Some of our Client Testimonials ...

"Having purchased our copy of 'Spain' magazine we emailed every advertiser and within 24 hours we had a number of replies, one of which stood out from the rest. Time had been taken to read our criteria thoroughly and every matter we raised was addressed and answered with authority, professionalism and, where appropriate, humour; it was from Costa Blanca Select.

We liaised with Chris and Linda over the next few weeks and arranged to spend a week in Moraira purely with a view to looking at some properties, getting to know the area and Chris and Linda. It was important to us to find out why two people were so willing to spend an entire week with us showing us (over 20 as it turned out) properties, spending hours explaining the purchase procedure, offering endless tips on how to avoid potential pitfalls, recommending solicitors, surveyors, banks etc (all of which have proven to be invaluable), and taking the time to assist us with the more tedious but necessary aspects of moving to Spain.

Six months later (the timings were by our request) we have a wonderful home in the beautiful town of Moraira; the whole process went more smoothly than we could have dreamed of. Before we emailed Chris and Linda we had not heard of Moraira and we had no idea about the property purchasing process in Spain. At no time were we sold anything; there are no catches; there is absolutely no need for any suspicion about the service being offered. We would recommend Costa Blanca Select and, more importantly, two outstanding people called Chris and Linda Garwood, without hesitation" Chris & Al Longthorne - Ilkley / Moraira - January 2010

"Thank you so very much Chris & Linda for finding me such a lovely home which ticked all my wish list needs. A big thank you also for helping me through a very sad personal loss and taking the load off my shoulders by finding very good tradesmen, an efficient and caring legal consultant, overseeing building and alteration work and generally making my life a lot smoother and happier than it could possibly have been otherwise. I hope your new office is a big success. Your work and friendship are really appreciated". Jacky Tanner - Andorra / Moraira - October 2009

"Having purchased in Teulada ourselves we can honestly say you will not find a more caring and professional service.  If you want the best, go to THE best - COSTA BLANCA SELECT". 
Janis & Ewan Watson. Teulada & Dunbar, July 2009

"First of all a big thank you for all your help in finding our dream villa and your ongoing help and advice during the buying procedure.  Everything you advertise on your website concerning the service you offer is absolutely true, nothing seems to be too much trouble with all arrangements and advice freely given.  Furthermore you are both very friendly and personable people with whom we are sure we will remain friends with, well into the future.  We are looking forward to eventually moving to and living in Moraira and will no doubt be seeking further good and impartial advice which has been provided thus far.  We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the services offered by CBS to anyone looking to purchase a property in the Costa Blanca region". Cliff & Elizabeth James. Corby & Moraira,   September 2009

"We came across Chris and Linda’s website in a Spanish property magazine along with a few others.  We contacted a few and eventually decided to go with them to view some properties.  We’re glad we did as it was the best thing we could have done.  Chris and Linda made everything so easy.  They gave us, and are still giving, us advice on everything from parking tickets to where to buy palm trees – and all this for nothing.  I was a bit sceptical to begin with – after all how could they do all they said they would do for nothing – where were the hidden costs.  The answer is there are none – their service is completely no strings free.

The viewings were just the start.  They have contacts for every part of the buying process and beyond from estate agents and solicitors, pool men to builders, healthcare to bedding.  They handled the applications for our NIE numbers, took us to the Police Station/Post Office to finalise the paperwork.  They held our hands right through the bureaucratic process.

We also get Chris and Linda’s discounts at all the suppliers they use – we just show Chris and Linda’s business card.   They showed us some great properties, many of them we probably wouldn’t have looked at if we had arranged viewings ourselves – and to top it all we found, put an offer in, and bought a property in Benitaxell on the second day.  Chris and Linda – thanks for a fantastic experience, and for everything you’re still doing, and will continue to do for us.". Malcolm, Michelle and Charlotte Comrie.  Edinburgh & Benitachell , June 2009

"We just wanted to let you know how grateful we are for everything that you have helped us with since our first meeting back in November 2008.

Following our first contact with you to arrange some viewings, we were a little sceptical, as your proposals seemed too good to be true, and when things seem too good to be true, they normally are, however, you are both an exception to the rule and we are so pleased that we chose you to help us find and refurbish our holiday home in Moraira.

From the day when we first approached you our questions have been answered and our queries have been resolved and you have both been so helpful in every aspect of our home purchase and renovation, with advice and introductions to new contacts and recommendations ranging from solicitors to supermarkets. Maybe we could have achieved all that we have without your assistance and on-going monitoring and overseeing, but we are certain that it would have taken us much longer to complete and would undoubtedly have cost us considerably more money. Most importantly for us though it would not have happened as smoothly without your guidance and what has now become friendship.

We assumed that when the purchase was completed that we would “be on our own” with finding a surveyor, builder, pool maintenance company, gardener, TV installer, hotel, B&B, shopping facilities and everything else that was needed, but not at all, you recommended reputable and reliable sources for all of these and we are so thankful for your solid advice.

Now that our home is complete, we can’t wait to be there to enjoy it and to spend some more enjoyable times with you both". John and Sue Starmer

"I met them through a pure stoke of serendipity,  their business card was given to me by a couple they had previously assisted. Once contact was established Linda and Chris became my guardian angels in that:-

• They guided me through all the interminable residential bureaucracy
• Showed me a choice of properties that I would have never found myself
• Advised me of specific shops in different towns which gave the best furniture and fittings discounts
• Gave willingly of their time to help me settle in, and even make the process enjoyable.
• I ended up with what I wanted, a beautiful apartment in Javea
• Best of all, to me, their client, their inestimably valued services were free.

