Better Homes at Better Prices
silver coast beaches
The Silver coast, in Portugal boasts white sandy beaches that stretch for miles. But, what most people don’t know is that the Silver coast offers better homes plus better prices. Better Homes? Well, they are generally considerably better value than most other areas in Europe. The British buyers discovered the Silver cost about 2 years ago. However, even with better prices, the international property buyers haven’t bought there in their droves…. Yet.
Old farmhouse for sale on the silver coast
However, there are signs that the buyers are bucking the trend at the moment. The Silver coast clearly has what it takes: Easy access through Lisbon’s International airport, great rail and road access and better homes plus better prices.
luxury villas for sale, silver coast
To view a selection of over 200 International properties for sale on the Silver coast, Portugal view Algarveprop.com and contact the local office through their website. They have properties there for sale from just €40,000 up to several million. They have everything from small plots of land right through to a luxury villa for sale.
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Stunning Downtown Toronto Condo
Brian Elder from Be At Home now offers a complete door to ceiling service if you’re in the market for a Toronto Condo. There is a massive selection of Condos in Toronto for sale and as a member of the Real Estate board you can also expect the very best service.
Check out Condo Corner for a complete list of current condos on the market in Toronto.
As part of the sales service Be at Home also offer a complete design service with access to a database of Toronto’s finest interior decorating suppliers. So now you can move in to your new Toronto Condo complete with interior design and decoration.
The Toronto Condo web site also features Brian’s property of the week. How about this stunning Toronto Condo..
Pure Luxury at Murano. This 2bdrm Opalini model is aprx 927sf and is on a high floor with spectacular south facing views! The open concept living/dining/kitchen with a walkout to full length balcony from living room is perfect for entertaining. The master suite offers a glamorous bath with separate shower and a HUGE walk-in closet. Parking and locker are available with a price to be determined. The building offers amenities such as indoor pool, billiards room, running track and guest suites. Enjoy the convenience of being steps to the grocery store, shopping and all downtown has to offer!!
Find out the price of this Toronto Condo
Pay Your Property Deposit by Card
How to beat the currency exchange system with credit card payments on property purchases.
Pay your overseas property deposit with a credit, or debit, card and get a better rate of exchange than you would by using the card abroad.
If you find yourself in the fortunate position of being able to buy that property abroad, and you need to place a deposit on the property to secure the one you want, then there is an answer.
Pay your initial deposit with your debit, or credit, card.
However, before you get too excited, consider this. I was in Spain recently and used my UK Bank debit card to draw some Euros at the “Hole in the wall”. I drew money on two consecutive days. The exchange rate between the pound and the euro had barely altered, but one bank gave me 1.19 euros to the pound. The other bank gave a rate of 1.23 euros to the pound. If, like me, you suffer from terrible thirst when it’s hot and you need £200 to pay for the drinks, the difference is €8. “Just €8!” I hear you say.
Well change that figure of £200 to £3000 as a house deposit and the difference between one bank’s foreign exchange rate and the other’s is now €120. Not a huge amount, but still worth saving.
FX-Foreignexchange have a facility, through their currency exchange partners, where you can now pay your initial deposit to secure a property abroad by using your debit or credit card. You get an even better rate than the banks can offer. It’s a safe way to pay and painless.
Just call FX-Foreignexchange on 0044 (0)1480 458400, (or email for them to contact you from here) , register your details with them, give them the details of where you want your deposit to go, and they take the payment in your local currency, change it, and send it to the account you’ve asked for it to be sent to.
Paying your overseas property deposit couldn’t be easier. You may even want to spend the money you save on a special dinner to celebrate how clever you are!
A couple of little things, FX-Foreignexchange can’t take card payments over £10,000, and they can’t take less than £2500. On the basis that most initial deposits for new homes abroad are €3,000, or £2,500, this shouldn’t present a problem.
The other area to consider is if you use the same company to change your further stage payments, the difference when using my example, is €1,200 when you change £30,000.
That’s a bit more interesting than the €8 I saved!
What’s Hot & What’s Not in Property
Get the latest news on Currency Exchange and International Real Estate Agents.
An insiders views on the up and coming areas of the world with property hot spots, what to look out for when buying abroad, how to get the best currency exchange rates and news on events from around the world connected with emerging markets.
Overseas Bargains for sale
Gatehouse International have cheap bargain properties for sale, overseas.
