Surviving Christmas and the New Year

The presents have been opened, the waistlines expanded, the bells jingled. But there’s a long weekend yet before 2024 begins, and then we have the Three Kings celebration in Spain on January 6th which does mean we basically have a two week festive season…

TINSA 

The Spanish valuation company confirm today that prices are still ticking up across Spain with the average value being 1,767 €/m2, up 4.1% on the last quarter of 2022 and up by 1% on the third quarter of 2023.

They also confirm the there is a general "slow down" across Spain. Hardly surprising when the number of mortgage being issued by banks is down and the number of transactions also down when compared with previous months. However on the Spanish coast, the slow down is still to be seen, suggesting there still exists a lot of demand for first and second residences despite the higher interst rates and inflation levels which are showing signs of coming back down again,

Plan your trip ?

If 2024 will be the year for your new home in Spain, contact us early and start the process. Have you got your NIE number in place? If not, why not apply at the Spanish consulate office in your home country. What about finance? We can put you in touch with banks and or a mortgage broker to find the best mortgage deal for you.

New listings

Altea Hills - 4 Beds 3 Baths - 550,000 Euros

Altea Rustic Property - 5 Beds 2 Baths -  320,000 Euros

Benidorm Playa Poniente - 3 Bed 2 Bath Garage - REDUCED 330,000 Euros

If you're in Altea, how about a "cleanse" to start 2024.

My friends Lee and Sarah own the @Plantshack cafe in Altea and if you want to kick off 2024 on the right track, try their five day juice cleanse starting on January 8th, maybe even see you there? Or even better join us for open water swimming in the Mediterranean (Wednesday and Saturday mornings).

Have a Happy New Year !!!!!!