When you are Roda Golf Resort and not playing golf, cooling off in the pool, sunbathing, preparing your wonderful Spanish lunch or having a siesta what can you do? How about a nice easy guided walk along the salt lakes at San Pedro de Pinatar?

San Pedro del Pinatar is the home of the Las Salinas natural park, an area of salt flats which is home to a wide variety of birds, plants, and wildlife. This is a free guided route that follows the path of the Tarays, which runs parallel to the perimeter drainage channel protecting the Salinas and contains less salt water, the plains themselves, offering a different type of wildfowl to the often seen in the main Salinas.

The route also reaches the El Mojon beach along the Mediterranean coast.

The route will take about 3 hours and covers roughly around 4.3km. Suitable footwear is essential, use of hats, sunglasses, sun cream, and mosquito repellent is strongly advised. Participants should also carry water and a snack and binoculars should they wish to better observe the birdlife.
For more information contact the Salinas visitor’s centre or the Tourist Office.
Centro de Visitanes ” Las Salinas” – 968 178 139/649 227 395

Did you see the camera crew on the beach of Los Alcazares last week?

A Place in the Sun was back on the Costa Calida filming for a new episode. The UK TV show brings visitors out to various areas of Spain and the presenters set up viewings with local agents to help British & Irish buyers find their new holiday home to enjoy the 321 sunny days per year this coast has to offer! The sun was out again last week after a brief time in hiding and it was great to see our beautiful area getting the credit it deserves!

If you are thinking about selling your property in and around Los Alcazares and you want to know what your property might be worth then get in touch with a recommended local agent, and see if it's your time to upgrade!

For those of you looking in this area to see if this might be the area for you to get yourself a place in the sun, contact Calida International Properties who have been established for 15 years and have the best properties at the best prices

Looks like now is the time to go for it before prices rise again.

First of all a big early Happy Easter to all those celebrating it, and wishing everyone else peace, love and happiness. We do look forward to this time of year here on the Costa Calida, as the long break between Christmas and Easter ends, we like most other Mediterranean coastal resorts are about to launch into another new season of holidays and welcome visitors from all corners of the globe.

We are also about to experience that beautiful weather the Costa Calida is renowned for with temperatures over the Easter weekend expected to be 28c, so plenty of sunscreen of course and time to take a dip in that pool for the first time this year perhaps!

And talking of temperatures rising, the property market is hotting up again in the region with property sales up a HUGE 77% in February this year compared to the very slow market of 2014. And compared to last year the 12 month running total of registered sales is at 16,532 up 19 per cent on the same period last year.

Here at Roda Golf there are still some incredible property deals to be so if you are starting your search then check out some of the offers available here at Roda Golf from only €129,500

We are very pleased to announce new luxury detached villas on Roda Golf with private swimming pool about to be built on Roda Golf early in 2018.

These new exclusive ultra - modern Roda villas will have 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, they will be built on plots of approximately 250m2 with approximately 125m2 of construction.

At last we have new construction on Roda Golf after 6 years with 20 new detached villas planned for phase 5 close to the second entrance to Roda Golf.

The new villas will be both South East and South West facing and will be “second line” to the golf course, they will have beautiful rooftop solariums and as they are “off plan” it will be possible for many extras to be included, depending on personal preference.

Prices for these fabulous new Roda Golf villas will start at just 290,000 Euros, plus VAT.

As only 20 of these luxury villas will be available, we do expect a lot of interest and we do expect them to sell very quickly, You can reserve your plot now with a reservation deposit of just 5,000 Euros paid via your lawyer – to reserve your luxury Roda Villa, contact us now!

Payment terms will be 25% (less the 5,000 Euros reservation deposit already paid) when building licences and legal paperwork is all in order (December 2017 / January 2018) then 25% within 3 months, the balance of 50% will then become due on completion.

We can arrange mortgages at typical rates of just 2% and remember redemption penalties do not apply on mortgages in Spain, so part, or full repayments can be made at any time.

Do not miss out on this opportunity to secure your fabulous new Roda Golf villa with private pool, only 20 to be built, contact us now to reserve the best plot in the best location.

Remember Calida International Properties has been the number one agent at Roda Golf for over 12 years, just see what our clients have to say here, so let us help you purchase your fabulous new villa at Roda Golf in Los Alcazares, Murcia.

Things are really busy at Roda Golf, with summer now in full swing.

