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After being brought up in a household where the topic of conversation was constantly property, I think I was a little brainwashed & it was inevitable that I too would be the top selling agent of the Ciudad Quesada area!

Learning to speak fluent Spanish was essential in being able to offer the best possible service our clients deserve.

Whether you're a buyer or seller, you certainly have questions that need to be answered & we are here to get that job done... effectively & efficiently.

It is refreshing to see through the 30 years of me living & working here that many people have decided on a career change later on in life, and think that selling houses is an easy job, however when dealing with such a huge financial transaction, you need to be reassured that A- The agent is not going anywhere & B- They have the many years of Spanish property knowledge, not only for the construction aspect but the paperwork side too, of which I undoubtedly have.

I am also the "Trusted Property Expert" for the Costa Blanca People Newspaper!

Look out for my property blogs every week.

My life is all about Spanish property!

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WHY DECEMBER IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL!

Rebecca Serwotka

2 days ago
1 min

WHY DECEMBER IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL!

Many homeowners think they should wait to put their home on the market for sale until Spring, as buyers will be too busy preparing for Christmas. This is not true! Hesitate now and you will be helping other homeowners sell their property before yours as buyers won’t even have the opportunity of looking at your home if you’re not even on the market in the first place! Some properties actually show better during Winter. Especially if they're South facing. Winter sun purchas

DON’T SHOW THE BUYER, YOU’RE A MOTIVATED SELLER!

Rebecca Serwotka

Nov 16
2 min

DON’T SHOW THE BUYER, YOU’RE A MOTIVATED SELLER!

No one wants to be reminded of messy life situations like a divorce, and it certainly won’t help your selling position if you’re the seller of a home. Keep papers, boxes, arguments, distress, medications, your divorced-but-looking dating site application (just kidding), and anything else that says “I’m desperate to sell” well hidden. Clues like scarce furnishings, and not making simple, obvious repairs all “say” something about motivation. Try to keep your personal life pers

SELLING? MUST I STILL PAY THE “PLUSVALIA"?

Rebecca Serwotka

Nov 9
1 min

SELLING? MUST I STILL PAY THE “PLUSVALIA"?

When selling a property in Spain there are taxes and fees that you’ll be liable to pay for, as a vendor. One charge in particular is called the “Plusvalia”. This is charged by your local Town Hall and is an increase in the land value from the time the property was purchased to the time when it is sold. The amount differs drastically from Town Hall to Town Hall. Many people over the years have complained about this cost, as they were continuing to be charged even when prices

TRIPLE YOUR CHANCES OF SELLING THE FAST & EASY WAY!

Rebecca Serwotka

Nov 2
2 min

TRIPLE YOUR CHANCES OF SELLING THE FAST & EASY WAY!

After speaking with thousands of local home sellers over the last 3 decades, it’s apparent there are 4 categories of vendors. Falling into the wrong category could jeopardize your chances of selling your property. Discover quickly which type of vendor you are and triple your chances of achieving a sale. Here are the 4 categories: The emotional seller - “I must like my buyer, as I only want to sell to someone that will appreciate the blood, sweat and tears I’ve put into this

3 THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE BUYING A PROPERTY IN SPAIN?

Rebecca Serwotka

Oct 26
1 min

3 THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE BUYING A PROPERTY IN SPAIN?

Whether you’re just starting out with your property search or have found a home you’d like to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget what you need to be looking out for. Before committing to purchase a resale home on the Costa Blanca, here are 3 things you could easily check beforehand, to know if the property is legal. 1. Does it have a Habitation Certificate? A quick and easy way to know if the property has been granted planning permission is by askin

DOES YOUR OFFER KEEP BEING REFUSED?

Rebecca Serwotka

Oct 19
2 min

DOES YOUR OFFER KEEP BEING REFUSED?

You’re cash buyers! You have everything in place and are ready to buy! So why do you keep losing out on the home of your dreams? Here are 3 reasons why you keep missing out on a home, and how to stop it happening again: 1. Your offer is too low - Ask yourself if you’re going around seeing how much vendors will accept as research, or are you making an offer with the intention of buying the property? If you’re looking at a home in your price range, making an unreasonably low

IS IT TIME TO COMPROMISE?

Rebecca Serwotka

Sep 28
2 min

IS IT TIME TO COMPROMISE?

Reality is, it’s tiring when you’re looking to buy a home in Spain. You’ll probably start your property search online, then arrange to view your favourites by a virtual viewing appointment or in-person if you’re in Spain. But what happens if you’ve been looking for quite some time, but still haven’t found “The One”? The property market is getting busier with buyers just like you. So why do you keep getting left behind when other buyers are snapping up homes in areas where y

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SELL MY HOME?

Rebecca Serwotka

Sep 20
1 min

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SELL MY HOME?

“When is the best time of year to sell my house, to bank the most amount of money?” Is it Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter? This has to be the most common question I get asked! Pre-pandemic the answer would be anytime between January to July then September to December. This year so far though, the marketplace has definitely changed. Potential buyers are returning to Spain as and when they can. They’re not taking any chances on potential travel restrictions. August is usua

BUYING IN SPAIN IN 2021 - MYTH VERSUS REALITY!

Rebecca Serwotka

Sep 14
0 min

BUYING IN SPAIN IN 2021 - MYTH VERSUS REALITY!

SELLING? IGNORING THESE 3 THINGS COULD COST YOU THOUSANDS!

Rebecca Serwotka

Sep 7
1 min

SELLING? IGNORING THESE 3 THINGS COULD COST YOU THOUSANDS!

