From crisis to crisis – why don’t lessons from the financial crash apply to COVID-19?

From crisis to crisis – why don’t lessons from the financial crash apply to COVID-19?

by Louise Spain ,
  • Taylor Wimpey España highlights different buyer behaviours
  • Still plenty of liquidity in market
  • Limited travel, rather than money, is major barrier this time around  

The global financial crash wreaked havoc on many countries’ property markets, with the INE reporting a 36% drop in Spanish property prices over the following seven years. With local and national lockdowns in place across the world, many predicted that the same would happen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, which has been building homes successfully in Spain for over 60 years, reports a very different experience this time around.

“We’re seeing substantially different market dynamics as a result of the COVID-19 crisis than those that occurred due to the global financial crisis. Having operated through the 2006/07 crash and the difficult years that followed, we were braced for a similar experience this time around, but it hasn’t played out in the same way.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

When the world’s economy stumbled back in 2006/07, Taylor Wimpey España saw a string of cancellations as buyers but this hasn’t happened with the pandemic. As the company’s Marc Pritchard points out, families who are buying off-plan homes don’t expect to use them immediately and so are still happy to progress their purchases. And there is still plenty of liquidity in the market. Wealthy buyers are, quite simply, not letting the pandemic interfere with their long-term plans. They can buy off-plan now, then use their property once it is complete, by which time matters such as COVID-related travel restrictions will no longer be an issue.

If anything, it is the travel restrictions that are the greatest challenge with this particular crisis, as they are preventing the initial viewings that are so key to the holiday home purchase process.

“The challenge with this crisis has been to put virtual viewing arrangements in place that get as close as possible to that in-person viewing experience. We’re doing all we can to turn that challenge into an opportunity, though, with live mobile tours of our show homes and also of our key-ready homes.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

Botanic virtual tour

In the Costa del Sol, for example, potential buyers can tour the last few key-ready homes available at Grand View and Botanic. Those who want to ensure that they don’t miss out on the last chance to buy at the two stunning developments can take mobile tours with Taylor Wimpey España team members, who are on hand to answer questions and explore the property at the buyer’s pace.

Grand View is located at the prestigious La Cala Golf Resort in the valley of Mijas. The homes run alongside the resort’s Asia and America golf courses, opposite the Club House. With large terraces and spectacular views, the two- and three-bedroom properties have been popular both with golfers and with those looking for the natural serenity that such surroundings provide. Prices for the remaining few homes start at €290,000 plus VAT.

Botanic, meanwhile, is a unique development at La Reserva de Alcuzcuz. The buildings have been created around the principles of sustainability, ecology and bioclimatic architecture, with gardened areas forming a major part of the design. The development respects the variety of species and indigenous trees in the area, with vertical gardens and green corridors enveloping the residential buildings in a unique natural environment. Construction has taken place at different ground levels to provide an exceptional panorama of the surrounding natural environment. Botanic’s three-bedroomed homes are priced from €430,000 plus VAT.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit https://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

Only My Share reveals new bloc management service

Only My Share reveals new bloc management service

by Louise United Kingdom
  • New B2B bloc management service covers entire houses and blocks of flats
  • Many landlords seeking new ways to protect their income
  • New service generating significant interest

Rent arrears protection service Only My Share has revealed a new business to business bloc management service, designed to help protect landlords and tenants from the harm caused by rent arrears. With the UK unemployment rate at a three-year high of 4.5% in the three months prior to August 2020, the timely launch should help to bolster confidence within the private rental sector even as the impact of the pandemic deepens.

Part of the Housing Hand family, Only My Share offers rent arrears protection to individual tenants. That means that tenants who rent rooms rather than whole flats or houses, along with their guarantors, are protected from being financially liable if a housemate doesn’t pay their rent under a joint and several clause.

“Demand for rent arrears protection for tenants renting out individual rooms is rocketing. Users of our service shot up by 24% between March and September. That increase has been a driving factor behind the timely launch of our new bloc management service.”

Terry Mason, Group Operations Director, Only My Share

The new business to business bloc management service will enable accommodation providers to work directly with Only My Share, instead of relying on tenants to apply individually to the company. Available to providers of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and even to those renting out entire blocks of flats, the service means that it’s simple and efficient to provide building-wide coverage.

