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“We” are local Hondon Agents!

We are Hondon Villas. Hondon Villas have been a “WE” for at least 10 years in Spain starting with Maureen and her IT experienced husband. Maureen was professionlay trained in the UK as a mortgage broker and estate agent by the Halifax Building Society and has 30+ years in the business. Since then we have opened and staffed various offices in the two main Hondon Valley villages. So when we say WE, we mean WE.

Welcome to the NEW Hondon Villas office!

It’s been our observation that far too many sole agents in the area pretend to be “WE” but in reality work from a car or home office. Their posters, marketing and social media make out they are more than one. Why? For sure many of them, like us are diligent and work hard in a competitive market. And also we work with sole agents that give a great service. But it grates that they say “WE” a lot when they mean “I”. Just be honest!

As of Jan’ 2019 we have 7 full time & local employees over two offices and work with carefully chosen partners. If we don’t work with them it’s because they do not match our standards of work ethic or trust. period! And we truly believe that is why we continue to be successful and the top choice of agent in the Hondon Valley area.

WE have TWO real estate offices: one in the Frailes High Street and another in the Nieves Plaza. Above all, WE are local and experienced people.

We have excellent local ties with the Town Halls. We insist you get 100% local independent legal advice, we know bespoke builders and architects, know the best tradesmen, bars, restaurants and shops. One client said we are the 4th emergency service in Hondon !!

So be careful of other so called “we” agents – check if they really are a “we” – Importantly ask where they when they were trained, what they did before or how they got here, are they local? Often they are really an “I” or simply collaborate with other many 3rd party agents. Many agents operating in the Hondon Valley don’t even live anywhere near here or know the Hondon Valley at all.

Q. So ask yourself,  can they advise you on a niche area like Hondon? – Answer is they often fall short of knowledge and experience! Some have never been trained and have just hopped on the Estate Agents Job Bus without a proper ticket!

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Don’t get Ripped-off in Hondon

We know Estate Agents and Builders don’t in general have a great reputation in Spain and with good reason during those boom years!

Maureen, owner and manager of HondonVillasUnfortunately, there are signs it still happens, even in this quaint old valley. That saddens us greatly at Hondon Villas because it is a too wide a brush stroke that hurts the ones trying to work damn hard to ensure buyers and sellers get a good deal with the minimum of fuss and hassle.

We know of a few “outside” agents visiting Hondon Valley with their clients who might follow that old shady path – in the UK we would call it a “rip-off” (and we have many instances of concrete and anecdotal evidence). These shady characters can be hard to spot if you are inexperienced and you put your trust in every word they utter. Don’t get mugged by double glazing sales tactics or untrained agents!

Or best advice is to be a little wary, slow down, don’t be rushed into anything, or give away your money quickly or sign something you don’t understand… but better still CALL Hondon Villas – we are local, experienced and AIPP trusted here.

“Rip-off” is NOT something we entertain or condone.

So if you are uncomfortable with the actions, language, pressure sales or promises from other estate agents… just call us – WE WILL HELP YOU 100% – we want to be the model of quality service that other agents envy!

At Hondon Villas we firmly believe the cream rises to the top. The shady ones will curdle it for you and that bad taste may cost you more than you bargained for now and in years to come.

Thank you, from the Hondon Villas Team in the beautiful and peaceful Hondon Valley, Costa Blanca South.

CALL our HV Office: +34 965 075 357

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Albatera, Alicante Region

Exciting Developments of Albatera Village by James Purefoy (Go Articles)

The village of Albatera is located in Vega Baja in Alicante province. Its population is barely 9,000 with many speaking Spanish and a little Catalan. Albatera is easily accessible from many Spanish towns and cities such as Alicante and Murcia.

Albatera offers many beautiful views from Sierra de Crevillent Mountains and River Segura. Its pleasant Mediterranean climate and little rainfall attract many tourists to this idyllic village.