Thank you both once again". Brendan Murphy

"What can you say about Linda and Chris that has not already been said. When you first meet them it is like meeting old friends, they make you feel so at ease.

They make it very clear right from the outset that they are working for you and want you to be happy with all they do, which is a considerable amount.  After just two days of viewing we visited a villa which we just fell in love with.  After negotiating the price with the seller's agent we all went off and celebrated!

However they did not just leave us at that point. All the necessary appointments were made and visits to banks, police stations, currency transfer specialists, solicitors and notary etc. were set up and before we left to return to England everything was in order.

Thanks once again Linda and Chris and we look forward to meeting up with you when we return to Spain. Best wishes to you both" Carol and David Erben, Suffolk & Moraira

"We spent 8 days in Spain (Moraira) and searched for a house to live with our kids. We had several appointments with different people but in the second part of our stay it was very, very clear that Linda and Chris were absolutely the Best!!! In the beginning we also had contacts with Dutch people (for us first choice because we are Dutch) but the way they worked could not be compared to the way Linda and Chris work. Linda and Chris are so committed, secure, human, kind and professional so that for us, it was very clear we only wanted to do business with them. Just one phone call, even on a sunday, and Linda and Chris arranged immediately new appointments for us. Pain in my ear? No problem, Linda and Chris made an appointment for us with the local doctor. Linda even helped with the drops that had to go in the ear!!! Linda and Chris are excellent agents but also a lot more than that. They are intelligent, nice, completely honest and very good listening people. Like they said: "we meet each other like strangers but we leave as friends"! Linda and Chris, Thanks for finding us the Perfect Home in Moraira. Without you we would not have managed to do so". Rob and Ilonka, Holland

"In verband met onze emigratieplannen naar de Costa Blanca hebben wij 8 dagen door het gebied gereden en heel veel huizen bekeken. Omdat het toch allemaal anders is daar in Spanje hadden we hier thuis via Internet al wat contacten gemaakt met diverse agenten. Ook met Nederlandse agenten want ach..dat voelt vertrouwd. Het bleek uiteindelijk anders uit te pakken. In het tweede gedeelte van ons verblijf zijn we alleen nog maar met Linda en Chris op huizenjacht geweest. Wat een geweldige mensen! Ze weten waanzinnig veel over het gebied en doen echt alles voor je om het Perfecte Huis te vinden. Hun betrokkenheid, eerlijkheid en punctualiteit zijn echt goud waard. Ze helpen je van het begin tot het eind, ook met alle administratieve rompslomp met notarissen en banken. Ze hebben veel goede contacten en dat is erg waardevol. Linda en Chris zijn uitstekende agenten maar zijn eigenlijk veel meer dan dat. Ze helpen je zelfs als je met een oorontsteking naar de dokter moet. Echt een Aanrader. Zonder deze mensen hadden wij nooit ons droomhuis gevonden". Rob en Ilonka, Wieringerwerf Holland & Moraira

"Since meeting this beautiful and highly professional couple we are even firmer believers in fate. Our dream finally came to fruition the day we met these two dear people who are now firm friends.

We came across their website just days before our trip to Spain, having made an appointment with another (and I use the term loosely) “agent”. We never envisaged so much assistance and great knowledge from the moment we chose our fantastic home to completion and beyond. They worked tirelessly with only our interests at heart. Nothing, even now, is too much trouble.

Thank you Linda & Chris. No one can hold a candle to you guys and you do exactly what it says on the tin!!! You ARE simply the best!!!" Alan Martell & Dallas Salsbury-Newman, Northants & Relleu

"I read with interest Chris Garwood’s article in your November/December issue, and although we live in France at the moment and are looking to relocate to Spain, there are some parallels here which we thought might interest your readers. But first of all, my Wife and I have met Chris and Linda on two separate occasions when we have been in Costa Blanca to view property and have been very impressed with their attitude, their honesty and their pro-active way of working which seems to be sadly lacking with many agents in Spain and particularly in this area of Southern France.

Chris and Linda’s approach with us, was that they would commit their time to us unconditionally, show us properties within and just above our budget level and show us around the area so that we could get a good feel for where we wanted to buy when the time comes. They even advertised our property for us in one of their full page advertisements, this shows real commitment! On the other hand, one agency in Costa Blanca made it very obvious that, because we weren’t buying there and then, we were a nuisance. Not surprisingly, that agency no longer exists".Mike & Suzie Broderick, Granes, France

"Quite simply Chris & Linda (the two proprietors of CBS) are the real deal! These guys worked really hard to make sure we found exactly the sort of home that we were asking for …and you’ll have to take our word for it, we were asking for a lot!

From first contact through to getting the keys to our new home it was five star service all the way ... well beyond what we were expecting. Chris & Linda don’t just do the property search … they guide you through the whole process   … from getting your NIE’s , meetings with solicitors and the final completion process at the Notary’s office ... not to mention airport pickups / drop-offs and accompanying you to all of your selected property viewings.  All done in the pleasantest of manners and with a genuine shared excitement in seeing the process through to completion … and it doesn’t stop there … Chris & Linda are also happy to provide you with advice on the local social scene and even where to go to buy that all important BBQ!

So how long did it all take?  Well in our case from finding the property to actually moving in took exactly 4 weeks!… and it could have been quicker than that if we hadn’t already committed ourselves to visiting all the family before moving out to Spain. We are now busy settling in to our fantastic new home.

So … if you are reading this and seriously considering moving to this part of Spain then we have no hesitation in recommending you to contact Chris & Linda at CBS … these guys really know their stuff!" Bob & Gill Jones, Jersey C.I. & Monte Pego