Testimonials

Just a quick note to say how much we have enjoyed our week in Cadiz. It has been a great city to explore, and an excellent jumping off point to enjoy what the wider region has to offer. The flat has been an ideal base, we have really enjoyed it here.

I would like to thank you for the excellent service you have provided over the past year and for getting our rental property on its feet and earning us a good income. You are by far the best rental agents we have dealt with. You are efficient, thorough, courteous and friendly. Thank you for all your work.

Your restaurant recommendations were excellent and we had some very good food which we will remember for a long time to come. It was a pleasure to be in the hands of experts and we will certainly book with you again and would recommend your company to anyone. Last but not least thank you for dealing with the airport when our cases went missing. We would have been stuck without your translation skills. Best wishes and we hope your business continues to be a great success.

I am very happy to give some feedback after this long 2 year rental as I was really very pleasantly suprised at the state of the house and contents. Also your management has always been most efficient in terms of rental collection, bill settlement and unexpected repairs and the liaison with the tenants for the arrangement of the external painting. To summarise efficient, effective and very pleasant and reliable management. Totally reliable which has always given me such peace of mind. Thank you.!

I certainly want you to market my properties on your website as I regard your company as one of the best in the area.

Thanks for everything you have done for us this year, you have both been totally awesome and have eradicated our Cadiz experience from the nightmare it was becoming- we cant thank you enough. Our kindest regards

I would just like to say thank you for your tenacity in keeping our sale on board. I know you worked very hard and I think a lot of agents would have given up. I spoke to the buyers the other day and they asked me to thank you also for all you did to help them in difficult times. Best wishes for the future and we will certainly recommend you to all our friends.

We would like to say a big thank you for sorting out the problems in our apartment. It was really upsetting to arrive and find the place flooded with sewage and to not know who to turn to. It would have been impossible for us to sort without your language skills and knowledge of the system. Everything is back as it was and we just had a great week there which we never thought would be possible again. Many thanks

Just a quickie to say a H U G E thank you for the latest newsletter. It was so interesting, thorough and informative, and brought us right up to date with the situation in Spain - as you know we are back in the UK ! We really appreciate all the hard work that has gone into the making of the newsletter, and trust you will be rewarded in terms of the continued success of your business.

I never thought renting would be so straight forward and stress free (that’s for me, not yourself)!

Thank you for the time you gave us and your endless patience when we came to look for property in the Costa de la Luz. You were very honest with us and you made us sort out in our minds what we really wanted to buy. Not only are you very competent estate agents, you are nice people and dealing with you has been a complete pleasure.

Derek and Lesley were a huge help to us in the sale of our Spanish house. We could not have coped without their friendly and efficient service. We had complete peace of mind that the property was safe in their hands and professionally marketed. They were scrupulously honest in all of our financial dealings together and provided a good service when we sold through them

We stayed just off the Plaza de Espana so discovered the garden at the Califa first day. Vera Cruz was closed I'm afraid, but we didn't starve in Vejer! The best meal we had while we were there was at El Campero in Barbate even if we did have to eat it standing up. Anyway we're now back home in what feels like a very cold UK. Despite Derek's bad feeling about the wind we had a wonderful week. We appreciate we were lucky with the weather at this time of year and we loved Cadiz and surrounds. We took the ferry over to El Puerto Santa Maria and also made trips to Sanlucar and Jerez, visited a few Bodegas and ate very well in each place. The apartment was perfect for us. We made very good use of the terrace (though I resisted the temptation to barbecue) and ate there most evenings. The fish in the market was just too good to pass up. We plan to spend more time in Spain from next year (when I retire) and we'll certainly want to come back to Cadiz. I hope when we do we'll be able to stay again in your lovely apartment.

We are back in Belgium after staying in your holiday town house in Lebrija. We had a wonderful time there and would like to thank you for this. We will recommend this apartment to our friends and family.

The house has been great and we would definitely recommend your service to anyone wanting to let long term. Thank you for sorting out the problem with our car and for your patience in explaining all the ins and outs of living in Spain. Lucy will be calling you for a holiday let for her and the kids as I mentioned. For now all we can say is a very big thanks to you guys. You deserve a successful business and we will not forget you.

We just wanted to thank you for the excellent service you have given us from the first call we made to you. It was a worry for me coming here for 6 months as you know but you made it seem very easy. The winter has seemed shorter than back home - must have been the sunshine! The decision has now been made that we will be moving here permanently so you are not getting rid of us as we will definitely be using you to find our new home in the sun. Thank you again for everything you have done for us.