Development from history

Albatera came under Alicante province in the year 1833; it indulged in agriculture with River Segura assisting in its irrigation needs. However, pig farming flourished and became a strong contributor to Albatera’s economy. » Albatera Villas for Sale

Today, more industries have been established and these overshadowed many of the traditional economies. However, there are numerous irrigation channels and canals available to water the village’s agricultural plots. Hence, vegetable produce such as dates and lemons grow healthily.

Albatera’s history is rich with the many artefacts uncovered. These findings confirmed the village’s pre-historic civilizations that stretched back to 3rd century BC. The Romans came and set up the village’s irrigation channels to cultivate the land. The Arabs came during the 5th century until Alfonso X re-conquered Albatera in 1266.

Church of Albatera

There is an ancient 1729 parochial church at the plaza centre in honour of the local saint, Apostle Santiago. The plaza also houses the town hall and old casino.
Modernization

Albatera continued to flourish naturally with palm trees along its streets amidst whitewashed houses which are typical of Mediterranean villas in Albatera. There is plenty of beauty nature around Albatera.

Albatera has plenty of plains, wetlands, mountains and parks. The village’s park is called Park of Orchards; it spans 30,000 square meters and houses beautiful trees and plants in the midst a lake and a fountain. There are plenty of designated walking routes in and around Albatera.

Albatera has developed a modern resort for golf and sports such as shooting, tennis and riding. The village has also built many excellent Spanish schools as part of its modernization to education although the village folks maintain its steep traditions and good Spanish values.

Many fiestas and festivals continued to be celebrated as with most Spanish towns and villages on fiestas. One of the more exciting fiestas celebrated in Albatera is the July St. James festival. It is a combination of Moorish and Christian traditions which is celebrated over a week long where there are many brave young local men trying their hand in bull running and bull fighting.

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BREXIT? What to do next?

We recently attended and made notes at a local meeting in Hondón de los Frailes about BREXIT.  This was organised by the British Consulate, Alicante division. Our notes are below which may help some of you.

BREXIT for Expats in Spain

Yes, the situation as we write (Nov’ 2018) is still very fluid and subject to change and as yet there is no deal/ a deal is agreed between the UK and EU.

However, with time running out Brits abroad are worrying what they should do!

Of course Hondon Villas are no experts on what actually will happen, nor are we privy to any more information than anyone else. But we try to keep an eye on what could happen to protect our business and help new and existing clients.

With that in mind here are the things we picked out from the talk…

AIM of the Talk: For British citizens living in Spain to be ready for Brexit.

Citizens rights:
Brits that are over living here ‘legally’ can continue to do so as normal.
To be ‘legal’ you must hold a residencia. You can have lived here for less than 5 years but you still need a residencia.

Health Care:
If you have health care already in Spain via a S1 (pensioners) then you can continue to do so. If you have healthcare in Spain through any other means i.e S I P card then this continues also. The European health card ( EHIC) should not be used if you are living here permanently.

Time frames:
To achieve legal status (residencia) before December 2020 (if a deal is reached). To achieve legal status (residencia) before March 31st (if a deal is not reached).

Part time residents:
Maybe difficult for them to do 6 months Spain/UK. This group may have to choose which country they want to be resident in! Nothing has been agreed in the negotiations so far but may mean that if you are not resident legally in Spain there could be restrictions on the period of time they can reside per year.

Driving License:
Should not be driving on a UK driving license if living in Spain. You need a Spanish Driving license.

False info/scaremongering:
Anything written on any platform other than the Gov.UK site is not true.

Voting rights:
This was not included in the Brexit negotiations. However Spain and the British consulate are in discussions so hopefully Brits legally living in Spain will be able to vote in the local Spanish elections soon.

Spain/difficulties in registering:
This can be described as a bureaucratic country with regards getting your documents especially your residencia. However, this in the long term is good thing as it gives you a good footprint in Spain.

