BUYERS’ GUIDETO THE COSTA DEL SOL

& WHAT WE DO...Our offices and showrooms in Marbella cover the entire Costa del Sol. Staff based there are all bi -lingual and have access to a vast selection of value for money, 100% legal new or resale property in all budget ranges

Our team is constantly listing a superb selection of homes all along the coast and inland – with updates occurring on a weekly basis. We ensure that the properties offer great value and we work alongside large and small local builders, private vendors and major Spanish Banks. One thing is constant throughout, the great value & locations we promote. If we think a property is overvalued or not up to acceptable standards, we do not list or offer it. It is as simple as that. In life you get what you pay for.

WHO WE AREBravo works within a network of reputable and established promoters of Spanish property to provide one of the best services in Spain. We are a fully registered and accredited real estate agency with professional valuing and development services. Our professional real estate network has offices located in the following places:• Costa Blanca, Spain• Costa del Sol, Spain• London, UK• Dorset, UK• Scotland

All our offices are manned by totally professional staff, fully knowledgeable in every aspect of viewing and purchasing a home in Spain. Our group of associates opened its first showroom in the U.K. in 1985 and since then over 10,000 clients have safely purchased through our group. It may be noted we have never had a single case of litigation (an enviable record) and we are proud of our reputation for clarity and honesty in all of our business dealings.

Always 100% professional!

OUR STRICT WORK ETHICSWe will do everything to ensure the viewing; reserving & buying of any property through our group is done professionally and legally. It’s your money & your decision – do take good advice from people who know the answers, get facts not fiction – you are safe with Bravo and our business network.

ABOUT US If you are seriously looking to buy a home in Spain in the near future, most solicitors specializing in spanish property legalities will advise you to use the facilities of a reputable, registered and established Real Estate Agency based in the area that you are interested in. Every property we offer, new or re-sale, will be 100% guaranteed legal, it will be valued professionally and we will have all the keys and all relevant paperwork in our offices for you to view.

If you contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing, we will arrange everything for you as requested, we will not constantly ring or contact you like many of the small agents and private vendors on the web.

Always 100% professional! Making the purchase enjoyable

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS & PLANNED INSPECTION TRIPS

It is a well proven fact that the vast majority of people who visit Spain to look at a particular property end up buying something different than planned. The simple reason is that until you are physically standing on the terrace you have no real idea of size, location or the surrounding area.

Website information and brochures can be very different to real life!

Our company puts great emphasis on ensuring that you have sufficient information on all of our properties for sale so you have a good idea of what to expect before you go. Going to the Costa del Sol just to look at one or two properties is not really a sensible option. We try to ensure that you see at least 8-10 suitable properties a day in the budget and the location that you prefer.

Because every property we have keys to is guaranteed 100% legal by ourselves before we even list it, this saves you a small fortune in time and legal searches. Spain now has extremely strict new rules appertaining to property legalities and clear title; this is for the better but unless you fully understand the law, let us take the pressure and strain away from you.You can view at your leisure a whole range of suitable properties all along the Costa del Sol coastline. You can be secure in the knowledge that you will not have the sleepless nights experienced by so many who try to cut corners by doing it themselves.

Our Marbella Head Office & showroom is strategically located near Marbella Centre and easy to find with plentiful free parking all around.

Our friendly bi-lingual staff have keys to all properties, new cars and know all of the property’s running costs and other information needed for you to view in comfort, 7 days a week. Simply contact us to make your arrangements.

... FOR RELAXED PROPERTY VIEWINGS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

The most popular way to view a large selection of properties and get to know the area and its facilities is to book a quick Viewing Tour. We arrange your flights, en-suite hotel accommodation, all transport and meals plus the assistance of one of our helpful couriers for the duration.No pressure, no gimmicks just honest factual advice. The decision to reserve is entirely yours “if & only if” you find a suitable property. It is your choice. All that we do is ensure you view the best properties at the best prices.

VIEWING TOURS

2-3 DAY TOUR – ONLY £150

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS...

• We make all of your property viewing arrangements • You will be collected from where you are staying• You will be invited to our offices to see the vast portfolio of properties for sale that week

Our advice for any clients entering into the reservation and buying process on the Costa del Sol has been the same since our associated network started doing business in 1985, always do your financial homework and get your finances arranged before viewing. It is a pointless exercise spending time, money and effort viewing property if you subsequently cannot proceed with the reservation and purchase timescale.

BUYING PROCESS

WE OFFER LOW COST SPANISH MORTGAGES ON ALL BRAVO PROPERTIES

With Bravo you know that every property you will view with our staff is: • Valued correctly• 100% legal • Fully authorized by all of the relevant Spanish authorities

This means that your time is used sensibly and efficiently, not constantly back-tracking to do legal property searches or to see if there are planning disputes, outstanding mortgages or debts on the property. Please, never take what many small un-registered local Agents or private vendors say at face value, always ensure you get the proven facts from professionals such as Bravo or its business partners, this way you can buy in total safety.

Best properties, best prices

TRUSTED ADVICE

We can recommend several English Speaking local independent Solicitors to act on your behalf. The normal charge is about 1% of the purchase price. Solicitors are strictly governed by Spanish Law to act in your best interest at all times & will ensure a totally trouble free purchase to get your deeds.

