Buying in Costa Esuri
#1
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Buying in Costa Esuri
Hi All,
We are staying near Albufeira and have just had a day out at Costa Esuri with a local agent from "Spanish homes & Fincas". I never get into anything without researching all the options and I was suprised at how cheap the apartments were so I thought I would read up on here and other websites.
At the moment all I can find is doom and gloom! Poor build quality, arguments with the developer, threatening behaviour etc.
So I have spent about an hour and it has put us right off.
Could anyone, in a nutshell tell us if it is worth the risk?
Are they going to finish it?
Help!
Thanks.
We are staying near Albufeira and have just had a day out at Costa Esuri with a local agent from "Spanish homes & Fincas". I never get into anything without researching all the options and I was suprised at how cheap the apartments were so I thought I would read up on here and other websites.
At the moment all I can find is doom and gloom! Poor build quality, arguments with the developer, threatening behaviour etc.
So I have spent about an hour and it has put us right off.
Could anyone, in a nutshell tell us if it is worth the risk?
Are they going to finish it?
Help!
Thanks.
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
Hi All,
We are staying near Albufeira and have just had a day out at Costa Esuri with a local agent from "Spanish homes & Fincas". I never get into anything without researching all the options and I was suprised at how cheap the apartments were so I thought I would read up on here and other websites.
At the moment all I can find is doom and gloom! Poor build quality, arguments with the developer, threatening behaviour etc.
So I have spent about an hour and it has put us right off.
Could anyone, in a nutshell tell us if it is worth the risk?
Are they going to finish it?
Help!
Thanks.
We are staying near Albufeira and have just had a day out at Costa Esuri with a local agent from "Spanish homes & Fincas". I never get into anything without researching all the options and I was suprised at how cheap the apartments were so I thought I would read up on here and other websites.
At the moment all I can find is doom and gloom! Poor build quality, arguments with the developer, threatening behaviour etc.
So I have spent about an hour and it has put us right off.
Could anyone, in a nutshell tell us if it is worth the risk?
Are they going to finish it?
Help!
Thanks.
P.S. you also have to remember that there is no point compairing build quality here to that in England (which a lot do) its different and some things Brits find important the Spanish don't.
Last edited by MikeCol; May 19th 2011 at 9:45 am.
#3
Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
Hi All,
We are staying near Albufeira and have just had a day out at Costa Esuri with a local agent from "Spanish homes & Fincas". I never get into anything without researching all the options and I was suprised at how cheap the apartments were so I thought I would read up on here and other websites.
At the moment all I can find is doom and gloom! Poor build quality, arguments with the developer, threatening behaviour etc.
So I have spent about an hour and it has put us right off.
Could anyone, in a nutshell tell us if it is worth the risk?
Are they going to finish it?
Help!
Thanks.
We are staying near Albufeira and have just had a day out at Costa Esuri with a local agent from "Spanish homes & Fincas". I never get into anything without researching all the options and I was suprised at how cheap the apartments were so I thought I would read up on here and other websites.
At the moment all I can find is doom and gloom! Poor build quality, arguments with the developer, threatening behaviour etc.
So I have spent about an hour and it has put us right off.
Could anyone, in a nutshell tell us if it is worth the risk?
Are they going to finish it?
Help!
Thanks.
The best aspect of Costa Esuri is its location - I know everyone in Spain thinks that they live in the ideal place but here it is really true. Away from the beaten track of hordes of expats and drunken visitors (but with enough to have a social life) In an unspoilt part of Spain but within easy distance of the Portuguese Algarve. Served by 2 international airports (Faro and Seville) with possibly another 2 - Beja and Jerez - so low cost flights are competitive.
And reasonably friendly locals.
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
We just bought (May 1, 2011) an apt. in C Esuri after looking for 3 years in most of Andalucia and the Vila Real-Tavira area. And although some apts. in V. Real can compete in price and quality they don't have pools or private parking spaces included. As for Andalucia, nothing can compete in price. C. Esuri prices have dropped anywhere from 40-65% and are now being purchased quickly (the finished developments). It is far from being finished and will probably never be finished as planned (which may not be such a bad thing). If your looking for night life - forget it for now- and it is a bit far to the beaches (10-15 km) but there are services in Ayamonte (a 5 km) and Huelva and Sevilla are not too far away (50-140kms). If you're serious you should move soon as the best deals are now being taken by Spanish and Portuguese families (for the reason stated above). We're from Cordoba (285 kms.) and we bought one! As for renting out- everyone would like to- so we don't advise buying w only that in mind. Good Luck
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
Hi All,
We are staying near Albufeira and have just had a day out at Costa Esuri with a local agent from "Spanish homes & Fincas". I never get into anything without researching all the options and I was suprised at how cheap the apartments were so I thought I would read up on here and other websites.
