Hotspot Research: Balearic Islands & Marbella

Temporarily living in Spain, maybe renting in the off times, here you will find the main Spanish hotspots compared. In addition, I take you to the cities and regions, on Villa Tour, with all the villa neighborhoods and districts, communities that you should consider in your purchase decision. Depending on your personal goals, you can find tranquility in the “hinterland” in all hotspots, but also the city life with proximity to the airport and numerous destinations worldwide.

Tip. After the 3 hotspots I still have practical buyer tips on purchase price, condition (especially the roofs) and location

Quick check: Which location offers which advantages?

Volcanic island Ibiza, small city Palma de Mallorca or golfer’s paradise Marbella?

• Mallorca – Big island, many small towns and a lot of tourism
• Ibiza – volcanic island, breathtaking nature, small communities
• Marbella – coastal strip for golf fans

My consultation always starts with a café

So that I can optimally support and advise buyers in your purchase situation, it is important to me to really know the places, also the people. For example, I drink 3x daily in different places Café, so you get to know people, but also the smallest micro locations.

Here in the comparison, you will find each an insight & further links:

1. Macro Perspective – Situation in Spain
2. Mesolocation of the city or “island capital”.
3. Villa district – example in the region

Villa Tour: Evaluation criteria

Under the respective regions, you will find further links to the region and the respective villa tour. By the way, the villa tours are always created parallel to real visits, like here, the Villa Tour Ibiza.

Factors that are important in my tours:

• Arrival / departure times
• Cities and Surrounding (Shopping to Doctor)
• People and spirit of the region

In the end, you decide:

Your personal wishes and goals

This brings us back to the big question: volcanic island Ibiza, small metropolis Palma de Mallorca or golfer’s paradise Marbella:

Mallorca: villa, finca, country house – all styles

Buy Villa Mallorca – Villa with pool, unique views of Palma, secluded coves or hotspots like Son Vida (suburb of Palma) and Port Andratx, in the west of the island. Mallorca is the buyer magnet in the Mediterranean when it comes to real estate. There are many hotspots, but only this island combines “the big city life” with beach, nature, sun and tranquility – in the secluded villa neighborhoods. Some have been visiting the island for 5 or 10 years and know exactly in which area of Mallorca they want to buy, others are still undecided about the right location in Mallorca.

All the main villa districts of Mallorca at a glance:

• Buy Villa Mallorca

What makes Mallorca so special for most buyers?

• Arrival / Departure: Fast flight time ~ 3h (6h round trip)
• Largest island of the Balearic Islands, much to discover
• Palma de Mallorca as a small big city
• Many other towns on the island, such as Sóller, Inca, Alcúdia, Pollença, Manacor

While the area around Marbella is manageable and Ibiza can be explored relatively quickly, it takes a while to discover all the corners in Mallorca. Of course, the number of beaches is also much more extensive. Here is a look at the climate in Mallorca:

Ø Lowest temperature / Ø Highest temperature

• Winter (January): 7 °C / 15 °C
• Summer (August): 31° / 21°

Where to buy in Mallorca? Macro location

Mallorca has many beautiful corners, but especially interesting for you will be the sections around Palma, with a focus on the southwest of the island, around Santa Ponsa and Port Andratx.

Villa in Mallorca in classic finca style.

So dreamlike are the bays in Mallorca.

Tip! Mallorca is tauch a paradise for golfers. Get to know the most beautiful golf courses in Mallorca here.

Palma de Mallorca: Small big city

The island “capital” of Mallorca is also located in the southwest of the island. Why? Here you have the most sun, in southern exposure. In the west of the island you also have the advantage of enjoying the evening sun and the sunset over the sea.

Son Vida: Palma suburb (city and luxury)

As already announced, Son Vida is the villa district of Palma de Mallorca. Son Vida is one of the best areas ever on the Balearic island. Here you will find among the highest number of villas Mallorca. The golf club is on the doorstep, as well as the old town of Palma de Mallorca and also the airport is only 20 minutes by car, across the city.

Of course, also for golf fans, one of the hotspots combined with city life / fast transfers to the airport.