Gatehouse International have teamed up with property agencies and banks from all over the world to be able to offer the cheap bargain properties for sale, that the buyers seem to be craving at the moment.
As these properties for sale, tend to sell to quick decision makers, we recommed that you let us know that you would be interested. All you have to do is fill in the short form below, let us know which area of the World you are interested in, and we will mail you with the bargains, reposessions and distressed properties for sale, as they become available.
By way of example, we recently offered 2 brand new villas for sale on the World renowned Polaris World resort. The 2 lucky buyers saved 190,000 euros and paid just 280,000 euros. A saving in the region of 40%. “The catch?”, I hear you say….. well, there isn´t one. They were on great plots and in one of the lovely Polaris World resorts near Murcia, Spain.
So, if you are looking for a cheap bargain property for sale anywhere in the world, just let us know who you are and what you need. We will let you know as soon at they become available. We currently have over 6000 properties for sale.
The rest, as they say, is up to you.
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Advertise Your Property for Sale in Spain
Where to advertise your property for sale in Spain, has now become a critical decision. Should you choose your local estate agent, an International agent, a free property web site or pay a small fee to advertise the property yourself?
With the current onslought of the ‘Credit Crunch’ affecting property sales worldwide, and the strengthening Euro value against the Pound, it’s difficult to see where you could advertise your property, and achieve a sale at a reasonable price.
BuyMyVilla.com offers an excellent opportunity to advertise your property for sale in Spain, without paying the large agency fees and reach many more potential buyers than the local agent. BuyMyVilla.com is a web site where owners can sell their property direct, or For sale by owner (as it’s known). Is it like all the others that advertise properties for sale in Spain?…
Cheap Bargain PolarisWorld Spanish Property
Save about 190,000 euros! This has got to be the biggest bargain Spanish property available.
About 40% off the list price for this cheap Spanish property on Polaris World, Read more
Ist line Golf Properties Near The Sea
1st line golf properties near the sea are extremely rare.
Gatehouse International have released just 34 duplexes on an exclusive golf development on the Costa Almeria. To our knowledge, this is the only frontline golf development offering sea views in Spain. The development of frontline golf properties is close to the scenic beachfront town of Mojacar.
There are 3 styles to choose from. Each duplex is frontline Read more
Saving money on Currency Exchange
Save Money On Currency Exchange.Gatehouse International has partnered with a well known Foreign Exchange dealership in order that our customers can have the benefit of the Best possible rates at any time, with the least inconvenience.
We aim to provide the very best exchange rates, therefore saving you money. Our Foreign Exchange partners will designate you your own currency dealer who will guide you through the whole transaction and explain Read more
Discounted International Property from Blue Smile
Discounted International Property from Blue Smile
Blue Smile Property provides discounted overseas property in Cyprus, Albania and Romania for Investors and Overseas Property Purchasers. Specialising in international investment properties and buy to let property with low deposits. We also offer a comprehensive lettings and property management service.
About Polaris World properties
Polaris World property is a company that promotes, develops and builds a comprehensive concept: resorts with golf courses. The firm manages services of the entire resort, not just the housing-related, which makes the homes and their setting a great investment.Currently, two resorts are fully operational with four more underway, making Polaris World property a leader in Residential Tourism. These Polaris resorts are an invitation to discover a world full of conveniences for the client: daily press, supermarkets, catering, car hire, travel, mini club, gardening, cleaning service, decorating, telecommunications, and more. Endless possibilities in an ideal setting to practice your sporting activities.
Motivated Property Sellers
Motivated property sellers used to be a rare find.
Over the last few years, while the property market has been in the ascendancy, property sellers only became motivated when they saw something they wanted. With the housing market rapidly adjusting itself in the UK, property sellers have suddenly become more motivated by other factors including the desire to ‘offload’ surplas property portfolios before they have negative equity.
Why would someone buy now? Buyers can get a bargain basement price when purchasing from a motivated seller. In many cases, witnessed recently, sellers have been happy to sell at less than their purchase price 2 years before. Most of the sellers are seeking to avoid re-possession and the resultant ‘black mark’ against their name. In one case, a client on our For Sale By Owner site , www.buymyvilla.com , had 3 properties to sell on one development. He advertised just one on the site and has met with great success. He now has a lawyer interested in buying all 3.
The method seems to be working for the sellers, but the buyers are going out of their way to find what the industry now calls ‘motivated sellers’.
