If you are worried about buying a villa in Marbesa, you need to make sure you know what you are doing and to proceed correctly, step by step.

Why buy a villa in Marbesa?

You're in the right place whether you are tempted by the sun or dream of waking up to a view of the Mediterranean! With over 300 days of sunlight per year, the Costa del Sol has one of the world's finest climates.

The Mediterranean coastline is miles and miles, lined with golden sandy beaches and chiringuitos. With some of the finest food you can consume and the friendliest people, we are also spoiled. Why would you like somewhere else to be?

You may have been worrying about it for a long time, and now you've finally decided that it's time to buy a Costa del Sol house. A wonderful, but not inherently quick, decision! Only that there's plenty of stuff to think about. Let’s make it easier for you!

Where do you begin?

Start by getting your thoughts and ideas down in writing is always good. It might be your life-long dream to buy a property on the Costa del Sol, but now you're about to make it possible. So, what you want and desire from your new home is well worth worrying about.

You should also decide whether you want to purchase a new property or a resale property, probably off-plan. Purchasing a new off-plan property will also mean you're having a better deal. Buying a resale home, though, can be better because there are no surprises. The land would have a history and any concerns are likely to have already been fixed.

What to consider when you buy a new property:

• Closeness to local amenities/schools/hospitals
• Local Taxation
• The closeness of public transport
• Possible noise pollution, higher when near to tourist areas/hotels in the summer months
• Access to the Beach
• Entry to roads
• Fresh real estate or resale

Do you have someone for legal advice?

Do not try without legal counsel to make a land purchase, unless you are a property lawyer! If the procedure is difficult - you may skip something important, or worse, making expensive errors. In the first case, we will inform you prior to forwarding you on to our legal representative.

The EICAM Team will be there for you at every move. We will explain to you the process and any corresponding expenditures and will be available to answer questions at any time and give advice.

Do the math!

If you have a clear sense of where you want to purchase a villa in Marbesa, figuring out the financial picture is the next crucial step. Doing your maths would give you a reasonable understanding of what you will afford and help you locate a property within your budget before you start searching.

• Find out how much you can afford and set a maximum budget to spend on a house.
• The purchase expense factor concerned (they add 8 percent to 12 percent to the price).
• Be mindful of the costs that the practitioners participating with the purchase have to pay (e.g. notary, lawyer etc.).
• Prep ahead for sensitivity to exchange rates if the spending funds are not in euros.

While you might just want to go for what 'feels right' initially, having your list of needs close by is a smart idea (see "Narrow down the options" above). You are able to start looking with this in hand.

You have two choices after you've picked an estate agent:

• For assets that suit your specifications, browse their website.
• Get directly in touch and let them guide you to pick a appropriate suit. This lets you narrow your decisions down.

And to sum up, keep in mind that while you're committed to buying your Costa del Sol home, it's not over. You ought to think about stuff like the arrangement of ownership and transaction costs carefully (taxes, fees and mortgage costs).