Get to know the most exclusive and expensive places in Mallorca:

• Buy Villa Mallorca

Villa Tour Mallorca: The villa neighborhoods

Come with me on a virtual tour, with all the main villa neighborhoods of Mallorca:

• Buy Villa Mallorca

Ibiza: Villas in rough landscape

Villa in Ibiza – You want to buy a villa in Ibiza? Villa with pool, close to the beach and / or airport, quiet near the bay or close to the city with all shopping hotspots. Here you will get to know the right and important parts of the island. In addition, at the beginning I have a few common questions from my customers. Which location is worth buying according to my experience? Which parts of the island do I recommend to customers? So that you have a quick overview in Ibiza, divided into A, B and C location. Maybe you already know our Lukinski Real Estate Rating, in which we rate cities in Germany with over 50,000 inhabitants, in 3 categories: From good A-locations to more affordable C-locations. From Eivissa and gated community in Es Cubells, to Cala Vadella, to Sant Antoni.

Come with me on a virtual tour, with all the main villa neighborhoods of Ibiza:

• Buy Villa Ibiza

Ibiza at a glance, what makes Ibiza so special?

• Relatively fast flight time (except winter, stopover Barcelona/Madrid) ~ 4h (8h round trip)
• Volcanic, rugged landscape
• Small island community as Mallorca

Ø Lowest temperature / Ø Highest temperature

• Winter (January): 7 °C / 15 °C
• Summer (August): 30° / 21°.

Where to buy in Ibiza? Sun = south exposure

Those who have been vacationing on the island for 4, 5 years probably know exactly which region of Ibiza he or she wants to buy in. But who has seen the island only 1 or 2 times, asks himself: Are there still places I should see?

The island itself, similar to Mallorca, is most popular in the south and around the “capital” Eivissa. In the northernmost part of the island you will hardly find any villas. Here, too, the sun and its course of the day plays a major role: in the south = sun, in the north = less sun. From quiet locations in the southwest around Sant Josep, Cala Vadella and El Cubells, to villas close to the city in Sant Jesús or Roca Llisa.

Villa with view (and pool) in Ibiza.

Uniquely beautiful, the “rough” of the island of Ibiza combined with the good local life.

Eivissa: Ibiza Town, Port, Shopping

Everything in Ibiza starts from Eivissa, the “capital” with airport, city, shopping mall. Come with me on a virtual tour, with all the main villa districts of Ibiza:

• Buy Villa Ibiza

Villa neighborhood in Ibiza: Es Cubells

Perhaps the most exclusive community in Ibiza: Es Cubells. Depending on how you interpret exclusivity, you will find villas here like from Hollywood. Directly on the cliffs of the south coast and as a gated community (below the city limits of Es Cubells). Your neighborhood is peppered with famous soccer stars from Spain and Portugal.

You can hardly get villas in this area for less than 10 million euros.

Villa Tour Ibiza: The villa neighborhoods

Come with me on a virtual tour, with all the main villa neighborhoods of Ibiza:

• Buy Villa Ibiza

Marbella: “Miami of Europe” for golfers

Villa in Marbella – Especially for golf lovers Marbella is one of the hotspots in Europe. Many call Marbella the “Miami of Europe”. Pleasant to warm climate all year round and almost exclusively sun, in all seasons. Marbella is considered one of the hotspots in the Mediterranean, along with the hotspots Mallorca and Ibiza. You want to buy a villa in Marbella? I will take you to one of the most southern regions of Europe, spoiled by sun and the good life at the Mediterranean Sea.

• Buy Villa Marbella

Arrival and times:

• Slightly longer approach of ~ 5h (10h round trip).
• 45 minutes drive airport <-> Marbella

Ø Lowest temperature / Ø Highest temperature

• Winter (January): 9 °C / 16 °C
• Summer (August): 31° / 21°

This is what Marbella looks like in winter:

Marbella is a dream for golf fans. Get to know the most beautiful golf courses in Marbella here.

Monte Paraíso: The Golden Mile

Nueva Andalucía

Villa Tour Marbella: All villa neighborhoods

Come with me to one of the most southern places of Europe, the “Miami of Europe”:

• Buy villa Marbella – Tour of villa neighborhoods

Here are some more practical buyer tips:

Buying a villa in Spain: What to look for?

Then important and frequent questions from customers:

Cost: How much does a villa cost here?

Real estate investors know: Offer price is not selling price.

I like to calculate for my clients, in a first evaluation, like this: Each square meter (with beach view) costs 10,000 euros. If recently renovated or new 15,000 euros. In addition, there is “the view”. The better the view, the more exclusive, the more expensive. Depending on the size of the villa 100,000, 200,000, 500,000. As always, upwards there are no limits.

A “nice” villa in “good” location (everything is relative and depends on your individual goals and desires) with 200 m² so 2.000.000 + “View”.

Read more here:

• Buy villa Spain: What to look for?

