Marc Elliot de Lama interviews Stewart Craig, the founding partner of real estate agency We Sell Homes in Paradise based in Torreguadiaro, Cádiz, Spain.
With a diverse background in finance, banking, and real estate, Stewart shares his unique journey and insights into the property market. Discover why investing in real estate can be a hedge against inflation, the appeal of Sotogrande as a residential haven, and what makes the Costa del Sol a practical paradise. Whether you're an aspiring investor or simply curious about life in Marbella, this discussion offers valuable perspectives and practical advice.
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San Pedro Office
Av. Marques del Duero 76, 3º C, San Pedro Alcantara, 29670 Marbella, Malaga, Spain
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone Number: +34 952 85 36 47
UK Phone Number: +44 (0) 2033939902
US Phone Number: 001 2023791946
Sotogrande Office
Fluent Finance Abroad, Sotogrande, c/ Altamira, 5. Edf. Ayala. Local 24, Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro, Cádiz 11311
Phone Number: +34 951 568 930
[00:00:00]: Introduction to Stewart Craig
[00:00:12]: Stewart's real estate background
[00:00:28]: Stewart's career journey
[00:00:52]: Opening a boutique agency in Spain
[00:01:12]: Relocating from Denmark to Spain
[00:01:30]: Personal connection to Sotogrande
[00:01:55]: Entering the real estate business
[00:02:18]: Stewart's experience in banking
[00:02:24]: Cash Collateral Trading Desk at UBS
[00:03:00]: Value in the real estate market
[00:03:43]: Investing in property in Marbella
[00:04:28]: Real estate as a hedge for inflation
[00:05:01]: Explaining inflation and debasement
[00:05:43]: Young people's need to invest
[00:06:19]: Importance of investing for the future
[00:07:00]: What to consider when investing in Spain
[00:07:55]: Unique and scarce assets
[00:08:09]: Timeframe for real estate investment
[00:08:53]: Spanish property market trends
[00:09:19]: Addressing concerns about a market crash
[00:10:08]: Global debt and economic implications
[00:11:00]: Government debt and interest rates
[00:12:00]: Future of interest rates and mortgages
[00:12:46]: Personal mortgage experience
[00:13:20]: The concept of hedging with property
[00:14:12]: Holding assets for the long term
[00:14:50]: Real estate as an alternative to pensions
[00:15:33]: Current state of the Spanish property market
[00:17:01]: The rationale behind the company name
[00:17:50]: The idea of paradise in Spain
[00:18:00]: Practical elements of paradise
[00:19:20]: Connectivity and infrastructure benefits
[00:20:32]: Future of the Spanish real estate market
[00:21:06]: Development and investment in Sotogrande
[00:22:41]: Personal investment convictions
[00:23:24]: Space and traffic considerations
[00:24:54]: Spain as a place to spend money
[00:25:20]: The impact of the pandemic on work
[00:25:38]: Rental property trends post-COVID
[00:25:55]: Closing remarks