12 Nov 2012 8:47 PM:

Hi,

In reply to your request about buying in Duquesa / Costa Del Sol, all I can advise is some of the things we deduced after our recent property search.

Firstly, if your really serious about buying, you really must be there,and look at all that is available, (and I don't mean for just a couple of weeks), this will really help you to "see through" a lot of the sales pressure, and give you a balanced view of what is really available.

Secondly, after a little research, (and talking to a lot of people),  it seemed to us, that if you needed to let your property, for more than the three main summer months (June, July, August,)  you should try to buy  "beachside", otherwise, you could end up paying several months maintenance charges every year, on an empty property.

Finally, there really is some beautful property available, and at bargain prices,(provided that the euro doesn't improve too much !!!) ,however, we believe if it's an investment your looking for, you should prepared to be in it, for the medium to long term, (7-10 years), to make any profit.

Best of luck.................A & S.

 

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17 Oct 2012 12:51 AM:

Hi Steve,

Thank you for your comments, I'm glad to hear  that in DV, that the "positive", outweights the "negative".

We are still looking in the Duquesa area, and hope to buy a "winter" home there, but with so much property for sale, and prices which still appear to be unstable, the question is "where", and what would is the genuine market price.

Kind Regards,

A.T.

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16 Oct 2012 3:27 PM:

Hi All,

My wife and I recently came to the Costa del sol, with the intention of buying a winter / possible retirement home.

One of the developments shown to us was Duquesa Village, and though we preferred to be nearer to the sea, we did like what we saw, and were considering purchasing, however, we did notice that there appeared to be many empty properties, which I found a little worrying.

After doing a little research, (and finding this website), plus reading of all your problems and concerns, it's starting to occur to me, that it might be better to stay in England, (albeit in the rain), rather than risk the problems you are encountering, (especially, in a foreign language. 

Am I wrong ??? (any positive comments /  replies,would be gratefully received).

Kind Regards,  A.T. 

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