Paying a House in California

California is a dream destination. For people from all over the world it represents the American dream, beach lifestyle, bathing in the sun with a cocktail in hand. Property taxes can differ massively, different neighborhoods in L.A. will have different tax structures. Considering California is home to Hollywood, but also Silicon Valley, this is a state where things are happening. For this reason it is also a much beloved destination for buying real estate. Whether you want to buy an apartment in L.A., buy a house in L.A., or to invest your capital completely differently, California is a fairly safe bet. It also has a fairly low property tax rate of 0,77% But where to start? It’s important to get a lay of the land about where who pays how much in property taxes. If you’re looking to invest in real estate, don’t forget about additional taxes when buying a house.

• California Property Tax: 0,77%
• Florida Property Tax: 0,94%
• New York Property Tax: 0,86%

What are Property Taxes?

Property Taxes are ad-valorem taxes which you pay for owning property, meaning that it is based on the monetary value which is estimated to be attached to an item, piece of land, property, etc. A property appraiser provides the basis for calculation.

Property tax is often confused as being a tax on real estate property. Yet this is a misconception. The largest proportion of property taxes come from real estate, because this is the most expensive property most people own. Yet property taxes can also be levied on airplanes, computers, furniture, etc. When buying a house, these must be paid in advance, and then received back from the seller. Property taxes are typically a rate which is multiplied by the estimated value of the property. This value is estimated by an appraiser, and takes into account location, age, etc.

Property taxes are a complicated concept. To learn more about U.S. property taxes, when you have to pay them, and how much each state pays in property taxes,

• Property Tax in the U.S. – Guide

What is Taxed under California Property Tax?

In different states and counties, different items count as ‘property’. In California, it is important to distinguish real property and personal property. Personal property is taxed differently than real property, and can be exempt from taxation, or have a different type of taxation.

Real Property – Everything Taxed as Property Tax

What is taxed in California is of course very different from things taxed in New York or Miami. Real property is what is often the first thought when thinking about property tax. Houses, land, or any improvements made on property of which one is an owner. The following things count as real property

• Land
• Mines or quarries, as well as all timber
• Improvements, including buildings, fences, ornamental trees, etc.

Personal Property – What Counts as Property?

Personal property is other large property. By definition, personal property is all tangible or intangible property which is not real property (see above). Some examples are tractors, boats, or even tools. Yet, not everything is taxed, for example personal effects, household goods, etc. are exempt. In California there are property taxes on bonds, mortgages, capital stock shares, etc.

How do Property Taxes Work?

In the U.S., because there are state as well as county and city property taxes, it is a complicated system. If you live in New York, you may even have to account for additional taxes such as a mansion tax. New York property taxes are of course unique in this. In general, for any given piece of land you have state property taxes as well as county property taxes. In addition to this, some cities levy additional taxes for property. Therefore, when owning property, it is important to be informed about property taxes at all government levels. In California, since 1933, the state no longer levies property taxes on any items except privately owned railroad cars. Nowadays, the ≈ $65 worth of property tax collected are mostly from schools and school districts (54%).

All across California though, you are privy to a tax exemption on your primary residence. This means that the assessed value of the property is reduced by $7.000. If you want to learn more about tax exemptions for real estate in the U.S., take a look at our article

• How to Save Money with Real Estate Tax Deductions

Average in the U.S. – Am I Paying High Property Taxes?

In general, the U.S. has fairly low property taxes. Although, it is difficult to compare to other countries as all have their own systems. Still, investing in real estate in the U.S. is all the more attractive for the low costs which are attached to owning property and buildings. Across states, tax rates for owning property are change strongly. The average tax rate in other mega cities is comparable, Miami property tax is at 0,94%.

• Average property tax rate – 1.1%

Property Tax Special! How to Write off Property Tax!

It’s possible to pay up to $10.000 less property tax if you do it right! You just need to follow the steps and deduct the right things from your bill. You can deduct the property taxes from everythign from land to boats and more! Just read our quick article on the topic!

Write off Property Tax

Property Taxes in California Counties

California, along with New York, has fairly high property taxes. Although there are no counties with excessively high taxes (the highest property tax in the U.S. is found in five counties near New York City). The highest property Tax in California is found in Marin County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. In Los Angeles County, the median property tax is comparatively low, slightly higher in Orange County, with San Diego County the lowest tax rate of the large counties

Property Tax Rates in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County is most famous for its metropolis of course. Home to Hollywood, Venice Beach, and quintessential to everything known worldwide about California, investing in property in L.A. county means a strong real estate market unlikely to crash any time soon.

