Cluttons opens new office in Spain

International real estate services company Cluttons which operates in over 50 countries has opened in Andalucía, Spain, to increase its international presence and bring its residential real estate expertise to the Costa Del Sol.

Cluttons Andalucía will provide a base for the company's residential services in the region and will be marketing a variety of residential properties, from private, beach fronted villas to apartments on golf resorts and brand new developments.

The office will be headed by James Evans who joins Cluttons with over 15 years' experience working in Spanish real estate.

‘We've opened in Spain because, after seven years of price falls, we are now seeing an increase in demand and property transactions,’ said Jo Leverett, Cluttons' head of international residential markets.

‘Spain was traditionally one of the most sought after locations in Europe for second home ownership due to easy flight access, climate, culture, food and lifestyle. We believe there is an opportunity for buyers to take advantage of Spain's excellent values, with some areas now over 50% below their peak. Combined with a weak Euro, Spanish property has never looked more attractive,’ she added.

Evans said the firm aims to make a difference in the market by offering a proactive service focused on client communication, combined with marketing of Spanish properties to its international network.

‘Cluttons has the right balance of international presence with local expertise to bring a new dimension to the Andalucía real estate market,’ he added.