilmar Real Estate…
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Finding the House of Your Dreams For 30 years, the Gilmar Real Estate company has been offering its customers on the Costa del Sol the possibility to buy, sell or rent their house in any area – whether it is on the beach, in the mountains, or next to golf…
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XQUISIT HOMES LAUNCH ULTRA…
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CONTEMPORARY VILLA IN THE HEART OF LA CERQUILLA Home & Lifestyle Magazine was delighted to be invited to the launch of villa Cerquilla 42. This contemporary villa is developed by leading developer Xquisit Homes, and Solvilla has been appointed as the exclusive commercialising agent. The ultra-modern home is situated in…
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A VISION OF CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY
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Living at Village Verde Village Verde is the latest development from Sotogrande SA, located next to La Reserva Club. It is an exclusive community of contemporary apartments (from €460,000), penthouses and townhouses in a tranquil parkland setting. We spoke to Sotogrande SA CEO Marc Topiol about the project to find…
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Brilliant Ideas for Better Living – The Bright Vision…
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Bright is a development company that has a radically different approach. Bright creates homes that improve quality of life through pure design – community areas with a wonderful feeling of space, home offices where isolation is not a factor, kitchens that inspire a healthier lifestyle and bedroom suites designed for…
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Major Keynote Presentation Planned For Marbella
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Property developer Bynok is expecting more than 1,000 real estate agents, investors and other construction industry professionals to attend a special keynote presentation on 8 March in Puerto Banús, where the pacesetting company will be outlining its new market strategies, and reporting on its current and future projects. According to…
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CASARES GOLF – GOLF AND SEA IN PERFECT HARMONY
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Conveniently located between Marbella and Sotogrande, this magnificent urbanisation borders the Casares Costa Golf nine-hole course and is just three minutes from the area’s stunning beaches. For many this picturesque corner of Málaga province is relatively unheralded, but in reality it is one of the finest residential areas in southern…
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DON AMARO – MODERN STATE-OF-THE-ART VILLAS SURROUNDED BY NATURE
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Otero Group has launched the Don Amaro project, comprising 42 luxury villas in an exclusive and tranquil residential area of Manilva. Don Amaro offers exquisite panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea overlooking Africa and Gibraltar, and is just a few minutes walking distance from the beach itself. Construction on the…
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POST-SUMMER WELCOME FOR RETURNING GOLFERS
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WILMA SIERRA BLANCA The View Marbella and Los Naranjos Golf Club organised a tournament and 1920s-themed party to welcome Scandinavian golfers back to the Coast after the summer months spent back in their home countries. According to Simón Boxus, head of sales at The View Marbella residential development, visitors and…
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OTERO PROJECT IN LA DUQUESA
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PRESENTATION OF LUXURY OTERO PROJECT IN LA DUQUESA This autumn Otero unveiled their latest project, Don Amaro, in a stunning setting near La Duquesa marina. Presiding over the official presentation on the plot where the residential complex will be built were Manilva mayor Mario Jiménez, the head of the town…
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THE VIEW – WILMA SIERRA BLANCA
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Wilma Sierra Blanca held a hugely successful launch party to introduce the incredible features offered by new development The View. Simon Boxus from Wilma Sierra Blanca gave an informative speech while guests, who were mainly from the real estate sector, listened on and enjoyed the luxurious residential project’s panoramic vistas.…
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Magnificent family home in Marbella
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Newly available on the market, this exceptional villa in Nueva Andalucía is within convenient reach of all top amenities and services in the renowned “Golf Valley” area – and the rest of Marbella. Situated in the tranquil Lagomar residential area, the property offers buyers a superb opportunity to secure a…
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Metropolitan luxury design
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For state-of-the-art costa del sol urban project Interview with Eric Kuster. Palo Alto Marbella Interior Designer. Palo Alto Marbella is much more than an urbanisation. It has, according to its developers, been created to become a destination in its own right – a master plan for a cutting-edge, contemporary, cosmopolitan community of…
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PALO ALTO MARBELLA – LAUNCH OF LUXURY PROJECT’S PHASE TWO
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Palo Alto, “the largest and most comprehensive luxury development in the Marbella area”, has now launched phase two. Located minutes from Marbella and La Cañada shopping centre, Palo Alto will include approximately 600 residential units, as well as a health club, equestrian centre, lagoon village, co-working community and social club. The visionary and sustainable…
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EXQUISITE MANSION IN STUNNING SETTING
