Michael Liggan

Marbella Buy to Let – A Safe Bet?

A wise old portfolio manager once said that successful investing is like dancing – not only must you know the steps, you must get them in time with the music. Buy to let investments do not have a good reputation with saloon bar investment managers at t... Read >

Investing in Property in Marbella, Spain

It is fairly well accepted by market watchers that the property market in Marbella has reached its bottom. This is not the case in all areas of Spain where in some of the big cities such as Madrid, prices are still falling. Michael Liggan of Altavista Spa... Read >

Spanish Property Lawyers

There are a lot of similarities between the European countries of Britain and Spain, but a lot of differences too. The use of a lawyer in a property transaction is one of the differences. Spanish people tend not to use a lawyer for conveyancing whereas a ... Read >

Marbella Property Buying Tips

The British Embassy in Spain has recently said that there are more British people living in Spain than in any other country, other than Britain itself. They estimate that there are approximately 300,000 British ex-pats living on the Costa Del Sol alone. T... Read >

Things to Consider Before Buying a Property in Marbella

When you are seriously considering buying a property in Marbella there are a number questions you should have answers to before you sign the purchase agreement. Some are obvious, some not so. Probably the first question you should ask of yourself is “W... Read >

Buying Property in Marbella

It is mid June and the British summer has finally arrived after one of the driest months of May on record. We have rain and fog in the South whilst Scotland has severe weather warnings. No wonder so many Brits dream of moving to the Marbella area of South... Read >

Bureaucracy When Buying Property in Spain

If you are going to be a British buyer of property in Marbella or indeed, anywhere in Spain, you are sooner or later going to meet an official of the Spanish Civil Service. It is highly likely that you will become frustrated and even hot under the collar,... Read >

Spanish Property Market Split

The Spanish property market has been split in two according to a leading Marbella property agent. Michael Liggan of Altavista Property Spain said that the recent release of thousands of repossessed properties has confused and split the market. The sudd... Read >

Spanish Home Insurance

When buying any property there is a lot to think about: selecting a conveyancing lawyer, arranging a mortgage and many other problems to find solutions for. What is often not given the attention it deserves is the arrangement of home insurance. Michael Li... Read >

Marbella Property Market Moves

At a recent meeting of Marbella property agents, several delegates commented on the positive attitude being taken by the Spanish government in revitalising the real estate market. They said that they were pleased to see that José Blanco, the development m... Read >

Buying High End Property in Spain

At the high-end of the property market, Marbella, the geographical, commercial and holiday heart of the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, offers some of the world's most stunning real estate. Sometimes referred to as the St.Tropez of the south, the area ha... Read >

Legal checks before Buying a Property in Spain

Before signing anything there are some important pieces of paper you and your lawyer should have a look at .. The Escritura Publica and Nota Simple The Escritura Publica is the registered title deed of the property. It is entered in the ‘Registro de... Read >

The three simple steps to buying your Spanish home  

Buying a property in Spain is as straightforward as can be. But it's good to know what's coming, especially as things work a little differently in Spain than in the UK, Ireland or other countries. Here are the basic steps to buying property in Spain. 1... Read >

Spain's Property Market Stoked By The Times

Due to the downturn in property purchases in Spain there are many bargains to snap up along the Costa del Sol, Spain. In Marbella, however, homes have kept most of their value only dropping slightly compared to the rest of Spain. A recent article by p... Read >

Lomas del Rey - Beautiful Properties In Marbella, Spain

Due to the western world's economic climate properties in southern Spain, where building has run riot over the last ten years, have seen an incredible drop in prices. There are so many properties on the market at the moment it is not unusual to find resi... Read >