HAMILTON DIRECT: Sell your property direct to the buyer

May 8th, 2012

Yes, selling resale properties is pretty tough.  Firstly banks are offering repossessions at throw away prices, secondly developers are offering brand new properties at unbeatable prices with incredible finance and finally you, the seller needs to pay 5% commission to the agent selling the property.
At a time when bank financing, and taxation law (higher costs [...]

Hamilton DIRECT: Properties Direct from Seller

May 8th, 2012

What is Hamilton Direct?
In a time of financial crisis, we at Hamilton Homes have seen that every penny counts.  We have therefore created an exclusive service called Hamilton Direct. Hamilton Direct is  a unique service which gives buyers the opportunity, for certain key resale properties, to contact the homeowner direct, and cut out the [...]

Newly refurbished Hotel Doña Luisa in Sabinillas

April 25th, 2012

Today was the first time in a long time that I’d been into the Hotel Doña Luisa in Sabinillas. I drive past it almost  on a daily basis and I had noticed that it was being refurbished. So when my clients invited me in for a coffee ( nice  clients) I was pleasantly surprised. [...]

Cookery Course in Manilva

February 7th, 2012

The foreign residents association for Manilva are putting on a cookery course where you can learn how to cook the typical dishes from Manilva. Sounds like fun. I can make what I think is a pretty good tortilla although my daughter says her boyfriend’s mum’s ones are much nicer so would love some “insider” knowledge.
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Bargains of the Week: Manilva,Duquesa and Casares

February 1st, 2012

Looking for a property??  Well, there has never been a better time for bargains.  And these are the ones we have selected for potential buyers.
Duquesa Village at 93,600 Euros

Bank REPO: Property has fully installed heating and aircon, brand new, marble flooring, lovely terrace, equipped kitchen.  Wow what a bargain!  The communal zone is fabulous, lush [...]

Tax Changes for 2012 affecting property buyers in Andalucia

January 18th, 2012

There has been a lot of discussion over new tax laws and the  implications for those purchasing a property in 2012.  We consulted lawyers Martinez Echevarria and here are the latest changes and have been effective since  1st January 2012.

The Andalusian regional government has just introduced an increase on the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) and [...]

El Refugio, Bar, El Castillo, Manilva

December 15th, 2011

Bar El Refugio is located in the typical Spanish fishing village, El Castillo.  El Castillo is located next to Marina de la Duquesa, within the global area of Manilva.
El Castillo takes us back to traditional Spain with its castle and village -like feel.  Really it presents quite an incredible contrast to Marina de la Duquesa [...]

The Jolly Sailor, Marina de la Duquesa, Manilva

December 15th, 2011

The Jolly Sailor is a great place in Puerto de la Duquesa to relax with a pint of beer or glass of red wine, enjoy a tasty meal and listen to live music.
One of the main specialities is Rib-Eye Steak in Honey and Mustard.
The Jolly Sailor is usually open from 5pm -till late, Saturday, [...]

Tim’s Fish & Chips Marina de la Duquesa

December 10th, 2011

For a great fish & chips why not try Tim’s Fish & Chips in the Marina de la Duquesa.  He has a great range of food for everyone’s taste including Cod, Haddock Goujons, Scampi, King Prawns, Fishcakes, Chicken, Sausages, Hot Dogs, Pukka Pies and much more… including takeaway white wine served by the glass.
Although the [...]

Manilva Green Hotel - Holiday apartments in Manilva

December 9th, 2011

If you’re  coming over to Manilva on a viewing trip with Hamilton Homes - www.hamilton-homes.com, we can recommend the Manilva Green holiday apartments. Manilva Green is located just outside the town of Manilva and a short drive away from Sabinillas and the  Marina La Duquesa. This holiday complex has 1 and 2 bedroom self contained [...]