Serneholt Estate Magazine Nr 1 2020

Magazine

Nr 1 2020

SIERRA NEVADA

SKIING IN THE MORNING, SUN AND SEA IN THE AFTERNOON

WHEN THE DREAM BECOMES REALITY THE SANDBERG FAMILY BUY A HOME

LETTING YOUR PROPERTY THE LAWYER'S ACCOUNT OF THE NEW RULES 1 JAN 2020 MULTIPURPOSE MGZ

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A WORD FROM THE CEO A look back and forward at the property sector in 2020.

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BUYING A PROPERTY

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The Sandberg family buy a home.

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MARBELLA

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MALAGA

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SIERRA NEVADA

www.serneholtestate.com ALICANTE: Calle Antonio Galdo Chapuli 5, 03001 Alicante, E-mail: alicante@serneholtestate.com, Tel: +34 965 065 476 ESTEPONA: Calle Santa Ana 36, 29680 Estepona, E-mail: estepona@serneholtestate.com, Tel: +34 951 568 614 FUENGIROLA: Calle España 3, 296 40, Fuengirola, E-mail: fuengirola@serneholtestate.com, Tel: 34 952 638 815 MALAGA: Calle Olózaga 8, 29005 Málaga, E-mail: malaga@serneholtestate.com, Tel: +34 672 904 932 MAJORCA: E-mail: palma@serneholtestate.com, Tel: +34 951 560 933 MANILVA: Calle Boqueron 1 (Puerto de la Duquesa), 29691 Manilva, E-mail: manilva@serneholtestate.com, Tel: +34 602 291 119

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A LOOK BACK AND FORWARD AT THE PROPERTY SECTOR IN 2020 Serneholt Estate is, today, one of Spain’s biggest, independent estate agencies with five offices on the Costa del Sol and one in Alicante.

As we head into a new decade, it’s a good time to think back on what we’re leaving behind us and look forward to what the 20s has to offer.

now choosing to both spend their holidays and move permanently to the country, is a trend that also looks set to continue during the 20s.

Following the financial crisis which affected all of Europe at the end of the noughties, we entered the past decade with an ongoing crisis and a suppressed housing market.

What was at times a period when it was as good as possible to sell anything at any price now couldn’t be sold at all. Prices fell headlong until 2014, when the first signs of a change could be seen. In 2015, we had for the first time in eight years, a market which was no longer falling, heralding the start of an era for the housing market - this time in a healthier environment than before the crisis.

As we leave the 10s behind us, we have clawed back around 20 percent of the downturn, which in some quarters could be as much as 40-50 percent.

At Serneholt Estate, we are looking forward to helping you realise your dream of a home in the sun in the coming decade, and we are already based in seven different locations across Spain to help you find the right one!

FredrikSerneholt

CEO at Serneholt Estate

Everything now points towards a steady, stable rise in property prices over the next few years of between 3-6 percent a year and there are no signs of the market being affected negatively by Brexit, regardless of when in the year it takes place.

In Scandinavia, stricter amortisation requirements have been brought in in recent years, which have had dampening effects on the housing market. For a long time, Spain has had amortisation plans up to a maximum of 20-25 years, after which the whole loan has to be repaid. Not only that, the amounts lent are much lower than in Scandinavia, which means the market in Spain is less sensitive to economic fluctuations and thus a safe investment.

Although Spain isn’t a tax paradise for pensioners or entrepreneurs, the fact that it nevertheless attracts more and more people from a broader age range than ever before, from those born in the 40s and 50s to millenniums

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WHEN THE DREAM BECOMES REALITY! For many families, the dream of owning their own property is abroad and Spain is top of the list of popular countries to buy a property in. The climate, the light and the culture convince many to invest in a future in Spain. The fact that there are opportunities for children from foreign families to attend foreign schools means they are not off.

One family who have finally bought their dream home is the Sandberg family, comprising Anna and Niklas and their sons Alexander, 11, and Philip, 9. The family live in Borlänge, Sweden. Anna works in the travel industry and Niklas runs his own seven estate agency offices in Sweden. At Serneholt Estate, we were able to help the family find a property. We asked the couple to tell us a bit about their journey to buy a property and this is what they said.

How long were you looking for a property before you bought?

For us, it took longer than we thought it would. We were looking for three years.

We often find that our customers find it difficult to know what area they want to buy a property in. How did you decide what area you wanted to buy in?

It wasn’t that easy, Anna answers quickly. We’d hardly been to Marbella before, so we didn’t know what we wanted. We made lots of trips and sought help from our agent, Fredrik Serneholt at Serneholt Estate. Before we made our decision, we also visited the Algarve coast and Alicante to get to know these places and we also stayed in various areas around Marbella, so we were 100% sure about living in Nueva Andalucía.

When you started looking for a property, did you have any criteria for what you would buy?

Since we have two children, it was important that we found a ground floor apartment so it would be easy for the children to get out and about. We wanted a pool in the area, of course, and a property with three bedrooms. We also wanted to be close to restaurants and convenience stores. So we could easily get out without needing to drive. Since our sons are of an age where friends are important, we also wanted to be close to other children as well as activities such as football.

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“What we perhaps regret is that we had a touch of cold feet and were wary of taking the plunge, although we had found MULTIPURPOSE MGZso many lovely apartments, but finally we took the step and it was the best thing we did. ”

If you were to advise others thinking of buying a property, what would you say is the most important thing to bear in mind when choosing an estate agent?

My advice to others is listen to your agent, as they live there and know what is or isn’t a good area. Therefore, it’s important that you feel confident in your agent. Sometimes, people think that estate agents are simply about making a sale, but you get a feel for them pretty quickly. We chose Fredrik because we felt that he knew about the areas and he always ascertained what we wanted. He knew what we wanted and sent us the ground floor apartments that we would find interesting and, finally, our dream apartment came along and we were smitten. We actually bought it unseen. We relied a lot on Fredrik and, after three years of looking, we were absolutely sure that he knew what we were looking for.

Is there anything you’ve reflected on in hindsight that you’d like to share? Anything you perhaps would have done differently?

I realise that in the three years we were looking we certainly overlooked several properties that would have suited us. We also knew that prices are going up in the Marbella area, which was a bit stressful. So, what we perhaps regret is that we had a touch of cold feet and were wary of taking the plunge, although we had found so many lovely apartments, but finally we took the step and it was the best thing we did.