Is your home currently on the market for sale? Expecting to get top Euro? It makes no difference on nationality, all buyers are on the hunt to purchase the best home their money can buy. They won’t be stretching themselves to their maximum budget if there are things in the property that will need fixing or repairing. They won’t tell you directly, but any repairs that need to be seen to will reflect in their offer, like it or not. Make sure you pay attention to these 3 thin

5 THINGS ALL FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS GET WRONG

Rebecca Serwotka

Aug 31
2 min

5 THINGS ALL FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS GET WRONG

It’s all very exciting when purchasing a property on the Costa Blanca! Even more so, when it’s your first home! You’re bound to receive lots of advice from everyone around you, even if they’ve never actually owned a property in Spain themselves before! But buyer beware! Avoid the mistakes other first-time buyers in Spain consistently make. Here are 5 things all first-time homebuyers get wrong: CHOOSING A HOME TO ACCOMMODATE FAMILY & FRIENDS; Lots of buyers focus too much o

IS BUYING A HOME IN SPAIN A GOOD INVESTMENT?

Rebecca Serwotka

Aug 3
1 min

IS BUYING A HOME IN SPAIN A GOOD INVESTMENT?

We would all like to think we’d make money on our homes. They are after all, one of our biggest investments in life. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, no-one buys a property thinking they’re going to lose money! So, is buying a property in Spain a good investment right now? The true answer to that is, yes! If it’s a resale property, then the answer is definitely yes. If it’s a new build, the answer is maybe not right now. When purchasing a new build, the construct

BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER TO BUY, KNOW WHAT’S NEXT!

Rebecca Serwotka

Jul 27
1 min

BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER TO BUY, KNOW WHAT’S NEXT!

Understanding the process of what you’ll be required to do next, once you’ve had your offer accepted on a property to buy in Spain, is probably the most important part of the transaction. Knowing upfront what’s expected of you, will allow you to move forward with your purchase without any delays or risk of losing your future home to someone else! Once your offer has been accepted, the next step is paying a deposit. This shows the vendor your intention of purchase. You’ll eith

5 THINGS TO DO, BEFORE LISTING YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE!

Rebecca Serwotka

Jul 21
2 min

5 THINGS TO DO, BEFORE LISTING YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE!

If you’ve been thinking about selling your property, you’re probably ready to pick up your phone and call your local Real Estate Agent. But before making that call, here’s 5 things to make sure your property is ready to be listed for sale: Find your “Escritura De Compraventa” (Title Deeds) Have a copy of your utility bills to hand Make a copy of your TIE card / Residencia or N.I.E. Certificate Prepare the property for sale (Declutter, Repair, Paint) Call your chosen Real Esta

THE COST TO BUY A HOUSE IN SPAIN

Rebecca Serwotka

Jul 13
1 min

THE COST TO BUY A HOUSE IN SPAIN

When sorting out your budget to buy a home in Spain, it’s important to know exactly how much to allow for your “extra” costs. These are the legal fees that will be on top of your purchase price. You don’t want to turn up for completion and not have enough money to pay for everything! Here’s a short overview for the costs involved in purchasing a property in the Costa Blanca without a mortgage, based on a purchase price of €100,000. 1. Property Transfer Tax (Stamp Duty). When

DO I NEED A BANK ACCOUNT IN SPAIN, TO BUY A HOUSE?

Rebecca Serwotka

Jul 6
2 min

DO I NEED A BANK ACCOUNT IN SPAIN, TO BUY A HOUSE?

Buying a home in Spain is pretty straightforward. In fact, there are only 3 simple steps to purchasing a resale property! You choose which property you wish you buy. Pay a deposit. Complete the purchase and move in! But what if you’ve never bought a property in Spain before? How do you actually pay for it? Once you’ve chosen a home to buy, you’ll need to pay a reservation deposit. The property will then be removed from the market and this will stop anyone else from buying it.

BUYING A HOLIDAY HOME IN SPAIN?

Rebecca Serwotka

Jun 29
2 min

BUYING A HOLIDAY HOME IN SPAIN?

Purchasing a holiday home should be an exciting time! You’ve worked hard saving up for this investment. Or maybe you’re honoring a loved one and are buying a property with your inheritance. Either way, there will be a few things you need to consider. Before you start your property search, have a clear vision of what you want in a holiday home. For example: 1. Will you be wanting to rent the property out? If so, short term or long term? 2. Keeping it for your own use? What tim

BUYING OR SELLING - HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE?

Rebecca Serwotka

Jun 22
2 min

BUYING OR SELLING - HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE?

Whether you’re thinking of buying or ready to sell a property in Spain, the whole process can take time. But how long could it actually take? There are a few factors to consider, for example: Are both buyer and seller here in Spain? Is the paperwork for the property ready to sign over? Do the buyers need a mortgage? Do the vendors need time to vacate? If both buyer and seller are in Spain, and providing the funds are readily available, completion can take place very quickly.

HOW TO CHOOSE “WHERE” TO BUY A HOME

Rebecca Serwotka

Jun 15
2 min

HOW TO CHOOSE “WHERE” TO BUY A HOME

Deciding where to buy is just as important as choosing the right home to purchase. Location should be taken into consideration when searching for your ideal place in the sun. For example running costs on the property can vary depending on which Town Hall/municipality the home is registered under. Here are 3 points to pay attention to, when choosing an area: 1. What are the annual rates/council tax (IBI - Suma) on the property? You’ll find the coastal towns do charge more than

SELLING? UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN WITH THESE 3 EASY TIPS

Rebecca Serwotka

Jun 8
2 min

SELLING? UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN WITH THESE 3 EASY TIPS

When potential buyers are looking at your property, what will they be saying about your home? Which room will they remember the most when they leave? The kitchen is the heart of the home. 8 out of 10 buyers are more interested in the kitchen than any other room in the house. If your kitchen is looking dirty, drab or outdated, buyers will remember your home for the wrong reasons. When selling your property, you need to make your home memorable to a buyer. The quickest and easi

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