Harbour and Marina Properties - Why so popular?

Everyone loves a sea view, blue on blue and white on white especially on a summer’s day. But harbour views are especially dazzlingly beautiful and not only that, they are views that are constantly on the move; there is always something going on and a myriad things to attract the attention of the curious onlooker for hours without ever tiring of it. Bobbing boats and skimming skiffs, luxury yachts, fully rigged sailing ships all their comings and goings, either for commerce or pleasure is a delightful fascination.

Every harbour and port has its own individuality, yet they have the same ambience, that of safety. Since ancient times harbours have been places of refuge from the open rage of the stormy seas, a place of tranquillity and comfort. Marinas too have that feeling, and occasionally are mind bogglingly glamorous. Whether you prefer the quaint old tumble buildings of erstwhile star-studded Montenegro or the celebrity of Cannes there is a harbour for everyone’s personality and budget.

A great many people love the buzz of a marina, the up market allure of wealth and perhaps fame exudes from every highly polished yard-arm. Let’s face it, if you can afford to keep a boat of any calibre you are bound to have a fair amount of cash to splash, which inevitably has a knock-on effect on its surroundings. More sophisticated bars and clubs, super elegant restaurants, top notch shops set in well-kept crime free streets are all a direct result of the demand provoked by an elitist club of sea cats and kittens who stay there. However you don’t have to own a yacht or indeed be much of a sailor to enjoy living in close proximity to these havens of the sea, just appreciative of the benefits that they bring.

The money needed to invest in these locations depends on the type and position of the harbour or marina, usually there is a premium for these properties, but it needn’t be prohibitive. For example on the island of Sardinia the Costa Smerelda’s beautiful and impeccable Porto Cervo and Porto Rondo are fiendishly expensive, £900,000-2 million, real playboy stuff here, yet just a few miles away on Porto Rafael for £250,000 you can have a very decent size apartment. Monaco, San Tropez, Cannes, smash that piggy bank! If you want any sort of view and proximity to harbour or marina you need over a million to spend; we have gorgeous apartments in Cannes for over £2 million! Montenegro gives the true feel of the quaint ancient harbours that so many people want, but now prices have pushed upwards and you will be looking at over £100,00 for a 2 bedroom apartment in Kotor.

Moving around to Greece or Turkey well known for the island hoppers of the Mediterranean, really beautiful harbours such as Bodrum offer the highest standard of facilities, but you can still buy a 2 bedroom apartment with wonderful views for less than £150,000 and a 3-4 bedroom villa for £250-400,000, with all that you desire. A large 3 bedroom apartment on Yalikavak Marina, which has only recently been built to the highest specifications, will cost you a mere £80,000-100,000.
Spain's famous Puerto Banus in Marbella, Costa del Sol again will be well over £500,000, even now, with all Spain’s property woes, these don't drop much in price.

The Caribbean offers all styles from shabby chic to slick and snazzy, properties from £250,000 upwards if you buy off-plan. We must not forget Dubai and the famous newly constructed marinas and harbours there, it is still a building site, but prices vary; on Al Marjan island, sea front 1 bedroom apartments are available at £82,000 with completion in 2009. Most beach front property doubles in 2 years!! For one of the best harbours in the world, Sydney must take the Oscar for views and all the fun of a major city, prices are as huge as the continent, but worth every penny.

Good luck with finding your haven by the sea. If you need any help we can assist you in your search.

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