The new bloc management service has already generated plenty of interest. Only My Share has delivered workshops with partner agencies to spread the word on its latest development and to ensure a best practice approach of using Only My Share with the organisation’s customers.

“The easier it is for renters to access Only My Share’s rent protection service, the better. From students to working professionals, renters of individual rooms need to have the opportunity not to be reliant on their housemates’ financial situations for their own economic health. Rent debt is never nice to deal with, so we’re making it easier to avoid it happening by working with landlords through the new bloc management service.”

Edmund Fulford, Relationship Manager, Housing Hand

For more information please contact Only My Share today on +44 0204 579 5891 or visit https://www.onlymyshare.com

Would you buy a holiday home without setting foot in it?

Would you buy a holiday home without setting foot in it?

by Louise Spain ,
  • Taylor Wimpey España offering live mobile show home visits
  • Tourism spending unlikely to hit pre-pandemic levels before 2024 (McKinsey)
  • Reputation and trust now more important than ever

The global travel and tourism industry continues to feel the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic. McKinsey projects that international tourist arrivals will drop by 60-80% this year, with tourism spending unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024. So where does this leave those building second homes?

According to leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, it’s a question of adapting to the new normal and connecting with holiday home buyers in new ways. The company now provides pre-bookable live visits of its show homes, with staff using mobile devices to give prospective buyers the tours that they can’t make in person.

“Seeing photographs and videos of a holiday home online is not the same as visiting the property. Mobile tours aren’t quite the same either, but they are vastly closer to that in-person experience. They provide the buyer with the chance to view the property at their own pace and to ask questions of staff while they do.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

Buying a second home without seeing it in person remains a bold move. This is where the developer’s reputation comes into its own. With over 60 years’ experience of building homes along the coast of mainland Spain, as well as Mallorca and Ibiza, Taylor Wimpey España has the kind of credibility that engenders the trust needed to buy a second home during the pandemic.

The company is also delivering just the kind of homes that pandemic era buyers are seeking. At Green Golf in Estepona (Malaga), for example, buyers can purchase spacious, light-filled homes surrounded by the gently undulating course at Estepona Golf. Fresh air and natural greenery abound, providing a serene escape from the pressures of modern life and an attractive location to socially distance or even lock down.

Available from €299,000 plus VAT, the frontline golf, southwest-facing townhouses include three bedrooms, three bathrooms and large terraces. The private gated community has communal gardens and pools, all integrated into the spectacular surrounding scenery – and just 3km from the nearest beach.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit https://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

Only My Share reports 82% increase in sales in midst of pandemic

Only My Share reports 82% increase in sales in midst of pandemic

by Louise United Kingdom
  • Sales up by 82% between March and September 2020 in comparison to the same period for 2019
  • Website rebrand driven by increased demand
  • COVID-19 pandemic making renters more aware of financial liabilities

Rent arrears protection service Only My Share has reported a steep rise in demand for its joint and several liability cover from tenants and landlords alike, as the COVID-19 pandemic serves to make renters more conscious of their financial liabilities.

Part of the Housing Hand family, Only My Share offers rent arrears protection to those who rent rooms individually (along with their guarantors), to prevent them from being liable should a housemate fail to pay their rent under a joint and several clause. The company saw its sales numbers climb by 82% between March and September 2020, in comparison to the same time period of 2019.

“The COVID pandemic has caused many renters to reassess their living arrangements. With challenges and uncertainties around everything from job security to university placements, everyone is being a lot more cautious about their financial futures. For instance, as students have returned back to universities, parents do not want to be potentially liable for thousands of pounds of somebody else’s rent. This is driving demand for arrears protection for those renting out rooms.

Terry Mason, Group Operations Director, Only My Share

Driven by this increase in sales and the need for rent protection, Only My Share has taken the opportunity to rebrand its website. As well as making its site more intuitive for customers and delivering enhanced information, the new B2B service will allow landlords to purchase Only My Share protection on behalf of the tenant.

Only My Share primarily serves university students living in houses in multiple occupation (HMO) properties. However, 44% of its users are in the 25- 44 age bracket, meaning that it’s a product for the emerging “generation rent,” as renters of all ages realise the need for rent protection in these turbulent times. By enhancing the user experience, the company is ensuring that all those who need it get the best out of its website.

