Don’t Fall in Love With a Property on the Costa Blanca North Until You Read This!
AN URGENT MESSAGE TO HOUSE-HUNTERS
Vera Gafarova
CEO and Founder of Blanca International Group
APIAL certified real estate agent
Dear Friend,
Imagine if this year you could:
- Find your dream home in the Costa Blanca North
- Enjoy perfect health in Europe’s sunniest province with ocean breezes on both sides
- Access your favourite outdoor lifestyle and leisure pursuits on your doorstep
- Build relationships in an enclave of like-minded people
- Create lasting memories with family and friends in your own slice of paradise
After 15 years of selling luxury properties in Javea and surroundings here’s what I know…
Don’t get me wrong. If I didn’t believe all the above to be true, I would never have made the Costa Blanca North my home back in 2009.
So what’s the problem?
Back when I started, there were just a handful of real estate agencies in Javea.
Now there are more than 235 agencies advertising properties online. That’s one real estate agency for every 100m of coastline in Javea!
But few of these agencies actually have an office in town where you get the kind personalised attention from well-connected insiders that make the Costa Blanca such a desirable place to live.
Which brings me to my important message.
New laws entered into effect on the 16th October 2023 making it mandatory for all estate agents to be certified with the local Alicante collegiate (APIAL).
If you look in the official directory you’ll find that over 150 companies advertising properties in Javea online are not APIAL certified.
(You’ll find my name there next to entry Nº 1288.)
Here’s why I’m telling you this.
It’s not just that two-thirds of agents lack mandatory training and liability insurance…
It’s not just a case that two-thirds of agencies dodge the regulations…
The problem is the majority of real estate agencies selling luxury properties in Costa Blanca North must share commissions with a registered agent to make any kind of sale. This makes their job difficult and limited.
In 2024, more than ever, uncertified real estate agencies are desperate to sell houses and will tell you anything to get your signature!
It’s a shame that many agencies will not survive the year.
And people who buy a house through them?
They will soon find out that certain professionals were recommended because they paid a referral fee…there are ongoing problems with the property…and your ‘dream home’ starts to become a place you only want to get away from.
With a long history in Javea and a network of trusted professionals, Blanca International is lucky to be one of the few estate agencies who is not worried about the future.
But we are still worried about you.
We know why you’re interested in house-hunting in the Costa Blanca North…we know what it’s like to feel a magnetic pull to this area.
And we want to help you make your first viewing trip as smooth and seductive as your life could be when you find that dream home of yours.
How to tell a ‘dream home’ from a ‘nightmare home’ before you even consider a visit
You’ve just found out the most important piece of advice for any one looking to house hunt in Costa Blanca North in 2024.
And it’s this:
Look to see if the real estate agency is APIAL certified.
Check to see if their website carries the same certification logo as you’ll find at the bottom of every Blanca International webpage:
If you appreciate high-quality care from professionals who take their job seriously, this 10-second check will help you know which agents to consider contacting – and which to avoid.
But if you want to become more informed than 99% of people who come to house hunt here…
We’ve prepared a 64-page eBook that tells you ALL you need to know about buying property in the Costa Blanca North
Our latest Property Guide includes vital information like:
- The questions to ask to know if a real estate agent cares about you or only wants your commission
- What building surveys are a must-have
- The exact moment when you should get an independent lawyer’s opinion
- A full list of legal requirements to ensure a purchase process with no surprises
- The different contracts involved in reserving a property and what purpose they serve
- How to avoid gazumping
- The full range of property purchase costs to make an informed decision on any property
But there’s more!
In total there are 10 chapters in the eBook.
These are:
- Overview of 24 Most Popular Towns in the Costa Blanca North
- Breaking Down the Property Purchase Process
- Legal Requirements and Paperwork
- Purchase Taxes and Costs Associated
- Securing Finances and Mortgages
- Legal Representation for Property Acquisition in Spain
- Conducting Building Surveys in Spain
- Relocation and Living in Spain
- Sustaining Your Spanish Property – the Continuous Expenses
- Acquiring Visas for an Extended Stay in Spain
Buying Property on the Costa Blanca North in Spain – Free Guide
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I can’t tell you how excited I am to be part of your new life in Costa Blanca North…and will do all I can to help you find your dream home here.
Best wishes,
Vera Gafarova
CEO and Founder of Blanca International Group
APIAL certified real estate agent
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