What is San javier like? Thinking of buying there - Page 2

Thks again johnfiona for all the Information the more the better .My wife would  pick up some of the spanish language fairly quickly although I think I would stuugle .I have seem some places in los alcazares there not to expensive they look residential from 1 of the local est agents .Could you recommend any est agents pls or anything more Information on anything its all very helpful thks steve 

Hi Steve.

We bought our place through Ribera 3 in Santiago de la Ribera, Isobel dealt with us she speaks English, they were brilliant as we bought a property that needed a total re furbishment,they put us in touch with great Builders and a an architect who dealt with everything. Our friends bought through GMC estate agents in los Alcazares the guy there is Graham a South African guy who is very good,they also rent there place out through him with no problems. The solicitor we used was Mare Nostrum law and tax, they are in los Narejos ( right next to los Alcazares) they are very good and more importantly, straight! If you e mail them in English they reply in English and they speak English very well, they will sort everything out for you bank accounts ect very good. You don’t need to speak Spanish in Satiago de la Ribera they mostly all speak English and are very nice about our attempts to speak Spanish. We bought our place just about 18 months ago and one bit of advice I can give you which was told to me was don’t use ex pat workmen only Spanish. Anything else I can help you with just give us a shout.

Good luck

Thks john is Santiago de la ribrera a bit upmarket ive seen some town houses in san pedro del pinatar and they look quite nice  but im only going there for about 4 weeks of the year and probably wont bother with trying to rent cheers steve

Also a few people have said the same as you use spanish workmen 

Hi Steve.

I don’t think Santiago is considered upmarket,but I could be wrong as I said we’ve only owned for 18 months or so, as for prices I don’t think there is much difference between Santiago and San Pedro but I think los Alcazares is a bit cheaper, they are all very close to each other San Pedro to Santiago is walkable along the beach path.

Thks john sorry to keep pestering I think im  just so keen to buy although I will try not to rush into anything which I know is so easy to do because I have done the same thing myself .I think I will like all the areas I probably come over twice before may and look around then may hopefully put offers in steve

Anything I can help you with just get in touch.

Cheers

Jo(n

Thank you steve x