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PREPARATIONS The first steps in the buying process are the preparations, such as the financing, choice of legal representative and organising an NIE number.

VIEWING

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This step of the buying process is all about viewing property in the search for your dream home.

We will of course help you right through from viewings to bidding and reservation.

Viewings A successful viewing depends on the commitment and sensitivity of the agent and that, as agents, we act as agents and focus on what you are looking for in a property. In this way, you only get to view the properties that we know definitely meet your wishes. During viewings it’s a good idea to inspect the property as carefully as possible, since all property in Spain is sold in its existing condition and it’s very difficult to claim for any defects once you’ve signed the contract. If you don’t know how to go about inspecting the property you can always contract a surveyor to conduct a survey. Your lawyer will always conduct the legal enquiries and searches on the property.

Financing What options do you have when investing in a home in Spain?

Before actively looking for a dream home, it’s worth considering how you’re going to finance it by doing some calculations.

You may then need to apply for a mortgage offer from a Swedish or Spanish bank. This will allow you to act fast when the right home comes along. You can usually borrow up to 75% of the property’s market value from a Spanish bank. Another option is to mortgage your existing Swedish home via your bank in Sweden. We can help put you in touch with the right people and anything else you might need.

Legal representation A big difference in Spain is that the buyer – and quite often the seller – is represented by a lawyer. The lawyer will help you through the whole transaction, making sure everything takes place securely and as it should do. You can choose a lawyer yourself to help you through the process or we can put you in touch with one of our partners.

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NIE number To own a property in Spain you will need a Spanish tax ID number, known as a NIE number. You will need this to take over ownership of the property when you register your title. Your lawyer can help you get one when you have found the right home or you can apply yourself at the Spanish embassy or consulate in Sweden or at a Spanish police station. Your NIE number certificate will only be valid for three months.

Finding property Once you're got everything ready, you can starting looking for property and head off to Spain for some viewings. As a company, we can make a big difference for you. Send us a wish list and we’ll find the best of what the market has to offer. We’ll also plan your viewings so that you get to see the best options during your visit.

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Auction/reservation This type of auction is not as common as it is in Sweden. Instead, the seller goes with the buyer who’s prepared to pay the asking price. The final price of the property is also often decided through a negotiation between the buyer and seller. When you have found the right home, we’ll help you negotiate the price and terms with the seller, after which a reservation contract is generally drawn up. A reservation fee (usually 6000 euro) is also payable at this time either to your lawyer’s client funds account or to our client funds account. Around 2-3 weeks later, the private sales contract is drawn up, which is prepared by your lawyer after the legal checks have been done. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price, less the reservation fee, is usually paid at this time.

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CONTRACT & takeover

As a buyer, you don’t have to be present during the purchase. If it is not possible to be present, we can help put together the necessary documentation so that we can handle the entire process for you.

Reservation When the buyer and seller have agreed on a price, a reservation contract is drawn up. This means that you, as the buyer, pay a reservation fee to reserve the property so it is taken off the market. You are responsible for inspecting the property carefully before the sales contract is signed. The premise is that the property is sold in its existing condition, taking into account its age, price and use.

condition for the new owner, unless otherwise agreed between the parties.

Contract The next step in the buying process is to sign a contract of sale, called the “Arras”, or “Option de Compras”. At this point you, as the buyer, normally pay 10% (including the reservation fee already paid) of the total purchase price to the seller. This contract is prepared by the buyer’s legal representative.

Ownership title On the completion date, the buyer and seller, and/or the legal representatives at the notary’s office. It is your representative who chooses the notary. At the notary’s office, the buyer’s and seller’s identities are checked and the final payment is normally made to the seller by bank cheque. And it is also here that your ownership title is signed, the “Escritura pública de compraventa”. More often than not, both the buyer and seller arrange for their representatives to sign for the purchase and sale by proxy.

Payment Payment is made at the notary’s office when the title registration is signed and then the keys are handed over to the buyer.

The buyer’s representative is responsible for withholding any unpaid bills from the purchase price, checking that any loans have been cleared, as well as withhold and pay 3% of the purchase price on the seller’s behalf to the tax agency, as per Spanish law. Then, the buyer’s representative pays the buyer’s taxes to the tax agency plus fees to the notary, and registers the title in the property register and arranges for its payment.

Takeover You receive the keys from the seller at the meeting with the notary, after which you can move straight into your property. The seller is responsible for leaving the property in the condition (legally and physically) and with the installations and licences stated in the sales contract. Remember that the same requirements don’t apply in Spain as in Sweden, e.g. thoroughly cleaning the property, and the property is usually left in its present

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Costs The normal purchase costs of a Spanish property are estimated at between 10% and 14% of the purchase price and in most cases are slightly higher for new builds than for existing homes.

We have summarised the costs linked with buying your home below.

Transfer tax A transfer tax is payable on the purchase of existing homes, which amounts to between 8% and 10% of the sale price, although this can vary depending on the region. The tax is often higher for more expensive homes. The transfer tax is payable by the buyer. Value added tax (VAT) and stamp duty - Value added tax at 10% is payable on homes being sold for the first time, E.g. new builds. In addition to VAT, stamp duty is payable for the issue of the legal documents. This is normally around 0.5% of the purchase price, but can be 1.5% in certain regions.

Both taxes are payable by the buyer.

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Notary fees and registration fees The Spanish government determines the notary fees, the cost of which depends, among other things, on the property’s value and how many pages the legal title registration has. These costs amount to approx. 1% of the purchase price (between approx. €1,300 - €5,000) and are paid by the buyer. If you have taken out a bank loan to finance the purchase, it has been the bank’s responsibility from 2019 to pay the notary fees for the title deed linked to the loan, as well as the stamp duty for the loan.

Legal fees and translation fees Legal fees vary depending on the services included in the purchase and its complexity. Most lawyers charge around 1% plus VAT of the property’s purchase price, although there is normally a minimum fee. The fee is often negotiable for more expensive properties.

Loan costs Most Scandinavian customers borrow against their home in Sweden. If you take out a bank loan in Spain to finance buying your home, a property valuation will be required by the bank providing the loan. This costs around €300 to €1,500 depending on the price of the property. Most banks also charge a startup fee of around 1% of the loan amount plus administrative costs. Confirm these costs with your bank.