While the increase in interest in Only My Share has been driven to an extent by the global health crisis, it has served to make many more renters aware of the precarious position they are in. Potentially being liable for somebody else’s rent is never an ideal situation, so Only My Share is looking forward to continuing to help protect individual renters. The company is also on the brink of revealing a new business to business service offering.

“As understanding of rent arrears protection grows, we foresee a continuing increase in demand. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t yet been fully felt. It’s encouraging that so many more people are protecting themselves from becoming liable for other tenants’ rent arrears before it is. The launch of our new website and our new B2B service will help those who are being cautious renting in the private market.”

Jeremy Robinson, Group Managing Director, Only My Share

For more information please contact Only My Share on info@onlymyshare.com or 0204 579 5891 You can also visit https://onlymyshare.com/

“You can’t hide from us!” – CLL offers fresh hope for owners scammed by ‘hidden’ developers

“You can’t hide from us!” – CLL offers fresh hope for owners scammed by ‘hidden’ developers

by Louise Spain
  • New hope for clients who lost money to developers posing as estate agents
  • Buyers have until 28 December to start legal proceedings
  • 100s of buyers in UK and Ireland could regain lost deposits

CostaLuz Lawyers has spent years helping clients who lost deposits on Spanish properties that were never built or never finished, winning nearly 850 cases against property developers and banks. Now, the firm is providing fresh hope for buyers who have previously been unable to take action to regain their lost deposits.

The new hope centres around growing case law in Spain in relation to ‘hidden’ developers. These are companies that operated as estate agents but were actually developers or co-developers, such as Ocean View Properties on the Costa Blanca and Palmera Properties on the Costa del Sol.

In these cases, this dual role of agent/developer was often hidden from the buyer. However, CostaLuz Lawyers advises that there is growing evidence that its existence opens up the possibility of the buyer claiming against such companies for a refund.

“These companies received huge amounts of off-plan payments for properties that were never built or never finished. Until now, they have escaped the rules of Law 57/68 by presenting themselves as estate agents, but there is now some strong case law stating that the developer is whoever takes the off-plan payments on account. That means there is a last chance for buyers to claim for refunds from these companies.”

Keith Rule, CostaLuz Lawyers

Law 57/68 is the regulation under which those who lost deposits have successfully claimed against developers and banks for a refund. Claimants should have started proceedings by 7 October but that deadline has now been extended to 28 December 2020. This means that those who are out of pocket have a new window of opportunity. According to CostaLuz Lawyers, this could affect hundreds of buyers in the UK and Ireland.

The CostaLuz Lawyers team has already helped over 1,500 clients in their quest for financial justice. Those who now want their shot at obtaining a refund need to start proceedings before the new December deadline.

“28 December is the date by which action has to be started. But that just means sending a Burofax or submitting the Preliminary Diligences procedure – the actual lawsuit can be filed later, provided this initial action has been taken before the deadline.”

Keith Rule, CostaLuz Lawyers

Cases submitted to Spain’s First Instance Court will take around two years to complete, while those that go on to the Provincial Appeal court could take around three. Any cases that go all the way to the Supreme Court could mean that buyers are looking at five to ten years before receiving a final ruling.

For more information, please contact CostaLuz Lawyers’ UK office on +44 1908 635 111 and speak with Keith. To speak with Maria in the Spanish office, call +34 956 092 687 or you can visit www.costaluzlawyers.es

Spanish homebuyers urged to make most of off-plan claims deadline extension

Spanish homebuyers urged to make most of off-plan claims deadline extension

by Louise Spain
  • New hope for buyers who lost deposits for Spanish off-plan homes
  • Deadline for taking action against banks extended to 28 December 2020
  • Nearly 850 claims from developers and banks now won by CostaLuz Lawyers

Buyers who paid and lost deposits on off-plan properties in Spain have fresh hope, as the country has extended the deadline for such claims from 7 October to 28 December 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now, the team at CostaLuz Lawyers is encouraging homebuyers who were going to miss the October deadline to take advantage of this last chance to try and recover their money.