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A JEWEL EXUDING TRADITIONAL AMBIENCE AND ELEGANT FLAIR… IN BENAHAVÍS This hidden gem is tucked away within the sophisticated surroundings of a prestigious urbanisation that, on first sight, transmits a traditional Andalusian ambience dating to former times. A second viewing reveals an impressively maintained residence, designed by a renowned architect who…
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9 Lions Residences Leading Investment Group Launches High-Luxury Development in Marbella
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Part of the Lewis Trust Group (best known for owning international fashion brand River Island), UK & European Investments have now added 9 Lions Residences in Marbella to their portfolio of Spanish property developments. With this addition to other projects in Barcelona and Madrid, their investment commitments in Spain total…
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Panorama Report Good News for Marbella’s Property Market
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Christopher Clover, managing director of Marbella real estate agency Panorama, recently published his annual “Marbella Property Market Report”. According to Christopher, who has been analysing and writing about the Marbella property market since 1970, “The good news is that the residential property market has improved significantly in the Marbella area as well…
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Pristine Luxury Resort Living with an Inland Beach
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La Reserva de Sotogrande Photos by: Johnny Gates Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited by charismatic La Reserva de Sotogrande CEO Marc Topiol – a highly-driven businessman with ground-breaking ideas – to take a look around this extraordinary project that is putting Sotogrande further on the map in a jaw-dropping…
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Presentation of Stunning Velvet Villas on New Golden Mile
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In June, Otero Group officially unveiled their exceptional new villa project in Cancelada. On a glorious spring afternoon, guests had an excellent opportunity to view the development’s superb setting and breathtaking panorama. Comprising 12 villas, the luxurious residential complex is located between Marbella and Estepona, within walking distance of Villa…
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Design Showcase – Atlas Group Property Developments
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ATLAS GROUP From a Team You Can Trust Guaranteed Real Developments The property market is booming here in Spain, and the Costa del Sol is at the epicentre of the recent peak in construction. With numerous cranes now on the horizon and investment opportunities cropping up left, right and centre,…
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Permanent Proven Options to, Eradicate Dampness in the Home
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Interview with Carlos Rodriquez. Founder of Humilogic You have been in the industry for 20 years and completed 1,200 projects around Spain. What is Humilogic’s current position in the market? It is the leading company in Spain, dedicated to providing permanent treatments that eliminate any kind of dampness in…
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HOW ARK CREATES EXPERIENCES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
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The ARK team has one mission: to create experiences that transcend through each of our projects, becoming a masterpiece that people can enjoy. In this article we would like to show you what makes us different as a team during the process of creating a villa on the Costa del…
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Home Whisperer and Holistic Real Estate Agent
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Interview with A.H.F. (Toon) Roijers Heart 4 Homes What is the basic concept behind Heart 4 Homes? In the late 1980s I switched from being a lawyer in the Netherlands to being an estate agent for a considerable period of time. I owned my own certified real estate agency and…
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Humilogic España Easy Solutions for Moisture and Damp Problems
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It doesn’t matter how stunning your home is: you can still suffer problems related to moisture and damp. With Humilogic, those issues can be resolved easily and effectively. According to their professional team, damp, moisture or wetness have three consequences: aesthetic problems (humidity stains), structural problems and health problems. “Clients…
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CLC World Resorts & Hotels
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Acclaimed Resorts Built On Stronger Foundations For over three decades, CLC World Resorts & Hotels has given tens of thousands of families the opportunity to own or part-own a stunning holiday home in some of the world’s most desirable locations, including on the Costa del Sol. Led by its Chairman…
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Buy-for-Renovation Market is Hotting Up By Marco Dalli Part of Toni Dalli Associates
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I have always said that if you are looking to invest in a property, then invest in location first. The danger of falling for the climate, sea and lifestyle is a real factor in this part of the world. In other words, in the heat of the moment you just…
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Acclaimed Resorts Built On Stronger Foundations
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For over three decades, CLC World Resorts & Hotels has given tens of thousands of families the opportunity to own or part-own a stunning holiday home in some of the world’s most desirable locations, including on the Costa del Sol. Led by its Chairman and Founder Roy Peires, CLC World…
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Contemporary Comfort and Timeless Appeal in Benahavís