"I met Lesley and Derek of Cadizcasa when they first showed me round the property we bought in Spain and then I was told that they could help out with furnishings etc.- This was just what I needed. They have helped make the purchase in Spain stress free and everything they have done for me has been very good value. I have used them for everything, furnishings, electrics and building work. Lesley must have spent hours in the shops looking for the best value bedding and smaller items for the house. Photos have been emailed to me and different suggestions have been offered when I was not sure about anythying. Different price ranges have been offered so I could choose something in my budget. Friends went to stay in my house last week and they have said to many people how nice everything is. I had to admit - I did nothing - Lesley and Derek did it all!! If we bought another property in Spain we would definitely use them again for everything. I could not have managed without them".

We have been extremely satisfied with the quality of workmanship and timeliness of completion with the variety of jobs Cadizcasa have undertaken for us - including plumbing work, electrical work, carpentry and tiling. Their response when we had a "weekend emergency" was first class! We would and do happily recommend their services.

Lesley and Derek at Cadizcasa have been invaluable in helping to set up and furnish our holiday home. Nothing is too much trouble and everything is accomplished with the minimum of fuss. They have the contacts and the know-how and are never further away than a quick email. We depend on them in getting things done.

Lesley and Derek at Cadizcasa have been looking after our house in Vejer since we completed on it in 2007. Not only are they extremely courteous and friendly but there is no end to their talents and capacity for problem solving!!! All we have need to do is email them with a request, no matter how ridiculousand it gets sorted out. This would include not only all the usual keyholding aspects but also completely organising from purchse to getting our lighting, heating, shelving, security and shopping for us pre arrival. Meeting up in Carrefour to help us (non Spanish speakers) purchasing beds, sorting out various bills at the townhall, purchasing small household items when we dont know where to get them!! In fact the only thing we havent persuaded them to do is babysit. In short they allow us to feel totally relaxed about being non resident knowing our house is in a safe and conscientious pair of hands, it is rather like having a good relative looking after the place.
Many thanks.

On the fridge/freezer front, you have come up trumps again, it is perfect . We managed to get to Chiclana and got some sausages and bacon from the English butcher you recommended and they were great, will be certain to use again.

Thanks ever so much Leslie - once again what would I do without you.

You always kindly switch everything on for us.When /If the gas needs replacing I find great difficulty with the boiler.Its because I am not used to it and would like to familiarise myself more. Thanks again for everything.

We bought a holiday home in Vejer two years ago. Cadizcasa have provided invaluable help and advice about how things work in Spain, have helped sort out bill payment problems for us and came to our support when the electricity got cut off. We strongly recommend their services.

Having bought and sold houses in Spain, we can thoroughly recommend Cadizcasa for a first class professional service.
They are excellent guides to the area, they know so much! There is no pressure with Derek and Lesley they simply guide you through the process.
At a time when it is not always easy to sell property, Derek and lesley secured the sale of our property at a good price, their negotiationg skills are excellent. We were also receiving calls from other agents in the area keen to sell our house..........at a much lower rate. We stuck with Derek and Lesley trusting them to secure a better deal for us, which they did.
If you want to buy or sell your property on the Costa de la Luz, they are the agents i would trust implicitly, they work tirelessly on their clients behalf, we know!
I also think it goes to show what exceptionally good people they are, as they work for charities in the area, and no one has to do that! without their support alot of animals would have gone hungry last winter. Well done you!

I would be happy to recommend Lesley and Derek at Cadizcasa to anyone buying property in Spain. Their knowledge of the area, culture, language skills and instant efficiency in getting things organised have made buying a property and maintaining it afterwards as stress free as possible. We would be lost without them!!

Thank you so much for our wonderful weekend in Spain. It was more like a holiday.

Thank you for the considerable amount of time you spent with us showing us around the area. Also the beautiful church and castle. The whole visit went very smoothly and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Many thanks for your care and help during our visit. Our trips around were very helpful. Looking forward to seeing yu both again. Lots of luck

We want to say a huge thank you for being just the greatest hosts, for not only showing us the properties but for showing us around so much of the area. You both made a three day visit so interesting and diverse, with your knowledge and expertise.

I must say that I was very impressed by the friendly nature of your staff. Everyone offered constructive and honest advice. Although we never felt at all pressurized into making a decision to buy your staff did a superb job in helping us come to a decision.

Just to thank you once again for the help and kindness that you showed to us both on our trip last week. We had three enjoyable days and met some very nice people.

Thank you both for the friendly way you showed us round on our recent visit. It made our trip so much more enjoyable. Hope to see you in the near future. Best wishes

We bought a holiday home in Vejer two years ago. Cadizcasa have provided invaluable help and advice about how things work in Spain, have helped sort out bill payment problems for us and came to our support when the electricity got cut off. We strongly recommend their services.

I would like to thank you both for all your time and patience showing us around the Costa de la Luz and the house site. We are thrilled to have bought our new house and are looking forward to moving in, be it as a holiday home or perhaps even full time! The temptation to move permanently is becoming overwhelming...... Again, thank you both for the very professional, honest and welcoming visit.

