Buying Guides

Used Porsche 911 buying guide: 2004-2012 (997)   Bought wisely, the 997-generation 911 can be an easy route into Porsche ownership Although now joined by the Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Cayman, Porsche Boxster and Porsche Panamera, the Porsche 911 is still regarded by enthusiasts as the German company’s core product. Previous generations of this iconic sports car made Porsche’s name,…

How to invest in Costa del Sol. Are you thinking of investing in real estate in Costa del Sol? If so, then this blog post will offer insight and tips to consider when investing in new developments in the region. Why you should consider investing in Costa del Sol? Costa del Sol is renowned for…

All yachts are boats, but not all boats are yachts. Even so, call a yacht a boat and the owner might get upset with you. Wait, what? Even though a yacht is technically a boat, it’s not considered to be as classy. So the owner might not be too happy if you call his pride…

With its 185-kilometre long Mediterranean shoreline, the Costa del Sol is not only a place of sandy beaches and rocky coves, but also of first-class marinas. The marinas of the Costa del Sol stretch along almost its entire length, from Sotogrande in the west to La Herradura in the east. Each of the many yacht…

Since the 1960s, debates have raged amongst both watch lovers and the industry itself over which is better: quartz or automatic Whilst most purists would have you believe that there is nothing like precision and tech of a mechanical watch, the modern technology behind the quartz movement certainly has its fair share of impressive features….

Legal guarantee How long is the legal guarantee for new and second-hand goods? The duration is 2 years for new goods and 12 months for second-hand goods. If the product is defective, who is responsible for putting things right? The seller, even for purchases made on an Internet platform. However, the platform may have agreed…

Tip #1: Don’t assume the item you’re looking at is still for sale.I learned this one early on. I don’t know why people leave listings up after they’re sold, but they do. It’s annoying, but it’s something you’ll encounter if you want to find a good deal. Your first step should always be to ask whether…

There’s actually no clear-cut answer to the question of ‘what is a supercar?’. A supercar certainly isn’t defined purely by power or speed; certain cars are blisteringly fast but don’t warrant the supercar tag. Nor does ‘supercar’ merely describe machines that were designed for pure driving excitement alone; the label implies a certain level of…

When the world’s rich and famous first began hanging out in Marbella 60 years ago, the Costa del Sol was just a few sleepy fishing villages. But a seed was sewn for what has become one of the world’s most popular tourist and second home destinations, not to mention a celebrity playground. The Costa del Sol today…

There has been a consistently increasing trend towards purchasing or chartering luxury boats, or more appropriately, yachts, for the occasional weekend of fun out at sea. People from all sectors are now actively hosting corporate and social events on yachts, to add an exotic feel to the ordinary humdrum meetings. However, the most common problem…