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Help choosing location

Posted: Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:47pm
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ANdreaLF

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Location: Málaga

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HI there

My father wants to move to Spain next year, we are keen to gain information/ reccomendations on areas in the Costa Del Sol.

He lives on his own with a dog (Collie), we have been on holiday to various areas over the years but are aware living somewhere is quite different. We recently visited Malaga and absolutely loved this city. Ideally he doesn't want it to be just tourism. It would be great if it a good mix of Spanish and some internationals. We had thought of these areas but again know very little about living there: Torre del Mar, Estepona, Malaga.

His budget is £250k maximum, ideally looking for 3 bedrooms (poss 2bed  for the right place) with some outdoor area such as large terrace or small garden. We are very aware the budget rules out a number of areas. 

Thank you in advance

Holaitsdavid

Posted: Sat Sep 9, 2023 3:45am

Holaitsdavid

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Andrew14

Posted: Sat Sep 9, 2023 6:50am

Andrew14

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Posted: Sat Sep 9, 2023 6:50am

We’re in the east side of Costa del Sol, near Torre del Mar & love it here, less built up, less touristy, fewer “English” bars than the west side. Your father will get more for his money here too. As everywhere, prices lower the further from the sea your property is


Best to rent for a while to really get to know areas, before buying 

Julie64

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:45pm

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Location: Marbella

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Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:45pm

We are in the Marbella area and it is decent safe quiet and residential. But he could get into the city in less than 10 minutes. Sure he could find something on our urbanisation.
Also mijas is a lovely village where he could walk into the centre and I have looked at prices there and it is very reasonable too. Hope it helps Julie 

Alan G

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:36am

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Location: Estepona

Joined: 16 Nov 2020

Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:36am

ANdreaLF wrote on Fri Sep 8, 2023 2:47pm:

HI there

My father wants to move to Spain next year, we are keen to gain information/ reccomendations on areas in the Costa Del Sol.

He lives on his own with a dog (Collie), we have been on holiday to various areas over the years but are aware living somewhere is quite different. We recently visited Malaga and absolutely loved this city. Ideally he doesn't want it to be just tourism. It would be great if it a good mix of Spanish and some internationals. We had thought of these areas but again know very little about living there: Torre del Mar, Estepona, Malaga.

His budget is £250k maximum, ideally looking for 3 bedrooms (poss 2bed  for the right place) with some outdoor area such as large terrace or small garden. We are very aware the budget rules out a number of areas. 

Thank you in advance

Hi there - bearing in mind your budget your best option is Estepona which has lovely properties but not the Marbella prices.  The quality of life in Estepona  is fantastic with an all year round mix of lovely Spanish residents and some foreigners.  Your Dad MUST rent for  an interim period while he finds the ideal location. Good luck to him and I’m sure he will find the ideal home. Alan 

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