• Median House Price – $495.800
• Avg. Property Tax Rate – 0.75%

Property Tax Rates in Santa Clara County

Santa Clara county has a significant property tax bill, with the median property tax being paid amounting to $6.183. Santa Clara is home to San Jose, and includes the famous Palo Alto. It is among the four counties in the San Francisco Bay Area which have disproportionately high property tax rates (the others being Marin, Alameda, and San Mateo County)

• Median House Price – $829.600
• Avg. Property Tax Rate – 0.75%

Property Tax Rates in San Diego County

San Diego County is home to San Diego, a city known worldwide. With a population of 3.34 mio., it is the second biggest county in California. In the city of San Diego, some 53% of the population lives in rental properties, making these a strong investment. The median property tax here is $3.672.

• Median House Price – $484.900
• Avg. Property Tax Rate – 0.76%

Property Tax Rates in Marin County

The highest property tax bill can be found in Marin county. With a median property tax of $7.063 being paid by each property owner in the county. This may be down to its close proximity to San Francisco in the Bay Area. Marin County is also among the most expensive counties in all of the U.S., reflected in its median house price of $908.000.

• Median House Price – $908.800
• Avg. Property Tax Rate – 0.78%

Property Tax Rates in Modoc County

Modoc County has the lowest median property tax paid for California counties. This is down to the low value of most properties owned here. With few attractions and the only city being Alturas, the population of 8.777 people makes this county less attractive for real estate investments.

• Median House Price – $143.100
• Avg. Property Tax Rate – 0.71%

Property Tax Rates in Orange County

Orange County, known from series such as OC California, or from the fact that it is one of the counties which make up Los Angeles. Orange County is considered an attractive real estate market. Mostly suited to buying intentions, many investors have found success in this oceanside paradise. The median property tax paid here is slightly higher than elsewhere at $4.247.

• Median House Price – $620.500
• Avg. Property Tax Rate – 0.68%

All Property Tax Rates – California Counties

These are the rankings for the lowest and highest property tax rates in Californian Counties. Above are some of the most important property tax rates to know for California. Below a comprehensive list of all counties, and the average effective property tax rate, ranked from lowest average effective property tax rate to highest. Note, effective tax rate takes into account additional exemptions or additions which come about as a result of district or municipal property taxes.

• Trinity County – 0.51%
• San Francisco County – 0.65%
• San Mateo County – 0.66%
• Santa Cruz County – 0.66%
• Humboldt County – 0.67%
• Mendocino County – 0.68%
• Orange County – 0.68%
• Santa Barbara County – 0.68%
• Colusa County – 0.69%
• Mariposa County – 0.70%
• Napa County – 0.70%
• Tehama County – 0.70%
• Modoc County – 0.71%
• Monterey County – 0.72%
• Plumas County – 0.72%
• Sonoma County – 0.72%
• Butte County – 0.73%
• Inyo County – 0.73%
• San Luis Obispo County – 0.73%
• Tuolumne County – 0.73%
• Amador County – 0.74%
• Ventura County – 0.74%
• Glenn County – 0.75%
• Los Angeles County – 0.75%
• Mono County – 0.75%
• Santa Clara County – 0.75%
• Madera County – 0.76%
• San Diego County – 0.76%
• Shasta County – 0.76%
• El Dorado County – 0.77%
• Kings County – 0.78%
• Lassen County – 0.78%
• Marin County – 0.78%
• Alameda County – 0.79%
• Siskiyou County – 0.79%
• Stanislaus County – 0.79%
• Tulare County – 0.79%
• Del Norte County – 0.80%
• Nevada County – 0.80%
• Merced County – 0.81%
• San Benito County – 0.82%
• Solano County – 0.82%
• San Bernardino County – 0.83%
• Alpine County – 0.84%
• Calaveras County – 0.84%
• Fresno County – 0.84%
• Sacramento County – 0.84%
• Contra Costa County – 0.87%
• Sutter County – 0.88%
• Yolo County – 0.88%
• Yuba County – 0.88%
• Lake County – 0.89%
• San Joaquin County – 0.89%
• Imperial County – 0.91%
• Placer County – 0.93%
• Sierra County – 0.95%
• Riverside County – 0.97%
• Kern County – 1.01%

Property Tax in California

No matter what your intentions are with real estate property in California, the counties and their tax regulations make up an important part of the knowledge bank which you need to build up before deciding how, when, and where to invest. California is an attractive real estate investment market for many reasons. Its kilometers of beaches, variety in nature, mix of hip and luxury, and hundreds of other reasons make it a numebr one destination for those looking to put their money to good use.