Service connection charges When you buy a new home, you have to pay for the electricity, gas and water to be connected and a meter to be installed. This is often taken care of by the building company and your representative can help you complete the agreements with the companies and set up direct debits for the bills.

Homeowner costs Homes in Spain are subject to a municipal property tax, which is paid regardless of whether the owner permanently resides in the country or not, the ‘I.B.I tax- Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles’. The average cost of the homeowner tax lies between approx. €200 to €1000 a year, but can be higher for more expensive properties. A direct debit can be set up for the bill. All non-resident owners of Spanish property must file an annual tax return in Spain for the previous year, irrespective of whether the property is let or not, by no later than 31 December every year. This is worked out at 1.1% of the property’s rateable value (if the rateable value has not been reviewed in the last ten years, the amount is 2%) to which the 19% applies.

The information in our buyer’s guide is for guidance only as it is subject to change. Ask your representative for the latest details.

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THE LAWYER'S IMPORTANT ROLE - IN YOUR PROPERTY TRANSACTION When buying a property, perhaps the most important part is choosing a lawyer. For most of us buying a property, this is one of the biggest financial decisions we’ll make in our lives. It is therefore important to understand the differences between the Spanish buying process and how it works in the rest of Europe.

The biggest difference is that both the lawyer and notary have a crucial role. In Spain, much of the work done in other countries by the notary and in Sweden, for example, by the estate agent is handled by the lawyer. The next difference is that it isn’t one authority in Spain which registers the property, but two, the Property Register Registro de la Propiedad) and the Catastro Register.

It’s not unusual for these two registers not to match and this is where the lawyer’s important role comes in. The lawyer can resolve the differences before official documents are signed. Other important points that the lawyer handles are: •

Whether, from a legal point of view, the person or the company selling the property owns the property.

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Comparing the description of the property, i.e. the details registered in the property register.

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Whether there are any loans or debts charged against the property.

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Whether there is any unpaid municipal property tax, i.e. IBI or other charges.

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The law states that whoever is registered as the owner of the property on 1 January is liable for the IBI for the whole year.

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Whether the property is let to another person. Where there are any special rules or servitudes on the property.

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If the property belongs to an owners’ association, the lawyer must look into whether there are any unpaid association fees.

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Whether the owner is a resident or non-resident. This affects whether the buyer can hold back a fee of 3% of the sales price, which must be paid to the tax authority on behalf of the seller.

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From 1 May 2014, all properties put up for sale must have an energy certificate. It is the seller’s responsibility to sort this out.

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LETTING YOUR PROPERTY In this issue, we asked Alberto Morales, lawyer at Cano y Cano, to answer a few of the common questions about letting property.

What are the important points to bear in mind when buying a property that you're looking to use as a short-term let?

That’s a good question as situations often crop up where clients are looking to invest in Spain and want to be able to let the property short term.

1. You need to have a first occupancy licence (Licencia de primera ocupación, LPO).

This is a document issued by the municipalities and its purpose is to certify that a residential complex or residence has been built and completed in accordance with the construction project forming the basis of the planning permission given by the municipalities. It is vital that a property has this document if it is going to be let for short periods, known as tourist rentals.

At Serneholt Estate, we recommend our customers always use a lawyer. It makes the process much safer and smoother. As a customer you have, of course, free choice of a lawyer, although our customers often ask us to recommend a lawyer who is professional and knowledgeable. We’ve worked with Cano Y Cano a long time. They’re one of the leading firms in property law on the Costa del Sol.

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The years these first occupancy licences first started being issued vary depending on the municipality concerned. For this reason, we can find ourselves in the odd situation that a property that is completely legal and satisfies all the technical requirements placed on a property cannot be let short term, specifically because it was built before the year the municipality it’s located in started issuing these licences. Furthermore, some municipalities, such as Estepona and Málaga city, now send out an equivalent to this licence for just those properties that are legal but, due to their age, don’t have a first occupancy licence. Marbella municipality, and others, don’t currently offer this equivalent to the first occupancy licence.

This is a controversial point since the wording of the law is very much inadequate and it is still very new, which means there exist very few court rulings which interpret the article, although we’ll surely be hearing more about in the future.

An interesting point is that these resolutions can never be retroactive, which means that owners who already have their property registered for rental cannot be prohibited. Therefore, as a law firm, we recommend that clients looking to buy a property for this purpose include in their reservation agreement that the purchase is on the condition that the association has not prohibited or limited short-term rentals and that the property has been granted an LPO. These are only a few of the many relevant questions that can arise when buying a property intended for tourist rental. You also need to ensure that you satisfy the rest of the requirements applicable to this activity.

2. The possibility that housing associations can limit tourist rentals.

On 6 March 2019, a reform of the law concerning housing and rentals came into force in Spain (Ley de Propiedad Horizontal Art. 17(12)), allowing limitations or conditions to be put on tourist rentals by resolution of the association’s general meeting. As we also mentioned in the previous point, this does not concern longterm rentals.

For the resolution to be passed, a majority of three fifths of the owners who, in turn, must represent three fifths of the shares in the association is required. Although the law specifically mentions the possibility of setting “limitations” or “conditions” on such rentals, in practice the associations use the law to resolve to directly prohibit them.

Alberto Morales, lawyer, Cano y Cano

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Fredrik Serneholt

Owner

+34 661 073 444 linda@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English

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+34 747 743 850 emma@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English

Anders Rise Sales Agent

Magnus Öbrant

Lucia Cavia

Sales Agent

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+34 663 908 721 magnus@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English

+34 663 850 109 lucia@serneholtestate.com English, Spanish, French

Danilo Gonzalez

Per Bergfors Nyberg

Jenny Petersson Decorator

Marketing Assistant

+34 653 187 982 per.b@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English, Spanish

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Emma Nordström

Owner

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Sofie Wirfalk

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Partner

+34 653 751 989 alberto@serneholtestate.com Spanish, English

Gerard Laurent

Jonatan Söderström

Sophia Andersson

Partner

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Victor Fredriksson

Sales Agent

Sales Agent

+46 73-616 88 84 sophia@serneholtestate.com Spanish, English, Italian

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Mikael Nilzon

Linda Söderström

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Gustav Keding

Alex Aciobanitei

Sales Agent

Caroline Björkrud

David Nüñez

Sales assistant

Sales Agent/Lister

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Eva Henrysdotter

Christian Najjar

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Fredrik Jonsson

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Björn Käcke

Kevin Kluszewski

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Partner

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Tina Hemlin Käcke

Sales Agent

Daryna Yashchenko Sales/Listing

PALMA DE MALLORCA

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COSTA BLANCA

SERNEHOLT ESTATE ALICANTE Alicante – The Spanish east coast’s most charming of cities offers a pleasant atmosphere, plenty of restaurants and a fabulous beach life. All in within walking distance. The Serneholt Estate office in Alicante is run by Gustav Keding and Alex Aciobanitei, both with many years’ experience of the estate agency business in Sweden and in Spain.

