| Initially, the very notion of buying property in | | | | Euros, so while they are not exactly ideal for a |
| Costa Blanca during the current recession may | | | | family vacation, they would be perfect for a |
| seem like an act of total folly. The British housing | | | | couple's Spanish getaway, and would be a |
| market is in chaos, with repossessions rife, yet if | | | | fantastic to rent out without having to invest too |
| you look closely and carefully, you could well find | | | | much in the property. |
| an excellent deal on a property in Spain. | | | | At the other end of the scale, there is a huge |
| Furthermore, if the cost of a second home still | | | | luxury villa in Rojales, a different part of Ciudad |
| seems prohibitive, look at it as an investment; | | | | Quesada. This enormous home would be perfect |
| villas and apartments are in constant demand, so | | | | for a large, somewhat wealthy, family looking to |
| you would even be able to partially cover your | | | | buy a property in Costa Blanca. Rather than living |
| costs by renting it out as a holiday home and | | | | in an apartment block, the villa is secluded and |
| maybe, just maybe, your little gamble could | | | | comes with a huge garden, in which there is an |
| become an excellent source of profit. | | | | abundance of greenery and vegetation planted, so |
| So what sort of apartments and villas are | | | | families can enjoy a leisurely stroll around their |
| available? Well, there is a range of properties to | | | | land. While the Las Rocas apartments lack air |
| suit just about anyone looking to buy property in | | | | conditioning, the villa has its own system, as well |
| Costa Blanca, from single-bedroom apartments in | | | | as a 15 x 7 metre pool to cool off in. On the |
| new builds, to luxurious mansions. | | | | other hand, it is more isolated, but at least comes |
| For example, if you are looking to buy an | | | | with a garage to store vehicles. However, the |
| apartment in Costa Blanca, the smallest available | | | | piece de resistance of this opulent, 5-bedroom |
| are the Las Rocas apartments in Ciudad Quesada. | | | | mansion is its cinema room - this is optional, as it |
| At around 33 metres squared, they are too small | | | | will add to the price, but could be perfect for the |
| for a family, but perfect for a couple, and come | | | | whole family to curl up and watch a DVD for a |
| with beautiful views of Quesada. Built in the | | | | quiet night in. |
| traditional Mediterranean villa style, the complex | | | | It has to be said, though, that of all people looking |
| comes complete with a communal pool and | | | | to buy property in Costa Blanca, this is exclusively |
| garden, so if you do not fancy venturing | | | | for the rich. Costing almost one million Euros, it is |
| beachwards, you can stay and relax in and around | | | | clearly not the most recession-friendly purchase, |
| the apartment. Furthermore, the apartments are | | | | though a place of such size and beauty could |
| within walking distance of shops, restaurants and | | | | easily be rented out as a holiday home to families |
| a country club, allowing inhabitants to enjoy a | | | | and groups of friends looking to relax and top up |
| relaxed holiday, with all the necessary amenities | | | | their tan. |
| close by. However, it has to be stressed that | | | | So there you have it; buying property in Costa |
| these are indeed small. They have only one | | | | Blanca need not be an act of folly, as there is a |
| bathroom, bedroom and a small kitchen, though | | | | wide range of properties available, allowing you to |
| the terrace will allow you to relax in the sun. And | | | | make a sound investment. If done properly, |
| if you buy such an apartment in Costa Blanca, | | | | buying property in Costa Blanca could well be a |
| how much are you likely to pay? Believe it or not, | | | | great way to build up a little nest egg, not to |
| the Las Rocas apartments are going for | | | | mention giving you somewhere beautiful to |
| recession-busting prices, starting at only 52,000 | | | | escape to. |