Investing in real estate is difficult and complicated, with taxes being a significant part of this. Our guide is sure to be of help to you,

• Buying Real Estate – All Taxes you have to Know

The right property abroad: Paris, Alsace or Côte d’Azur?

The decision has been made and you have decided to buy a property abroad in France? Then be sure to read this article, because we offer you helpful tips. In order for your search to be successful, you first need to discover the right online portal for you. Although many online portals have the same basic structure, different filter functions and the focus on the country France can make a difference for the selection.

The most beautiful residential areas France

As everyone knows, France has various charming cities and Mediterranean beaches. No wonder that many do not immediately know where to start looking for a property abroad in France. While there are various beautiful places to live, not all places to live will satisfy your desires. For this reason, we have picked out 5 different places to live in France to help you make your choice.

Investing in real estate: France

Living and working abroad is a very memorable experience, professionally, personally, culturally and of course financially. In this free guide, you’ll get investment tips for all the major cities in Europe, America and Asia, from New York to London to Paris.

• Investing abroad: Real estate (external)

Toulouse: The pink city

Toulouse is located in the southwest of France and is the fourth largest city. In Toulouse there are very many buildings that are made of red bricks and for this reason it is often called the “pink city”. Not only is it often very windy here, but there is also no shortage of tourists as there are many places of interest. Toulouse is also a good starting point for those who want to make a career. That is why there are also countless students.

Toulouse city video with resident

Map & Location

Paris: City of Love

The city of love. Just about everyone wants to have been there at least once in their life. You’ve already been there, fallen in love with the city and are now considering buying a property abroad in Paris? One thing should be clear to you right from the start, especially with this city: Paris is very expensive. But Paris is not for nothing one of the most famous cities in Europe. Here you will not only find good French cuisine, but also culture and art play a significant role. No wonder that the city seems very crowded. However, you still have the choice whether you want to live directly in the hectic city or in the somewhat quieter surrounding countryside. While the surrounding countryside is more often chosen by families, students often like to choose the city centre.

Paris from above: Video

Paris Map & Location

Eifel Tower 360°: International Relevance & Landmark

Nice: Port city

The port city of Nice is particularly popular and there is often a lot going on here as well, because there is a large shopping mile and the nightlife is not neglected either. Families therefore like to choose residential areas that are a little further away from the centre. If you are interested in what sights Nice has to offer, you will mostly come across museums and famous old buildings. Should you decide to buy an overseas property in Nice, you will benefit from plenty of sun and beach. Here you have the opportunity to unwind and enjoy the good weather.

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Map & Location in France

360° harbour view

Bordeaux: City on the Atlantic

Bordeaux is a very popular city to live in – but why? Quite simply, this city fulfils all wishes. On the one hand you have the city life and many career opportunities and on the other hand it is not far to the sea. So, should you buy a property abroad in the middle of Bordeaux and have too much of the hectic city life in between, you can just grab your car or bike and be at the sea in not too long.

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Bordeaux: Map & Location

Lyon: Little Paris

The city of Lyon is often known as “Little Paris”. Students are especially drawn to this city, as there are countless universities here. The advantage of Lyon? Compared to other cities, such as Paris, it is much cheaper here. Lyon has a lot to offer. Besides shopping and nightlife, there is also a charming old town and great French cuisine. Since it is only “little Paris”, people here are less stressed and hectic and thus often more open to be found. If you are interested in a property in Paris, but find it too expensive, or if the hectic pace of life makes you doubtful in the long run, Lyon could be the perfect alternative for you.

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Map & location: Lyon

Monaco and Monte-Carlo: principality

If you like the French Mediterranean coast, you’ll love the Principality of Monaco. As in many exclusive places in this world, it is not so easy to buy a property in Monaco. Those who are often in Kitzbühel in winter, for example, know that one has to live in Kitzbühel for 5 years in order to be allowed to buy a property or a plot of land. But why does a city council do such a thing? It is mainly to protect the residents, because the more “speculators” come to such a relatively small town or principality, the greater the vacancy of properties. Used once a year as a holiday home or never if the property is considered a pure speculative investment. But Monaco also wants to protect itself from this by such regulations. Accordingly, there are laws that clearly regulate the acquisition of real estate and land.