Rentals have definitely increased on the previous three years, and property sales and purchases are now as busy as any time in the previous seven years, so things in Spain, particularly at Roda Golf, are definitely heading back to normal... it is fair to say that Spain is once again “open for business”!

We are looking for more properties for sale, as inventory for the really nice properties is running low, so if you have a property to sell on Roda Golf, please contact us as soon as possible for an informal chat about the sale of your property, as well as a realistic appraisal of your property’s current value.

We also have some amazing properties for sale so, If you are considering purchasing your new property at Roda Golf in Murcia, please contact us right away, and direct, on 00 34 680 842 895 (or info@calidainternationalproperties.com), we have the largest selection of resale properties and we are the number one agent for Roda Golf, just look at this amazing bargain right here - Property of the month!

we recently helped some clients purchase their first property in Spain and this is what Paul Smith from Australia (now living in London) had to say about his experience earlier in 2014...

“I recently purchased a property on Roda golf on recommendations from a couple of friends who had bought in the area of Murcia southern Spain. I first went to Murcia in January 2014 as a friend of mine (who had been hounding me to go out there and see for myself for probably 2 years) was going out there with the intention of purchasing a second property in the area. I wasn't sure what to expect however I went with an open mind (with a hint of scepticism) however we arrived on a Thursday night and stayed in a lovely hotel in Los Alcazares for our three night stay. I had also arranged to meet some agents (over the internet namely Chersun Properties Paul Cherry and Stuart Thomas of Calida International Properties) and some agents through my friend to view as many properties as possible while I was there to see what the area was like and also what was on offer.

In the 3 days we were there I visited around 30 properties on many different golf resorts as it was a Golf resort that appealed hence was my main requirement based on a community feel as well as first class facilities. I had visited 6 different Golf resorts when on the final day I was introduced to Stuart Thomas from Calida International who showed me around Roda Golf and also Serena Golf (Stuart Thomas was recommended as the Roda Golf expert and the exclusive agent for Serena Golf)

Stuart was very knowledgeable in terms of the area and also about the buying process and the market generally given Stuart has lived in the area for over 10 years. I found Stuart to be a no nonsense type of guy who was there to help and do his best to assist me with my requirements. This was very refreshing as rather than showing me a whole lot of properties that didn't really meet my requirements (in the hope I may find something) he stuck to a handful which suited my requirements thereby not wasting my time or his which given we were in the region for a small amount of time was exactly what I needed. Stuart seemed to be able to assess from a brief chat exactly the type of property I was after in terms of the full wish list. I am a person that knows what he wants and when I see something I like I have always move quickly to clinch the deal. When I returned to the UK my mind was buzzing with positivity of the Region as the infrastructure (Roads / Towns etc.) are “first class” not to mention the general feel and buzz of the place, as my three day visit was way above expectation hence fell in love with the Region probably due to its simplicity, friendly people and first class facilities and abundance of things to do.

I therefore selected a short list of 8 properties from what I had seen (on my 3 day visit) as I was as “keen as mustard” to become involved in the area. Although i had seen some great properties, none of the eight on my short list had the wow factor but they were nevertheless fine properties. I have previously, some years ago almost committed to buying in Vilamoura (Portugal) in 2007 (as I have been playing golf in Vilamoura for over 10 years but prices there were a lot more expensive even though the facilities and what was on offer in the Murcia region are very similar. The entry level in Murcia compared to Vilamoura, Portugal is very different yet the two areas in my view offer pretty much the same type of life with golf in abundance, fantastic shopping, beautiful beaches, fine food, friendly people and the list goes on.....not to mention beautiful cities or small towns with endless character.

I stayed in contact with Stuart Thomas (as I was keen to not miss an opportunity) and I found Stuart to be the most knowledgeable agent who understood my requirements. Within a couple of days of my return Stuart emailed me with another couple of properties (which had yet to be listed) that came on the market so within a week I was on a plane back out there to see what else was on offer. Given I only spent a few hours with Stuart on our final day, my enthusiasm was sky high as I could see there was a lot more to see in the area as my initial 3 day visit wasn't enough.

I met up with Stuart again and he showed me four properties on Roda Golf as this was my target resort given the quality of the build, facilities, the golf course and closeness to the beach ticked pretty much all the boxes.

I viewed a couple of penthouses and also some ground floor apartments however the one that caught my eye was a penthouse on Phase 3 which has stunning views (360 degrees) and a lovely communal pool.

