Growing sales and award win for Murcia estate agent

A Murcia estate agent has topped off a year of jumping sales with a win within the International Property Awards Europe.

Mercers have been known as the "Best Real Estate Agency Spain" in the 5 star awards, after enjoying a September with the finest sales volumes since 2005.

Inspite of the economic slump, customers from around Europe are still seeking to select a property in Murcia. Including are British investors, who remain involved in the market.

Chris Mercer, director of Mercers, stated: "Like most of Spain we've been stricken by the crash, having said that house hunters are homing in on Murcia for many different reasons."

He stated that prices in the region are "very attractive" at this point, with homes at the bottom end of the range still offering two bedrooms on a golf course.

The fresh Corvera Airport is also anticipated to be up and running by the Easter week in 2013, while a Paramount licensed theme park will be opened in 2015.