Build Your Own Dream Home In Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

GoldAcre Estates offer our clients a Design and Build Service which will lead you through the whole process building your dream home and will guarantee that nothing goes wrong from the first concepts to your final completion and moving in.

The first and most important step is to choose your favourite location in Fuerteventura and of course there are considerations regarding the location such as your needs and use of the property, will it be just for your own use ? Will you want to rent out your property? Maybe you will want a property that fulfils each of these needs?
GoldAcre Estates will help you find your perfect area, respecting and understanding your budgets and the eventual use of your property, our professional team will then start by assisting you in finding that perfect plot.

Once you have decided on a plot the next step is the design process. At GoldAcre Estates we have been working together with German and Spanish Architects, licensed in Spain for over 12 years who speak English, German, Spanish and French. The architects really care for all your needs and ideas as a client and will not be happy until you the client gets exactly what you want. The architect will produce for you all the design work for your property, getting the licence through the town hall and will be present on site throughout the whole process of building your home. All material choices will be recommended by the architect and based around landscape and the climate. Building standards today in Spain and the Canary Islands are identical to the standards of the northern European countries. All qualities have to follow the European norms ISO 9001.

After receiving the licence from the town hall the real building process can start. A builder will be appointed with your approval that will be contracted for the whole build. We can recommend some exceptional builders that will guarantee the best standards of construction and examples of existing builds can be viewed.
The complete process of building a turn key villa will take between 9 and 12 months including all the steps until being able to move in.
During the process of building the Architect and another technician (aparejador) will be observing every single step of the construction, all structural materials like concrete, blocks steel etc. will be tested by an institute as per Spanish law.

In case you cannot be here so frequently during the building process we can offer you a project management package to control the whole process and ensure you are confident everything is going well. Apart from quality control we will also control the economics and justify every purchase
We are 100% behind you and acting in your interest and will keep in contact with you to help you solve any problems that may occur.

After the whole building process is realized the architect has to get you the official finalization document so you are allowed to move in (Final de Obra). With that document and all the licenses of the installers you are then ready to use the house with all the necessary supplies.

When you come to the point of furnishing your new home, GoldAcre Estates Design and Build Service will still be by your side and can give you advice on interior design, materials and give recommendations on where to buy.
Your property will look much nicer even if you think about a minimum of exterior work. The complete garden surface can be covered with picon (a volcanic granulate) which makes the whole plot look nice and tidy. Into that surface you can plant as much as you want and we can offer advice on fantastic garden designs to suit your budget. To maintain a garden here is not the same as with gardens in northern countries, maintenance here is much easier.
We can also help with pool design and maintenance, tiling and creating patio areas, water features and even an area covered with artificial grass using trusted and renown companies that we recommend.

GoldAcre Estates Design and Build Service will be right by your side all the way from starting your search to walking through your front door offering an unmatched service that we believe is unique and comprehensive.

http://www.buyin-fuerteventura.com

Why the pound in your pocket is disappearing.

The last 3 weeks or so has seen the pound trade against the euro eadrom lows of 1.129 to a high of 1.1650 which has quite an impact on any money you transfer. Pretty good news though if you are sending your money back to the UK . The recent change in rates means that if you are transferring a £1000 insteadof getting around 1150 euros you will probably receive today around 1120 euros, it doesnt sound a great deal but multiply by 12 and all of a sudden you have lost at least 360 euros per year.

Now why is is happening?

You have no doubt read quite a bit about all the problems in the Eurozone, not least recently with Portugal having to go cap in hand to the ECB and IMF for a bailout and the rumour mill still persists that Spain will follow. Nobody is too sure if this will happen, what we do know is that Spain certainly is trying to manage its economy in a far stronger way than Portugal had been. It has introduced a string of measures to tackle the problem by increasing taxes etc and it hopes to avoid non repayment of its debt.

-The interesting time will come at the end of ths month when its due to pay back interest on funds raised earlier.

Whilst much has been said about the eurozone the UK has unfortunately been creaking a little and ocassionally this goes unnoticed by the general public although a quick look at the rates of exchange will confirm all is not right in the UK.

Consumer confidence is low, retailers have been issuing various profit warnings and just recently have announced the lowest March retail figures for a considerable time. Manufacturing sector is also showing concerns due to the increase in raw material costs. Add this to the poor housing sector with an insufficient number of new mortgage applications and you start to answer, why the pound is performing so poorly.