• Buy property Monaco

House & Apartment for sale in France

From the valuation to the speculation tax. In this guide you will find all the important factors simply explained. Learn step by step the procedure in the apartment sale to be able to answer the question: Selling with or without an estate agent? The private sale of real estate involves many risks and sources of error, starting with the apartment valuation to the offer price to the individual marketing, from “advertising” to internal customer network and off market real estate sales.

• Sell apartment
• Sell house
• Sell land
• Sell property

Buying: Portals for cheap real estate

Real EstateScout24

Everyone knowsImmobilienScout24. This real estate website brokers properties all over the world. Here you will not only find properties for sale, but also if you are looking for a property that is rented, you are exactly right here. If you are looking for a property on ImmobilienScout24, you will benefit from a clear presentation and also the popularity of this portal.

Green-Acres.com

This online portal focuses on France, Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece. This could be the right place for you if you are already sure that you want to buy a property abroad, but still doubt whether France is the right country. You have the possibility to make comparisons, which can concern the price, the area or also the location.

Franimo

As the name“Franimo” suggests, this online portal focuses solely on France. Accordingly, this website has a lot of properties for different places in France to offer. If you haven’t found a favourite place in France for yourself yet, you can read our place recommendations further down in the article beforehand.

AuSud

The online portal“auSud” also only deals with the country of France. The most important information about a property is clearly presented here in a table and there is also a small description of the property. You can specify the price range from the outset and also the location.

Immowelt

The portal Immowelt mediates real estate all over the world and for this reason also has a large offer for France. Sellers have the opportunity to create clear advertisements for their properties. The contact is usually directly under the ad and you have the opportunity to immediately contact the seller.

Buying property abroad: Tips

• New York, LA, London & Co: Luxury Real Estate
• Real estate agent
• Buy a holiday home
• Foreign property Italy
• Foreign property Spain
• Foreign property Mallorca
• Luxury Real Estate Mallorca
• Off market – especially in hot real estate markets

Sun, warmth & good mood: Life in Italy

You need a break from the daily grind in Germany? What is nicer than having the opportunity to escape for a few weeks in your property abroad in Italy? Nothing at all. If it is financially possible for you, a property abroad is a great investment. Here we have a few examples of beautiful places in Italy and show you examples of beautiful properties that are available there.

Lake Garda: life on the lake

Lake Garda is one of the most popular destinations in Italy. Not entirely improbable is the thought for holidaymakers who visit the same holiday destination in Italy every year to buy their own small holiday home here. They save not only the search for a suitable accommodation and have to worry whether this is then also available at the planned time, they also save a lot of money. Nevertheless, you should consider that a foreign property requires a certain care. At this point you should weigh up whether the purchase is worthwhile for you.

Lake Garda Map & Location in Italy

Ambience and view

Sardinia: Italian Mediterranean Island

The Italian Mediterranean island of Sardinia is also an extremely popular destination in Italy. No wonder, because here there are incredibly many sandy beaches and also the landscape is ideal for hiking. The villa from this video is for most people not a foreign property in question, but it is interesting to see how beautiful life can be in Sardinia. It is possible to find your dream property here. Use the best for a suitable real estate portal.

Sardinia Map & Location in Italy

South Tyrol: The natural paradise

South Tyrol is the northernmost province of Italy. This holiday resort convinces the holidaymakers by the fabulous nature. Here you can experience a combination of wine landscapes and the Alps. Especially those who want to switch off from the big city stress in a more rural way of life are exactly right here. The landscapes are ideal for hiking. If you are enthusiastic about South Tyrol and want to invest in a foreign property, the most diverse portals are suitable for a successful search.

South Tyrol Map & Location in Italy

House & Apartment for sale in Italy

From the valuation to the speculation tax. In this guide you will find all the important factors simply explained. Learn step by step the procedure in the apartment sale to be able to answer the question: Selling with or without an estate agent? The private sale of real estate involves many risks and sources of error, starting with the apartment valuation to the offer price to the individual marketing, from “advertising” to internal customer network and off market real estate sales.

• Sell apartment
• Sell house
• Sell land
• Sell property

Buying: Portals for cheap real estate

The decision has been made and you are now looking for a property abroad that fulfils your wishes? If you search the internet for a property abroad in Italy, you will come across countless portals that present the best offers for you. They often have different filter functions that you can use to narrow down your search. We have selected the best portals for you, on which the search for a suitable property abroad can be worthwhile.

Immobiliare.it: The Italy Specialist

If you should already be quite sure that you are looking for a property abroad in Italy, then this real estate portal could be just right for you. Here, the focus is entirely on the beautiful country of Italy. On this portal you can not only find properties to live in, but also if you have the idea to build up your life abroad and want to open a restaurant or a small business, you could find here a commercial property. The website Immobiliare.it also offers various filter functions from the district to the price to the type of property.

