Thursday 27 May 2010

Benidorm La Cala Ed Brasilia

I Festival Marina de Denia 2010


The association of employers Marina de Denia, AEMD invites everyone to the First Festival Marina de Denia which takes place this weekend, the 28, 29 and 30 of May, 2010.

There will be events and attractions in every bar and restaurant forming part of the association, which are 192, agua de mar, Budha Sol, Due, Isla Tortuga, Jordans, Latitude, MM and Zensa marina.

Come and enjoy life music, bouncy castle for the kids, DJ ... and much more.

Free access and parking, and a great day out in a beautiful setting!

Friday 21 May 2010

Five To-Do's Before We Can Sell Your Home

Some of the ideas come from an American real estate agent but it still works here in Spain too!

1. Flower up curb appeal. Do the lawn and bushes look neatly manicured? Could it use more? Are pretty flowers or plants framing the entrance? Is the walkway free from cracks? Does it smell like blooms or manure as you approach the front door? Are the windows clean? Is the paint peeling? Is the grass healthy? Weeds are green, too, you know, so by healthy I not only mean green, but I also mean no weeds. Does your front door have a fresh coat of paint? Curb appeal can be a chore or a fun family event. Either way, it has to happen before the For Sale sign goes up! And, by the way, continue until the notary signing. It's just the right thing to do.
2. Carry out a home inspection. Be proactive. Imagine you are the buyer and critically inspect the property. It is exactly what any potential buyer will do, so why not eliminate everything they would otherwise see? You'll be able to make repairs before buyers start charging you 10 times the price in the low offers they would bring unmaintained or before their inspector gets there and the repair requests start flying in like rockets. The best way to avoid insulting low offers or nagging repair requests is look like a million bucks to begin with -- get things done before-hand.
3. Get replacement estimates. Do you have big-ticket items that are worn out or will need to be replaced soon? Get estimates on how much it would cost to replace them, even if you don't plan to do it yourself. The figures will help buyers determine if they can afford the home and will be handy when negotiations begin. Don't play poker. They will see broken roof tiles and raise you ten.
4. Find the guarantees. Gather up the guarantees and user manuals for the washer and dryer, dishwasher, and any other items that will remain with the house.
5. Organize and clean. De-clutter! Items like kitchen tools, out-of-season clothes, toys, and exercise equipment need to GO. Store items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in storage areas. Clean windows, floors, fixtures, walls and baseboards to make the interior shine.

Sellers, the beauty of a tough economy is a lot of homes that we see are neglected, abandoned, abused or in other words , just don't shine. This is your chance to stand out!

Monday 10 May 2010

Finestrat



Viewed this great villa today - more photos here


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Spain "officially" out of recession

Finally, Spain has managed to drag itself out of recession in the first quarter, according to the latest figures published by the Central Bank on Friday, becoming the last major world economy to return to growth. Analysts however, warned that any growth would be short lived and 2010 would likely record negative growth overall.
The Spanish economy experienced a growth of 0.1 per cent during the first quarter of the year after having lived six consecutive quarters of contraction.

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