Generally people in the UK are attempting to pay off their debt as they are concerned about the possibilty of interest rate hikes and the impact on their pockets, they are paying off debt rather than incurring it . Of late eyes have also been focussed on the UK banking sector as the Independent Commission will soon publish its report on the Banking sector.

The aim will be to ensure the British taxpayer will not have to bail out the banks in the event of another crisis. One of the views is that It appears the banks will have to ring fence customer savings and deposits from any high risk future investments. Further far reaching proposals will be included so keep your eyes open for the publication of this report.

With the recent interest rate hike in the Eurozone and the concerns in

America it is clear that investors have an appetite for the euro hence the

additional reason for its strength as it at the moment the favoured

currency. Against the dollar it has recorded recent highs of 1.4490 and

the probabilty of going beyond this figure is not that far away.

As with all things the market can change quickly so if you don't need to

change your money now then it may just be worth the wait. Are you a

gambler?

If you need any advice on when to transfer your money to the Canary Islands please contact our preferred partner Moneycorp on 951 319 700 and mention Goldacre Estates of Fuerteventura

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Room To Breathe SL, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Moving Forward In 2011

John Goldacre and Artemis Anagnostopoulou acquire Fuerteventuras leading Holiday and Management company Room To Breathe S.L with aquisition of 100% of the Canarian companies shareholdings. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 04, 2011 – Acquisition of share capital of Room to Breathe S.L. John Goldacre and Artemis Anagnostopoulou acquires Fuerteventura’s leading Holiday and Management company Room To Breathe S.L Chris and Janet Minty the previous owners of Room To Breathe S.L, will be retiring from the day to day management to spend more time with their family and enjoy the beautiful Island of Fuerteventura, the company announced today. http://www.roomtobreathesl.com Christopher Minty stated that they had decided to pursue their dream of a peaceful retirement in the sun and forego the pressures of having to work on a day to day basis. The new owners of Room To Breathe S.L, John Goldacre and Artemis Anagnostopoulou will be incorporating Room To Breathe S. L into their already successful portfolio of companies in Fuerteventura. GoldAcre Estates is one of the leading Real Estate companies in the Canary Islands with offices in Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Greece. http://www.goldacre-estates.com A spokesperson for GoldAcre stated that ‘The acquisition of the 100% shareholding in Room to Breathe complements the services that GoldAcre Estates already offers to its clients and this can now be expanded to include a range of services to assist each and every client during every step of the purchase and on-going management and rental of their property in Fuerteventura’. Goldacre stated that they are committed to maintaining services to the existing clients of Room To Breathe S.L and to offering many enhanced services and improvements over the coming months ahead. June Dean has now been appointed the Manager of Room To Breathe S.L. June has a wealth of experience to bring to her new role and has spent the last 6 months working in GoldAcre Estates absorbing the company’s philosophy, company practices and service commitment. June’s credentials include owning and managing a very successful holiday rental and management company in Tenerife for 4 years, prior to moving to Fuerteventura some 2 years ago. June Dean will be active in her new role from Monday 4th April 2011 and will be based in the Room To Breathe main office at the Tamarindo Commercial Centre in Corralejo. The previous owners of Room to Breathe S. L will be ensuring a smooth transition and handover to the new owners and management team. source BuyIn Fuerteventura http://www.buyin-fuerteventura.com

Spain And The Canary Islands Proove Popular With Overseas Property Purchasers

Demand for Spanish property could be set to rise following the recent reports in the British press that interest in foriegn homes is on the increase. John Goldacre, from GoldAcre Estates in Fuerteventura, said "The 1st quarter of 2011 has seen a marked increase in the amount of interest with all the Canary Islands viewed as one of the best places for foreign property investment and this interest has been reflected in the number of sales seen through the Fuerteventura office". The reported top destinations for overseas property investors are Mainland Spain, The Canary Islands, Turkey, Brazil and Malaysia. Meanwhile, it has recently been claimed that the weakness of the Spanish property market and the chance to pick up a cheap home have ensured that Spain remains one of the most popular places for British buyers. A report by http://www.mortgagestrategy.co.uk/ has suggested that the European destinations of Spain and The Canaries remains the number one place for investors to pick up a bargain. For property for sale or to rent visit http://www.buyin-fuerteventura.com/

