Costa Brava property management

Luxury real estate: the Costa Brava, the new El Dorado for investors

The primary buyers of prestigious properties in the province of Girona are now French people living in Barcelona.

In search of a second home to spend the holidays or work from there remotely, they set their sights on the Costa Brava and its charming villages like Begur, Palafrugell and Peratallada, located less than two hours from the Catalan capital. A criterion that has become essential since the health crisis, because, unlike the Balearics, the Costa Brava was easy to reach even with COVID-19 restrictions.

Thus, the demand for luxury goods has increased by 20% compared to 2019, a pre-pandemic period. Buyers are equally concerned with the 300 sqm + villa with a swimming pool and a sea view and the charming farmhouse in the picturesque village of Baix Empordà in Spain. The views and the setting alone cause sale prices to soar, with buyers increasingly sensitive to their property's immediate surroundings.

However, high-end real estate prices remain generally reasonable: like for like, those on the Costa Brava are, on average, 30% lower than those in France. This is a boon for investors who come to this real estate Eldorado from places like Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Currently, 1 in 3 sales on the Costa Brava go to a foreign buyer, representing 1 in 2 sales in the Escala, Roses, Lloret de Mar, or Empuriabrava area.

We are heading towards a record year for residential real estate transactions in Spain: from January to June 2021, Spain recorded several transactions that have never been reached since 2008, suggesting an imminent price surge.

For now, count around € 2,250 / m2 in size for a house on the Costa Brava. The average price applied to the luxury real estate market for prestigious properties ranges from € 1,800 / m2 (example of a villa of 6,900 m2 size in the province of Girona. They are for sale at 12 million euros or a 1264 m2 mansion put up for sale 2.3 million euros) at 3,750 € / m2 (the price of a 932 m2 villa currently for sale in Platja d'Aro for 3.49 million euros). Of course, these average prices vary from city to city. After Formentera, Cadaques is, for example, the second most expensive coastal town in Spain with an average price per m2  of € 6,145.

Opt for a fully serviced rental property 

Investing in a rental property is a time-consuming business. If you don't, you risk not being as successful as you'd like. That doesn't mean your project is impossible. You just need help. Our Emerald Stay concierge service in Costa Brava is the solution to your problem. We manage the rental of your property from start to finish. 

All you have to do is tell us when you want to rent your property, and we'll do the rest. Marketing, rate management, welcoming guests... Our service is designed to give you profitability and freedom. 

We've completely rethought seasonal rental management, taking inspiration from the luxury hotel industry. As a result, our innovative approach allows owners to increase their occupancy rates without any intervention. It also allows tenants to benefit from a range of services to help them make the most of their stay.

Our concierge service in Costa Brava offers :

• A mid-week cleaning service for stays of 7 days or more and additional services on request.

• Routine maintenance and minor repairs.

• Booking of activities (massages, ski lessons, meal delivery, etc.).

• Transfer to and from the airport.

• An on-site team is available 7 days a week.

• A team of private concierges dedicated to your clients.

• And much more.