Film shines new light on luxury Marbella villas

The owners of Marbella villas are used to being the envy of the world, and that won't change with the news that another film is to be based in the city. Spanish director Santi Amodeo has announced his fifth film, Me, my wife and my dead wife, a tale of death and mystery that will be shot in the UK and Marbella. The story centres around the dying wish of a British woman to have her ashes scattered in the Spanish municipality.

Such a request was completely unknown by her husband, and is a source of confusion given that the couple had never even visited Marbella previously. Nonetheless, on discovering his beloved's final wish, the 70 year old man who had otherwise intended to bury her in the local cemetery instead embarks on a journey uncovering her Marbella past. Amodeo revealed that his "first aim was to film in Marbella", so that attention could be drawn to the area's many opulent and exclusive villas, some rarely seen by those without a seven figure salary.

The Seville director is clearly a fan of Marbella, claiming that the big-budget film would reveal the "luxurious Marbella with its marvellous scenes that usually people don't get to see." Nor will it be his first experience of filming on the Costa del Sol, having previously done so on many occasions in places like Torremolinos and La Cala. He said that the decision had been made for the film's main character to be British, and that the actor would "be a star". 

There are always fine properties becoming available to buy or rent in Marbella, with just one of those recently being the 5.6 million Euro Costa del Sol mansion presented by Purple Rain singer Prince as a gift to his former wife. That lady in question was Mayte Garcia, who he married on Valentine's Day 1996. Covering some 890 square metres and boasting such features as an immense imperial staircase, spectacular chandelier, eleven bedrooms and a heated outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, the property isn't exactly the most attainable in Marbella.

Nonetheless, it does indicate just how luxurious accommodation in this part of the Costa del Sol can be. What's more, many much less expensive Marbella penthouses, apartments and villas can be found in the area by those enlisting the help of a leading real estate agency like Marbella Dream Living.

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Marbella seeing plenty of investment amid encouraging signs for Spanish property market

The last few years haven't been the easiest of times for the Spanish property market in the wake of the economic crash, but it has certainly allowed many people to land some fine deals for Marbella villas, and now, there's further good news of greater optimism for the whole country. All the while, Marbella Dream Living (http://www.marbelladreamliving.com) has continued to cement its reputation as the St. Tropez of southern Spain, with big name investors like Bill Gates taking an interest.

The more positive outlook for the Spanish property market will please many of those considering Marbella villas, with official figures for the third quarter of 2013 from the National Institute of Statistics showing higher house prices in several Spanish regions. But Marbella seems to have received a particularly strong injection of cash in recent years, spearheaded by the new €400m port, Al-Thani at La Bajadilla. Microsoft founder Bill Gates also gave Spain a major vote of confidence recently with his $155m investment in the Spanish construction giant, FCC (Fomento de Construcciones & Contratas).

The philanthropist's intervention should make investors in Spain and Marbella villas sit up and take notice, his multi-million dollar portfolio attesting to the fact that he rarely gets such calls wrong. But he isn't the only one helping to restore Spain's economy to its former strength, with another leading player in the Costa del Sol being Real Capital Solutions - Spain. This November saw the launch of 53 beachfront apartments into the Marbella property sales market by the American Investment Fund, which intends to spend the next decade investing capital into property in the Costa del Sol.

RCS Spain is soon expected to be confirmed as the biggest provider of southern Spain real estate in the international market, with plans for further property development releases over the coming months further testifying to its influence in the region. Prospective or current owners of Marbella villas are sure to welcome RCS Spain's investment efforts. It already has a strong reputation for purchasing and restoring distressed properties, and as CEO Marcel Arsenault has commented: "We have a strong understanding that most problems in the real estate business are solved with expertise, not just money."

With George Clooney reportedly among the most recent customers for Marbella villas, it's clear that this majestic city, already hugely popular with the rich and famous on account of its fine climate, charming Moorish architecture with narrow, cobbled streets and thriving arts and culture scene, is continuing to win approval with the people who really matter. It's one more reason for many of those considering entering this market to begin searching online for Marbella villas now.

Editor’s Note: Marbella Dream Living (http://www.marbelladreamliving.com) are represented by the search engine advertising and digital marketing specialists Jumping Spider Media. Email: info@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.