At the moment all I can find is doom and gloom! Poor build quality, arguments with the developer, threatening behaviour etc.
So I have spent about an hour and it has put us right off.
Could anyone, in a nutshell tell us if it is worth the risk?
Are they going to finish it?
Help!
Thanks.
We are staying near Albufeira and have just had a day out at Costa Esuri with a local agent from "Spanish homes & Fincas". I never get into anything without researching all the options and I was suprised at how cheap the apartments were so I thought I would read up on here and other websites.
At the moment all I can find is doom and gloom! Poor build quality, arguments with the developer, threatening behaviour etc.
So I have spent about an hour and it has put us right off.
Could anyone, in a nutshell tell us if it is worth the risk?
Are they going to finish it?
Help!
Thanks.
I don't have experience of Esuri, but we bought in 2004 on Isla Canela. 2 bed apartment. We have never regretted anything about it. The build quality was good and we have never had any issues. Ayamonte is a lovely town and we spend as much time there as we can. There are still some bargains on the beach via private sales and estate agents in the town. Go and have a look.
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
I have just recently bought an apartment in Costa Esuri and think the place is fantastic. As previously said I don't think it will ever be finished off to the original plans but that will probably be a good thing as it will keep it a little less crowded. Somebody will eventually buy it and it will become more finished off. I also bought mine through Homes & Fincas and they were great to deal with. The build quality has been fine and touch wood haven't had any problems so far. These apartments are exceptional value for money and the price can only go one way from here and that is up!
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
I have just recently bought an apartment in Costa Esuri and think the place is fantastic. As previously said I don't think it will ever be finished off to the original plans but that will probably be a good thing as it will keep it a little less crowded. Somebody will eventually buy it and it will become more finished off. I also bought mine through Homes & Fincas and they were great to deal with. The build quality has been fine and touch wood haven't had any problems so far. These apartments are exceptional value for money and the price can only go one way from here and that is up!
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
Yes and the shops in Ayamonte are very nice indeed and you can get pretty much anything you need. I actually like Lepe as well and have found some good shops there recently. I agree it would be nice to see another bar or restaurant but there isn't enough custom for it at the minute except for peak holiday times.
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
I have just recently bought an apartment in Costa Esuri and think the place is fantastic. As previously said I don't think it will ever be finished off to the original plans but that will probably be a good thing as it will keep it a little less crowded. Somebody will eventually buy it and it will become more finished off. I also bought mine through Homes & Fincas and they were great to deal with. The build quality has been fine and touch wood haven't had any problems so far. These apartments are exceptional value for money and the price can only go one way from here and that is up!
am sure like most of us you will get years of enjoyment from your investment,along with meeting some very nice people in a lovely place spot in the sun.
Ken.
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
Hi to you all!
New here. We are looking for an apartment to buy in Costa Esuri and like the Sea and Sun ones (from what we have seen in pictures but we understand that the urbanizacion is not completed yet? Can anyone help us with a little more detailed info?
Also does anyone know the name of the bank that sells these apartments (or la entidad financiera)?
Is it better to buy a bank owned/repossession or a second hand apartment?
Do you recommend any bank in Ayamonte?
How is the situation now with the mortgages for non residents? We get very different answers, from 50% to 70% so it's hard to know what to trust.
Thank you,
Saga
New here. We are looking for an apartment to buy in Costa Esuri and like the Sea and Sun ones (from what we have seen in pictures but we understand that the urbanizacion is not completed yet? Can anyone help us with a little more detailed info?
Also does anyone know the name of the bank that sells these apartments (or la entidad financiera)?
Is it better to buy a bank owned/repossession or a second hand apartment?
Do you recommend any bank in Ayamonte?
How is the situation now with the mortgages for non residents? We get very different answers, from 50% to 70% so it's hard to know what to trust.
Thank you,
Saga
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
Hi to you all!
New here. We are looking for an apartment to buy in Costa Esuri and like the Sea and Sun ones (from what we have seen in pictures but we understand that the urbanizacion is not completed yet? Can anyone help us with a little more detailed info?
