Property management on the Costa Del Sol. Merck Estates client aftercare full service includes advising you on the right Spanish mortgage, property snagging and furnishing your Spanish property. Aftercare of your property purchase on the Costa del Sol is just as important to us as finding you the right property in the first place. As a Merck Estates Client, we will assist you with the all important areas of aftercare, each of our Clients' benefit from our expertise and ability to liaise with the relevant service companies on your behalf.

When the building has been finalised and inspected to your satisfaction, the sale will be formally completed before a Public Notary. A Public Title Deed will then be granted by the vendor in favour of the purchaser against final payment and handing over of your keys. The Title Deed is faxed to the Registrar, who will register the purchase at the Land Registry. Your lawyer will also pay, on your behalf, taxes and all relevant fees due to the notary and will handle the formalities of registration of your Title Deed. Similarly, your Lawyer can contract relevant supplies of utility services such as water and electricity and organise their payment through your local bank by standing orders.

Now that you are a proud owner of a holiday home or investment portfolio on the Costa del Sol, we understand that it may not be convenient for you to visit to deal with the aftercare aspects of managing your property. Merck Estates Clients have the added comfort of utilising our local knowledge to take care of arrangements on your behalf.

Please contact us at: CONTACT US for further information on any of our services below:

Financial

Whether you have purchased a new property or resale property, upon completion you will be required to transfer the balance of the funds. Part of our after-sales service is to assist you with finding the right Spanish mortgage. Our Mortgage Page details more information on the benefits of Spanish mortgage. When your property is due for completion, we shall contact you to help you start the mortgage process.

Property Snagging

At your request, we will undertake a professional inspection of your new property. We will send a full copy of the inspection to your lawyer and to the developer. On the rare occasion that there are any minor defects, it will become the responsibility of your lawyer to liaise with the developer to ensure that any items we have noted are remedied.

Insurance

We work with reliable international insurance companies. Quotations for buildings' and contents'Spanish property insurance are available upon request.

Cleaning

We can arrange for your new property to be cleaned prior to furniture installation and quotes will be provided for your approval.

Furnishing

Whether you want to rent out your property to maximise your returns or live in it yourself, furnishing correctly to reflect the quality of your property is very important. Should you decide to undertake the arrangements for furnishing yourself, we can advise you of the best shops and centres to visit. If you do not have the time to do this, we can recommend reputable furniture companies offering furniture packs in Spain to provide you with quality and service, tailored to suit your objectives, budget and style.

Renting out your property

If you have purchased your property on the Costa del Sol for investment purposes, we can help you achieve a rental income on your property. We work closely with selectively chosen rental and property management companies. We do not believe in putting your property on the market at an over-rated price, our objective is to market your property at a realistic price so that is rents out straight away and you can realise your returns. Based on our professional methodology, the companies we work with have been selected by us to reflect the same service and can advise you as to the benefits of long term rental or short-term lets.

Selling your property
Selling your property

Clients that have bought properties through Merck Estates are eligible for selling their property through us. We will offer you a realistic valuation to minimise your selling time-frame. We will market your property through all our advertising sectors ranging from listings on our own website to property directories we are featured in. If your property is currently rented out, we will provide accounts to potential buyers, maximising your selling potential and undertake all viewings on your behalf.
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