Gestores:
Due to the difficult nature/red tape of some of the paperwork needed to obtain some documents, the Spanish tend to use a Gestor who can, for a cost, sort out everything that is needed. Recommended, especially if yout Spanish is poor.

Other info
– Facebook page ‘Brits in Spain’

– Citizens Advice Spain – a voluntary website to help foreigners in Spain.

– Brexpats– Formed to assist the Brits during Brexit. Not for/against Brexit just works with the consulate to help get info out to Brits in Spain. Brexpats is a legal and regulated association in Spain with 5,500 members to date. They also work with international lawyers and are hopeful that they can achieve the voters rights for Brits in Spain to vote in local elections.
Join : More members needed to increase their voice!

The message clearly was to make sure you are a legal British citizen in Spain before Brexit….the only way to achieve this is to have all your documentation but most importantly your residencia.

As we do not know as yet whether there is going to be a deal…I guess it would be sensible to recommend that we all get our paperwork sorted before March 31st 2019.

I hope this is helpful to you. Please consult official channels and not the local bar-room chitter. You can share your experiences on the Hondon Villas Facebook page…

Thank you

The Hondón Villas team
Office Numbers: +34 622 314 244
OFFICE: Central Plaza, Hondon de los Frailes

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Recommended Agents in Hondón

After being in Hondon de los Frailes for just over a year now we would like to thank Mo and all the staff at Hondon Villas for their continued help settling into our new home and life in Spain. From the very beginning in March 2014 we found Mo to be very professional but she went beyond just being an agent and we now feel that all at Hondon Villas are friends and do not hesitate to call into the office just to say hello and we always feel welcome. We would certainly recommend them to anyone with confidence. : Janet & Mac Head

Hondon Valley Estate Agent

“We would like to thank Maureen of Hondon Villas for her friendly and professional approach …  At no time did we feel any pressure to buy and she gave us time to think. : Lindsey Stockdale

Dean and I would like to thank you for everything you did for us. Not only in the search and purchasing of our wonderful home, but all the help and advice you gave us even though Dean was here in Malaysia and I was ill in the UK, you kept us informed and virtually held our hand from the other side of the world.

It is always a nerve wrecking time when you are waiting to exchange contracts, but Maureen had the tricky task of juggling paperwork and emails between continents and 3 time zones.

All this was carried out with such amazing care and professional ism and we are so very grateful to you.

We had viewed dozens of houses with lots of agents in the Alicante region, but no one really listened to what we actually wanted or the fact that we definitely only had X amount of money to spend.

Hondon Villas were the only one to do so. Thank you for your patience Maureen, when Dean and I were choosing between two houses.

Seriously, without your care, commitment to detail and pure passion from you and your colleagues we would not have our lovely villa. We would also like you to know how much we appreciated your help and guidance in getting the internet connected, places to eat and local events not to miss.
– Sue & Dean Savage.

Your professionalism, passion and dedication for everything you do shines through and gives us your clients a service that is second to none. With 30 years in the industry coupled with your extensive local knowledge we would recommend you to anyone knowing they are in safe hands Moving to another country is one of the biggest decisions you make in your life and it’s comforting to know there are Professionals like you out there to help make the process pain free … your a pleasure to work with. – Charlotte and Billy

 

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889 Hondon Villas Have Sold Again . Can we sell yours?

Hondon Villas are delighted onto the market this attractive 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached villa in a peaceful location within walking distance from the delightful village of Macisvenda, near the Hondon Valley, Costa Blanca.

Entering the villa you will find a pleasant living area with a feature log burning fire.

Through an open archway from the lounge/dining area you will find a modern fully fitted kitchen.

There are four double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and the master having an en suite facility.
There is also a large family bathroom.

From a lovely conservatory you can look over the pool area where you will find an outside kitchen with bar and BBQ area ideal for relaxing summer evenings al fresco.

The pool has been fitted with a fun play slide for the younger members of the family.

There is also a play area designed for tennis/bowls and football with changing area with double shower + WC.

The property is fully enclosed with electric gates and has a security system installed.