The issue relates to those who paid deposits on off-plan homes that were subsequently never built due to developers going bust. They are now able to make claims against the banks who partnered with the developers, provided their claims are in by 28 December 2020.

“The stress of losing a deposit on an off-plan property in a foreign country is immense. However, there is now considerable precedent for such monies being repaid by banks. As such, I would urge anyone who has lost an off-plan deposit to take action before the December deadline. It’s not too late to try to get your money back.”

Keith Rule, CostaLuz Lawyers

CostaLuz Lawyers is a pioneer in this field. Having researched the issue since 2008, they filed their first off-plan deposit lawsuit against a property developer’s bank in 2011. In 2012, they won the case, with a landmark ruling resulting in a payout of nearly €1.5 million for the 47 buyers they were representing.

“It is a wonderful thing to be able to give hope to buyers who thought their hard earned money was gone for good. It’s even better to see their faces when we tell them that the courts have ruled in their favour and that the banks must repay them. Time is running out to make claims though, so buyers do need to act fast.”

Keith Rule, CostaLuz Lawyers

Keith himself was part of that first off-plan deposit class action back in 2011/12. In fact, he was the instigator of it, working to bring the other 46 claimants on board to benefit from CostaLuz Lawyers’ expertise. Following the successful 2012 ruling, he took up a role with the firm and has worked as a core member of their team ever since.

The team has now successfully won nearly 850 claims from Spanish property developers and banks, with a further 500 in progress and 100 pending outcomes. Since that initial case, CostaLuz Lawyers has worked with more than 1,500 clients from the UK, Ireland, Spain and other European countries.

For more information, please contact CostaLuz Lawyers’ UK office on +44 1908 635 111 and speak with Keith. To speak with Maria in the Spanish office, call +34 956 092 687 or you can visit www.costaluzlawyers.es

Taylor Wimpey España confirms increasing importance of outdoor space, as buyers refuse to rein in budgets

Taylor Wimpey España confirms increasing importance of outdoor space, as buyers refuse to rein in budgets

by Louise Spain ,
  • “The importance of having the right property has never been greater” (Taylor Wimpey España)
  • Spain in top 3 locations for post-Covid move overseas (Knight Frank)
  • Degree of liquidity in market creating vastly different scenario from 2006/07 crash

Knight Frank’s Global Buyer Survey 2020 found that Spain was one of the top three locations for those considering a post-Covid-19 move overseas. Now, leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España has shed new light on the kinds of properties that new buyers are seeking.

“Buyers are, understandably, looking for homes with gardens and with more outdoor space. The potential for another lockdown has made private outdoor space infinitely more desirable. What’s interesting is that buyers aren’t reining in their budgets in order to achieve this. In fact, there’s a huge degree of liquidity in the market, despite Covid’s impact on the global economy.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

Those with the means to buy a new home, it seems, are sparing no expense when it comes to getting the space they need, and that applies indoors as well as outdoors. The Taylor Wimpey España team reports that more indoor space is also being sought, with buyers wanting to ensure they can work from home in comfort.

In terms of property types, it is townhouses outside of cities that are attracting the most attention. Buyers are seeking out locations with open spaces and natural scenery, with golf properties being particularly prized.

The southwest-facing townhouses at Green Golf, at Estepona, Malaga, are precisely the kind of homes that meet post-Covid buyers’ needs. Available from €299,000 plus VAT, the homes are bright and spacious, inside and out. The three bedrooms provide scope for one to be used as an office, while the large terraces would make another period of at-home confinement far more bearable. The private, gated community also has communal gardens and pools, with being on-site at Estepona Golf providing plenty of options when it comes to keeping fit and healthy.

Both those buying main residences and those buying holiday homes have re-evaluated what it is that they want from their property in Spain, just as families have around the world. In terms of second home buyers, Knight Frank reports that over 25% of those who contributed to its Global Buyer Survey are more likely to buy a second home as a result of the pandemic.

