Leading international property company expands with opening of new Maresme office

BARCELONA, Spain - July 15, 2013 - PRLog -- The new office, based in the affluent market town of Alella, reflects the rapid expansion of the company, which has established offices in central Barcelona, Mallorca, Ibiza and the Costa Brava.

The company also recently opened an office in Marbella, further consolidating its position as Spain's emerging market leader in high-end residential and commercial property.

Lucas Fox Maresme will specialize in luxury designer seafront and inland villas as well as 19th and 20th Century period properties in sought-after towns and villages such as Alella, Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, Premia de Dalt and Caldes d'Estrac. The area is also home to some of Catalunya's most prestigious luxury developments, most notably Can Teixido and Supermaresme.

In recent years, the area has become increasingly desirable amongst international buyers, attracted by its excellent quality of life and commutable distance to Barcelona.

Director of Lucas Fox Maresme, Rafael Rosendo, comments:

"Traditionally, locals have chosen to live in the Maresme coast and work in Barcelona because of the easy commute. Now with prices down 25-35% from 5 years ago, the international community is also moving into the area, attracted by its peaceful setting, beaches, and access to both Barcelona and the Costa Brava. Girona and Barcelona airports are both easily accessible and its local and international schools have excellent reputations."

Lucas Fox founding partner Alexander Vaughan adds:

"Our new Property Lounge in Alella will give Lucas Fox a firm foothold in this increasingly sought-after area of the Barcelona coast. The company has consistently focused on areas attractive to foreign investment and we believe that the profile and popularity of the Maresme Coast will continue to grow in the coming years. Lucas Fox is well positioned to lead the way in offering the best selection of Maresme properties in the most desirable areas of the coast to our extensive international client base."

About the Maresme coast:

The Maresme Coast is the stretch of coastline between Barcelona city and the Costa Brava. Sometimes known at the Barcelona Coast, it is attracting increasing numbers of young, affluent expat families and is fast becoming a year round residential destination to rival Cataunya's traditional ex-pat destinations such as Sitges and Sant Cugat. The area offers excellent communications by road and rail to Barcelona, one of the country's best international schools, stunning sandy beaches, beautiful Catalan villages, market towns, renowned gastronomy and popular local wines.

About Lucas Fox:

Lucas Fox was founded in Barcelona in 2005 and has established itself as one of the foremost Real Estate agents dealing with international clients in Spain. The company focuses on luxury residential properties with an average transaction value of €1m plus and high-end commercial property to private equity companies.

The Lucas Fox client base comprises buyers from Europe, America, Russia, China, India and the Gulf States.The company currently employs more than 60 multilingual staff whose languages include English, Spanish, Catalan, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Danish, Swedish, Russian and Arabic.

The company's expertise on property-related matters, market trends and lifestyle is recognised both nationally and internationally.

Recent press coverage includes CNN International, Al Jazeera Television, The Times, The Telegraph. El Pais, La Vanguardia and Tele5.

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