Having viewed other penthouses on Roda this apartment was the stand out by far. I then put an offer in and within an hour the deal had been done. I was one happy man as this apartment is to be our main summer abode for years to come.

I had not previously purchased in Spain however I have bought property in France back in 2006 hence there was trepidation given the buying process in France is very complex and long winded. Stuart offered legal services through a local company, so I took up the offer and to my surprise the whole process was a dream from day one to the day we completed. The buying process in the Murcia region was very simple, uncomplicated and most importantly the contracts were in both Spanish and English. So on my second visit to the Murcia region with 10 days i had purchased a property. It was quick but I had no qualms at all as Stuart had allayed all fear (given I had heard and read of some horror stories) however Roda Golf is a well established resort which is growing in popularity even in the short period that I have been involved. Within two months we had completed and we are now enjoying our new apartment.

I thank Stuart Thomas for his advice and support through the whole process as I never dreamed that buying property could be that simple, I definitely recommend anybody considering purchasing property at Roda Golf, or anywhere in the Murcia region, to contact Stuart Thomas at Calida International Properties in the first instance, you will not be disappointed and he makes everything so easy!

My wife visited with me a couple of days after we completed and she was extremely impressed with the Region and the resort (given we have been going to Portugal for our annual summer holidays for years).

Regards
Paul Smith”

Now that is the kind of news we like to report and we do have many more stories like this one, hopefully we can assist you next, please contact us for more information.

Regards,
Stuart Thomas

Investors have now realized the property market in Spain has definitely "bottomed out", and the serious investors and buyers are back investing in Spain! Here we show you how the three main indicators for the long term in Murcia are all on green, and explain why the region is an investment opportunity not to be missed

Prices are down over 40% - Bottomed out!

Property prices in Spain reached record levels in September 2006. In those days the opportunities for investors definitely lay elsewhere as the speculation fuelled an unsustainable boom in house prices.

So our first green light is that prices are now down by an average 40% on their peak - a clear investment signal, particularly when you consider the substantial investment in infrastructure that will see Murcia become a magnet for tourists over the coming months and years.

The Murcia region is one of the cheapest in Spain!

Our second green light for Murcia Property is that the region is now among the cheapest in Spain, according to the ST-Evaluation Society. Their findings were based on a survey based on housing in all provincial capitals and large towns numbering 25,000 inhabitants or more. You simply get far better value for money in Murcia than any other region of Spain!

Combine this with the fact that this area will soon see the arrival of a huge new Paramount theme park and new International airport along with associated improvement and some of the best infrastructure in Spain, so purchasing Murcia Property becomes a lot more interesting.

We have the largest selection of resale properties and also unique and exclusive deals direct from the developer, contact us now at www.calidainternationalproperties.co.uk for the very latest incredible bargains!

Massive local development - Airport and Theme Park!

This takes us to our third green light. The newly constructed Corvera International airport is on track to receive its capacity of eleven flights per hour. This means that in its first year of operation, first year of life, Murcia will have approximately ONE MILLION passengers passing through this fabulous new airport. Even this figure is set to triple in three years! Meaning close to twelve million passengers a year are expected by 2030! This is one of the major incentives for the construction of the Paramount Theme Park nearby.

The entrance to the new park will be located around just fifteen minutes from the new airport at Corvera, fifteen minutes from Cartagena and just twenty-five minutes from Murcia city. A recent study of the area reveals that 8,250 parking spaces will be required for visitors, plus 188 for park employees.

The study has also envisaged that the park will be receiving 263 buses per day. A budget of four million has been set aside for access work alone and work expected to be undertaken at the end of the year.

So with property prices this low, and rental potential incredibly high resulting from the likely demand for accommodation nearby, this is an ideal opportunity to invest in the best gated resorts nearby while others remain fearful.

Exchange rate the best it's been for years!

Finally, the exchange rate is now the best it has been for many years and with mortgage interest rates at an all time low, there is no doubt that now is the time to "take the plunge" and purchase your new home in Spain.

Calida International Properties are well established locally and specialise in helping people purchase their new luxury apartment or villa at the very best gated golf resorts in Spain, please contact us now so we can help you make the right decision.

Contact us now for the latest bargains at www.calidainternationalproperties.co.uk

We are just about at the end of yet another incredibly busy summer, the rentals at Roda Golf have far exceeded expectations, with availability almost non-existent throughout July and August! There was also vastly increased numbers of rentals at Corvera Golf - things at last are starting to look positive!