Currency Market Update From Moneycorp Foreign Exchange Specialists

Over the last three months the foreign exchange market has generated plenty of noise but hasn't thrown much light on relative currency values. From sterling's point of view in late February, nothing has really changed from its position in late November against the euro, the Australian dollar and the Canadian dollar. The pound has strengthened by three yen, four US cents and six New Zealand cents. Among the major currencies it has only lost ground to the Swiss franc where it is down by six cents.
The Swiss franc's gains are down to nervousness among investors. They worry about Portugal going down the same path as Greece and Ireland moving towards sovereign bankruptcy. The recent bond auction in Portugal will be the last, the next step will be cap in hand to the IMF and nobody really wants that
And they are worrying now about Australia and New Zealand. The pound has achieved a substantial recovery this year against the Aussie and Kiwi dollars following natural disasters there; flooding in Australia and earthquakes in New Zealand. It looks as though both countries' economies will stagnate in the first part of 2011.
Concerns about America are more entrenched. By the end of its 'quantitative easing' programme, the Federal Reserve will have printed some 2.6 trillion dollars. What happens when it stops the printing in June? Will the States follow Greece and Ireland into receivership? Maybe not, but the unease lingers.
Sterling is currently feeling the benefit of investors' belief that interest rates will head higher this year. The Bank of England argues, perfectly reasonably, that at least half the current 4% inflation rate is down to two things: high oil prices and January's increase in the standard rate of VAT. Critics say the Bank is neglecting its duty to keep inflation at 2%. The pressure on the Bank to be seen to be doing something is growing. It looks likely that rates will go up this year though not by much and that the anticipation should support sterling.

Finally the worry now is about the rash of revolution spreading across North Africa and the Middle East. The potential impact upon global economies if we continue to see oil price increases although thankfully as I write the oil price has shown a slight decrease.
..If you are concerned about the euros in your pocket or transferring funds abroad talk to our currency specialists Moneycorp on 951 319 700 and mention BuyIn Fuerteventura or Goldacre Estates for your preferencial rates .

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Guide To Building Your Dream Home On Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

YOU Dream It And WE Build It For You!

Some people are looking for that really special property that suits all their needs and just sometimes you might not always be happy with what is offered on the market, sometimes it’s the location, sometimes the design of the Villa sometimes it’s the quality.

We want you to feel comfortable and not be scared to design your own dream property. GoldAcre Estates Design and Build Service will lead you through the whole process and will guarantee that nothing goes wrong from the first concepts to your final completion and moving in.

Step 1
Find the right location
The first and most important step is to choose your favourite location in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands and of course there are considerations regarding the location such as your needs and use of the property, will it be just for your own use ? Will you want to rent out your property? Maybe you will want a property that fulfils each of these needs?
At GoldAcre Estates we will take our time to recommend to you your perfect area, respecting and understanding your budgets and the eventual use of your property, our professional team will then start by assisting you in finding that perfect plot.

Step 2
Design your villa
At GoldAcre Estates have been working together with German and Spanish Architects, licensed in Spain for over 12 years who speak English, German, Spanish and French. The architects really care for all your needs and ideas as a client and will not be happy until you the client gets exactly what you want. The architect will produce for you all the design work for your property, getting the licence through the town hall and will be present on site throughout the whole process of building your home. All material choices will be recommended by the architect and based around landscape and the climate. Building standards today in Spain and Canary Islands are identical to the standards of the northern European countries. All qualities have to follow the European norms ISO 9001.

Step 3
Building your villa
After receiving the licence from the town hall the real building process can start. A builder will be appointed with your approval that will be contracted for the whole build. We can recommend some exceptional builders that will guarantee the best standards of construction. Examples of existing builds can be viewed.
The complete process of building a turn key villa will take between 9 and 12 months including all the steps until being able to move in.
During the process of building the Architect and another technician (aparejador) will be observing every single step of the construction, all structural materials like concrete, blocks steel etc. will be tested by an institute as per Spanish law.

Project management
In case you cannot be here so frequently during the building process we can offer you a project management package to control the whole process and ensure you are confident everything is going well. Apart from quality control we will also control the economics and justify every purchase
We are 100% acting in your interest and will keep in contact with you to help you solve any problems that may occur.

Ready to move in
After the whole building process is realized the architect has to get you the official finalizacion document so you are allowed to move in (Final de Obra). With that document and all the licenses of the installers you are then ready to use the house with all the necessary supplies.