“THIS IS WHERE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR A VIBRANT CITY LIFE AND ALSO THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE AREA’S MANY VINEYARDS, STUNNING MOUNTAIN VILLAGES AND WATERFALLS COME.”

Why did you decide to become a franchisee of Serneholt Estate?

We chose Serneholt Estate because it is a company that’s looking forward and developing and always puts the customer first. With its targeted approach and vision, Serneholt Estate dares to challenge itself and find new paths so as to always be able to give the customer the best conceivable service whether you’re selling or buying.

Which areas do you represent?

We represent the whole of the Costa Blanca, so we have a large area, which we see as positive. We’ve actually worked as estate agents in the area for around five years, which can only be an advantage for us.

Please contact our office in Alicante: Calle Antonio Galdo Chapuli 5, 03001 Alicante Telephone: +34 965 065 476 E-mail: estepona@serneholtestate.com

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Tell us, why should buyers buy a property in your area?

What’s good about our area is that there’s something for everyone. Here, you’ll find everything from towns right on the beach to mountain villages with magnificent nature and views. We have fantastic golf courses, a rich cultural life, world-famous food culture and, perhaps best of all, some of Spain’s best beaches. Couple all this with its great inhabitants and, in comparison with many other Spanish coasts, low prices, this is just perfect for a place in the sun.

And we must most certainly not forget the climate, with around 320 days of sun, it’s just luxury all year round.

What are the popular areas to visit?

There are many popular places here on the Costa Blanca, which is really great. Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja have been popular among many Scandinavians for a long time. This is because of the unbelievably fantastic properties that have been built here along the beautiful beaches as well as the golf courses in the area. You’ll also find a very international feel in the services and restaurants here. We have the coast’s Residence city, Alicante, situated just 15 minutes from the international airport. Alicante is a genuine Spanish city with a fabulous range of restaurants, shops and all other conceivable services. You’ll find great beaches and a harbour to while away your time in the sun.

There are good connections by tram and bus right the way up to Denia in the north. In the north, you’ll find everything from the famous Benidorm with its skyscrapers to some awesome nature with mountains lining the coast. This is where people looking for a vibrant city life and also the opportunity to visit the area’s many vineyards, stunning mountain villages and waterfalls come.

Have you any good tips for restaurants?

There are all sorts of restaurants with one Michelin star or more along the coast. But some of our favourites are Manero in Alicante and Restaurant Nautilus Punta Prima.

Tell us, where do you go on your days off?

The market hall in Alicante with all its fantastic food and atmosphere. Here you can buy fantastic raw ingredients and combine it with one of the many good, cosy coffee bars for a spot of food or a drink.

ALACANT Apartment

ORIHUELA - LAS COLINAS GOLF Villa

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 124 sqm Terrace: 3 sqm REF: s251509

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Size: 570 sqm Terrace: 400 sqm Plot: 1589 sqm

PRICE: 599 000 €

PRICE: 2 725 000 €

TORREVIEJA -PUNTA PRIMA Apartment

SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS Villa

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 68 sqm Terrace: 14 sqm

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Size: 110 sqm Terrace: 40 sqm Plot: 262 sqm

REF: S258568

REF: S257105

PRICE: 183 000 €

PRICE: 347 000 €

REF: S256464

FINESTRAT Villa Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Size: 133 sqm Terrace: 221 sqm

FACT BOX ON ALICANTE Population: approx. 330,000 in Alicante, approx. 100,000 in Torrevieja, and approx.

90,000 permanent residents.

REF: S260546

Distance to airport: 15 minutes from Alicante city. Approx. 1.5 hours from Alicante's outlying areas.

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Alex Aciobanitei

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Sqm price: approx. 1.515eur/sqm. This is an increase of approx. 6.2% since December 2018 Source: Idealista.com

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ESTEPONA

Estepona is the city that, despite tourism, has kept its Andalusian charm and that offer picturesque side streets, marvellous beaches and many good restaurants. Estepona has definitely become one of the sunshine coast’s most popular cities to buy property in. Serneholt Estate Estepona is owned and run by Fredrik Jonsson.

Why did you decide to become a franchisee of Serneholt Estate?

I liked the fact that the owners of the chain live in Spain and that they have their head office here. That’s not so usual among the other Swedish chains.

Tell us, why should buyers buy a property in your area?

We accompany our customers the whole way to their new property. Our customers must feel safe and assured in the process, and we continue to help our customers even after they’ve got the keys to their new property. For example, this can be help with insurance, tradesmen, furniture etc. We wish to be a part of our customers’ experience here on the Costa del Sol. What are the popular areas to visit?

What first springs to mind is obviously the Old Town in Estepona. There you can stroll along the bar and restaurant street, Calle Real, and check out the orange trees and all the flowerpots hanging on the walls of the houses (each street has flowerpots of a different colour).

Please contact our office in Estepona: Calle Santa Ana 36, 296 80 Estepona Telephone: +34 951 568 614 E-mail: estepona@serneholtestate.com

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This street is home to many restaurants offering typically Spanish dishes. The square in Estepona is called Plaza de las Flores and you’ll find a lot of flora to look at here too. It all feels very calm and relaxed when you walk around the narrow streets, admiring the cosy houses surrounded by such greenery. Lots of the many streets in Estepona have been paved with new flagstones, for example. Another area which has become popular in Estepona is Cancelada. It offers lots of lovely, good-value properties.

“WE ACCOMPANY OUR CUSTOMERS THE WHOLE WAY TO THEIR NEW PROPERTY. OUR CUSTOMERS MUST FEEL SAFE AND ASSURED IN THE PROCESS, AND WE CONTINUE TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS EVEN AFTER THEY’VE GOT THE KEYS TO THEIR NEW PROPERTY.”

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Have you any good tips for restaurants?