The one thing that has really surprised us, and to some extent caught us by surprise, is the sheer volume of sales enquiries and indeed the volume of sales made. This has been our busiest period for property sales in over four years with no sign of things letting up!

The enquiries are coming in from all over Europe including the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Germany, there have been purchasers from Jersey, South Africa, Canada and Dubai, so a truly fantastic summer at Roda Golf.

Hacienda del Alamo is also proving very popular, and with 100% mortgages available at Mar Menor Golf Resort, the enquiries have been coming in thick and fast.

There is no doubt that despite the doom and gloom, the property market is showing signs of real recovery, this is no time to get carried away, the recovery will take a number of years, but there is no doubt it has started!

VAT set to increase

With VAT set to increase from 4% to 10% on January 1st, there are just four months left to benefit from this fantastic VAT reduction, of course after the VAT increase, it will see the resale market “kick started” which really will signal a return to happier times! Availability will become a major issue, particularly for the nicer properties, and on the better resorts, this in turn will see property prices start to rise. It has been a tough few years, but things are improving and about time.

Paramount theme park news

The Paramount Theme Park camp announced that a new agreement was formalised in July. This laid down the regulations for the construction and operation of the attraction and was signed by the Mayor of Alhama de Murcia and Jesus Samper, the President for Murcia's Flagship Projects (PREMURSA). This agreement replaces the original, which had to be modified when the amount of land purchased was slightly less than first intended.

The local council has reiterated that the Theme Park is continuing "on schedule" and Samper said "every day saw positive progress".

Corvera International Airport news

Corvera International Airport has been "opening soon" for quite some time now! Installations and licenses are now, in the main, in place and Jet2 airlines has already said it will transfer its operations from San Javier to Corvera when it has the green light. Said 'green light' could come as early as November 2012 as the new Head of General Air Academy at San Javier, Colonel Emilio Juan Gracia, said the Region's two airports were "close to reaching an understanding" on how to transfer operations from one to the other.

In addition, despite rumours of serious financial hurdles, spokesperson for Murcia's Regional Government, José Ballesta, has recently offered his reassurance that the banks behind the Corvera Airport project are "calm" and awaiting the return of their investment patiently and with realistic expectations. The bank heading the financing plan, La Caixa, is said to be pleased with how the project is progressing. Meanwhile, Ana Pastor, the Spanish Minister for Public Works, said there was "peace and security" concerning the future of the Airport and she too believes everything is in place to have it operational before the end of 2012.

Chris Mercer, Director of real estate agent Mercers which is headquartered 10 minutes from the Paramount site, commented:

"No one is blind to the problems that Spain is facing financially, public spending cutbacks and high unemployment are taking their toll but glimmers of hope and positivity exist - in fact, Spain's GDP was down just 0.4% for Q2 2012 whereas the UK's was down 0.7%. Murcia is laying foundations for the future, putting itself in pole position for recovery - In the meantime property prices are rock bottom - at their lowest in a decade [and] we're busy with bargain hunter buyers.
So our message is “Now is the time to purchase your dream home in the sun, with prices set to rise and a fantastic exchange rate, there has never been a better time to secure the bargain of a lifetime”

Even the Government ministers agree!

The Spanish property market is looking increasingly attractive for many people, with the number of enquiries and searches for property rising, and even the country’s Economy Minister has got in on the act, by snapping up a heavily discounted property in Madrid.

Luis De Guindos, Spain’s Minister for the Economy and Competitively, is reportedly in the process of buying a swanky two-bedroom penthouse in the heart of the city for €587.000 (£464,000), which is 64% below the €1.658m asking price of 2007.

Spanish Property Insight reports that the minister is buying the Spanish property from developer Reyal Urbis, who are accepting a €614,784 (£485,000) loss on the €1.1m (£870,000) they borrowed from Barclays to build the property, as a consequence of the Spanish property market crash.

The penthouse is one of 88 luxury apartments in the development, called Hoyo 10, in the sought-after La Moraleja suburb of Madrid, and around half the development is reported to be still on the market. The scheme features communal gardens, swimming pool, paddle-tennis courts and a gym.