Thank you so much for your care and kindness. It will be mentioned many times when we talk to our friends.
Love

Just to say thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness on our recent trip to Spain. You gave us a very enjoyable and informative few days and we came away feeling we had made some new friends already. We are very excited about our new future which will include our new villa. It was great to meet you and look forward to seeing you in the not too distant future.

Just to thank you for your help and advice with regards to our property.

We have been working with Cadizcasa since meeting Lesley and Derek when we began the long process of purchasing our house in the Costa de la Luz in 2006. Since we signed contracts earlier this year, Lesley and Derek have been invaluable. They have organised pretty much everything that has needed to be done in order to get the house up and running, including negotiating with utility companies, sourcing furniture and lighting and arranging our first tenants for us. We have found them to be trustworthy, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly and can recommend them highly to anyone in our situation.

If you have a property in the Costa de la Luz in Spain, then Cadizcasa handles all your needs with friendly, sound, honest advice and service in all aspects of rentals, sales, furnishings and legal matters. They take the hassle away!

Thank you so much for making our weekend very special and for the in-depth information you gave us enabling us to decide that we would definitely like to buy the property in such a lovely area. Your approach is very professional and meant a great deal to us.

Many thanks for your time and patience.

We have recently returned and although we have not purchased a property on this occasion we would like to say how wonderfully you treated us. Nothing was too much trouble and we were relieved to find that there was no "hard sell" during any part of the trip.

Thank you so much for all your friendly help, advice and friendship you gave us over the weekend. We had a great time and have decided to go ahead. We cannot wait to move to Spain.
Love

Thank you once again for all your help in finding our "Houses in the Sun".

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for a brilliant three days and to say how helpful you were. You went our of your way to show us some lovely sights and views and really made our trip worthwhile. It seemed like a holiday to us. Nothing was too much trouble for you and it really made the weekend for us.

Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our recent visit to Spain. We really appreciated the time you spend with us, showing us around the area.

It was one of the things a lot of people think about but never do, a place in the sun. After a lot of soul searching etc we decided to go for it and began to research Spanish property on the internet as a start of the process.

We put together a list of options/requirements that had to be met.

*It must be accessible from more than 1 airport with good roads.

*It must have a Train Station. (not everybody drives).

*Typically Spanish.

*Big enough with supermarkets, banks, shops, market, bars, restaurants etc

The list is endless, but we found a property that met all our criteria and booked an inspection trip with the company who were advertising the property.

This inspection trip with Lesley and Derek McEwan went very well and we decided to take this a step further. The next step was to look at the cost of purchase, what extras need to be added (IVA this is a purchase tax, NIE number, Solicitors fees, Bank Account, etc). The property was Off Plan (when will it be completed), stage payments (what percentage of purchase price and when), how do you transfer money, Spanish Mortgage. These are some of the questions you need to ask.

Then when I enquired how I go about the next steps of utilities, furnishing, solicitors, builders etc. I was told that Derek and Lesley at Cadizcasa can help.

I contacted Derek and Lesley and explained what I wanted and could they help me, I got a positive response and we decided that they would hand hold me through the process.

The first step was to look for a solicitor to handle the process and Derek and Lesley were able to recommend a couple so we had a choice and decided on a company called DN Law. This company met all our requirements, our solicitor, Vanessa Nacher was English speaking, they gave us an up front estimate of costs for the purchase of our house, this went smoothly, there were no surprises and the bill was as per estimate.

The next step was to get the house habitable and this was where Derek and Lesley were invaluable.

The house was completed but, without a kitchen (This is normal in Off Plan builds). This was good news as we could have the kitchen and appliances we wanted.. Electric Oven, Gas Hob, American Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Microwave etc, what style units, worktops and was able to send photos of our requirements. We were given a range of prices and goods so we could pick what we wanted to our specification and budget, they even got the American Fridge in the sale with a discount that they passed on to us.

The next thing was Air Conditioning (be careful with this as when they advertise pre installed Air-Con, this means that all the ducting and grills are in place but you need to purchase the actual A/C unit). Yet again we were given a list of prices and specifications and a cost to install. Finally, was the last of the big things, the boiler. This again met our requirements and was fitted to a high standard. These were the 3 big items and our expectations were exceeded.

General furnishing came next and the list was endless:- sofas, dining table and chairs sideboard, chests of drawers, beds, garden furniture, barbeque, lighting, TV (another deal with a 200 euro saving in the sales), DVD, Freeview etc. Yet again, with modern technology we were able to get exactly what we wanted with price options to meet our budget.

Finally came all the pots and pans, towels, cutlery, bed linen, kettle, toaster, kitchen utensils, bathroom fitments etc the list seemed endless, but as always this was all delivered in a timely manner as everything was completed for my first visit to my new house.

I cannot thank Derek and Lesley enough for the service they offered to make the experience of buying my property in Spain an enjoyable one, their attention to detail and advice was second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.