La Casa del Rey in the old town is a big favourite among many when it comes to tapas and pinchos. They have a fantastic wine list and also a wine shop, so it’s easy to buy something to take home with you. La Casa del Rey is a stone’s throw from our office, so we frequently go there for lunch.

El Secreto de Baco, Cancelada, is a Swedish-owned wine bar in cosy Cancelada, a perfect place for a glass of wine before or after dinner. The staff are very knowledgeable about the drinks they serve.

La Escorella in Estepona harbour – If you’re looking for fish or shellfish, this is the place to go. It’s not possible to reserve a table, so you either need to get there early or be happy to wait at the bar for a table. It’s a locals’ favourite!

ESTEPONA CENTRO Penthouse

ATALAYA Townhouse

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 60 sqm Terrace: 26 sqm REF: S250415

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 123 sqm Terrace: 45 sqm REF: S257284

PRICE: 259 000 €

PRICE: 370 000 €

FINCA CORTESIN Villa

SELWO Apartment

Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Size: 506 sqm Terrace: 72 sqm Plot: 2000 sqm REF: S251929 PRICE: 1 350 000 €

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 92 sqm Terrace: 20 sqm REF: S261114

Oliva Iberoteca in the old town – A restaurant specialising in what it says, Iberico! They pride themselves on raw ingredients of the highest quality, especially their meat! There’s a shop here, too, when you can buy products to take home.

Tell us, where do you go on your days off?

Puro Beach – Easily the best beach club in the entire area. Good prices when you compare them to, say, Ocean Club and Nikki Beach in Marbella, but with a great vibe whether you’re looking to party or just have a nice, relaxed day.

Villa Padierna Beach Club – If you’re looking for some luxury with an unbelievably good lunch down at the beach, this is the place to go.

PRICE: 249 000 € CANCELADA Penthouse Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 73 sqm Terrace: 65 sqm

FACT BOX ON ESTEPONA Population: approx. 67,000 in the municipality.

Distance to airport: approx. 1 hour.

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Sqm price: approx. 2.214eur/sqm. This is an increase of approx. 7.2% since Dovember 2018.

PRICE: 369 000 €

Source: Idealista.com

Fredrik Jonsson Partner

+34 658 101 131 fredrik.j@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English

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BENALMADENA to MIJAS

SERNEHOLT ESTATE FUENGIROLA Fuengirola, located along the Costa del Sol’s beautiful beaches, is a town with an international character, both in term of its inhabitants and culture. Lots of northern Europeans have moved here permanently, owing very much to its climate. Fuengirola counts among one of the bigger tourist areas on the Spanish south coast and offers a whole seven kilometres of sandy beach with its own boardwalk.

Serneholt Estate has had new owners since December 2019 when husband and wife, Björn Käcke and Tina Hemlin Käcke, bought the office. We got the chance to ask Tina and Björn a few questions on why buyers should choose Fuengirola.

Why did you decide to become a franchisee of Serneholt Estate?

For us, it was a dream come true. Partly by becoming our own bosses and partly by working in something we love, i.e. helping others realise their dream homes. Since we bought our own house through Serneholt Estate, we loved the familiar but also serious business culture. We love belonging to a family with high ambitions and a well-honed sense for customer service and peace of mind.

“LOTS OF EXCITING PLACES TO GO FOR EVERYBODY, WHATEVER STAGE IN LIFE YOU’RE AT.”

Please contact our office in Fuengirola: Calle España 3, 296 40 Fuengirola Telephone: +34 952 63 88 15 E-mail: fuengirola@serneholtestate.com

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Tell us, why should buyers buy a property in your area?

Since all of Mijas, Fuengirola and Benalmaderna are in our region, we have something to offer everybody. Small, simple apartments to let or larger apartments and villas to move into permanently. Relocation to a cosy, picturesque Spanish area or to one of the many modern newbuilds currently being developed. Our region offers a number of different international schools and we also have the Swedish School here in Fuengirola, which provides education from preschool up to three years’ upper secondary. Combine this with the connection by train from Malaga via the airport is probably what we think makes it most unique.

Our area is also very strategically located between Malaga and Marbella. It’s easy to enjoy everything the larger towns have to offer, while also being not far from the ski slopes in Sierra Nevada, hiking along one of the fantastic hiking trails, great swimming along the miles of beaches or a good lunch or dinner in a white Spanish mountain village. There are lots of exciting places to go for everybody, whatever stage in life you’re at.

Fuengirola, with its charming Spanish small town feel and location directly by the sea, is very popular. Here you can go anywhere without having to drive. Benalmaderna, which for the most part lies high up, yet directly by the sea, offers both wonderful views and also proximity to the beach and sea. Last but not least, the whole of Mijas, which mainly lies alongside the sea, where you can find some very good-value properties. We also have a large number of the Costa del Sol’s golf courses here with properties located directly alongside.

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What are the popular areas to visit?

Lunch in Mijas Pueblo is a must, shopping in the small, cosy shops in Fuengirola or playing golf at one of the many golf courses (15 in all). Playing paddle tennis, riding, hiking, cycling or visiting small olive groves. Visit the old fortress from the 900s or why not go shopping at our superb indoor shopping centre, Miramar. For families with children, we also have a water world and zoo.

Tell us, where do you go on your days off?

The old mountain village of Mijas Pueblo, without doubt.

Have you any good tips for restaurants?

One of our own favourites is La Isla, which is a genuine Lebanese restaurant, which sits like an oasis in Torreblanca. We can’t compare it to any other Lebanese restaurant we’ve visited.

TORREBLANCA Villa

FUENGIROLA CENTRO Apartment

Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6 Size: 432 sqm Terrace: 365 sqm REF: S217809

Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 80 sqm REF: S260644

PRICE: 1 299 000 €

PRICE: 258 000 €

FUENGIROLA CENTRO Penthouse Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Size: 190 sqm

FUENGIROLA CENTRO Apartment

And not forgetting, all the fabulous tapas restaurants around “El Chorros square” in Fuengirola. They won’t disappoint. If you’re looking for something a little more luxurious, we have a Michelin Guide restaurant called Sollo, which is in Benalmaderna.

“WE LOVE BELONGING TO A FAMILY WITH HIGH AMBITIONS AND A WELL-HONED SENSE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PEACE OF MIND.”

