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Forum: Spain
Feb 25th 2009, 11:23 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 5,270
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Any info on property????

The best deals I have seen recently are in the Javea Moraira area Costa Blanca, which has been firstly affected by Germans selling due to tax investigations (until 18 months ago) followed by the...
Forum: Spain
Feb 25th 2009, 10:59 pm
Replies: 77
Views: 5,285
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Anyone living the Good Life?

The authors of this book http://gardeninginspain.com/14/your-garden-in-spain/ live near me and have written books on fruit and veg growing too. I saw them power walking through the village this...
Forum: Spain
Feb 25th 2009, 10:50 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 4,346
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Solar panels

I visited the international solar conference in Frieburg Germany in 2006 and have spent some time studying solar. The most cost effective installation that will generally pay back quite quickly is...
Forum: Spain
Feb 25th 2009, 10:25 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,387
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: urbanisations

Yes normally the urbanisation charge is based on M2 of plot. It is common for urbanisations to still have outstanding works or to not be 'recepcionada' (taken fully under the control of the local...
Forum: Spain
Nov 18th 2008, 2:03 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Can anyone recommend a good property lawyer?

Lawyer Martin Hayes of www.povedahayes.com (offices Javea) should be able to help.
Forum: Spain
Nov 18th 2008, 1:54 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,915
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Wine recommendations?

If you are dining with the Spanish or celebrating, a bottle of ´Lan´ (red with red lable) or ´Coto´ (red) will always go down well. It is not 1.99 but more like 4.80 (Coto) to 6 euros + for Lan. ...
Forum: Spain
Nov 18th 2008, 1:37 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: What houses ARE selling?

P.S. You also questioned about the mass of smaller builds (e.g. terraced bugalow and quad types) yes surprisingly these are selling I surveyed two near torrevieja last week and both are buying at a...
Forum: Spain
Nov 18th 2008, 1:26 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: What houses ARE selling?

Yes Fiona there are still buyers out there and some houses are definitely still selling. As a surveyor working Valencia to Murcia and inland I get a good idea of what´s really happening. Off plan is...
Forum: Spain
Nov 3rd 2008, 9:45 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,648
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Cold floor

As a surveyor I am professionally bound to give you a serious answer. It is however correct that insulating the underside of the slab will give you little benefit. Potentially you could foam inject...
Forum: Spain
Nov 3rd 2008, 9:24 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: House Values - Alicante Province

Recent valuations reflect the price needed for a quick sale and many agents are in need of cash flow. If you sell low, they still get a decent commission, you lose - they win. It is true that values...
Forum: Spain
Nov 3rd 2008, 9:09 am
Replies: 63
Views: 6,165
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Some honesty re: house prices please

As a surveyor I am seeing buyers getting good deals. Advertised prices have dropped in some cases, but many have stayed the same as 6 months ago however in reality most vendors are ready to do a...
Forum: Spain
Sep 4th 2008, 10:59 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: House insurance question

Try www.inlandtrader.net for the insurance article. The .com address does not seem to link.
Forum: Spain
Sep 3rd 2008, 3:03 am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,164
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Property Prices

I have carried out buyer surveys all through this summer. I have more Dutch and Irish clients than usual but Brits are still buying. Most are getting good deals at around 20% less than they might...
Forum: Spain
Sep 3rd 2008, 2:43 am
Replies: 13
Views: 6,601
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Selling Spanish property with UK agents

Consider Irish and Dutch agents (most Dutch speak English) both countries are unaffected by the down turn in the exchange rate and I am seeing more Dutch and Irish buyers at present than English....
Forum: Spain
Sep 3rd 2008, 2:35 am
Replies: 16
Views: 5,657
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Areas of Costa Blanca that are not dead in winter?

Denia is a good choice,

Most bars and restaurants open in winter and more likely to have live music nights etc in some pubs. Javea good too as is coastal stretch including Moraira and Calpe.
Forum: Spain
Sep 3rd 2008, 2:24 am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,256
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Builder done a runner - what now?

They should take legal advice, but consider putting a charge on the Builder's assets (which may include property in the UK). People can hide money and close companies but hiding property is difficult...
Forum: Spain
Sep 3rd 2008, 2:06 am
Replies: 7
Views: 747
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: House insurance question

I have just written an article on this very subject for a local paper, which is available via www.inlandtrader.com 'How much should I insure my house for?'
It includes some guide formulas to use...
Forum: Spain
Feb 18th 2008, 11:43 pm
Replies: 182
Views: 23,966
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: House Demolished

You are right re many Architects (though there are some very good ones), I regularly get involved with defects cases were the Spanish Architect Tecnico has played down a serious defect, or wrongly...
Forum: Spain
Feb 8th 2008, 10:25 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 19,024
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: How to lay Spanish roof tiles?

A word of advice on bedding mortar (e.g. for the ridge, eaves and verge terminations) add 'Sika Latex' additive to the water before mixing. This will improve adherence and help to resist water...
Forum: Spain
Feb 1st 2008, 4:28 am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,406
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Cave Houses in Granada province.

I surveyed a cave house in Huescar for a Channel 4 programme. As with all properties there are good and bad examples (I was involved with a very bad one). Some people are very happy in cave houses...
Forum: Spain
Jan 22nd 2008, 12:20 am
Replies: 182
Views: 23,966
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: House Demolished

I agree entirely. Some people have lost out by buying illegal builds but invariably they or their lawyers did not do enough home work. More people are now using surveyors which helps to highlight...
Forum: Spain
Jan 14th 2008, 12:06 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,409
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: property market in spain

I have seen some price drops but mainly by buyers that are in a hurry to sell. Many people are happy to sit tight. There are still plenty of buyers about, but some areas (mainly newbuild large scale...
Forum: Spain
Jan 13th 2008, 11:37 pm
Replies: 182
Views: 23,966
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: House Demolished

I agree with this comment but also make sure you check that the plans held at the town hall comply with the regional 'normas', the town hall or at least regional govt (deputatcion de architectura y...
Forum: Spain
Jan 13th 2008, 11:04 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,225
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: hoping to move to spain..(i know, not another one!)

Your Husbands HGV is probably of most value. I know of HGV Brits that work for Spanish co's and UK agencies but they are obviously away alot. Decorating is good provided that you are not greedy,...
Forum: Spain
Sep 2nd 2007, 1:54 am
Replies: 17
Views: 18,030
Posted By Mark Paddon

Re: Cost of New Build per square metre

Allow around the 800 mark. Pillar stability will be important as you may or may not be able to use existing pillars (which are normally of 'roman' brick and run the full height of the property) to...
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