Furnishing your new home
When you come to the point of furnishing your new home, GoldAcre Estates Design and Build Service will still be by your side and can give you advice on interior design, materials and give recommendations on where to buy.

Design your garden
Your property will look much nicer even if you think about a minimum of exterior work. The complete garden surface can be covered with picon (a volcanic granulate) which makes the whole plot look nice and tidy. Into that surface you can plant as much as you want and we can offer advice on fantastic garden designs to suit your budget. To maintain a garden here is not the same as with gardens in northern countries, maintenance here is much easier.
We can also help with pool design and maintenance, tiling and creating patio areas, water features and even an area covered with artificial grass using trusted and renown companies that we recommend.

GoldAcre Estates Design and Build Service will be right by your side all the way from starting your search to walking through your front door offering an unmatched service that we believe is unique and comprehensive.

Source http://www.goldacre-estates.com/

A Guide To Building Your Dream Home In Fuerteventura

You Dream It And We Build It For You


Some people are looking for that really special property that suits all their needs and just sometimes you might not always be happy with what is offered on the market, sometimes it’s the location, sometimes the design of the villa sometimes it’s the quality.

We want you to feel comfortable and not be scared to design your own dream property. GoldAcre Estates Design and Build Service will lead you through the whole process and will guarantee that nothing goes wrong from the first concepts to your final completion and moving in.

Step 1
Find the right location
The first and most important step is to choose your favourite location in Fuerteventura and of course there are considerations regarding the location such as your needs and use of the property, will it be just for your own use ? Will you want to rent out your property? Maybe you will want a property that fulfils each of these needs?
At GoldAcre Estates we will take our time to recommend to you your perfect area, respecting and understanding your budgets and the eventual use of your property, our professional team will then start by assisting you in finding that perfect plot.

Step 2
Design your villa
At GoldAcre Estates have been working together with German and Spanish Architects, licensed in Spain for over 12 years who speak English, German, Spanish and French. The architects really care for all your needs and ideas as a client and will not be happy until you the client gets exactly what you want. The architect will produce for you all the design work for your property, getting the licence through the town hall and will be present on site throughout the whole process of building your home. All material choices will be recommended by the architect and based around landscape and the climate. Building standards today in Spain and Canary Islands are identical to the standards of the northern European countries. All qualities have to follow the European norms ISO 9001.

Step 3
Building your villa
After receiving the licence from the town hall the real building process can start. A builder will be appointed with your approval that will be contracted for the whole build. We can recommend some exceptional builders that will guarantee the best standards of construction. Examples of existing builds can be viewed.
The complete process of building a turn key villa will take between 9 and 12 months including all the steps until being able to move in.
During the process of building the Architect and another technician (aparejador) will be observing every single step of the construction, all structural materials like concrete, blocks steel etc. will be tested by an institute as per Spanish law.

Project management
In case you cannot be here so frequently during the building process we can offer you a project management package to control the whole process and ensure you are confident everything is going well. Apart from quality control we will also control the economics and justify every purchase
We are 100% acting in your interest and will keep in contact with you to help you solve any problems that may occur.

Ready to move in
After the whole building process is realized the architect has to get you the official finalizacion document so you are allowed to move in (Final de Obra). With that document and all the licenses of the installers you are then ready to use the house with all the necessary supplies.




Furnishing your new home
When you come to the point of furnishing your new home, GoldAcre Estates Design and Build Service will still be by your side and can give you advice on interior design, materials and give recommendations on where to buy.

Design your garden
Your property will look much nicer even if you think about a minimum of exterior work. The complete garden surface can be covered with picon (a volcanic granulate) which makes the whole plot look nice and tidy. Into that surface you can plant as much as you want and we can offer advice on fantastic garden designs to suit your budget. To maintain a garden here is not the same as with gardens in northern countries, maintenance here is much easier.
We can also help with pool design and maintenance, tiling and creating patio areas, water features and even an area covered with artificial grass using trusted and renown companies that we recommend.

GoldAcre Estates Design and Build Service will be right by your side all the way from starting your search to walking through your front door offering an unmatched service that we believe is unique and comprehensive.