Terrace: 51 sqm REF: S257386

Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 44 sqm Terrace: 7 sqm REF: S248062

PRICE: 629 000 €

PRICE: 159 000 € CALAHONDA PLAYA Apartment Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 108 sqm Terrace: 8 sqm

FACT BOX ON FUENGIROLA

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Population: approx. 75,000 in Fuengirola, approx. 80,000 in Mijas and 67,000 in Benalmaderna.

PRICE: 329 000 €

Distance to airport: approx. 20 minutes.

Sqm price: approx 2,332eur/sqm. This is an increase of approx. 3.7% sedan December 2018.

Björn Käcke

Tina Hemlin Käcke

+34 604 373 856 bjorn@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English

+34 736 341 007 tina@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English

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NERJA to TORREMOLINOS

SERNEHOLT ESTATE MALAGA The cosy harbour resort of Malaga can be found on Spain’s south coast, the Costa del Sol. The city is a widely renowned capital of culture in beautiful Andalusia. It is seen as rich in culture and has, among other buildings, two art museums and a fairly recently built cultural centre covering 13,000 square metres, called La Termica. The art museums are home to paintings by Pablo Picasso and Flamencon, both of whom originated from Malaga.

The Serneholt Estate office in Malaga is run by Jonathan Söderström and Alberto Toro.

“SERNEHOLT ESTATE STANDS FOR ASSURANCE AND EXPERIENCE.”

Why did you decide to become a franchisee of Serneholt Estate?

When we decided to open an office in Malaga, we knew that Serneholt Estate was the right choice. Serneholt Estate stands for assurance and experience.

Which areas do you represent?

Malaga Tell us, why should buyers buy a property in your area?

If you’re looking for a good investment property, there are many opportunities in Malaga. If you’re looking for a property to live and feel at home in, then Malaga’s a fantastic city to move to.

What are the popular areas to visit?

Mirador de Gibralfaro – a great place with a view across the whole city. A must when you’re in Malaga.

Pedregalejo lies just 5 km up the coast from Malaga centre and used to be an old fishing village. Even though the village has become somewhat gentrified, there are no high-rises or exclusive hotels here. However, the boardwalk is full of traditional chiringuitos (beach restaurants) and most of them have been run by families for generations.

One thing is for certain – nowhere on the Costa del Sol can you find fish fresher or tapas more genuine than here.

The old town - Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world. The old town or heart of the city “Centro Antiguo” has pedestrianised streets, stunning buildings, lots of restaurants and bars and is brimming with life. Most of the city’s places worth visiting are within walking distance. The city is built in a typically Moorish style.

Please contact our office in Malaga: Calle Olózaga 8, 290 05 Malaga Telephone: +34 672 904 932 E-mail: malaga@serneholtestate.com

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Playa Misericordia lies to the west of Malaga and Misericordia beach is today a very popular beach. This is where you’ll find the Picasso Towers development, for example.

Have you any good tips for restaurants?

Gosh, there are so many to recommend, but to mention just a few: Los Mellizos Malaga, which is a fish restaurant.

“IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A GREAT PROPERTY TO LIVE AND FEEL AT HOME IN, THEN MALAGA’S A FANTASTIC CITY TO MOVE TO.”

La fábrica de la cerveza, as its name suggests, perhaps, although it has a really good beer house.

MALAGA Apartment

MALAGA CENTRE Penthouse

Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 73 sqm Terrace: 23 sqm REF: s243228

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 84 sqm REF: S248402

PRICE: 360 000 €

PRICE: 395 000 €

MALAGA CENTRE Apartment

MALAGA CENTRE Property with 4 apartments

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 120 sqm Terrace: 10 sqm REF: S260030

Bedrooms: 10 Bathrooms: 10 Size: 432 sqm REF: S240381

PRICE: 799 000 €

PRICE: 1 449 000 €

At AC Palacio by Marriots you can enjoy great cocktails or a wonderful lunch in their skybar.

Pimpi is a typically Spanish bodega serving both lunch and dinner. Spanish food, of course.

Tell us, where do you go on your days off?

I would go to Los Baños del Carmen, a chiringuito between Malagueta and Pedregalejo (east Malaga). Here, you’ve got a fantastic view over the city and you’re in the middle of the beach. Then I’d cycle to Gibralfaro mountain. Here, you’ve got magnificent panoramic view over the beach, the harbour, the city and the mountains. Quite fantastic.

CAPISTRANO CUEVA DE NERJA Apartment

Population: approx. 568,000 in Malaga and in the outer city area, approx. 1 million.

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 84 sqm Terrace: 14 sqm

Distance to airport: The airport is in Malaga.

REF: S241894

FACT BOX ON MALAGA

PRICE: 220 000 €

Sqm price: approx. 1.513 €/sqm. This is an increase of approx. 6.2 % since December 2018.

Source: Idealista.com

Alberto Toro

Jonatan Söderström

+34 653 751 989 alberto@serneholtestate.com Spanish, English

+34 672 904 932 jonatan@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English

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PALMA DE MAJORCA

You are always welcome to contact us: Telephone: +34 951 560 933 E-mail: palma@serneholtestate.com

SERNEHOLT ESTATE MAJORCA We’ve seen that demand for Majorca is high and there are lots of buyers and sellers needing help buying or selling a property. Majorca has long been a favourite spot for many nationalities. Both to go on holiday to and invest in.

What is it that makes Majorca so popular?

For more than 50 years, tourists have flocked to the Spanish Mediterranean to soak up the heat, culture and fantastic nature. Majorca is home to miles of sandy beaches and unspoilt bays, all stretching out into the turquoise sea. Along the boardwalks you can find restaurants nestled close to one another and palm trees offering pleasant shade for hungry visitors. Around every corner you are greeted by the smells from the tapas bars and wherever you look the picture is framed by the sea. There’s lots to do on Majorca and at Serneholt Estate we have put together some suggestions to suit the whole family.

The caves in Porto Cristo are world famous for their remarkable fishhook-shaped formations. There are three main caves, the round cave is a vast open area, including a fantastic botanical garden teeming with life, with many different species of free-flying birds native to the island of Majorca.

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You shouldn’t also miss the opportunity to visit Jardines de Alfabia, one of Majorca’s oldest estates and its wonderful gardens.

Discover a typically Majorcan house with charming nooks and crannies and traditional atmosphere, plus the gardens to delight all senses.

Why not take a trip to Santa Ponsa’s large Saturday flea market, in the industrial area of Son Bugadelles? Open from 9 am to 2 pm.