Immowelt: A large selection

The large real estate portal Immowelt could be the right thing for you if you are not quite sure yet whether you want to buy a property abroad in Italy. Perhaps you are still in doubt between Italy and Greece and for this reason it is just right for you to have a larger selection available on the real estate portal. This way you have the possibility to compare prices and the quality of the properties you are interested in. The information you need is clearly presented on this portal.

Immozentral: The multifaceted portal

The real estate portal Immozentral also focuses on real estate around the world. Here you can not only discover many properties, but also advertise some yourself. Those who want to get rid of a property abroad and do without an agent can easily try their luck here. On this portal you will find properties from over 90 countries. Especially for Italy, the website has a very large selection.

Immobilienscout24: The portal that informs at the same time

On the portal Immobilienscout24 you can get some basic information about the country you decide to live in. Here you can not only search for a suitable property around the world, you will also receive important information about popular places to live, financing tips and other things you should consider. With just a few clicks and filter functions, you will find the offer that interests you in no time.

Renting out a property abroad: The advantages

The beautiful property abroad is too bad for many that it remains unused in the time in which one stays as an owner at home. Why not use the opportunity to rent out this property and thus create a small extra income? In addition, the property is occupied and the likelihood of someone gaining unauthorized access to the property is much lower. You don’t have to worry, you create the possibility for others to spend an unforgettable holiday in your apartment or house and at the same time you even earn money.

Investing in real estate: Italy

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Buying property abroad: Tips

• New York, LA, London & Co: Luxury Real Estate
• Real estate agent
• Buy a holiday home
• Foreign property France
• Foreign property Spain
• Foreign property Mallorca
• Luxury Real Estate Mallorca
• Off market – especially in hot real estate markets

Mallorca: Investment in a foreign property by the sea

Sun, wind and sea. That’s what most people think of when they hear the name Mallorca. Mallorca is the absolute favorite travel destination of the Germans. No wonder, because Mallorca has not only the famous Ballermann to offer, but also quiet, beautiful places where you can let your soul dangle. No matter in which part of Mallorca you prefer to live, with our help you will find your dream property. Not only do we recommend the best real estate portals for Mallorca, but we also show you some beautiful examples of how different life and living on Mallorca can be.

Luxury property in Mallorca

Welcome to the Germans’ favourite island. Lots of sun, relaxed people, the sea and only 1-2 hours flight from cities like Berlin, Paris and Madrid. This makes Mallorca one of the most popular regions for many from business and industry, but also for celebrities who are attracted to the island. Especially on the mainland, a little off the coast, you will find villas, fincas and condominiums of the extra class. But beware. If properties are tied up, you will quickly pay too much. Therefore, we strongly recommend working with a local real estate agent. Because in Mallorca there are also Spanish laws, from the residence obligation (subject inhabited houses) to tax issues. Therefore, before we take a look at available apartments and houses, we briefly highlight the property prices in Mallorca.

• Luxury Real Estate Mallorca

Pollensa (Pollença): Living inland

The town of Pollensa is located in the north of the beautiful island of Mallorca. When tourists spend their holidays in Mallorca and want to do more than just party, they also like to come to Pollensa to visit some sights. But which sightseeings are there in Pollensa? There is for example the Roman bridge also called “Pont Roma” and some more sights. The place itself is worth to be explored, as it is an old town and there are many winding streets. Pollensa is home to a mixture of locals and newcomers, which has created a particularly pleasant and warm atmosphere.

Pollença: Beach

Map & location: Pollença

Palma de Mallorca: Life between hustle and bustle and fun

Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the island. Even in this very popular city there is no shortage of sights. However, Palma de Mallorca is famous for long party nights. Palma de Mallorca offers the perfect mix for most holidaymakers, because there are varied beautiful places, such as an old town, a port district or a city beach. But how sensible is it to invest in a property in this popular and much visited city? From Palma, you can quickly get to all the places that could be important, such as the airport or the doctor. This will benefit you as a property owner in this city. You will also never get bored here, as there are countless varied places to visit. However, if you would rather have a bit of peace and quiet and live far away from the stress of everyday life, you should not necessarily choose Palma de Mallorca as a place to live.