Also does anyone know the name of the bank that sells these apartments (or la entidad financiera)?
Is it better to buy a bank owned/repossession or a second hand apartment?
Do you recommend any bank in Ayamonte?
How is the situation now with the mortgages for non residents? We get very different answers, from 50% to 70% so it's hard to know what to trust.
Thank you,
Saga
New here. We are looking for an apartment to buy in Costa Esuri and like the Sea and Sun ones (from what we have seen in pictures but we understand that the urbanizacion is not completed yet? Can anyone help us with a little more detailed info?
Also does anyone know the name of the bank that sells these apartments (or la entidad financiera)?
Is it better to buy a bank owned/repossession or a second hand apartment?
Do you recommend any bank in Ayamonte?
How is the situation now with the mortgages for non residents? We get very different answers, from 50% to 70% so it's hard to know what to trust.
Thank you,
Saga
By the way I love it here
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
Hi to you all!
New here. We are looking for an apartment to buy in Costa Esuri and like the Sea and Sun ones (from what we have seen in pictures but we understand that the urbanizacion is not completed yet? Can anyone help us with a little more detailed info?
Also does anyone know the name of the bank that sells these apartments (or la entidad financiera)?
Is it better to buy a bank owned/repossession or a second hand apartment?
Do you recommend any bank in Ayamonte?
How is the situation now with the mortgages for non residents? We get very different answers, from 50% to 70% so it's hard to know what to trust.
Thank you,
Saga
New here. We are looking for an apartment to buy in Costa Esuri and like the Sea and Sun ones (from what we have seen in pictures but we understand that the urbanizacion is not completed yet? Can anyone help us with a little more detailed info?
Also does anyone know the name of the bank that sells these apartments (or la entidad financiera)?
Is it better to buy a bank owned/repossession or a second hand apartment?
Do you recommend any bank in Ayamonte?
How is the situation now with the mortgages for non residents? We get very different answers, from 50% to 70% so it's hard to know what to trust.
Thank you,
Saga
By the way I love it here
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
Hi to you all!
New here. We are looking for an apartment to buy in Costa Esuri and like the Sea and Sun ones (from what we have seen in pictures but we understand that the urbanizacion is not completed yet? Can anyone help us with a little more detailed info?
Also does anyone know the name of the bank that sells these apartments (or la entidad financiera)?
Is it better to buy a bank owned/repossession or a second hand apartment?
Do you recommend any bank in Ayamonte?
How is the situation now with the mortgages for non residents? We get very different answers, from 50% to 70% so it's hard to know what to trust.
Thank you,
Saga
New here. We are looking for an apartment to buy in Costa Esuri and like the Sea and Sun ones (from what we have seen in pictures but we understand that the urbanizacion is not completed yet? Can anyone help us with a little more detailed info?
Also does anyone know the name of the bank that sells these apartments (or la entidad financiera)?
Is it better to buy a bank owned/repossession or a second hand apartment?
Do you recommend any bank in Ayamonte?
How is the situation now with the mortgages for non residents? We get very different answers, from 50% to 70% so it's hard to know what to trust.
Thank you,
Saga
A bank sale or a previously owned is very much down to whether you want something already furnished. As for the banks, sorry don't know too much but probably worth talking to Homes & Fincas and Premier Property, as they are both marketing and must know the best mortgage deals. Let them earn their money!
Just one last tip, be absolutely sure of your solicitor, there are plenty of posts on here about certain firms that you will want to avoid if you want a relatively stress free purchase.
Other than that enjoy the experience!
Andy
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
Hi. I have an apartment on Vista Esuri (Rago 2). Pretty well built. Generous proportions. Lovely communal grounds and pools. These are considered by many to be particularly good as they were the first phase, so were used to sell later parts of CE. I don't like the look of the Sun & Sea apartments personally, as they look very close together; but there may be some good deals there. There are definitely resales on Vista Esuri, so ground floor gardens are done in most cases (an expense to factor in if new). There are also some bank sales for apartments that have not been completed on or occupied. Homes & Fincas have many advertised. I believe that Caja Granada Bank may have some resales. Good luck. CE is lovely and can only get better
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Re: Buying in Costa Esuri
We love CE too. we bought an apartment in Las Colinas (the one right on the top of the hill) when no one lived there just over a year ago but now the pools are up and running and the gardens are coming along nicely. again Homes & Fincas have some for sale here.
Kath
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