Here, everything from between heaven and earth is laid out on the ground for you to browse. Both cheap and expensive – but it’s fun looking at everything. Some of the proceeds are donated to the social readjustment of drug abusers. In terms of restaurants, there’s a wealth to choose from. But to pick out just a few good ones, there’s La Perla, Ribello Koa and Ricky´s Bistro. The latter looks a little shabby on the outside perhaps, but it offers great food, it’s clean and fresh and the service is fantastic.

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SANTANYI - CALA DE OR Apartment

PALMA DE MALLORCA - SANTA CATALINA Apartment

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 78 sqm Terrace: 15 sqm REF: S233031

Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Size: 65 sqm Terrace: 16 sqm REF: S237732

PRICE: 298 000 €

PRICE: 399 000 €

PALMA DE MALLORCA - SANTA CATALINA Apartment

PALMA DE MALLORCA - SANTA CATALINA Apartment

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 109 sqm Terrace: 8 sqm REF: S259190

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 113 sqm Terrace: 3 sqm REF: S243145

PRICE: 298 000 €

PRICE: 325 000 € PALMA DE MALLORCA Townhouse Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Size: 216 sqm Terrace: 40 sqm

FACT BOX ON MAJORCA

REF: S248937

Population: approx. 500,000.

PRICE: 1 565 000 €

Distance to airport: the airport is in Majorca.

Sqm price: approx. 2,972 €/sqm. This is an increase of approx. 6.3 % since December 2018.

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MANILVA to CASARES

SERNEHOLT ESTATE MANILVA/CASARES Although better known areas such as Marbella, Puerto Banús, Fuengirola and Malaga have been the hotspots for buying a property for quite a few years, more and more people are now seeking out lesser exploited areas. Manilva, Casares and Sotogrande are just such examples of these.

The newly opened office in Manilva is run by Swedes Eva Henrysdotter and Christian Najjar, who have many years’ experience as estate agents. To get a better picture of these areas, we asked Eva and Christian a few questions, who explain the thinking process behind their decision to set up business in Manilva/Casares.

Why did you decide to become a franchisee of Serneholt Estate?

Serneholt Estate has a good reputation and an attractive business culture. These points were important when we decided to set up business here in Spain. We have many years’ experience of the estate agency profession and I essentially have estate agent qualifications, replies Christian. We are very aware of the importance of maintaining a high level of service, acting according to good estate agency practice and we recognise the obvious advantage of belonging to a chain of estate agent offices along the entire coast. It benefits our customers, says Eva. Which areas do you represent?

Primarily Manilva and Casares, although we work along the entire coast.

Please contact our office in Manilva: Calle Boqueron 1 (Puerto de la Duquesa), 29691 Manilva Telephone: +34 602 291 119 E-mail: manilva@serneholtestate.com

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Tell us, why should buyers buy a property in your area?

When you appreciate value for money and realise that you get considerably more for your money by simply moving one block further from the airport. When you appreciate that what is genuinely Spanish must be preserved and realise that the future is moving south and that this area is probably next in line to undergo an accelerating and positive price development. When you’d like to have Scandinavians nearby, but not too many. When you appreciate your proximity to gems such as Gibraltar, Tarifa, Cadiz and the Portuguese border, which is just a day’s excursion away, yet you can get to Estepona in 15 minutes, Marbella in 30 minutes and Malaga in an hour. Then, you should buy a property in our area.

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What are the popular areas to visit?

The harbour in Duquesa is, in many people’s opinion, the nicest harbour along the coast. Just big enough, with a sky-high cosy factor and a wide range of restaurants and bars.

“WE ARE VERY AWARE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING A HIGH LEVEL OF SERVICE, ACThe beaches are kilometres long in both directions with just as long TING ACCORDING TO GOOD ESa boardwalk. You never feel crowded here.

TATE AGENCY PRACTICE AND WE The Roman baths in Casares are sulphur-rich outdoor baths dating RECOGNISE THE OBVIOUS ADfrom the Roman times. It’s said that even Julius Caesar dipped his VANTAGE OF BELONGING TO A toe in here. Do as Julius did!

CHAIN OF ESTATE AGENT OFFIThe vineyard in Manilva is a must for wine lovers. Here, they produ- CES ALONG THE ENTIRE COAST. ce a sweet, white wine that simply grows in popularity.

IT BENEFITS OUR CUSTOMERS.” Castillon is the old fortress situated next to the harbour in Duquesa and in the middle of what was an old fishing village. You’ll find a number of really good restaurants here, which wear the black belt of marine dishes.

Golf Proximity to some of the coast’s best golf courses such as Finca Cortesin, Valderrama and Sotogrande. Over a stretch of 100 kilometres, you can choose from among 70 different golf courses.

Have you any good tips for restaurants?

This is a hot tip for those who haven’t got round to becoming vegan yet, restaurant El Estribo. You’ll find it hard to find better meat. If you’d rather have fish, I can recommend Delfines, which is in the Castillo area. You’ll find good tapas here and there, too.

Tell us, where do you go on your days off?

The harbour in La Duquesa! Not a lot beats sitting at one of the outdoor cafés on a sunny day with a cold drink and Latin sounds coming from the speakers. If you’re prepared to drive about 45 minutes south, we’d definitely choose Tarifa! There you can enjoy the marvellous beaches and watch all the kite surfers. A fantastic place, relaxed and picturesque with narrow lanes, cosy shops etc. If you like skiing, Sierra Nevada ski centre is just under three hours by car.

There are a whole range of places close by, which you can visit in just one day. Ronda is another example, not forgetting Júzcar (the village of the smurfs), which is our latest place to visit.

MANILVA Villa

MANILVA - LA PALOMA Villa

Bedrooms: 7 Bathrooms: 7 Size: 632 sqm Plot: 8500 sqm REF: S258627

Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Size: 313 sqm Terass: 79 sqm Tomt: 1177 sqm REF: S243008

PRICE: 1 995 000 €

PRICE: 948 000 €

MANILVA - PLAYA PARAISO Radhus

CASARES - ALCAZABA LAGOON Apartment

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 102 sqm REF: S238606

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 120 sqm Terrace: 18 sqm REF: S238126

PRICE: 149 000 €

PRICE: 300 000 € MANILVA Villa Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Size: 204 sqm Terrace: 69 sqm Plot: 587 sqm

FACT BOX ON MANILVA Population: approx. 20,000 year-round. Considerably more during the warm months.