“Buyer requirements have experienced the biggest shakeup in years, which is pushing interest in larger properties with outdoor space up significantly. Back in 2006/07, we saw buyers’ budgets trimmed significantly and experienced a wave of cancellations as the financial crisis struck. What’s different this time around is that buyers are, on the whole, going ahead with their purchases, despite the economic backdrop. The importance of having the right property has never been greater.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit https://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

Housing Hand calls for government to step in between landlords and tenants who can’t pay rent

Housing Hand calls for government to step in between landlords and tenants who can’t pay rent

by Louise United Kingdom
  • Action needed to address mounting tenant debt
  • Government-backed rent debt loan could support both landlords and tenants
  • Switch of focus from evictions to debt solutions needed as second wave builds

UK rent guarantor service Housing Hand is calling on the government to step in and solve the issue of mounting tenant debt caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is proposing a simple rent debt loan solution that would enable accommodation providers to avoid evicting non-paying tenants.

There are many different scenarios that are leading tenants to have difficulty paying their rent. Some can’t pay due to having been made redundant, being furloughed or having hours reduced as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Others are claiming Housing Benefit but not paying rent because they know they cannot be evicted. There is also a wide range of other circumstances, with the common thread being that, whatever the situation, the landlord is still legally entitled to payment.

“The government cannot use private accommodation providers to bail out the rent arrears problem created by COVID-19. Action needs to be taken now, before the second wave builds, to assure both tenants and landlords that there is another option open to them aside from eviction, which in most cases both parties are keen to avoid.”

Terry Mason, Group Operations Director, Housing Hand

According to Housing Hand, the pending housing crisis is not one of evictions getting out of control, but the rental debt the tenants owe and how they can repay the landlords who are legally entitled to be paid. A rent debt loan, paid to landlords by the government and then repaid by the tenant as affordability allows, could provide a simple way to avoid a huge number of evictions.

The landlords in all rent debt cases are losing. Some are happy to defer payment or reschedule but cannot countenance having nothing at all. This means that many will face the prospect of having to evict perfectly good tenants due to the financial impact of COVID-19. It also raises the prospect of them selling their asset, which isn’t a good outcome for anyone.

“Almost all landlords are content with tenants remaining in their properties as long as they are paying rent, so this is the area the government needs to address to maintain tenancies – not put a blanket ban on evictions and expect the private housing sector to foot the bill.”

Terry Mason, Group Operations Director, Housing Hand

There’s also the issue of student rental debt building up. Student tenancies are further complicated by the migratory nature of those who hold them, along with the potential for further lockdowns and remote education. The combination of these factors has led many students to favour a “no stay, no pay” mentality. However, that ignores the fact that student renters are still legally obliged to pay their landlords under the legally binding commitments made in their Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreements.

Some accommodation providers have agreed that students who cannot travel to the property to start the AST will be released from the contract as it is frustrated. Some have even gone further and said that if students are told by the government or World Health Organization to move out during the tenancy, then they will be released from the AST.

However, some student renters want even more concessions, such as tenancies being voided if they change their minds about going to university or want to travel home if their university town goes into lockdown. Again, it is private landlords who are left to deal with the financial and legal fallout of such situations if the student decides not to pay.

“The private rental sector is vital to the UK’s housing makeup. If tenants genuinely cannot pay their rent, the government must step in and support them. Private accommodation providers cannot be expected to provide homes without being paid. In many instances, rent covers the landlord’s mortgage and maintenance costs, meaning that non-payment puts both the tenant and the landlord at risk. We need a solution in place before the second wave really hits and delivers a huge economic as well as health impact.”

Jeremy Robinson, Group Managing Director, Housing Hand

For more information please contact Housing Hand today on +44 (0) 207 205 2625 or visit https://www.housinghand.co.uk/

Increasing numbers of Brits seek sun-kissed second homes in Spain

Increasing numbers of Brits seek sun-kissed second homes in Spain

by Louise Spain ,
  • British and Spanish website visitors leading interest in holiday homes (Taylor Wimpey España)
  • Leads up 55% across May to August, compared with 2019
  • Digital viewings and video tours helping to fuel demand

Leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España has reported significant growth in the number of enquiries it is receiving for its properties in Spain, Mallorca and Ibiza. Leads were up by 21% year to date for August 2020 versus August 2019, while the May to August 2020 period saw a leap of 55% compared to the same months the year before.

When it comes to web visitors, it is British and Spanish interest that is growing most rapidly.

