The Costa del Sol is not nicknamed the ‘Costa del Golf’ for nothing – the Nordica Real Estate head office finds itself in the middle of the Golf Valley of Andalucía, surrounded by many famous golf courses which are open all year round. Perhaps one of the most famous of these golf courses is Los Naranjos. Dating from 1977, it was one of the first to spring up in response to increasing international travel and the growth of luxury tourism to the Costa del Sol that began in the early 1970s.

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Here at Nordica Real Estate, we have seen many trends come and go in over 20 years’ experience of selling and renting property in Marbella. The latest to arrive from America – where else? – is called ‘Home Styling‘, also known as Home Doctoring.

The concept arises from the well-known saying that ‘first impressions count’, and recent research points to the first impression being made not in one or two seconds, but the blink of an eye! So how can you ensure that the first impression given by your property is the best it can be?

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It’s been going on for some time now – our open houses are proving to be a highly successful tool for presenting, promoting and selling newly built and renovated properties in the Marbella – and in particular Nueva Andalucía – area.

The open house is a tried and tested method used by listing agents to introduce properties to fellow property agents as well as other real estate professionals. The latter can also include photographers, surveyors, architects, marketing specialists and members of the press, but above all the day is focused on showcasing the property in question to a gathering of selected agents who will be promoting it to their client base and through their marketing channels. In essence, it is a form of professional B2B marketing that creates an extended sales network controlled by the listing agent. Continue reading »

OPEN HOUSE VIDEO PART 1

The open house is a tried and tested B2B tool in Marbella that enables a listing agent to present a property – especially new developments or luxury homes – to its fellow agents in a manner that is simultaneously efficient, professional and also pleasant and personal. Continue reading »

Spain’s property market is thriving and its rental sector is experiencing a resurgence, with average price increases of 20.9% over last year, according to industry website Idealista. This makes it an excellent time for Marbella holiday property owners to boost their income, as these short-term rentals are far more profitable than long-term leases.

This rise in rental rates is accompanied by a declining supply of properties in some parts of Spain, making it more of an owners’ market than in previous years. Between 2007 and 2013, many owners rented their properties out, but now that trend is reversing quite swiftly, and the report states: “Out of every ten rental leases that expired last year, six of those properties are now being put up for sale.”  Continue reading »

Nueva Andalucía is home to some of the best dining options in Marbella, offering everything from fresh and healthy salads to Asian fusion and the finest cuts of meat. We have put together a list of some of our favourite restaurants in Nueva Andalucía that we highly recommend you try at least once!

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the trendy La Sala is renowned in the area as the place to be seen. The stylish venue features a large decked terrace, which is perfect for afternoon drinks in the sun, while the elegant indoor restaurant is the idyllic setting for a romantic date night. The recently refurbished live lounge features live music and a buzzing atmosphere for those keen to enjoy dancing the night away.

Oak Garden & Grill located next to La Sala promises a romantic experience set within a secret garden with stunning views of the La Concha Mountain. The menu boasts some of the finest cuts of meat and fresh seafood in the area.

Those who prefer to indulge in healthy snacks can take advantage of the recently opened Blend, which is fast becoming the place to go for healthy smoothies; Greek frappes coffees and fantasy milkshakes. The chic restaurant with lounge bar also offers rainbow salads, fresh seafood, Halal meat and gluten free options. Continue reading »

Serious property agents have always preferred to represent a property on an exclusive basis, which means that for a given period of time they are the only real estate agency offering the home in question.

Owners can be hesitant of such an agreement as they feel they’re putting all their eggs in one basket and potentially depending too much on a single agent. However, if you’re confident that you’ve chosen a professional, capable company to promote your property then giving them exclusive status actually has great advantages to the homeowner: Continue reading »

The final in the series about the different zones that make up Nueva Andalucía, this article focuses on the upper part, or hill area at the north of this popular Marbella suburb.

Set roughly between two bodies of water – the Viejo del Ángel pantano (or dam) and that of Nuevo del Ángel – this upper part of Nueva Andalucía straddles the hills that mark the transition zone between Marbella’s coastal plain and the foothills of the might Serranía de Ronda that stretch deep into the Andalusian countryside. Continue reading »

In our series of articles about the different parts that make up one of Marbella’s most enduringly popular residential areas – Nueva Andalucía – we now focus on perhaps its best-known section. Continue reading »

Most people know Nueva Andalucía as a single residential area, but in reality it is one of the largest of its kind in Marbella – stretching from Puerto Banús in the south, Marbella town in the east and open countryside in the north to San Pedro Alcántara in the west. This article looks at the characteristics, amenities, lifestyle and properties of the western part of Nueva Andalucía. Continue reading »