For a cheap, bargain, property visit Motivated Property Sellers for a selection, and deal with the property owners direct.
For Sale By Owner site Relaunched
www.buymyvilla.com has just been relaunched due to a rising demand from individuals wishing to save money on selling fees and wishing to retain control of their own property sale. For Sale By Owner ( FSBO ), as it’s commonly termed, is not a new concept. As the use of web sites has rapidly progressed over the last few years, there have been a number of web sites claiming to be the ‘next big property site for properties for sale by owner’. In reality, very few are professionally run, by Realtors (Or estate Agents in European parlance). Professional agents provide one part of the insight required to make a property web site work. Understanding of buyer’s needs on a web site is the other main requirement.
BuyMyVilla.com, fulfills both of those requirements. The site owners have been selling property since 1986 and have run successful property web sites for 10 years. The site has been designed with simplicity of use as a paramount feature. Property owners can upload their own property details and up to 12 pictures. Once a modest advertising payment of just €149 has been received, the site administrators will feature the owner’s property on the web site.
How does this differ from some other For Sale By Owner sites? Well, once you’ve paid the advert fee, the property can remain on the site for a year and there are no other costs to pay when you sell the property. The buyers contact the property owner direct and the buyer and seller deal directly with each other. No middlemen. No extra cost. Thousands saved.
Of course the site has many other features including useful advice and contacts, together with an easily searchable database. The most useful feature from a prospective buyer’s point of view is the site’s regular updates of properties are specifically what the buyer has registered their interest in. All the buyer has to do is register as a member, fill in their requirements and they will be updated regularly with only the properties that suit the saved search. If the requirements alter, they can log-in and make a new search that can be saved.
This feature sells more properties and saves the buyer’s time searching.
To advertise on BuyMyVilla.com, payment can be made in a number of easy ways including credit and debit cards through PayPal.
Visit BuyMy Villa.com to register for property updates, or if you wish to sell and save thousands.
Vila Sol Resort properties
Vila Sol Resort is conveniently located close to Vilamoura, with it’s exotic marina and variety of challenging local golf courses. Faro airport is about 20 minutes away by car, but once within Vila Sol Resort, the car is rarely of use. Walking is a pleasure, facilities are ample and the golf buggy is a more likely means of transport. Of course, apart from the excellent golf gourse, privately owned properties are the other main aspect here. There are still new properties available for sale, and if you’re interested, you could talk to Gatehouse International at their local Algarve office and they’ll look for a suitable new, resale, property for you.
There is a wide range of properties available on the Vila Sol Resort.There are 236 apartments in total in Vila Sol Village which is set around 3 communal swimming pools, a pool bar and vast green areas. It is located close to the entrance of the resort and just a few metres from the Spa. The new apartments in this area are almost all sold but there are several resales and also seasonal ownership schemes available here. The quarter share ownership options start from 120,000 euros and the 2 bedroom resale apartments from 290,000 euros.
There are more apartments available in the area next to the golf clubhouse and hotel with 2 new areas of development offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Prices are from 247,000 euros for a one bedroom apartment and 325,000 euros for a 2 bedroom apartment.
There are 2 different areas of the resort with townhouse style properties for sale on Vila Sol Resort. The first has 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses in a Mediterranean style, set around a communal pool area. The houses feature spacious terraces, fully fitted kitchens, air conditioning and underground parking. 2 bedroom houses are priced from 380,000 euros and 3 bedroom houses from 405,000 euros.
As an alternative, on Vila Sol resort, there are some luxury townhouses available set in a cluster of 36 houses with 3+1 bedrooms and high quality finishings. The houses feature fitted kitchens, spacious living areas, double glazing, air conditioning, underground parking and roof terraces. Prices from 650,000 euros.
There is a selection of new and resale luxury villas available on Vila Sol Resort with their own gardens and pools enabling you to relax in privacy. Prices start from around 800,000 euros for a resale villa.
There are also a few frontline golf plots remaining where you can build a luxury property to your own specification. The plots range in size from 950m2 to 1700m2 with prices from 813,000 euros. Most of the plots available on Vila Sol Resort are situated alongside the magnificent 27-hole golf course, some also have views of the lakes. They all enjoy a unique environment of tranquility as the Vila Sol Resort architects have taken great care to combine the building designs with natural features. Property owners on Vila Sol Resort will have access to all the facilities within the resort including special rates at our own golf course.