Written and Supplied by GoldAcre Estates

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The Tide Is Turning On Spanish Real Estate

Many reports today constantly berate property in Spain, slow markets, glut of empty Spanish Real Estate , poor economic conditions all the reasons why you should not buy Spanish real estate, not many people focus on the real opportunity that exists in the market in Spain today, also many times key areas of investment are missed such as the Canary Islands and Balearic’s as Spanish property seems to be grouped all under one banner ‘Spain’ with no definition regarding area and location, in an interview late in 2010 Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Zapatero told U.S. news channel CNBC that prices had hit bottom and were on their way back up and this certainly seems to be the case within some areas of the Spanish Real Estate market.
Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands is starting to see a resurgence in buyers, Managing Director John Goldacre of GoldAcre Estates, who’s Head Office is based in Corralejo in Fuerteventura stated that the Canary Islands seem to be pulling ahead of mainland Spain in terms of leaving the recession behind them, for us we had a very difficult 2008/2009 and in 2010 we started to see some serious light at the end of the tunnel, 2011 has opened very well for property in Fuerteventura and we are expecting steady growth throughout the year.

Of course there still remains some great bargains to be had in the Canary Islands Real Estate market and if someone is seriously considering purchasing a property in Fuerteventura then there will be no better time than now, with some two bedroom townhouse’s as low as 69,500 euros, Sea front three bedroom apartments from 169,500 and villas in 10,000 m2 plots for 180,000 euros.

Goldacre believes that throughout the year property prices are going to start once again strengthening, not by large amounts but he believes the market will start to see increases coming in as of course some of the cheaper opportunities disappear as they continue to be snapped up by buyers who are getting wise to the opportunities and understanding that the low prices that we have seen will not be around forever.

The Christmas period for GoldAcre Estates saw many new clients looking to buy in Fuerteventura, because of course now the number of flights have increased to the Island particularly with low cost airlines like Easy Jet and Ryan Air running direct European connections including flights to mainland Spain’ two main hubs Madrid and Barcelona and as well as a number of UK airports.
Fuerteventura has seen a lot of inward investment through the crisis which has included major extensions to Fuerteventura airport, producing a new arrivals terminal, extensions to the runway and departure lounge.

The Canary islands offer some of the best weather within a short flying distance to the whole of Northern Europe and many people have wanted to escape the recent freezing conditions and enjoy the all year round Sunny conditions of the Canary islands.

Known as the land of eternal spring the Canaries offer some of the best year round climatic conditions in Spain, offering the buyers of real estate the opportunity to maximise on their investment throughout the year, of course many investors have realised that with a drop in price comes an increase in their % return on investment (ROI) as the strong rental season in Fuerteventura ensures exceptional rental opportunites.

GoldAcre Estates is one of Fuerteventura's longest established Real Estate Agents serving both the national and international client base in Fuerteventura
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Source BuyIn Fuerteventura
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Focus On Gran Tarajal

Gran Tarajal is situated on the South East coast of Fuerteventura in the municipality of Tuineje, and is just a 30 minute drive from the airport in Puerto Rosario. This typical Spanish town is surrounded by hills on three sides giving shelter from the almost constant cooling trade winds for both the tourist enjoying the large safe beach and to the sailors moored in the brand new Gran Tarajal marina.

The town provides all the facilities you would expect for a bustling community that is still mainly residential, but the potential of Gran Tarajal as a tourist resort is now being realised and a huge amount of investment is being brought into the area. The new marina is now complete and provides berths for yachtsmen and the local fishing fleet and the harbour also provides a new ferry service to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria.

As you would expect in a coastal town fishing plays a big part in community life and this is reflected in the number of great restaurants that provide mouth watering seafood meals and is guaranteed to be fresh. Many of these restaurants are to be found along the promenade which runs along the “Blue Flag” beach. Every September an international deep sea fishing competition is held over a week long period with fishermen and their boats arriving from all the Canarian Islands.

Gran Tarajal is the centre for the islands tomato growing industry with the harbour once being the main port for the export of the produce, now the majority is shipped overseas through Puerto del Rosario.

This part of the coast is known as Costa Calma because of the shelter it affords from the near constant northerly winds making the many beautiful beaches and the sea close to the town very safe. Just to the east of the town is the village of Las Playitas and this part of the coast is the closest point of the Canaries to the African continent.

Each year a festival takes place on the Gran Tarajal beach with a re-enactment of the local population defeating the invasion of English Pirates, known as the Battle of Timasite, which occurred in 1740. Many visitors to the island only see the tourist resorts but Gran Tarajal is well worth a visit. The town is seeing some development for new homes and businesses and property for sale in the town can be found on GoldAcre Estates

More informatinon on Canary Island Marinas can be found on World Marine Guide

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