Esmeralda Blog

A place in the sun – something so many Britons spend their whole life longing for. They might not find it at home (until global warming really kicks in, at least), but luckily the Mediterranean and Iberian peninsula – with their accommodating weather and welcoming communities – are located a short flight away.

Retirement is a big deal. But it’s not a big scary deal that you have to run away from, it’s actually an exceptionally exciting chapter. It is, however, one that needs to be planned for meticulously.

Property has always been seen as a great investment, and despite some ups and downs in the ever changing economic landscape, it undoubtedly still is. Will Rogers once said, “Real estate is the best investment in the world because it is the only thing they’re not making any more”, something I totally agree with.

Expanding your property portfolio to include luxury properties abroad is an extremely good idea. Especially when you are looking at property in a place like Spain – known as one of the top three tourist destinations in the world, and a popular expat destination.

Retirement is an incredible time to finally look back on all that you have accomplished in your past, and what you would like your future to look like. You now have the remarkable opportunity, the time and the money to fulfill some of the dreams you may not have had the capacity to achieve in the past.

If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you are constantly in a state of stress or find yourself intertwined in the crazy hustle and bustle of a 9 to 5 in the city… or anywhere for that matter. More often than not, you probably land up getting home late for dinner, at which stage, your food is cold and your family is comfortably sitting in front of the TV, so much for quality time right? The truth is: life is stressful.

Here’s a stat that might interest you: There are over three billion internet users today. If you are looking for specifics, the actual number works out to 41% of the world’s population that has an internet connection. By now, you should understand how vital having a strong online presence is in an increasingly competitive industry.

If there is one thing we can all be certain of, is that no matter your financial situation, no matter your personality, where you live, where you are from or what you do for a living, sometimes balancing work, your relationships and the rest of your life feels impossible.

Building a property portfolio is an exciting but oftentimes stressful part of the real estate agent’s job. Everyone wants stellar portfolios to set themselves apart from their competition, where they offer a wide range of incredible properties perfectly catered to their target markets’ tastes, preferences and budgets.

You have worked for the most part of your adult life. Slogged away day after day either for your own company or for someone else’s and now you feel that it’s time to start winding down. Finally your golden years are on the horizon, where you have the freedom to embark on all the adventures you have always dreamed of.