Real Estate

Marbella Property Analysis 2025: Solid Ground for Buyers and Investors Marbella enters 2025 as one of Europe’s most dynamic second-home and lifestyle markets. Prices are at record levels, foreign demand has never been stronger, and infrastructure investment is reinforcing the Costa del Sol’s reputation as a year-round destination. At the same time, new regulations around short-term rentals and the...

Move or Improve – What to Consider in the Current Market? In today’s slower Jersey property market, many homeowners find themselves at a crossroads. The question of whether to move or improve their existing home is becoming increasingly common, and for good reason. Selling in a quiet market can feel uncertain, while staying put without changes might mean living in a home that no longer fits your...

Why Our Open Viewings Feel More Like Homecomings At Alexander Carmine Estates, we go the extra mile to ensure that open viewings feel relaxed, inviting, and well thought through  - because we know first impressions count. Whether it’s a contemporary apartment in Jersey or a coastal villa in Spain, we approach every viewing with care, detail and hospitality in mind. More Than Just Turning Up Our...

Weekly Update with Danny 20th April: Property Deals, New Connections, and Global Hustle This week? Absolute madness. I kicked things off with an early flight out of Jersey to London, where I had a 4-hour layover before my next connection—but no time wasted. I squeezed in a luxury property viewing that took three trains and a bus to get to (yes, that was the fastest way). The home? A newly built...

Weekly Update with Danny: Momentum and Unexpected Turns This week has been a great one—full of momentum and a few unexpected turns. The thing about real estate is you never really know where a deal might come from. A seemingly random conversation from years ago has just led to a new relocation client making the move from Jersey to Spain. After hours of meetings, back-and-forths, and deep-dive...

Weekly Update with Danny: Honest and Insights 'Behind the Scenes' My weekly update - A very honest one Back in Jersey this week — and while it’s been a bit less glamorous than usual, it’s been a very real one. Non-stop calls, Zoom meetings, and a whole lot of time glued to my phone and laptop in the home office. It’s easy to think this business is all luxury villas and supercars, but...

Weekly Update with Danny: €30M villa in Zagaleta, a luxury apartment in London, new collaborations, and an exciting deal with The Ritz-Carlton group. We’re excited to announce the addition of a stunning €30M villa in Zagaleta El Unico to our portfolio. This unique property stands out with its striking curved design, offering something truly different from anything else on the market. We’ve just...

Sharing Alexander Carmine's weekly update with Danny: Villas, Supercars, and Ski Trips This is a fast-paced update. Work was efficiently crammed into a few days this week due to travel, but we still managed to pack a lot in. Here’s a brief overview of what went down. I started with a few days in London before flying to Marbella, where I met with my business partner from another company. This...

The Bank of England’s decision to lower the base rate by 0.25% is a welcome shift for many homebuyers. But what does this really mean for mortgage rates, affordability, and stress testing? Will Mortgage Rates Drop? A lower base rate typically leads to lower borrowing costs, but lenders don’t always pass on the full reduction straight away. If you’re on a tracker...

Sharing Alexander Carmine's weekly update with Danny which started off slow but ended on a real high, here's what he has to say. I’ve planned my travel for February, with the first stop being the Isle of Man, partly for business, partly to see family. We’ve signed a new listing there, and it’s one I’ve completely fallen for. It’s currently an empty plot with approved planning permission and...