Distance to airport: 1 hour.

REF: S238017

Sqm price: approx. 1,647 €/kvm. This is an increase of approx. 7,5 % since Dovember 2019.

PRICE: 770 000 €

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+34 602 296 990 eva@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English

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+34 602 291 119 christian@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English, French

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MARBELLA to BENAHAVIS

Please contact our office in Marbella: CC Centro Plaza, Local 65-66, 29660 Marbella Telephone: +34 951 560 933 E-mail: marbella@serneholtestate.com

SERNEHOLT ESTATE MARBELLA Marbella, the city which, perhaps, most people associate with luxury yachts and exclusive shops, but which has so much more to offer. Here, there is something for everybody and the demand for property continues to be sky-high despite rising prices.

Serneholt Estate in Marbella was established in 2016 on the Spanish sunshine coast by owners Linda and Fredrik Serneholt. Fredrik is a qualified estate agent and, together, they have 30 years’ experience of the Swedish property market.

Tell us, why should buyers buy a property in your area?

If you want to get the absolute most out of your stay, then this is the area you’re looking for. Here, there’s always something to do, if you want, or you can simply enjoy the weather and good food. If you’re feeling restless, Sierra Nevada with good skiing is just two hours away, or why not pop over to Morocco for the day?

What are the popular areas to visit?

Nueva Andalucia is a very green area, also called Golf Valley.

Here, there are lots of golf courses and an abundance of restaurants and bars. You’ll also find the Swedish School in this area. In Puerto Banús there are lots of luxury shops and the big department store, El Corte Ingles, as well as beautiful beaches and a boardwalk. If you want to see real luxury yachts and cars, this is the place to come!

In Marbella itself, there’s a fabulous boardwalk, home to many restaurants and small beach bars. For a touch more charm, head up to Marbella’s old town, where, among other things, you can see the annual Lucia procession put on by the Swedish School.

San Pedro, which lies between Marbella and Estepona, is a municipality with excellent infrastructure, with lots of cycle paths and playgrounds for children as well as a magnificent boardwalk, which stretches the whole way to Marbella. In San Pedro town there are lots of great shops and restaurants.

Between Marbella and Puerto Banus lies The Golden Mile, along which you’ll find a whole host of hotels of all classes. The most famous are Puente Romano and Marbella Club.

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Have you any good tips for restaurants?

Just as golf restaurants are good in most countries, so are they here too.

Puente Romano has many restaurants to suit most tastes. If you want Spanish tapas, Lekune Bar de Pintxos in Marbella is a good alternative!

“SKI IN THE MORNING AND ROUND OFF THE DAY WITH DIP IN THE SEA IN MARBELLA.”

Tell us, where do you go on your days off?

If it’s not too hot, it’s worth climbing La Concha, which is about 1,200 metres high. If you don’t want to climb to the top, there are lots of fantastic hiking trails in the vicinity. The boardwalk in San Pedro is also a favourite for all the family. We spend a lot of time here, in summer and winter. If we’re missing the winter and snow too much, we go to Sierra Nevada, which is only two hours away by car. We usually say that you can ski in the morning and round off the day with a dip in the sea in Marbella.

FACT BOX ON MARBELLA Population: approx. 142,000.

Distance to airport: approx. 45 minutes by car.

Sqm price: approx. 2,998 €/sqm. This is an increase of approx. 8.7% since December 2018.

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Los Naranjos de Marbella Penthouse

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Marbella Country Club Villa

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 113 sqm Terrace: 29 sqm REF: S260899 PRICE: 329 000 €

Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Size: 412 sqm Terrace: 100 sqm Plot: 912 sqm REF:S263148 PRICE: 1 595 000 €

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Apartment

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Apartment

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 130 sqm Terrace: 16 sqm REF:S237760

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 106 sqm Terrace: 20 sqm REF:S260838

PRICE: 579 000 €

PRICE: 399 000 €

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BENAHAVIS - MIRADOR DEL PARAISO Villa

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Size: 106m² Plot: 20m²???

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Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Size: 633 sqm Terrace: 209 sqm Plot: 955 sqm

Price: 399 000 €

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Fredrik Serneholt

Linda Serneholt

+34 661 068 220 fredrik@serneholtestate.com Swedish, English

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SIERRA NEVADA SUN, SNOW AND SKIS Imagine being able to ski before lunch and then heading down to the sea for an evening dip all on the same day? There are few places in the world where you can do that, but when you live on the Costa del Sol it’s entirely possible! Imagine standing on a snowy peak looking out over a fantastic, blue Mediterranean. Sierra Nevada is considered to be the ski resort with the most sun with 80% days of sun over the season, a fantastic combination making for the ultimate skiing holiday with world-class slopes, an awesome view and sun, just perfect for relaxing on your days off.

Sierra Nevada (the snow-capped mountain range) is a range of mountains in southern Spain with 20 peaks, all above 3,000 metres. Thanks to its altitude, you’re guaranteed snow during the winter season, which runs between December and 1st of May. It’s worth knowing that it also has an excellent snow producing system with cannons, one of the best in Europe. Sierra Nevada is a national park with unique flora and fauna. Lifts run during the summer, making it entirely possible to visit Sierra Nevada even during the summer months. There are plenty of hiking trails to explore and why not try your hand at canoeing, rafting, riding or mountain biking?

Skiing Skiing is divided over several areas: Area Borreguiles, Area Cahuchiles – Parador, Area Laguna las Yeguas and Area Loma de Dilar are the largest. The lift system in Sierra Nevada is modern and top class. There is also a large park, Superpark Sulay, where you can test yourself on the challenging half-pipe, jump and rails for both skiers and snowboarders. Here, you’ll find Spain’s biggest half-pipe, measuring a full 6 by 165 metres. It’s very well maintained and prepared.

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Accommodation There are an abundance of hotels and apartments of varying standard and prices vary depending on the class and distance to the lifts from where you’re staying. A hot tip is to stay in fantastic Granada, just 30 kilometres away, but offers good-value accommodation and some great restaurants.

Getting to Sierra Nevada It’s only 30 kilometres from Granada and about 170 kilometres from Malaga. There are plenty of buses from Granada (and also larger Spanish cities like Madrid).

The closest airport is Federico García Lorca Granada – Jaén (approx. 50 kilometres), although Malaga or possibly Seville, are probably more applicable for most people, 140 kilometres and 260 kilometres away.

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