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Nestling in the lower hills of Benahavís is the highly coveted Capanes urbanisation. Over the last two years it has become one of the most sought-after residential areas on the Costa del Sol, resulting in a hive of activity of modern new villas currently under construction.Bearing in mind its close…
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Launch Party for Exciting New Real de La Quinta Project
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Situated in the foothills of Sierra de Las Nieves, the luxurious new Real de La Quinta development invited members of the real estate elite to learn more about this enormous project. CEO Borja Pascual and sales director Marisol Serrano outlined their plans while guests enjoyed drinks, canapés and an interesting…
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Presentation of Exceptional Santa Barbara Heights Project in Mijas Costa
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In October, CLC World hosted the memorable launch of their latest luxury residential development Santa Barbara Heights, located at prestigious California Beach Resort in Mijas Costa, where each and every stunning apartment will have its own private glass-fronted plunge pool and uninterrupted sea views. More than 100 guests – mostly…
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Latest News About Worldwide Real Estates Figures
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RESIDENCIAS LUJOSAS VITALUX LATEST NEWS ABOUT Worldwide Real Estate Figures Residencias Lujosas Vitalux, S.L. are well known for their real estate services covering Málaga province, especially in top locations around Marbella, but business owner Doris Kavcic has also always maintained a great interest in the prices of properties worldwide. For…
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New Palo Alto Showroom Opened in Marbella
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PALO ALTO MARBELLA New Palo Alto Showroom Opened in Marbella Gunni & Trentino have officially opened their new showroom in Marbella Real on the Golden Mile, where clients are invited to “touch and feel” some of the extraordinary qualities to be featured in every home at Palo Alto Marbella. As…
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Chic Style in La Cala
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The developer’s main request for this show flat in the La Cala area was for it to be warm and relaxing, “so the moment you walk in you feel you are on holiday”. Siesta Interior Design then set to work creating a suitably laidback and cosy atmosphere that is ideal…
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Pure Lines in an Idyllic Landscape
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The villa featured here is accommodated in a geographically privileged plot on a hill in the prestigious La Zagaleta urbanization (Benahavís), facing south and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The project is simple, explains Manuel Ruiz, partner and creative director of ARK Architects. “A horizontal plane is proposed as a ‘podium’…
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The Property Market in Spain
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Realizing the Dream of Owning a Property in Spain By Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Tourism and Culture in Spain August, 2017 After the burst of the real estate bubble in 2007, many people were sceptical about recovery possibilities and future growth of Spanish real estate. This crisis was indeed worse…
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EXPERT SERVICES FOR COSTA PROPERTY DEVELOPERS
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Real estate development is a complex, multi-faceted business process, encompassing activities that range from the purchase of land to the sale of the finished property to others. Strata is a company ideally positioned to coordinate all these activities, offering specialised services to property developers who want to build either for…
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SPECIALISTS IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND LUXURY PROPERTIES
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Aguilene Benicio worked in marketing and events for some of Marbella’s most prestigious venues when she decided to found Elite Estates Marbella in 2004. In addition to her “day job”, she had been helping people find property for sale and luxury villa rentals in Marbella and, without realising it, had…
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OFFICIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS FOR PALO ALTO MARBELLA
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Oozing luxury and class, Gunni & Trentino’s interiors are one step above the rest. Official interior designers for Palo Alto Marbella, Gunni & Trentino are providing the kitchens, bathrooms, interior and exterior floorings for all apartments and penthouses in the complex. They are described as “sleek, elegant and with extremely…
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Fresh Approach In Real Estate
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Commissioning an Expert Broker Who Protects Buyers’ Interests Marco Dalli, who can usually be found buzzing around the Marmorin Design Studio, has lived on the Costa del Sol for more years than he cares to remember. He has seen the property market take twists and turns that would make anyone feel dizzy.…
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Marbella Property Broker
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FRESH APPROACH IN REAL ESTATE Commissioning an Expert Broker Who Protects Buyers’ Interests Marco Dalli, who can usually be found buzzing around the Marmorin Design Studio, has lived on the Costa del Sol for more years than he cares to remember. He has seen the property market take twists and turns that…
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No Substitute for Passion
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Getting what you want from your job and your life often takes mental toughness, especially – notes Doris Kavcic – when you live on the Costa del Sol and work in the real estate business. She founded Residencias Lujosas Vitalux, S.L. in 2009, “with a lot of passion and joy”,…
