Mike and Marie have devoted a significant amount of personal time and effort in researching the golf developments that are currently available on the market, with the following objectives:

• Is the development suitable for permanent living
• Is the development suitable for holidays, both long term and short term
• Is the development suitable and attractive to the letting market
• Does the developer have a proven track record of delivery
• Are the developments planned to be low density and attractive
• Are the developments secure
• Does the developer offer bank guarantees
• Are the golf courses well designed, and suitable for both the accomplished player and also the holiday golfer
• Is the purchase likely to be a sound investment, is it a development in which we would be willing to invest our own money
• Has the course been designed by a recognised golf designer or design company
• Is the development located close to other non resort based facilities and attractions
• Is the development well located for all necessary communications, road networks and airports

In addition to the above our personal selection criteria are simple:

• Is it a course we would wish to play
• Is it a resort where we would be happy to stay/live
• Is the resort easily accessible
• What additional facilities are available to us

It should be recognised that Spain is not for the get rich quick investor, it is now a much more mature and stable proposition than in the past, with a sound infrastructure, a strong stable economy and close to its major market Northern Europe.