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Apartment for rent in Ojen (Marbella, Malaga, Spain)
K&N have been instructed to rent a very nice apartment in El Chifle Ojen. 10 minutes drive to Marbella. This furnished apartment is 1 bedroom, bathroom, lounge and fitted kitchen. Jacuzzi bath and 20m2 terrace, with views to the mountains and sea. With garage parking. 450 Euros per month enquiries to (0034) 686 031207 or (0034) 952 881628 or E-Mail help@kandnpropertybuying.com
Currency update for bargain properties in Ojen (Marbella, Malaga Spain)
Posted by Nikki in Apartment, Bargain Properties, Property on August 4, 2009
At K&N we keep a keen eye on the currency exchange from pounds to Euros, and today the pound reachest its highest level this year at 1.1786 Euros to the Pound. We have a lovely apartment for sale at 117,000 Euros and at todays rate as quoted by HIFX would equate to 99,268 Pounds giving a massive saving to the price, compared to the purchacing power of the pound earlier this year. We can now see our clients taking advantage of this exchange benefit, with more enquiries coming in each day. This example would equate to a further 17.5% discount on an already bargain price.
Weather in Marbella (Ojen, Malaga, Spain)
Posted by Keith in Apartment, Bargain Properties, Ojen weather, Property on July 28, 2009
The weather until Sunday remains at around 35 deg. C. possibly rising to 37 deg. C. on Friday with a slight possibility of rain, then dropping back to 35 deg. C. until Monday. High factor sun screen is absolutely essential unless in complete shade. K&N realise that no-one wants to view properties in Ojen in the heat of the day, so late evening appointments can be made for suitable properties if desired. Telephone (0034) 686 031207 or (0034) 952 881628.
Ojen (Marbella, Malaga, Spain)
Posted by Keith in Apartment, Bargain Properties, Ojen Activities, Property, Townhouse, Villa, Website on July 16, 2009
During the well publicised Ojeando music festival in Ojen last weekend, we had the opportunity to speak to many of the excited visitors who had made their way to Ojen for the event. The first observation we made was that most were very surprised to discover how closely we are situated to Marbella (approx 9kms, or 10 minutes). The second observation was that they could not believe how the largely Spanish community welcomed visitors. And finally how cheap it was for them to eat and drink in the local bars and restaurants. Some made their way up by car, as parking is available free in the 2 large municipal parking areas, others by the regular daily bus service to and from Marbella, and others by taxi. Many asked about the property prices in Ojen and were pleasantly surprised, and they had already made their own minds up that they could easily integrate into this friendly village of Ojen. K&N have also noticed that our internet enquiries have increased, as have office enquiries. This we believe is partly due to a renewed interest in owning a Spanish rural property at a bargain price, and the stronger pound (this morning 1.1660 Euros to the Pound as quoted by HIFX) makes a purchace more attractive. View properties on our website www.kandnpropertybuying.com or call (0034) 686 031207 or (0034) 952 881628 for friendly advice.
Review of Ojeando Festival (Marbella, Malaga, Spain)
Posted by Keith in Featured, New item, News and Events, Ojen Activities, Ojen Music, Uncategorized on July 13, 2009
The Annual Festival in Ojen….Ojeando!
- Ojen Festival
Having finally recovered from three days of partying we can now review the Ojenfestival, Ojeando. It was a fantastic line up this year with five main bands and over twenty other acts, many taking a standing ovation. While the bands were playing in Ojen Plaza (the square) and the school there were DJ´s playing in the caves (Las Cuevas). Our favourite DJ and one of the top in Spain (in our opinion) created a storm in the village, DJ X-Sede!!! There was a massive influx of people from Marbella, Malaga, Monda, Coin, Seville, and much further afield.
The Bud Spencer Band were definately one of our favourites and the crowd demanded more, even after two encores. They played all the classic Rock and Roll covers to perfection.Spain: Paradise Lost (ITV) or Paradise found in Ojen? (Marbella, Malaga, Spain)
What did K&N make of part 2 of ITVs Spain: Paradise Lost?
Firstly, I must say our hearts went out for the elderly community near Almeria who had been encouraged to buy their dream retirement homes, only to find out years later that they had been built on rustic land and now face demolition. I was pleased to see the local Mayor was getting involved to help these people, but the final decision will be made at a much higher and less personal level. The way to avoid this happening is if you see a potential development being planned in a remote, quiet and beautiful location, always get the land classification checked. This can easily be done by any lawyer, in the case of Almeria with the Junta de Andalucia, or the provincial government for all other provinces of Spain.
