All Forum Posts by: Robert Edwards

Hi Haidee

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Robert Edwards and I own LPG SPAIN, a property portal in Spain. Regarding your comments about rentals in Spain, demand is very high in the popular coastal resorts such as Marbella, Nerja, Malaga, Alicante, Almeria, Valencia, Barcelona, and as such can provide a good ROI. Property prices are beginning to rise here in Spain but there is still a glut of unsold property and 'snips' are available, if you search them out. So you shouldn't wtite off Spain so quickly.

Kind regards

Robert

Hi Colin

Over the many years in real estate in Spain, I have successfully concluded various sales to buyers, over the phone and by email, without the client coming to view the property prior to finalising their purchase. I have also done this various times on new-build projects. So I agree with you, it depends entirely on the trust of the person on the ground.

Kind regards - Robert Edwards - LPG SPAIN

Hi Karina

Thanks for your question.

I have lived in Spain longer than I care to think! But in reality, I have been involved in real estate in Spain for over 30 years, during which I have seen various property cycles. Each one has been for different reasons. Each recovery has also varied, as indeed will this one. Much of the Spanish coastline together with the big cities are already well developed. Building laws and regulations have also been tightened. So, boom days of the 80's or late 90's cannot really repeat themsleves.

Today, I believe that the growth in the Spanish market will be more gradual and sustained, which hopefully in the long run, won't lead to another property depression as we've seen in the last 7 years. 

Property prices have now, more or less, stabilsed allthough they are still dropping in some inland areas. Whilst on the coast and in tourist areas, prices are now going up. So if you had to choose when to invest in the last 10 years, this year and next year, would my choice.

KInd regards

Robert - LPG SPAIN

Hi Karina

I also live in Spain... down in Nerja on the Costa del Sol. If I can be of any help with regard to investments in Spain, don't hesitate to contact me.

All the best

Robert - LPG SPAIN Property Portal

Hi Linda

Nice to hear from you! Well, Fuengirola has grown a little since then... Perhaps it's better that you remember the town as it was. But then again, nearly all of the Costa del Sol has obviously changed a lot. That's why Nerja is still a lovely place as there has been a limit since the seventies on building height - the maxiumin is 3 storeys. And the Feria de Malaga, yes it's a great week of festivities!

All the best

Robert

Hi Matt

I agree with some of your views above, however, I have lived and worked in Spain since 1974, 30 years of that in real estate, so I think I can see it from both sides i.e. as an English ex-pat settling in a foreign country and from the Spanish point of view as well. The Spaniards do indeed buy their homes, in fact, many have second homes as well on the coast. But here's a fact for you... over 1M homes are owned in Spain by the British, then there's the Germans, the French, the Swedes, the Dutch and a long etcetera, so they can't all be wrong!

All the best

Robert

Hi Benjamin

It's me again. As you can see above, I had a link removed. Just check out my profile and go from there.

All the best

Robert

Hi Benjamin

Yes indeed. Many foreigners, in particular, the British, Germans and Scandanavians, buy property in Spain, many of which then decide to rent them out. However, you have to be careful here. Spain is divided into autonomous regions, bit like your states in the US. Each region has its own set of rules with regard to privately owned rental properties. In some areas, you can rent out freely, whilst in others, you need a license from the tourist board. All the best

Robert

Hi Julian

If you wish to check out the market in Spain, please visit my website - a Spanish property portal with over 70,000 properties listed. Have a browse round!

If you need any advice about investing in Spain, don't hesitate to ask.

Kind regards

Robert Edwards

I have worked in real estate in Spain for over thirty years. I currently own and run a nationwide property portal for Spain. If you need some general advice about Spanish property investments, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards

Robert Edwards

LPG SPAIN