To speak to someone at Gatehouse International in the Algarve:
Call a UK number: 01480 477773
Portuguese number: 00351 289 356 395
Algarve properties on the web.
Algarve Beach Property
There’s a whole range of new developments to choose from in the Algarve. One of the most requested types is beachfront, or sea view, property. Here is a small insight into just a fraction of the new developments available near to the sea in the Algarve.
CABANAS: An excellent rental investment within walking distance of the waterfront, the beach, and ferries. Currently under construction, this private development for sale in the Algarve, comprises; 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in a prime location just 100m from the waterfront and the fishing village of Cabanas. The apartments come with air conditioning, fully fitted kitchens, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, ample terrace areas, and underground parking. The complex is built around a tropical garden area which incorporates 2 private swimming pools. Some limited off plan properties are available.
Prices begin at: €187,450 and more information can be see at: Cabanas new development
CARVOEIRO: This development consists of 80 x 2 bedroom townhouses in a great cliff top location close to the centre of Carvoeiro. The houses are sold fully furnished and with air conditioning, satellite T.V, and fitted kitchens, and many enjoy sea views. Facilities include tennis courts, communal swimming pool, gymnasium, health club, restaurant, and discounts on nearby golf courses. Quarter share options are available from just €49,500.
Prices begin at: €237,500 and more information can be seen at: new town houses for sale
LAGOS: This luxury 5 star spa and beach resort is situated between Lagos and Praia da Luz, overlooking the picturesque Porto de Mós beach. The development comprises 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, spa bedroom suites, and 2 bedroom townhouses, the majority with sea views. All are surrounded by beautiful secluded landscaped gardens with a bar and restaurant. The leisure facilities include a 5 star health and beauty spa, hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam rooms, gymnasium, aerobics studio, 1 indoor and 4 outdoor swimming pools, and 2 tennis courts.
Prices begin at: €275,000 and more information can be seen at: Spa and Beach resort in Lagos
LAGOS: This new development can be found just a few steps away from the town walls of Lagos and its historical centre, with breathtaking views of Lagos’s natural bay and sandy beaches. The development features a commercial zone, swimming pool, private parking and ample green spaces. The apartment comes with fully fitted kitchens, pre installation for air conditioning and with high quality wood finishings.
Prices begin at €140,500 and more information can be see at: Lagos, New development for sale in the Algarve
LAGOS: This private, gated, condominium consisting of only 15 apartments is in an amazing location, just 100 metres from the beach. The heart of the apartments – the kitchen and living room – was designed in an open plan style and exudes space and light. The contemporary fixtures and fittings are of a very high standard with feature doors and furnishings. The ‘pièce de résistance’ of these apartments is a most beautiful communal roof top terrace, complete with heated swimming pool. The views are simply stunning – the longest stretch of beach in the Algarve, Meia Praia, over to the Monchique Mountains, and along the coast to Alvor and Portimão. The apartments also feature: elevator, satellite T.V, air conditioning, luxury kitchen with appliances, double glazing, electric shutters, and pre-installation for central heating, central vacuum system, and surround sound system.
Prices begin at €400,000 and more information can be found at: luxury development on the Algarve.
PRAIA DA LUZ: Close to the heart of Praia da Luz and less than 200 metres from the beach, this complex comprises luxury studio apartments and 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. All the apartments are fully equipped with under floor heating, satellite TV, and a central vacuum system. The underground parking comes with a large amount of storage space. Leisure facilities include gymnasium, aerobics studio, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, café, bar, and restaurant. There is a poolside snack bar, a multi purpose sports area for tennis, basket ball and football, a playground, and outdoor swimming pools for both adult and children.
Prices begin at €240,000 and more information is avaliable at: Praia da Luz new property for sale.
BURGAU: This brand new development of apartments with high quality finishings is ideally situated in the small fishing village of Burgau, just minutes away from the small bay and cafés and restaurants. The apartments benefit from private parking, a communal swimming pool, and some have sea views. Additional features include air conditioning, double glazing, and pre-installation of central vacuum system and surround sound system.
Prices begin at €155,000 and more information is available at: Burgau new development by the sea.
Free Viewing Trips to Polaris
If you have missed this opportunity, don’t worry, we have more available on our Polaris World resorts site.
Travel, Dublin to Polaris World in Spain, for the weekend, on a FREE viewing trip with our flight departing March the 8th, returning March 9th.
Come and see how good it all is for yourself.
