August Newsletter - Murcia region continues to buck market trends

August Newsletter - Murcia region continues to buck market trends


In this month's edition, there's further news on how our own Murcia region continues to perform strongly, contrasting with the national market theme of stability. 

There are also details of a new takeover of the La Manga Club resort, which is set to have a significant impact on the complex and the surrounding area and finally, if you're keen to get started on planning your next warm-weather break, why not take a look at our available holiday villas?


Murcia region continues to buck market trends

 
Whilst the most recent reports on the health of Spain's property market offer further fuel to the notion that we're seeing increased stabilisation across the country, Murcia Today are suggesting that this doesn't necessarily reflect property transactions and levels of activity across our own region. 
 
Sales figures gathered from the Government's central statistics unit point to a 9% decrease in terms of transactions completed during the month of June this year in comparison with 2018's numbers. Madrid, Catalunya and the islands were hit hardest, with these three regions seeing the earliest recoveries from the original market crash. Total sales within the first half of 2019 are also lining up with the same numbers as last year, reinforcing this notion that the market is in a stable position. 
 
However, this isn't the case when it comes to the Murcia region. Property sales saw a 7% increase during June in comparison with the same month last year, and the running total of completed sales for 2019 currently stands at 12.6% when compared to the same numbers twelve months ago. 
 
Whilst stability for the Spanish market as a whole is certainly nothing to be sniffed at given its previous travails, Murcia is continuing to buck countrywide trends when it comes to property sales, establishing itself as a strong market in its own right. 
 
If you're thinking of selling your La Manga Club property, then finding the right agent is key. Marena Murray has a wealth of experience of buying and selling in the region and can be with you every step of the way. 
 
 



Investment group buys La Manga Club resort, promises investment

 
Hesperia Investment Group (also known as GIHSA) has announced the acquisition of the La Manga Club residential and sports resort, in a move that could further improve the complex and its facilities. 
 
Covering 560 hectares and including a 5-star hotel, 200 apartments and over 15 bars and restaurants alongside its three 18-hole championship golf courses, a 28-court tennis centre and 8 FIFA-size football pitches, the resort is one of the best-regarded across Europe for its leisure, residential and sports facilities. Whilst Arum Group will continue to run operations for the real estate business, GIHSA plans to invest and improve the complex in order to make it the premier sports and leisure resort across Southern Europe. 
 
Arum Group CEO Jesus Abellan commented: "Hesperia is the optimal partner to continue with this expansion project as this deal strengthens not only the resort's further extension but also the development of the whole area, with huge potential for residential tourism growth."
 
Whilst no details on specific improvements have been made available, it's of great comfort to hear of GIHSA's aims to further strengthen the excellent services that La Manga Club already has to offer. Given that it has already played host to Davis Cup tennis matches, ATP Tournaments and some of the world's biggest and best football teams alongside its first-class leisure facilities (including 200 four-star apartments), any further investment in the resort can only be viewed as a positive thing for the Murcia region as a whole, offering further exposure to what the resort and the area as a whole have to offer. 



Summer's almost over. Time to plan your next getaway

 
The Summer Holidays are winding down, with children across the country glancing nervously at their calendars with a return to school fast approaching and parents likely pining for another break. 
 
If you're excited at the thought of planning for your next departure for sunnier climates, then you've come to the right place! Whether you're thinking of an Autumn, Halloween, Christmas or Easter break, or are desperate to nail down your travel plans for next year, Marena Murray has a wonderful selection of holiday villas in the stunning surroundings of La Manga Club to suit your needs. 
 
 
The award-winning resort of La Manga Club is set in 1400 acres of stunning Costa Calida countryside, bordered by natural parks and unspoilt beaches. The resort is renowned for its extensive range of sporting facilities, excellent bars, shops and restaurants and close proximity to many of the regions cultural and historical attractions.
 
There is a wide variety of self-catering accommodation available in La Manga Club from compact one-bedroom apartments to sprawling 6 bedroom individual villas that are distributed throughout the resort in a series of "communities" each with their own distinct character.