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Buying a Property

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:20pm
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Spanish Fred

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Hi everyone,

We have recently made the move to the Costa Blanca from New Zealand (formerly Uk) for retirement.

When looking for properties to buy we searched numerous sites that had places for sale but when you actually asked for details they were no longer there for sale and had not been for sometime. It seemed a way of drawing folks in to be honest.

We reached out to Paul and Nathan Cox at Movehappy with a property we really liked. They got back to us within the day/night (we were 12 hours behind) When speaking with them initially by email they were honest and upfront with what was available and what was not. After 2 years of communicating and 200 emails we finally decided at the end of Covid to come out and view the properties we liked. We were picked up from the airport and taken to our apartment for a well earned rest after a 24hour flight.

We were picked up to start our viewings and they came across as genuine upfront and honest with no pressure to buy any and all the viewings. They listened carefully to what we wanted and visited places that they thought would suit us best. 

Most properties were the ones we liked but some random ones thrown in.

We eventually settled for the first on we viewed In Pilar de La Horadada,the place we always liked when initially looking.

They sorted out the lawyers for us and were with us every step of the way during the buying process.

On returning to NZ they kept in regular contact with updates on our new build and any and all questions we needed.

Now here both Nathan and Paul are always there for any advice and help we require. Both speak good Spanish which is a godsend when dealing with Spanish companies who speak little English.

We have no hesitation in recommending the which include a furniture package and lawyers fees which is excellent value.

Sorry its been long winded but wanted to share our thoughts with you all.

Any questions feel free to ask and will answer if I can.

Mark&Pamela

   

RoboRs2

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:45pm

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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:45pm

Well done.

jimbo1234

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:51pm

jimbo1234

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Joined: 3 Sep 2021

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:51pm

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Are you receiving any benefit for promoting?

Spanish Fred

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:54pm

Spanish Fred

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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:54pm

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jimbo1234 wrote on Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:51pm:

Are you receiving any benefit for promoting?

Absolutely not. Just first class service we have appreciated. If in doubt please check for yourself. Any other questions feel free to ask. 

Not sure why you doubt someone who is trying to help. Cheers

Spanish Fred

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:56pm

Spanish Fred

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Posts: 18

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Joined: 10 Apr 2021

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:56pm

RoboRs2 wrote on Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:45pm:

Well done.

We think so, best desocupen we could have made. 
Cheers

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Sligogent

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:59pm

Sligogent

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Posts: 1046

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Location: Torrevieja

Joined: 31 Jan 2021

Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:59pm

Spanish Fred wrote on Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:20pm:

Hi everyone,

We have recently made the move to the Costa Blanca from New Zealand (formerly Uk) for retirement.

When looking for properties to buy we searched numerous sites that had places for sale but when you actually asked for details they were no longer there for sale and had not been for sometime. It seemed a way of drawing folks in to be honest.

We reached out to Paul and Nathan Cox at Movehappy with a property we really liked. They got back to us within the day/night (we were 12 hours behind) When speaking with them initially by email they were honest and upfront with what was available and what was not. After 2 years of communicating and 200 emails we finally decided at the end of Covid to come out and view the properties we liked. We were picked up from the airport and taken to our apartment for a well earned rest after a 24hour flight.

We were picked up to start our viewings and they came across as genuine upfront and honest with no pressure to buy any and all the viewings. They listened carefully to what we wanted and visited places that they thought would suit us best. 

Most properties were the ones we liked but some random ones thrown in.

We eventually settled for the first on we viewed In Pilar de La Horadada,the place we always liked when initially looking.

They sorted out the lawyers for us and were with us every step of the way during the buying process.

On returning to NZ they kept in regular contact with updates on our new build and any and all questions we needed.

Now here both Nathan and Paul are always there for any advice and help we require. Both speak good Spanish which is a godsend when dealing with Spanish companies who speak little English.

We have no hesitation in recommending the which include a furniture package and lawyers fees which is excellent value.

Sorry its been long winded but wanted to share our thoughts with you all.

Any questions feel free to ask and will answer if I can.

Mark&Pamela

   

Why  would  estate agents  not help considering  the  sizeable  Commission  they earned from the Sale  of  the Property   ,

Spanish Fred

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:56am

Spanish Fred

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Joined: 10 Apr 2021

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:56am

Sligogent wrote on Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:59pm:

Why  would  estate agents  not help considering  the  sizeable  Commission  they earned from the Sale  of  the Property   ,

Pity some folk can’t accept folks genuinely trying to help others out with recommendations thought that was partially what this site was about.

Maybe not bother in future

Cheers

Gerry2021

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:53am

Posts: 54

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Location: Cabo Roig

Joined: 19 Aug 2021

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:53am

Delighted it all worked out for you. 

Enjoy your new adventures in Spain

Spanish Fred

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:08pm

Spanish Fred

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Posts: 18

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Joined: 10 Apr 2021

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:08pm

Gerry2021 wrote on Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:53am:

Delighted it all worked out for you. 

Enjoy your new adventures in Spain

Thank you, some positive response. 
All the best 

jimbo1234

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:10pm

jimbo1234

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Location: Cabo Roig

Joined: 3 Sep 2021

Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:10pm

Spanish Fred wrote on Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:56am:

Pity some folk can’t accept folks genuinely trying to help others out with recommendations thought that was partially what this site was about.

Maybe not bother in future

Cheers

How do you know it's genuine?

People advertise Friends businesses all the time

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