About Albayzin Properties
Founded in 2005, Albayzín Properties is the only estate agency dedicated exclusively to the historic Albayzín district of Granada. As part of the Another Way Of Life group, we have chosen to specialise in one extraordinary neighbourhood rather than spread ourselves across an entire city.
The Albayzín is not simply Granada's oldest quarter. It is one of Europe's most remarkable historic neighbourhoods, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose narrow cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, hidden cármenes and intimate squares have changed little over the centuries. From its hilltop viewpoints the district enjoys breathtaking views across to the Alhambra, Spain's most visited monument.
It is no surprise that, for many people who fall in love with Granada, there is only one place they want to live.
Buying property in the Albayzín is unlike buying anywhere else in Spain. Every street has its own character, every house its own history and every renovation its own challenges. Historic buildings, protected architecture, planning regulations, access, parking and restoration all require specialist knowledge that only comes from years of experience working within the neighbourhood.
For more than twenty years we have helped buyers from around the world find homes that suit not only their practical requirements but also their dreams of living in one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Whether you are looking for a traditional carmen with gardens and Alhambra views, a carefully restored townhouse, a lock-up-and-leave apartment or an investment in Granada's historic centre, we can guide you through every stage of the process.
We believe in honest advice rather than high-pressure sales. We take the time to understand what our clients are looking for and recommend properties that genuinely suit their needs. Our objective is not simply to complete a sale, but to ensure that both buyer and seller feel they have been treated fairly, professionally and with complete transparency.
Our office is located in the heart of the Albayzín itself, giving us an intimate knowledge of the district and its property market. We are fluent Spanish speakers with extensive experience of Spanish property law, historic buildings and the practical aspects of buying, restoring and owning property in Andalucía.
More than estate agents, we are specialists in the Albayzín. We know its streets, its history, its architecture and, above all, the unique lifestyle that has attracted people here for centuries.
If your dream is to live in Granada, there is every chance your dream begins in the Albayzín.
We welcome your enquiries about any aspect of living in Granada and indeed Spain as a whole. We are here to help.
Our Office
https://www.albayzinproperties.com/
info@albayzinproperties.com
+34 958 227 735
+34 622 063 367
+34 629 866 123
Camino Nuevo de San Nicolás 13, Albayzín, 18010 Granada
Co-ordinates: 37.18096, -3.59351
Our People
Allan Hilder is the director of Albayzin Properties and has lived in the district for more than 25 years. He lives here with his wife and daughter (when she is not in London). Allan is a Certified Chartered Accountant and holds both a Masters and a First Class Honours Degree in Spanish and French from Kent University. Having bought and renovated several properties, both in the Albayzin and in the countryside, Allan is well placed to advise not only on purchasing properties but on how to go about renovating them and the potential problems that may arise. Call Allan on +34 629 866 123
The responsibility for running the Albayzin office rests with Marie Coronado. Marie is both capable and helpful. Send her any questions you may have or give Marie a call on +34 622 063 367.
Working alongside Marie is Emma Alonso who is responsible for our social media activity.
Our Role
A cornerstone of our philosophy is that the agency works as an honest broker between seller and buyer. We are not sales people. Our aim is that both parties emerge from every sale satisfied with the outcome and confident that we have acted both efficiently and professionally. We are fluent Spanish speakers and vastly experienced in all legal aspects of buying and selling property in Spain which enables us to give the very best service to our clients, both sellers and buyers.
Our Promise
To our vendors, we promise to maximise exposure of their property, not only passively via our websites and international property portals but also actively through direct, and precisely targeted, email marketing backed by a sophisticated customer relations management system. We will highlight all the advantages of their property and will do our utmost to sell it at the best possible price.
To our buyers, we promise to listen carefully to their needs and recommend properties that are likely to suit them even though this may not be immediately apparent to the client. We will not engage in estate agent’s tricks such as showing you unsuitable properties just to make it appear to the seller that we are active on their behalf and to take up your time. We will not engage in estate agent's tricks such as showing you unsuitable properties merely to prove to the seller that we are actively marketing their property.
Our time, like yours, is precious and we will not waste it. After the purchase is finalised we are available to help buyers in whatever way they need without time limit.