Palma de Mallorca: Video Tour

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Map & Location: Palma de Mallorca

Son Vida: For the rich & beautiful

Son Vida is one of the most popular residential areas on Mallorca. This town is surrounded by mountains and is located west of Palma de Mallorca. As a residential area it is particularly popular here, because on the one hand the way to the center of Palma de Mallorca, so the hustle and bustle and fun is not far and on the other hand you have the opportunity to retire here in peace and enjoy the silence. This place is also a paradise for golfers and you are quickly at the airport, in the shopping mile or on the beach.

Son Vida: Video

Map & Location: Son Vida

Calvia: Rural living (Santa Ponsa Calvià)

Those who would like to live in Mallorca, but prefer a quieter place to live, could be well served with the town of Calvia. The surroundings here are rather rural and ideal for hiking. If you are particularly fond of nature, you might be well served with the town of Calvia as a place to live. With a property in Calvia you have the possibility to retreat from the tourist hustle and bustle and enjoy the peace and quiet. However, if you feel like having a good time with lots of people, you have the possibility to go to the nearby Palma de Mallorca. Calvia offers a perfect balance and is worth considering when looking for a suitable property.

Calvià from above (video)

Map & Location: Calvià

Port d’Andratx: Life at the harbour

Port d’Andratx is a very popular place for potential property buyers. It is a beautiful harbour that has a yacht club. Visitors to the port love the direct waterfront location and the nature that surrounds the port. No matter who visits this place – All are enchanted. There are also two small beaches and the town of Andratx town is only 5 km away. Port d’Andratx is particularly popular as a place to live as there is the ideal mix of restaurants, cafes, clubs and quiet places to relax. Those looking to buy a property in this area should bear in mind that the cost of living in this location is slightly higher.

Port d’Andratx Video

Map & location: Port d’Andratx

360° view from the harbour

Investing in real estate: Mallorca

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House & Apartment for sale in Mallorca

From the valuation to the speculation tax. In this guide you will find all the important factors simply explained. Learn step by step the procedure in the apartment sale to be able to answer the question: Selling with or without an estate agent? The private sale of real estate involves many risks and sources of error, starting with the apartment valuation to the offer price to the individual marketing, from “advertising” to internal customer network and off market real estate sales.

• Sell apartment
• Sell house
• Sell land
• Sell property

Buying: Portals for cheap real estate

There are now so many real estate portals that broker real estate abroad, that you often do not even know which would be best suited to your own interests and requirements. These real estate portals could be interesting for you.

Immobilienscout24: The all-rounder for all aspects of real estate

Everyone has actually used Immobilienscout24 to search for a property to rent or sell. Immobilienscout24 is also suitable for the search for a property abroad. If you are looking for a property abroad in Mallorca via Immobilienscout24, then you will benefit from a large selection of filter functions and a wide range of different properties.

Porta-Mallorquina: The Mallorca Specialist

The real estate portal Porta-Mallorquina offers many different properties. From luxurious villas to smaller apartments, there is a lot on offer here. If you are not particularly familiar with Mallorca, it is helpful on this website that you can read not only a description of the property, but also a description of the location and the surroundings. So that you do not feel overwhelmed due to the abundance of offers, you can also limit your property search. You can limit the locations, the types of property, the prices and the regions according to your interests. Porta-Mallorquina is for you if you are already sure that you want to invest in a property on Mallorca. Moreover, not only do you have the option of finding a property for sale, but you can just as easily find a property to rent long term or for holidays.

Immowelt: Find a property abroad

The famous portal Immowelt offers not only properties on Mallorca, but as the name suggests, all over the world. Immowelt offers a nice overview of the most important facts about an apartment or a house. Since many properties are sold privately here, you can possibly make one or the other bargain on Immowelt. If you are not under pressure, but on the side looking for a suitable property in Mallorca, you have the opportunity to be informed by e-mail about new offers that match your interests.

Firstmallorca.com: The fast track to property in Mallorca

On the real estate portal Firstmallorca the chance is high that you will find your dream property. Here you can not only specify the type of property, the location and the price, but also activate other filters so that you get faster to the result that fits your ideas. The real estate portal values loyalty, honesty, transparency, respect and team spirit.

5 housing options in Mallorca – What suits you?

Here we have compiled the most popular residential locations on Mallorca for you. We briefly present the residences so that you can get an overview and find out in which place the purchase of a property would be the most sensible for you.

Buying property abroad: Tips

• New York, LA, London & Co: Luxury Real Estate
• Real estate agent
• Buy a holiday home
• Foreign property France
• Foreign property Italy
• Foreign property Spain
• Luxury Real Estate Mallorca
• Off market – especially in hot real estate markets