Initially we were going to Marrakech to open and run our own hotel. Having successfully done that in the UK we had great aspirations for doing something fantastical in Marrakech. However with the current credit crisis and the huge number of riads that have already opened in Marrakech over the last couple of years we have decided to just get out there and then decide what to do. With the current climate there is absolutely no point in our rushing into anything. However we do need somewhere to live.
We have looked at so much property. Everything from riads in the Medina to derelict farmhouses in the foothills of the Atlas.
above pictures show a similar villa to one we have bought
The funny thing was that each property we visited we loved. There is very little to dislike. Everything seems to ooze potential. It was always things like access, distance to school, noise and so on that made places a no no. In the end we opted for a new villa designed by architect Charles Boccara. It is not like us at all to go for something new. Normally we would much prefer to buy something a little run down and do it up. With a new born baby though a new place is so much easier. We have therefore bought a villa on Domaine de L'Akhdar on the Route de Ouarzazate which is very near the school that our daughter will go to.
Villas are really lovely! In buying one, there are lots of factors you must consider. One of the most important factors is its distance to schools, market, and other important places. It's a good thing you have purchased one which is in a good location.
ReplyDeleteChoose a house whose architectural style places it safely within the mainstream of your area and price range. Highly personalized and dramatic architectural structures may take more time to re-sell later on as you may have to find a buyer with the same personality and tastes as you.
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting article. Im not sure how I came across a real estate article, but interesting read.
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