April buyers mini survey
Hi Everyone, it's Ed
2 weeks ago we published a survey in our mailing with post Corona expectations from major property portals and other intermediaries.
At that time we included a mini survey in the Newsletter, one week later followed by the same mini survey on our website which ran for just 4 days last week. Just over 200 results came back, which is a little less than hoped for, but it probably shows a fair distribution of wider thinking and also a little less future concern one week after the first.
Due to the massive impact of the near global lockdown of public activity on the world economy we asked these 4 simple questions and the results are shown below:
Question 1: WHAT HAPPENS TO PROPERTY PRICES IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS?
Answers | Newsletter Survey (24 April) |
Web survey (30 April) |
Drop slightly | 25% | 23% |
Drop significant | 44% | 24% |
No change | 18% | 10% |
Increase | Not asked | 8% |
I don't know | 13% | 35% |
Question 2: WHAT WILL BE YOUR TRAVEL BEHAVIOR?
Multiple answers | Newsletter Survey (24 April) |
Web survey (30 April) |
Travel Less | 52% | 35% |
Travel as I please | 24% | 27% |
No travel by air | 7% | 17% |
Avoid holiday season | 17% | 19% |
Question 3: CONSIDERING HOUSE PURCHASE: HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR CRITERIA?
Answers | Newsletter Survey (24 April) |
Web survey (30 April) |
YES | 37% | 26% |
NO | 63% | 74% |
Question 4: AS A BUYER: WOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR LOCATION CRITERIA?
Answers | Newsletter Survey (24 April) |
Web survey (30 April) |
YES | 39% | 27% |
NO | 61% | 73% |
The next few months will surely provide enough statistics and insight about what sentiment plays in the international property market.
This week's FEATURED PROPERTIES
are all on the Costa del Sol
We like to highlight the Costa del Sol this week with 5 properties that represent for what is available in the market for new development today and what our network can offer along the Costa del Sol from Malaga, via Marbella, Golden Mile, Puerto Banus and Estepona to Sotogrande. There is enormous variety although the reputation and quality of builders must be an important part of a consideration to buy.
The Costa del Sol unfortunately seems to have been hit more by the general are severe lockdown measures for all of Spain than actual Corona cases in the region. This area of Europe is of course fantastic for it beautiful nature, all season hiking in the Sierra's, playing golf or just leisure holiday.
Marbella, Costa del Sol
€995,000
Off plan modern villas with stunning sea views for sale, East Marbella
Property Highlights
- Off plan villas in modern-contemporary design
- Boutique project of just 4 unique luxury villas
- In the hills of East-Marbella, with sea views and surrounded by nature
- Close to beach and amenities.
Rio Real, Marbella
€1,450,000
New move-in ready duplex penthouse with spacious terraces and spectacular sea views for sale in Rio Real, Marbella
Property Highlights
- Walking to beach, restaurants, golf course
- Spectacular sea views
- Spacious top quality luxury penthouse
- Contemporary interior
- Open and covered terraces
Costalita, New Golden Mile
€419,000
Brand-new modern beach side apartment with sea views for sale, short walk to the beach, Costalita, New Golden Mile, between Marbella and Estepona
Property Highlights
- Boutique style development of 14 beautifully designed contemporary style apartments
- Beachside location, just 150 meters from the beach
- 5 Minutes’ walk to all amenities
- Lovely sea views
3 bed, Marbella
€399,000
Contemporary apartment for sale in Marbella, with panoramic sea and mountain views
Property Highlights
- Modern-style apartment, located on a corner, at the highest point of the resort.
- South oriented.
- Spectacular panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Strait of Gibraltar and the mountains.
- Modern resort with many amenities and facilities
- Near the centre of Marbella