GRANADA VILLAGE & COUNTRY

How we work

WHAT WE DO DIFFERENTLY

Everyone’s reasons for buying a property in Spain is different. It may be a permanent residence, a holiday home or an investment for letting as a holiday rental. Buying a property in a rural location does, however, come with something of a responsibility.

Many rural villages in Andalucia, where we live and work, are in danger of becoming obsolete. Young people feel compelled to leave the villages of their birth and their families to migrate to the larger towns and cities in search of employment. As older people die, there is little temptation for younger relatives to take on the old properties, as there are few opportunities in the villages. For this reason, there are many homes to be found for sale, or abandoned, in rural villages and in the surrounding countryside.

Rural Andalucia relies on agriculture, construction and tourism as the principle sources of income and the residents of these villages and rural regions live in constant hope of new opportunities for work, revenue and a future.

It may sound trite to say that when you buy a village house, you are investing in the future of the village and picking up a thread of history. Our advice would be to consider what part you would like to play in village life, as the more you invest, the richer your rewards. Don’t worry if your Spanish is poor; there are many ways you can integrate into village life with just a few words of the language. However, if you make the effort to fit in and contribute in some way, you will quickly be welcomed into a warm, generous and appreciative community.

HOW WE MARKET YOUR PROPERTY

We only market a handful of carefully selected properties. 

We specialise in exploring different ways to reach a market for your home and our approach includes PR and extensive online marketing. Many of our prospective buyers find us through one of our portfolio of websites, and we have listed some statistics* below:

*Average monthly page views.

Our website visitors provide us with unique and relevant marketing channels.

Earlier this year we were featured on BBC One’s ‘Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job’, The 3rd series of this popular primetime TV programme. We sold the property for restoration and have just sold the restored property to new owners.

Our various associated business activities have been featured in The Week, The Guardian, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail, Lonely Planet, Frommers Guide to Spain, National Geographic, BBC World News ‘The Travel Show’, Marbella Now TV, Talk Radio Europe, Travel Trade Gazette and other publications around the world.

HOW IT WORKS

We have two fee levels for vendors (see below).

We never charge a fee to prospective purchasers.

Both fee levels cover PR, paid social and listing on the following property portals:

Through the Properstar network, our clients' properties appear on 60 portals across 41 countries in Europe, North and South America, Oceania and Asia, with a reach of in excess of 76.93 million potential buyers and investors.

For properties marketed at a value of €100,000 or less.

A commission of 5% (+ IVA) of the sale price is payable on the successful sale of your property to a purchaser introduced by us. 

For properties marketed at a value greater than €100,000.

A commission of 3% (+ IVA) of the sale price is payable on the successful sale of your property to a purchaser introduced by us. 

You will need to sign a simple contract accepting our commission fees before we begin marketing your property. You can see the contract HERE.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

We have a partnership with the well known programme A Place in the Sun Currency.

As specialists in international property transactions, A Place in the Sun Currency will provide a dedicated, experienced account manager to ensure your money is transferred to the right place, at the right time and at a competitive rate.

There is no cost to register and you are not obliged to use A Place in the Sun Currency services. You are simply setting up the facility to order your currency payment with us if you choose to, now or in the future.

OTHER WAYS WE CAN HELP

Since moving to Spain, we have bought and restored two village houses in inland Spain. We know how the system works, and we have a network of Spanish experts who can help every step of the way.

We do not have any affiliations with any individuals or businesses: our recommendations are based on our own experiences.

we can put you in contact with: banks; architects; constructors; individual sub-contractors with whom we have worked (electricians, plumbers, carpenters etc); lawyers (Spanish but with English spoken); construction materials retailers; mortgage advisors; residency consultants.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

If you do need assistance beyond your property purchase, however, we are now offering a Property management service. To find out more, visit our Project management section on our site.

Please note that we always work with Spanish businesses who have experience of local ayuntamientos (town halls), planning regulations and legal processes.