When you find a suitable property that ticks all of the boxes in your budget and you wish to proceed further, then we will guide and advise you of the correct and legal way to proceed. With both new or re-sale homes the reservation process is similar, we draw up the basic reservation paperwork clearly showing the agreed buying price, taxes and running costs.

We inform the owner of your intention to proceed and a minimum deposit of 3,000€ or £3,000 is needed to secure the reservation and remove the property from the market. Deposits can be made by bank draft payable to Bravo, by credit or debit card or by bank transfer but must be received in Spain before the Solicitor can draw up any contract.

Solicitors are strictly governed by Spanish Law to act in your best interest at all times and will ensure a totally trouble free purchase to get your deeds.

RESERVATION

Best properties, best prices Listing new properties EVERY DAY!

PLEASE SEE OUR“BUYERS PACK”

SUMMER 2012 OFFER

Bravo prides itself on forming good business relationships with reputable Spanish property experts who can add confidence and value to our clients’ real estate purchases. That is why we recommend the services of Irwin Mitchell Abogados part of LLP, a legal firm that was established in 1912. The Málaga office of Irwin Mitchell opened in 2005 and, since this time, it has continued to offer trustworthy and reliable support to clients seeking advice on their Spanish property purchases.

Irwin Mitchell firmly believes that client relations should be:• focused around clear and correct advice• innovative, transparant and approachable at all times• maintained for the long term with the highest levels of client care• consistent throughout any legal eventualities

EXPERT ADVICE...

A service that you can trust

It is important to be fully aware of the legal process when buying a property in Spain. This is why we recommend the use of an independent law firm such as Irwin Mitchell part of LLP, who has a specialist real estate team that is able to advise on all areas of your purchase requirement, such as:

• Acquisition of property• Documenting and negotiating new transactions• Review of seller’s deed and property documentation• Assistance with NIE and finance planning• Planning• Property development

The Irwin Mitchell team is bi-lingual, consisting of partners, solicitors, “abogados” and legal assistants who between them have significant experience and expertise to assist with purchasing any type of Spanish property.

LEGALITIES

A service that you can trust Taking the stress out of

the purchase process

THE REST IS UP TO YOU! ... CONTACT US ANYTIME

There is only one safe way to reserve and purchase any property in Spain and that is to go and view what is on offer. Take professional advice on checking its true value and legalities, see if it ticks all the right boxes on budget and location. Then it is your own decision, if you like it - buy it, if not – don’t. It really is that simple.

We inform all clients who are in a financial position to buy or who are able to raise the required funding that the prices for good quality, prime location property has certainly bottomed out now. In some cases noticeable rises are being seen, especially in frontline beach and golf properties. As very little new property has been built over the last 4 years, desirable built properties that are worth the money get snapped up quickly by savvy buyers from all over Europe and beyond. Spain is constantly in demand and it will always be the first choice for British buyers

THE NEXT STEP

A warm welcome, always!

MAKING COSTA DEL SOL & MARBELLA LOCAL APPOINTMENTS – VIEWING FACILITIES & ASSISTANCE.Our offices in the U.K. can arrange all your viewing arrangements & confirm time and date, we have keys to all properties & access at all times. Just contact us by phone or email and we will do the rest to arrange your relaxed local Costa del Sol viewing. If you wish to book a 3-4 day, cost effective, informative Marbella trip at £150p.p. just tell us your suitable dates & local Airport and we will do our very best to accommodate you.

A warm welcome, always!

With property now selling fast as people realise the market has reached the bottom and £ - € exchange rates have become extremely attractive, we have decided to offer our Costa del Sol clients a great exclusive offer for the summer.All properties purchased through Bravo now come with the following added attraction included in the price.

BUYERS PACKAGE

Get to know the Costa del Sol

SUMMER 2012 *

*Until 30th September 2012

• Solicitor’s fees paid for the basic conveyancing on the property (Solicitor recommendation if desired)

• 2 return flights to complete the purchase & collect keys, etc

• One night’s Hotel accommodation & airport collection for your property completion plus after sales assistance at all times

• Spanish Mortgage pre-acceptance with La Caixa Bank before viewing (can be done within 24 hours, best rates offered)

• We can open a Spanish Bank account for you with La Caixa in London, saving you a lot of time & effort whilst in Spain

• Exceptional money transfers at best possible inter-Bank rates in association with Global Currency GCEN (via Barclays). You

can save many £ Thousands compared to your own Bank or Building Society.

• No charges for monthly transfers to Spain for pensions, mortgages or any transfers at best inter-Bank rate with Global

Currency GCEN

• Fully inclusive, cost effective & informative 2-3 day viewing tours to Marbella includes flights, transport, En Suite Hotel, all

meals plus relaxed property & area viewing with one of our friendly couriers for £150p.p.

• If you are visiting the Costa del Sol yourself, we can arrange full or half day relaxed viewing of superb properties in your

budget with one of our knowledgeable staff from our Marbella offices, including lunch

Contact us for more details today on: 0133 465 2292 - 0797 367 6673 - 0797 125 4293sales@bravoscotland.com - brochure@bravoscotland.com www.bravoscotland.com

with Bravo

CONTACT US ANYTIME - WE ARE TO HELP 7 DAYS A WEEK

Spanish Estates Scotland Ltd, Bravo House, 11 McInnes Gardens,

Cupar, Fife KY15 4HUemail: sales@bravoscotland.com & brochure@bravoscotland.com

0133 465 2292 - 0797 367 6673 - 0797 125 4293

www.bravoscotland.com