"As the property is being sold for the first time by a developer, De Guindos will also enjoy a super-reduced VAT rate of just 4%, which will allow him to save tens of thousands of Euros on the purchase. At the start of next year VAT on new homes will go up to 10%," said Spanish Property Insight’s Mark Stucklin.

Back in Business!

Murcia in South Eastern Spain is well and truly back in business and more importantly, we are open for business!! Please contact us now to see how we can help you purchase your new villa or apartment in Murcia.

Visit our regularly updated website http://www.calidainternationalproperties.co.uk
Telephone: 0034 680 842 895

Hi all. I've had the pleasure of interviewing one of the directors of a very successful property investment company based in the UK. It makes for an interesting read and gives a completely different view point for you. Please read on.

Stuart
So Jonathan what brings you here to Murcia.

Jonathan
This is actually not my first visit to this region in recent times. Part of my role for the company is to identify opportunity that exists in terms of us making property purchases.

Stuart
So what is your view point in terms of the Murcia region.

Jonathan
Without question there exists here in Murcia huge opportunity. Property purchase whether for investment or to live in is all about timing. When you spend your whole working life identifying opportunities to take advantage of the indicator for me is over exaggerated downturn in price. Clearly there will be reason for this,part of my role is to identify those reasons. The price correction downwards in Murcia is over done in my opinion. That's why now is the time to buy.

Stuart
You seem quite bullish and positive which is refreshing given the negative stream of news.

Jonathan
News is news, it's not necessarily fact. But it does create fear. And fear is what keeps buyers away, when buyers are limited in numbers prices fall. But as I've said earlier the downward spike in prices is overdone. That is as clear as day. International buyers are slowly coming back, grabbing bargains so to speak. On quality locations with limited stock it's very very easy to miss the boat. My job is to make sure my company doesn't miss the boat.

Stuart
You mention quality locations, what are your own thoughts here.

Jonathan
Well this is where all of my due diligence has focused, as you know their are numerous golf resorts across the Murcia region. However ninty percent of them you can discount. Yes the prices are good, and in many cases for very good reason. Price does not mean value. Value is absolute key,ie what will I be getting for my money. The last thing anyone wants is a problem and in my opinion the reason why some golf resorts are so cheap is because of numerous problems. There is one stand out resort and a couple of others that sit just behind in terms of where to buy.

Stuart
May I ask exactly the locations your referring to.

Jonathan
It would be unfair of me to go into absolute specifics resort by resort in terms of order of merit so to speak. We however are buying on Roda Golf and Beach resort.

Stuart
I have my own opinions with regard to the benefit of Roda but it would be interesting to here yours

Jonathan
Current prices, quality of properties, location and very importantly a near term shortage of availability. These considerations are vital in terms of specific location. It's obvious across Spain there is a glut of availability. You have to ask why, some of the reasons are obvious, but it's the less obvious that I concentrate on. When you find a location this close to the coast, currently excellent purchase prices and property selling every week it's clear as day that Roda Golf offers huge advantage over other resorts.

Stuart
Anything else you could add in terms of the region in general

Jonathan
Murcia offers in my opinion a rare aspect. This is the fact that it's yet to really hit the radar in terms of the place to buy. I have no doubt this aspect is changing though. It has to be the only emerging market in main land Europe. By that I mean just look at the infrastructure spend. Huge regional investment road, rail, a new international airport that is built and ready and once the final compliance paperwork is in place will bring flights to the region from numerous new destinations.
Consider the reasons why work has started on one Europe's largest theme parks, right here in Murcia. Ask why paramount studios are behind that huge investment. Buying property is all about timing. 2012 is a good time to buy, my company has a habit of getting its timing right. We needed to make our mind up quickly as property we had earmarked was being sold to other interested parties. - There is for absolute fact a turning in the market on quality resorts.

Stuart
Jonathan thank you very much for taking the time to speak with us, it's greatly appreciated.

As a point of note the director of the company involved in this interview has not been paid to do so, and neither did he wish to receive in effect free advertising by having us mention his companies name. We thank him for his transparency and honesty.

An attractive investment opportunity

But how does it affect us and anyone looking to buy a home here in sunny Spain? Certainly we have seen property values fall significantly over the past four years, to levels below the pre boom years of 2002 and 2003, some ten years ago. For example a one bedroom Villa for sale today at €65,000 which was sold off plan in 2003 for €120,000; does it not make you think this is the time for making a property investment here in Spain?

