SANGRIA was served up to visitors who called into Sol Estates' new showroom in The Parade, Watford, at the weekend.

Watford based businessman Mr Paul Forde is the sales director of Sol Estates, a company which aims to turn the dream of having a Spanish home into reality.

Mr Forde said: "Working together with major Spanish construction companies and leading Spanish banks, we have put together a value for money collection of fine homes backed by unequalled mortgage facilities."

Sol Estates has access to more than 37 developments along the Costa Blanca, Costa Calida, Costa Almeria and Costa del Sol, offering everything from a holiday home, permanent residence, investment property or business.

His partner, marketing director Mr Paul Doyle, said: "As all of our properties are hand selected there really is something for everyone. From 'Buy to Let' apartments all the way up to detached villas with private swimming pools in the exclusive region of Marbella.

"All are within easy reach of beaches, shops and restaurants.

"We also cater for more specialist leisure pastimes.

"Being the golf capital of Europe we can offer properties with fabulous golfing amenities, as well as being an ideal place for a leisurely days fishing sat in the glorious sunshine and, of course, bigger carp than can be found in the UK."

The new company aims to make buying Spanish property as easy as possible.

It covers everything from choosing a property, dealing with Spanish lawyers, travelling to Spain to view properties, and arranging finance packages for with an 80 per cent mortgage available.

Sol Estates will even recruit Spanish agents who can take care of letting and maintenance needs if for those buying to let.

A free colour brochure can be obtained by telephoning 01923 230423. The showroom is at 183 The Parade, High Street, Watford, and is open open seven days a week.

January 27, 2003 12:00