The gardens are mature whilst easy to maintain.

The villa is in a pleasant setting with views of the Hondon mountains and valley beyond. Viewing is essential.

MORE DETAILS HERE…

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#644 : Luxury Villa, Hondon de los Frailes, Spain

EXCLUSIVE LISTING Amazing Hondon Valley Detached Villa
4 bedrroms +  4 Bathrooms   2000m2 Plot
Split into two houses absolutely amazing Villa with a  large private swimming pool and walking distance to the village of Hondon de los Frailes.

Pristine condition detached villa with modern interior, swimming pool and mountain views.

GUIDE PRICE and more DETAILS
http://www.hondonvillas.net/property-details.php?pRef=644

KEY POINTS:
2 Storey Detached Villa • Large Private Pool • 3 Fitted Kitchens • Separate Lounge • 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms • Lower floor ‘Apartment’ • 2 annexe out-buildings • bar • BBQ • outdoor lounge / diner • central heating • landscaped gardens • 360 views • solarium

INTERESTED? CONTACT:
Email: property @ hondonvillas.net
Tel: OFFICE: (0034) 965 075 357

WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA:
UK Site: http://www.hondonvillas.net
NL/BE: http://www.hondonvillas.nl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hondonvillas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hondonagent
Blog: http://www.villasinhondon.net/

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Why use the most experienced estate agent in the Hondon Valley?

October Special! Sell from just €3,750*
We are now offering the LOWEST REAL ESTATE FEE IN THE HONDÓN AREA! … No Sale, No Fee!

The most qualified & experienced estate agent in the Hondon Valley.

If you are thinking about SELLING your HOME in the HONDON VALLEY or the surrounding areas, then choose the TOP SELLING AGENT in HONDON. We are WINNERS of the “BUSINESS OF THE YEAR” in the Pride of Spain Awards. Maureen Cook (Director & Owner) has years of experience and training in real estate and financial services (UK & Spain).

We will look after you… We promise!

We really are giving you the BEST CHANCE TO SELL your home in the Hondon Valley Property Market. A property sales service with LOW SELLING FEES* and mass advertising.

“HAND-HOLDING” HELP with legal, notary, finance, town-hall and paperwork
30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE: We are a local estate agent with local market knowledge
AIPP QUALITY SERVICE: We are a member of the AIPP’s code of conduct
LOWER FEES: We offer a NO SALE, NO FEE deal and our commissions very competitive
and without compromise on quality of service
LOCAL MULTI-LINGUAL OFFICE in Hondon de los Frailes
(speaking Spanish, French, Flemish, German, Dutch and English)
FULL SALES SERVICE up to completion

We Live and Operate Here

We are called HONDON VILLAS because that’s where we sell houses. We have lived in this area for nearly 15 years! So we are local people and have that all important local knowledge.  Our two offices are in prime positions in Hondon de los Frailes  & Nieves Plaza.

We believe that we can only give an excellent service to local sellers if we focus on the local people and customs of the nearby towns & villages of Hondon Valley.

As an AIPP Member we offer high standards

Our good reputation is everything and has helped us stay in business for 10+ years. We are a member of and follow the AIPP’s code of conduct. Which means we pride ourselves on the personal touch and professional conduct. You can complain to the AIPP if we do not make the mark. It’s a badge of honour to us.

FREE Legal Paperwork Check

If you employ Hondon Villas as your principal estate agent we will have all your property papers checked out FREE of CHARGE by our experienced lawyers. They will make sure your papers are completely up-to-date or, if not, will advise you on how to correct it so the future sales process will be smooth and hassle free.

INTERESTED? CONTACT:

Email: property @ hondonvillas.net Tel: OFFICE: (0034) 965 075 357 WEBSITES & SOCIAL MEDIA:
UK Site: http://www.hondonvillas.net
NL/BE: http://www.hondonvillas.nl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hondonvillas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hondonagent
Blog: http://www.villasinhondon.net/