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Newsletter 21     August 2009   
In this issue
About the Market!
New offers
What's on in Mallorca
A few "Home Truths!"
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Greetings!   
 
Welcome to our August Newsletter - lots going on in Mallorca throughout a super summer. With August drawing to a close, and with temperatures in the high 30's all month, we are looking forward to the occasional shower and perhaps a cooling breeze!
 
The comments written here are very simply Michael Cunnington's understanding of the matters mentioned and in no way should be taken as an official view - any comments from readers will be welcomed. 
THE MARKET
  
Sales of real estate continue at a steady pace indicating that prices have levelled out and will probably begin their steady climb as is usual here in Mallorca. So if you are considering buying - you should visit us soon. For UK buyers the unknown factor is still the exchange rate but there has not been much change over the last four months. The answer is - find the property and then we will see how we can help you buy it!.
 
At risk of repetition - it is still the higher end of the market which is attracting buyers although there has also been a small increase in mid range properties - a two bedroom Anchorage apartment has just been sold at the asking price - and several apartments and medium priced villas have also been sold.
 
I am often asked "when is the best time to sell?" and I have given up trying to answer this - there appears to be no rhyme or reason to this question although in theory Springtime and early Autumn are reputedly the best times.

NEW OFFERS!   

TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE !
 
Well not really - but if you follow Farrah Fawcett Major's philosophy - "Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then. " then this pair of fincas in Calvia could be ideal ! See below.
 
Two for the price of one!
ANDRATX TOWN
 
Not our usual type of property but this delightful and cozy house near the church is really something special. See below for further details.
 
Andratx house

WHATS ON IN MALLORCA!   

CONDÉ DE BARCELONA TROFEO
25TH ANNIVERSARY - August 2009

Every year a wonderful collection of vintage yachts attend the important regatta for these fine yachts. Founded by Don Juan de Borbón, the father of the present King of Spain Juan Carlos.
 
Juan Carlos King of Spain
 
 
 
 
King Juan Carlos I at the prize ceremony.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sonata
 
 
 
SONATA - the overall winner!
NEW YORK CITY BALLET AT THE AUDITORIUM IN PALMA

The only performance in Spain of the  New York City Ballet Company took place in Palma on Saturday 22nd August. Amazing performance by this highly respected small troupe.

 New York City Ballet
 
New York City Ballet
And on a less cultural level - but a few "home truths!
 
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.
 
Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something before you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3: You will not make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.
Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to anything in real life.
Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10: Television is not real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one...

NEWLY LISTED FINCAS AND VILLAS!   

 
Andratx 09060 FTwo for the price of one!!!
 
Ideal for year round living with the family and guests in their own space next door!
 
Beautiful renovated 2 house property in Calvia. Main house and guest house with a total of 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Joined by splendid patio with covered dining area, fountain and BBQ. Separate Mediterranean style garden with pool area and orange grove with lovely views over the countryside and hills.  
 
Price: 3.650.000€
Ref: 09060                                                     Learn more... 
 
 
Camp de Mar 09051Ultra Modern Villa in Camp de Mar.
 
Build to the highest quality finishes and equipped with state of the art appliances and technological advances. 2 Master bedrooms with individual terraces with sea views. 3rd suite and self contained apartment with 2 suites. Spectacular infinity pool and sun terraces. Unique designer garden and amazing views to the bay of Camp de Mar, mountains and the sea.

Price: 4.600.000€
Ref: 09051                                                      Learn more... 
 
 
Santa Ponsa 09059Lovely family home in Nova Santa Ponsa.
 
Renovated Villa with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 40 m2 covered terrace, reception area, living room, dining area and open-plan kitchen. Well kept garden with terraces and pool. Very close to 3 golf courses, Port Adriano Marina and Santa Ponsa Country Club.
 
 
Price: 1.375.000€
Ref: 09059                                                      Learn more... 
 
 
Puigpumyent 09064Beautiful Villa in Puigpunyent with great views.
 
The villa has a charming living-dining room with fireplace, equipped kitchen, guest bathroom, five bedroom suites, and a study.
 
The villa is surrounded by extensive terraces with Gazebo and pool and has several outbuildings.
 
Price: 1.700.000€
Ref: 09064                                                      Learn more...
 
 
Andratx 09060 BUnusual detached house in Andratx.
 
Right in the heart of Andratx town. Remarkably spacious, inside this cozy house has a living room, office, three bedrooms and bathrooms - all modernised to a high standard. There is a small garden and a parking place for a small car.
 
 
 
Price:
 595.000€
Ref: 09062                                                Learn more...
 

RECENTLY REDUCED PROPERTIES   

Santa Maria 08070
Fabulous designer Finca in Santa Maria.
 
5 spacious bedrooms + nursery, 5 bathrooms, dating back over 300 years - past and present brought together with style and verve.
 
Price reduced from 2.95 mio € to 2.45  mio €
Ref: 08070                             Learn more...
 
Andratx 08049 C
Delightful country finca above Sa Coma.
 
80.000m˛ of land. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1ES), gardens, orchards, pool. Spectacular views over the mountains to the sea.
 
Price reduced from 2.45 mio € to 1.65 mio €
Ref: 08049                               Learn more... 
 
Palma 08092Excellent renovated apartment in La Lonja.
 
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (1 ES). Excellent live-out terrace with views over the old town. Ideal for city living.

Price reduced from 2.3 mio € to 1.75 mio €
Ref: 08092                               
                                            Learn more... 
 
Bunyola 08093Beautiful finca in the countryside by Bunyola.
 
5 suites, super distribution and accommodation. Covered terrace, garden with heated pool. Stunning views.
 
Price reduced from 3.95 mio € to 3.5 mio €
Ref: 08093                               
                                             Learn more... 
 
Lloret 09005Lovely finca near Lloret de Vista Alegre.
 
Elevated position with great views. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 20.000m2 land with gardens, pool, and orchards of almond trees.

Price reduced from 3.45 mio € to 2.95 mio €  - NEGOTIABLE
Ref: 09005                               Learn more... 
 
Priced to sell
 
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"Priced to sell properties".
 
 
That was all for now. We hope to see you soon in Mallorca.
 
Sincerely yours,
 
Michael Cunnington
 
Michael Cunnington
 
MJC Associates
Tel: +34 971 57 99 57