Esmeralda Blog

‘Innovation’ is no longer a buzzword in the real estate market, it’s the norm. The real estate industry went from a slow market, not eager to change, to one that is constantly evolving and experiencing new changes and findings.

When you are making the decision to buy a property in another country, either to live in, to use as a holiday home or as a buy-to-let property, there are a number of very important factors you need to consider. Things like infrastructure, accessibility, means of transport and the options in terms of the types of shops and things available to buy are huge deciding factors.

Exploring the idea of moving to a new country or buying a holiday home somewhere exotic can be extremely exciting. However, you might not always have the buy-in from your wife that you were hoping for. You need to sell her the idea in subtle ways that make her believe it was her idea all along. You need to sell her all the perks — the lifestyle, the food, the over 300 days of sunshine and most importantly for the ladies that love fashion, selling the Spanish fashion is a must.

We all know how important a solid real estate marketing strategy is. The reality is that people spend hours (and a considerable sum of money) on making sure they are visible on numerous platforms, having high-quality content on their websites, and creating an astounding and professional website — which is definitely required in this competitive industry. But what they forget is that they themselves are a living, breathing, walking advertisement for their real estate business.

Retirement is a wonderful time: It’s called the ‘golden years’ because you really have the opportunity and the luxury of time to enjoy them! However, there are a number of important things that need to be thought of during this time. And one day when you eventually shuffle off this mortal coil, you will really want to leave a legacy, not merely a nest egg of cash.

There’s no simple way to describe the mix of emotions that take over when buying a new residence or holiday home. The unbelievable excitement of such a special purchase mulls together with the anxiety of it. The reality is that if you have never made a decision like this, you might not know exactly how to go about it.

Perhaps you are feeling like it’s time to leave the workplace. Maybe you just work in an unhealthy environment, or perhaps retirement is in on the horizon based on your company’s policies. While this can be a daunting time, the challenge is to see it as an opportunity to indulge in all the incredible things that you have always wanted to do.

Spanish culture is one of the oldest and richest on the globe and is encapsulated by words such as ‘exciting’, ‘vibrant’ and ‘eclectic’ — apt for a country with an energy so infectious. The moment you step off the plane, be prepared to be swept up by this country’s almost tangibly vibrant, yet meaningful, atmosphere.

The property business certainly has a way of keeping you on your toes. An exciting and constantly evolving industry, you need to keep an eye on the market and the trends in the real estate industry. And while that is absolutely imperative, one thing that many people overlook is understanding and observing the trends in architecture and design as well.

The old adage “If you want something done right, do it yourself” may not strictly apply to DIY fanatics, but there is some truth to it, especially when it comes to your new property purchase; I’m sure you are going to want to try your hand at DIYing it up first. There is something about owning a holiday home that somehow just brings out the inner handyman in all of us.