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They sold their property with Properstar: meet Paula and Javier in Spain

Here is a new article in our series "They sold their property with Properstar". This time we are going to Catalonia, Spain, to tell you the story of a couple, Paula and Javier, and a double win for Properstar clients! Desire for change, and a legacy property left by Paula's mother, are the topic of quick sales in this tale. Discover their story in the rest of this article! 

 

  • Jul 28, 2023 1:59:02 PM |
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Advantages of a Mortgage for Buying Property in Portugal and Spain

If you are looking to buy in Portugal or Spain, we can help both residents and non-residents. Here is a case study of two friends who are buying a villa in Spain and how they overcame  challenges with the right mortgage specialist team. 

  • Apr 12, 2022 11:12:27 AM |
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Banks view rental investments favourably

You could benefit from borrowing money from the bank to buy a property. Even if you have the cash to put down on a property, it can be more efficient to finance it partly with a loan, whether it's your holiday home, or an investment property. After all, interest rates remain low, and in most countries, the rate you'll pay on a mortgage is significantly below the rental yield you can expect from renting a property. Read more about some reasons that a mortgage might be the right choice for you.

  • Mar 30, 2022 6:38:20 PM |
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Holiday and primary home mortgages in Spain and Portugal

Are you dreaming of buying a holiday home in Spain or Portugal? Or are you considering moving there definitively? Well, your mortgage options differ quite a bit if you are resident or not. Learn more on mortgages for holiday or primary homes.

  • Mar 3, 2022 11:57:47 PM |
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Bridging Finance in Spain and Portugal

A bridge loan is a temporary financing option designed to help homeowners “bridge” the gap between the sale of an existing home and the purchase of a new one. Owners use the equity in their current home, for the down payment on their next property while waiting for their home to sell. 

  • Mar 2, 2022 12:26:32 AM |
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The Spanish real estate market in 2022

Spain is bouncing back - which for one of the countries hardest hit by the first wave of the pandemic is really great news. Even better news, perhaps, is that it's not bouncing back too fast. 

  • Feb 18, 2022 4:40:07 PM |
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5 Reasons to Consider a Mortgage When Buying in Portugal and Spain

Spoiler: you could benefit from borrowing the money from the bank to buy a property.

  • Nov 25, 2021 12:06:57 PM |
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Buy to Let in Spain: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Investors

If you're considering becoming a property investor in Spain, the first decision you need to make is which type of rental you want to be involved in - long term rentals or short term holiday rentals.

Both options can be lucrative, but they require different strategies to succeed in the property market.

  • Sep 13, 2021 9:15:05 AM |
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Is it possible to buy property in Spain at a reasonable price in 2021?

If you're looking for a property in Spain, 2020 was a difficult year to find one. For many months the country was under lockdown, the economy suffered badly, and the property market basically stood still. However, towards the end of the year prices began to rise again with a small increase in November of just 0.7% year on year in the resale market.

  • May 17, 2021 12:39:13 PM |
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