After over thirty years of uninterrupted service selling and renting properties in Marbella, we are not only proud to say that Nordica has built up a solid name as the specialist in the Nueva Andalucía area, but also that we have an excellent reputation for friendly efficiency and a service mentality with a can-do approach. No request is too small or big, we are known for our problem-solving attitude and the warm welcome that awaits our clients – be they vendors, buyers, homeowners or long-term tenants and short-term holiday home renters. Continue reading »

At Nordica we always say that we’re not in the property industry, but in a service industry, for this is Marbella and what we offer is not just bricks and mortar, but above all a very special and lovely lifestyle in Europe’s best sunny climate. Continue reading »

Whilst it is true that Marbella has an enviable climate with 320 days of sunshine, and in theory golfers can play year round, there are times when it is simply too hot. That is why golfers look forward to the end of the summer and to the beginning of a new golf season in the cooler, but still dry and sunny days of autumn and winter.

This is when golfers start to flock back to the immaculately kept greens of the Costa del Sol. The majority of Marbella’s golf courses have well-placed residential complexes with frontline golf properties that are perfect for the visiting golfer, whether they come with family or with a group of fellow golf enthusiasts. 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 »

Choosing the perfect holiday rental property for you and your family can feel like an uphill task. There’s such an overwhelming amount of information and property advertising online these days, it’s hard to know where to start!

Right from the beginning, it is important to consult reputable websites. Recently, cases of fraudsters advertising non-existent holiday homes to unsuspecting families have come to light. The easiest way to avoid this is to book through a holiday rental agent with an office close to the property, which you can visit in case of any problems.

In Spain, holiday homes must now be licensed. Implementation of this new law only commenced in 2016, so many have slipped through the net. In order to best protect your own interests, make sure any property you rent complies with local laws. Continue reading »