Combine that with the fact that the Pound to Euro exchange rate is at a 21 month high, so you get far more Euros for your pound right now - making this an incredible time to purchase property in Spain.

For many years it was a standard condition of developers to request 40% deposits with the remaining 60% to be financed through the banks in the form of a mortgage. Nowadays there are many tempting offers of 100% finance on newly built properties, with the additional incentive of 50% off the purchase tax or stamp duty on properties which are in fantastic locations. Does it not make a case for investing in property here in Spain?

We would not recommend buying off plan property in today´s market as there is so much choice of completed brand new housing on luxury Resorts with five star hotels, golf courses, leisure and sports facilities available for everyone to enjoy. So is it not time to really start thinking about moving to Murcia and enjoying the wonderful outdoor lifestyle in sunny Murcia?

Some superb Golf Resorts to consider

Here are just a selection of the resorts where we can help you secure an incredible deal and a superb investment proposition

Roda Golf and Beach Resort in Los Alcazares located just a few minutes to the beach, visit www.calidainternationalproperties.co.uk to view the latest bargains and don’t forget we get exclusive deals and the best prices for you!!

Las Colinas Golf and Beach Resort with one of the best new championship golf courses in the world and with 8 years free golf for all new homes purchased! Plus the incredible beach club for the exclusive use of owners at Las Colinas, come and see this amazing resort at www.lascolinasgolf.co.uk don’t miss out on the last few apartments with a guaranteed rental option.

Corvera Golf and Country Club - We now have some fabulous properties available at incredible low prices at Corvera - just five minutes from the new International airport. This fabulous new resort with amazing new golf clubhouse and restaurant opening July 2012 is just fifteen minutes to the wonderful city of Murcia and just twenty minutes to the site of the new Paramount Theme Park, contact us now for the latest offers at Corvera Golf and Country Club, and when you're here don’t forget to try out the new championship golf course!

Hacienda del Alamo We also have some unique opportunities at Hacienda del Alamo with one bedroom villas available from just 65,000 Euros! The new airport at Corvera is just five minutes drive, the new Paramount Theme Park is only fifteen minutes away, and the beach just twenty-five minutes. The incredible national Park of Alhama de Murcia is just a few minute’s drive from this fabulous resort and Hacienda del Alamo boasts one of the longest championship golf courses in all of Spain. So many reasons to consider property purchase at this fabulous resort, but property prices more than 50% discount from 2007 prices and with up to 100% finance available (subject to status)

100% Mortgages are available

We can now offer up to 100% mortgages on selected properties at all of these resorts. We offer in-house specialist mortgage advice and can help with every aspect of your property purchase in Murcia, we also guarantee to get the best properties and at the very best prices.

Corvera International Airport

We have recently been to visit the brand new International airport which will replace San Javier in the near future, but no timetable has yet been released. Ten years ago there was only a rumor that Murcia would have its own International airport and now it is coming very close to reality!

The airport will be able to accommodate most types of aircraft, and will be looking to attract international traffic from all over the world with testing still taking place upon the airport systems and controls, so as soon as those are completed they will start to transfer the current routes into the new Regional Airport of Murcia, with capacity to cope with eleven aircraft per hour.

Visit Murcia

So why not come and visit Murcia now? – Come and visit our amazing beaches, see why Murcia is still the best kept secret in all of Europe and see why Murcia is now one of the hottest places in the world to invest in property, we are waiting for you, so see for yourself why now is surely the best ever time to purchase your own home in the sun.

For a three day visit we offer you a stay in a luxury Villa or apartment at our expense, so if you think it’s the right time to find that dream home in the sun, let us help you, as we have helped hundreds of people before you, please call us today on: (Spain) 0034 680 842895 or email info@calidainternationalproperties.com these incredible bargains will not be available for long, make 2012 your year in the sun!!

Paramount Theme Park, Murcia

Let's get started with the latest news regarding the Paramount Theme Park and Lifestyle Center scheduled for opening in Summer 2015.

Paramount Theme Park Land In Murcia, Spain has actually been purchased By Premursa! The Theme Park will be the largest in Europe and will also incorporate a lifestyle center. For more information about Premursa see: www.premursa.com

Ten million Euros was paid for over 1,000,000 m² of land and a further 550,000m² of land will be purchased soon once legalities have been concluded.

The start of the construction of the Theme Park is likely to start within the next two months, and the completion will be 2015.