The next observation was the way people seemed to nievely imagine you can purchase a business in Spain and have instant success by relying on the ex-pat community. Just remember there are a lot more Spanish than ex-pats in Spain. Look for a business that appeals to both communities. With Spanish approval for your business, I guarantee it will run smoother and be more successful, but dont regard a business here as having a working holiday, it wont be, the hours are long and the conditions are more gruelling than what we were used to in the UK.
One part of the programme left me lost for words and very happy that the vast majority of Spanish people would not have seen this programme; the ex-pat ghettos of the Costa Blanca and the attitude of the people! They seemed to give little appreciation to the Spanish culture and only lacked an illuminated tower and a kiss-me quick hat!
Finally, it was well reported that Marbella, in the Costa Del Sol, has not sufferred the same downward spiral as many of the Spanish resorts and is still a favourite location for the English and Spanish alike. Kristina Szekely has been selling top end properties in Marbella for many years now and reported that top end properties are still in great demand due to the fabulous location. She was talking of properties in the millions of Euros, but bargain properties do still exist in Marbella and slightly inland, Ojen for example.
K&N Property Buying Services have Apartments from 98,000 Euros, Townhouses from 150,000 Euros and Villas from 600,000 Euros, and none further than 15 minutes from Marbella.
We hope you have found our opinions helpful. Keith & Nikki (K&N)
Property for sale in Ojen (Marbella, Malaga, Spain)
K&N have a varied selection of properties for sale in the unspoilt village of Ojen, 10 minutes from Marbella. Prices start at 98,000 Euros for an apartment rising to 1,000,000 Euros for a fantastic villa. To view all our properties for sale in Ojen, please visit our website: http://www.kandnpropertybuying.com/or E-Mail: help@kandnpropertybuying.com for more information.
Apartments for sale in Ojen (Marbella, Malaga, Spain)
K&N have a selection of beautiful apartments for sale in Ojen, 10 minutes from Marbella, at prices starting at 98,000 Euros, (2 bed, 1 bath, fitted kitchen, garage) To view all our apartments for sale in Ojen, visit our website: http://www.kandnpropertybuying.com or E-Mail: help@kandnpropertybuying.com for more information.
Houses for sale in Ojen (Marbella, Malaga, Spain)
K&N have some very nice houses for sale in Ojen, only 10 minutes to Marbella, and 8 minutes to the La Cañada shopping centre. The houses start from a bargain price of 149,950 Euros (2 bed, 2 bath, fitted kitchen, terrace with fantastic sea and mountain views). To view all the available houses for sale in Ojen go to our website: http://www.kandnpropertybuying.com or E-Mail help@kandnpropertybuying.com for more information.
Spain: Paradise Lost (ITV) or Paradise Found?, Ojen (Marbella, Malaga)
Posted by Keith in Featured, New item, News and Events, Uncategorized on June 18, 2009
What we, at K&N Property Buying Services, thought;
Did we all tune in last night for the first episode of ITVs Paradise Lost series? K&N did, and afterward we had a one hour heart felt discussion on the content.
The first thing we noticed was that the people who had purchased with huge percentage mortgages, all seemed amazed that when the interest rates doubled, they were struggling with the repayments that had become unafordable. This is the same situation if you had purchased in the UK, USA and many other popular European countries!
K&N always advise customers to purchase within their means, particulaly if they purchased when interest rates were very low, as everybody should realise that very low interest rates unfortunately can’t be sustained forever. The next point we picked up on was that people did not seem to realise that the rapid supply of new properties by many greedy and underfunded developers, would definately be far in excess of the demand. This is where location becomes all important. Look for somewhere where there are few properties for sale, heavy restriction on future development, good infrastructure and governed by a responsible and proud council. This is the reason K&N decided to base our operation in the beautiful village of Ojen.
The final point we concluded on was the quoted 30% crash in property prices.
What many people were never aware of was the fact that many of the huge, now defunct, real estate agencies were adding up to 25% commission to the asking prices, thereby automatically inflating the market prices. I feel that now the prices have mostly re-adjusted not crashed. K&N have always charged a similar commission to the agencies in the UK enabling us to market at much lower prices than our competitors.
We look forward to the next episode. Watch this blog for our honest assessment of part 2.