Spain is eternally popular for a hundred reasons. Foremost is its accessibility from the UK: with a flight of just two hours or so you can be in another world. Also, there is the ability to be in an environment that is the opposite of dear old Blighty: sun, beautiful light, a relaxed pace of life. Add in the culture, the food – everything about Spain says, slow down, don’t worry, have fun.
And what’s good for the tourist is good for the investor. Those in the market for the perfect overseas buy-to-let will find plenty to love in España. In the development of Arana de Mijas (see also The family that golfs together, right) is a superb development of apartments that offers all purchasers a guaranteed rental of five per cent per annum for two years from completion.
With its contemporary architectural style, homes at Arana de Mijas are spacious, equipped with the latest mod cons and green features. Modern construction techniques ensure energy efficiency, salt water systems are used in the communal swimming pools, the attractive landscaped gardens are lovingly planted with native species and a centralized solar energy system is expected to cut individual consumption costs to less than half the usual rate.
Cerrado del Aguila is located at the heart of Mijas’ ‘golf valley’, and there are an additional six golf courses within five minutes of the resort. The famous Hipodromo Costa del Sol racecourse, fun-packed AquaPark, sweeping sandy beaches and tasty seafood restaurants of Mijas are also within easy reach. Málaga International Airport served by both no-frills and no-corners-cut airlines can be accessed by motorway in 15 minutes and the new high speed AVE connects Madrid to Málaga in a rapid two and a half hours.
Prices start at €285,000 for a two bedroom apartment. Contact Duchy Estates on UK freephone 0800 849 8089 or see duchyestates.co.uk.