It is all good news for the Murcia region with over three million visitors a year likely to visit the Paramount Theme Park. It will also have a positive effect for the property market as demand for property is surely going to increase.

We have some excellent property deals at Roda Golf with properties starting from about 140,000 Euros. The Resort is just thirty minutes from the location for the Theme Park! For further information visit www.calidainternationalproperties.com or contact Stuart Thomas directly on (0034) 680 842 895.

The Property Market

We also have some great news regarding the Murcia property market

Murcia didn’t just stop being a hotspot, the market has simply taken a breather for a while.

Something is stirring on the Spanish coast and we sense that the property market in Murcia is beginning to strain against the shackles of Spain’s economic woes.

Prices have stopped falling as dramatically as they have been since 2008 only to begin to rise again in the fourth quarter of 2011. This wasn’t a spectacular rise, some would say little more than a ripple as average house prices edged up from €161,000 to €162,000.

Hardly cause to crack open the champagne just yet, though what it does give us is a clear indication that this market is finding its bottom. While demand from locals will remain weak, with many poorly paid compared to other regions in Spain, the attractive thing from an investment point of view is that foreign investment in holiday homes has increased in Murcia and so will tourism - hugely.

The main reasons for this are that Murcia has a lot going for it besides three hundred and twenty days of sun a year, fifty golf courses and two hundred and fifty miles of golden coastline.

Sun and golf have attracted investors for the past decade, unfortunately many of them will have bought at the peak of the market when prices were around €240,000 for the average house. This compares to an average now of €162,000 as I mentioned earlier.

It is however the imminent construction of the Paramount theme park (please see the DVD presentation at www.calidainternationalproperties.co.uk) which has been attracting much of the attention. The theme park opens in three years on a 158 hectare site between seven golf resorts and the unspoilt beaches to be found in the Bay of Mazarron just 30 minutes drive from Roda Golf and Beach Resort.

The huge zoned theme park will include ten 5-star to 3-star hotels, themed shopping malls, bars, restaurants, a club, 3,000-seat conference center and an open-air auditorium with seating for 15,000 people. It is expected to attract 3-5 million visitors through the gates when it opens in 3 years.

Normally this kind of news attracts investors in their droves, yet there are many that haven’t yet taken the plunge and invested in Murcia. They might cite oversupply issues as elsewhere on the Spanish coast but here to this is wrong.

What is helping the coastal micro climate of Murcia is not speculation. The current planning system refuses to allow anything to be built that may spoil the province. The local authority refuses to allow anything resembling the high rise buildings found across most of the Costas. This is why Murcia on the Costa Calida still manages to retain its old world Spanish charm.

Add to this a rental market that promises some of the best yields in Spain for investors and you have a recipe for a cash flow positive investment in 5-star resorts like La Manga and 4 star resort Roda Golf. Back in 2008 you could easily get yields of 6% and these will have increased by up to a third in 2012 as property prices are up to 31% cheaper than they were in Murcia.

The rental market is again improving at Roda Golf and with the correct marketing and advertising, rental returns can be very good. Many properties are booked up already for the summer season with some having no availability from June to September.

So as developers and banks continue to clear the decks in southern Spain, many of the genuine bargains are likely to be found on Murcia’s re-emerging Costa Calida this year. So for those investors still thinking about buying in Murcia, don't wait too long or you may just miss an opportunity, please contact the Roda Golf specialists on 0034 680 842895 or go to www.calidainternationalproperties.co.uk for the latest luxury properties and please ask about the 100% mortgages (subject to status)

The Roda Gymnasium

We would like to wish Rambir at Generation Fitness every success at the new gymnasium at Roda Golf, the gym, located close to the clubhouse, is comprehensively equipped with the latest state-of-the-art fitness equipment and all are welcome to come and try to get that summer beach body.

Various classes are available and full training for all equipment is readily available, there are various membership packages available, or you can simply pop in for an hour when it suits you and your family during your holiday to Roda Golf in Murcia.

Finally we would like to congratulate Tim Wadeson and Helene Davies who have just recently completed the purchase of their lovely new home at Roda Golf, Tim and Helene are now the proud owners of a superb new penthouse apartment, we helped them secure a tremendous bargain and they are now looking forward to their first summer at their new home in the sun at Roda Golf and Beach Resort in Los Alcazares in Murcia.

Please see some photos of Tim and Helene below along with the new Gymnasium at Roda Golf.