“We’re seeing a notable increase in pent-up demand for second homes in Spain. Uncertainty and quarantine restrictions are doing nothing to curb Britons’ interest in owning a sun-kissed Spanish retreat. Indeed, the pandemic has caused many people to think long and hard about what’s important to them and where they want to spend their time.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

In response to the surge in demands, Taylor Wimpey España is offering digital viewings and newly released video tours of its second homes.

At Green Golf in Estepona (Malaga), for example, buyers can now explore the bright, spacious frontline golf properties via an online drone tour, while listening to Taylor Wimpey España share details of the development over the phone. The digital tour of the three-bedroom/three-bathroom townhouses, which are available from €299,000 plus VAT, allows buyers to see everything from the on-site pool and stunning golf course views to the beautifully presented show home.

While the tourism industry in Spain, along with that of most of the rest of the world, has been hit hard by the global health crisis, British families are clearly not giving up on their dreams of owning property there.

“The impressive rise in interest is a good indication of what’s to come, post-pandemic. As such, we are not only launching new developments – such as the lovely Harmony apartments, penthouses and duplexes at La Cala Golf – but also searching for new sites along the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca, as well as in Mallorca and Ibiza.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

Until travel restrictions are lifted, the Taylor Wimpey España team will continue to deliver digital viewings to the growing number of Britons who are requesting them.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit https://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

Taylor Wimpey España reveals what makes a holiday home perfect for the whole family

Taylor Wimpey España reveals what makes a holiday home perfect for the whole family

by Louise Spain ,
  • Families are seeking flexibility in how they use their space
  • Views of nature are important for relaxation
  • Buyers want homes for now and for ‘after’  

The COVID-19 pandemic has done much to change the way we think about our homes, both in terms of how we use them and in relation to the facilities that we want nearby. Nor does this only apply to main residences, as leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España reveals.

“There’s a clear distinction between the kinds of questions potential buyers would ask before the pandemic and those they ask now. Buyers are now much more focused on the flexibility of the space within the home and how many open-air restaurants and sports facilities are available in the open area. There’s a COVID-related twist to their requirements now.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

Flexibility is key to these requirements. Buyers are looking for homes that serve the whole family, with accommodation that is arranged in such a way as to facilitate multiple generations enjoying the property together. From the number of bathrooms to the placement of terraces and range of dining options, everything is being scrutinised through a slightly different lens.

In terms of the local area, beaches and golf courses, which southern Spain has in abundance, are still incredibly popular. But buyers now want to know much more about other open-air options. From water sports to outdoor dining, they are keen to understand what their options are when it comes to avoiding being indoors too much.

Spain’s climate certainly helps in this respect. While homeowners in the UK are preparing for the cold and rain of the winter months with a certain sense of trepidation, those in Andalusia can look forward to average temperatures of 15°C in November and 12°C in December.

Sun Valley at La Cala Golf in Malaga epitomises the kind of homes that suit buyers during the COVID-era. Situated on the top of a hill overlooking La Cala’s famous Europa golf course, the homes have fresh air in abundance. Large terraces with glass enclosures are perfect for outdoor dining, while the ground floor homes have lovely private gardens. Owners at La Cala also enjoy a range of discounts and benefits thanks to the resort’s Privilege Card. Prices start from €241,000 plus VAT.

“Buyers are thinking about their second homes in two ways now – how they’re going to use them while the pandemic continues and how they’re going to use them ‘after.’ Developers need to respond to this by being flexible in their approach and building homes that will allow families to create cherished memories both now and in the future. At the same time, established attractions such as the pools and communal gardens that feature in every Taylor Wimpey España development continue to be essential for maximising the enjoyment of family leisure time.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

One important aspect of this, according to Taylor Wimpey España, is the view that those family homes provide. A nature-packed vista can do much to promote feelings of relaxation, whether it’s of the sparkling sea or the greenery of a golf course.

At Botanic, for example, buyers can enjoy both beautiful greenery and spectacular sea views. Priced from €430,000 plus VAT, the homes have been built with a focus on sustainability, ecology and bioclimatic architecture. The buildings are constructed on different ground levels in order to optimise the views and provide an exceptional panorama of the surrounding area, which includes gardens packed with a variety of species and indigenous trees. Meanwhile, vertical gardens and green corridors link each phase of the development, creating a unique natural environment to delight family members of all ages.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit https://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.