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 [...]

Apartment in Duquesa Village - Absolute Bargain

January 31st, 2012

Special offer for a limited time only. Fantastic 2 bedroom apartment in Duquesa Village, including parking and trastero for an amazing €93,600…
http://www.hamilton-homes.com/ref-128-00877P-la+duquesa+golf_manilva.html
For this price it wont be around for long so get in quick!!
Contact us today

La Noria 4 gardens..

January 24th, 2012

I have to say that the community gardens in La Noria 4 are really well looked after. They looked so pretty this morning, I felt compelled to take a photo…
Great apartment for sale here too…
http://www.hamilton-homes.com/ref-R128-01566-sabinillas_manilva.html

Feel good song…..

January 24th, 2012

Had the “oldies” music channel (as my kids like to call it!) on over the weekend and this song came on…. another feel good song I think especially looking at the colour of the sky in Sabinillas today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPUmE-tne5U

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 [...]

New Vet in Manilva

January 5th, 2012

For all you pet owners and animal lovers in Manilva, there is a new vets open in Manilva town. I say new but it has probably been open a couple of months.
It is called La Granja and can be found on the corner of Calle Dr Alvarez Leiva, directly opposite the bus stop. (see map [...]

Three Kings Parade - Sabinillas and Manilva

January 5th, 2012

It is tradition in Spain that the “Three kings” or “Reyes Magos” as they are known here, bring the presents to the children on the night of the 5th January. Over the past years, many parents also give children presents on Christmas Eve put ” 3 Kings” is still a big event in Spain.
The highlight of this [...]

Local Bus Service - Manilva to Sabinillas

January 5th, 2012

There has been several rumours over the past few months that the local bus service from Manilva to Sabinillas is no longer operating. Well, I checked with the Foreigners Department offices in Duquesa , and they confirmed that the service is indeed still running but the timetable has changed.
The “little” bus has been replaced by a coach [...]

AROMA Souvenirs, Puerto de la Duquesa

December 15th, 2011

Tienda de souvenir Aroma - Minube.com
AROMA is a souvenir shop located right on the front of the Marina de la Duquesa. It is one of the only souvenir shops in Duquesa and has great opening hours from 9am-9pm, 7 days a week.  Apart from a short break during January, AROMA is [...]

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 [...]