Country: Spain
8 May 2009
Thousands of homeowners along Spain’s coastline could have their properties demolished by the state as the controversial Ley de Costas (Coast Law) is enforced nationwide.
The law, passed in 1998, forbids the construction of any privately owned property within 100 metres of the sea, as beaches are now considered nationalised public property. This could hit buyers who have purchased beachside homes. There are an estimated 20,000 such properties in Marbella alone.
However, buyers who are affected may be entitled to compensation. One British couple, Len and Helen Prior, who lost their Almeria home after it was destroyed by the government, have now won a court case in the Spanish Supreme Court. The court found that the demolition of their property in Spain was illegal as correct procedures to seek planning permission initially had not been followed. The couple has claimed £570,000 in damages from Vera Town Hall, although they have yet to receive payment.
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Price: €68,000
Type: apartment
Bedrooms: 1
New apartment in the urbanisation of roquetas de mar, almeria. the property comprises of lounge/diner with american kitchen (not fitted), bedroom, bathroom and terrace overlooking the communal pool.
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Price: €69,000
Type: Apartment
Bedrooms: 4
Reformed apartment in Tabernas, Almeria.
Price: €69,500
Bedrooms: 2
fully furnished apartment situated in enix, with fitted american style kitchen, bathroom, 2 bedrooms and terrace. just a few minutes from the village and all amenities and 20 minutes from the coast and main shopping areas.220
Price: €70,000
Type: Village House
Recently refurbished village house in Picena in the Alpujarra mountains, good quality fittings throughout and fantastic views from the terrace.
A well situated, 1 bedroom apartment in the marina at Almerimar. This property is fully furnished and stands just 50m from beach and all amenities. Would benefit from a reform but has great rental potential.
This well presented ground floor apartment is located in the popular village of Formentera Del Segura, central to the villages of Rojales and Benijofar.
Price: €74,950
This spacious top floor apartment is located in the popular village of Daya nueva. The property makes up part of a small complex (25 properties), which share a communal pool and bathing space.
Price: €75,000
Type: bungalow
This well maintained ground floor bungalow is situated in Los Palcios boasting fantastic views of the countryside and being only a short walk from many amenities and the municipal pool.
Village house that has been renovated but still has some rooms to reform close to the village of Ugijar in Granada. The property has a new roof, new plumbing, and has been re-wired.
Brand new, 1 bedroom apartment in the Roquetas resort with community pool and garage space. Within walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants, tennis courts and beach.
Price: €275,000
Bedrooms: 2 - 1 ensuite
Fully furnished, gated complex, entry phone. Private terrace. Walking distance to beach. Good rental potential.
Price: €241,0000
Fuengirola: Gated complex. Fitted kitchen. Fully furnished, roof terrace, Walking distance to beach & shops.
Price: €255,000
Bedrooms: 3 - 1 ensuite
Conveniently situated for golf. Double glazing, fireplace, fitted kitchen, utility room. Quiet location. Good rental potential.
Price: €795,000
Estepona: Snooker room, cellar, fully furnished, gym, Jacuzzi. Luxury fittings. Quiet location, sea views.
Price: €395,000
Bedrooms: 3
Beachfront. Gated complex. Marble floors, fitted kitchen, double glazing. Breathtaking views to Gibraltar.
Prices from: €724,500
Built on private plots every house is designed with open-plan living areas, which have direct access out onto covered and open terraces and private gardens with swimming pool.
