Finding Their Dream Holiday Home

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Meet Dave & Mandy Falconer

Hello, my name is Helen Cumins and this is Mallorca Living, a space dedicated to those who are dreaming of making Mallorca their home. Today I’m here with Dave and Mandy Falconer, who recently purchased a holiday home on the island. They’re here with their dog, Teddy.
Dave and Mandy, you are very, very welcome. Thank you for being here. We want to hear all about your journey to Mallorca. So, you recently purchased a beautiful holiday home. Can you tell us a little bit about it?

Why They Chose Mallorca After Years of Holidaying in the North of the Island

Yes, it’s an apartment in Nova Santa Ponsa. It’s in a beautiful location, beside Port Adriano and El Toro Beach. It’s walkable to there and the restaurants, and it’s very close to some nice hills for cycling because I’m a bit of a cyclist, and some nice flat running as well. So, it’s superb. And the proximity to Palma is incredible. The area is fantastic.
So you just bought it, like two months ago, I think, was it?
Yeah, that’s correct.

And you’ve moved in now and you’re doing a little bit of refurbishment and so on. But your actual original idea when you thought about buying here in Mallorca was in the north of the island, but in actual fact, you bought in the southwest. So, can you tell us a little bit about what changed your mind from your original vision?

Well, we’d always holidayed in the north. In the north. So you’ve been regular visitors. You felt you knew that area quite well.
We loved it, basically. We were both… you didn’t cycle so much in the beginning when we first started coming. We were runners, and we just loved the run from Puerto Pollensa to Alcúdia. Stunning. And you have a lovely track, you know, the whole way around the coast, and the views from there are just spectacular.

Are you morning runners, evening runners, or it doesn’t matter?
In those days, I was more evening. Yeah. Anytime runners, really. Even in July and August. We love the heat.
We do like the heat. Yeah.

So, when you decided to buy on Mallorca, you were focused more on the north. Very much. And what changed your mind?
Well, as I mentioned, I’m a cyclist, and I had it in my brain that the northeast was where you went for cycling—the home of cycling. Because the events tend… and all of that. However, we were convinced that coming down here was worth a look. We came down to the southwest, had a look around. And I spoke to some people and understood that it’s actually wonderful for cycling, and it’s probably a better option than up in the northeast as far as all year round is concerned. It seems to have more life all year round, and again, its proximity to Palma is incredible.

So did you feel you were getting better value for your money in the southwest compared to what you saw in the northwest?
I’m not sure. I’m going to say there was certainly more variety in the southwest. And I think you are quite limited in the options available up in the northeast.

In what sense?
Well, I think the scale… there aren’t so many community blocks. There aren’t so many areas. Yeah, the residential areas are not as attractive.

Must-Haves for Their Holiday Home: Beach Access, Walkability & Views

Did you have your list of absolute requirements? Tell us, what were they? Beach for me. I had to be able to walk to a beach because I wanted… so when people come out, you’re not having to drive them everywhere. So we either said a very big pool or a beach within walking distance.
Was a sea view important for you?
A sea view wasn’t important. No. A nice view was important, but we didn’t want to be looking out onto another complex or other back garden. You wanted something kind of open and beautiful views.
Yes.

And I think the walking is important, not just to the beach but to bars, restaurants, a shop, for example. I was keen not to be restricted to having to jump in the car whenever we needed to go somewhere. So everything, all the convenience within walking distance.

Is that what you have found now in Nova Santa Ponsa?
Very much so.

Life in El Toro & Port Adriano: Restaurants, Beach & Sunsets

So where is your closest little community, village, or commercial center? El Toro. El Toro is right. We are 15 minutes walk from the center of El Toro and Port Adriano. So we have restaurants, we have bars, we have a supermarket, and we have a beach.
Do you go to the beach there at Port Adriano? Is that the one?
It’s a lovely little beach. Beautiful. And it’s not so crowded, actually. And it’s very calm because it’s kind of enclosed. The water seems to be really calm all the time, and it’s crystal clear. And in the evenings, you have the most beautiful sunsets. Stunning, right? Yes.

I have friends; they own an apartment there overlooking the harbor, and I’ve been there in the evening. It’s just incredible. And you have the little islands also that you see. Yeah.

So, the scenery from some of the walks when we’re taking Teddy out for a walk or when we’re running or whatever, the scenery around that part of the island is breathtaking.

I agree with you totally. When you mentioned that you have more options, not only in terms of the quantity of different communities and residences and stuff like that, but the proximity to Palma and to other villages and towns which actually have life all year round makes a big difference from the north, I would say.
Yes.

Proximity to Palma & Why It Mattered

What’s been your experience since you moved in? Well, since we moved in, of course, for the last six weeks or so, we’ve been setting up home. So, we’ve had to go, you know, to the shops in Palma or some of the hardware stores or whatever. And now, the thought of having to do that from the northeast every day would have been quite difficult. But, you know, that’s not to say it’s not for many people; it’s a lovely part of the island. But for us, that proximity, particularly when we have people coming to stay with us as well… Palma is such a wonderful city. To be able to just nip in there in 20 minutes is great.
It’s a big bonus to live 20 minutes from Palma. Yes.

So when, or how are you planning to use your new home?
As much as possible. Okay. That’s a good start. That’s why I would say if it was just a pure summer holiday home, you would probably… Pollensa would be fine. But because we do want to use it more, we want to use it in the winter months as well. Very much. We are outdoor people, as you understand. So cycling, running, walking—all of these things are very attractive to us, and being able to spend quite a bit of time while it’s not actually too hot is also quite attractive to us as well.

So we don’t have a routine or a schedule planned. We’ve got a lot going on with the family in the next year or so. We’re about to be grandparents. So amazing.

Becoming Grandparents & Sharing Their Mallorca Home with Family

Where is your house in England then? Where are you located? In Cheltenham. In Cheltenham. And you’re setting up home… you’ve actually because for years you lived in Scotland, correct? So, can you tell me a little bit about the home life back in the UK?
Well, we spent… I’m Aberdonian. I’m from Aberdeen. Mandy’s not, but we’ve lived in Aberdeen for the majority of our married life. And in the last couple of years, we’ve had some changes with work and just situationally, we decided it was time that we could actually leave the northeast of Scotland, and we chose Cheltenham to set up… which is a beautiful… it’s a beautiful… yeah.

So, we’ve just basically finished setting up there when… in fact, we weren’t quite finished when we then bought this place. So we’ve spent… two new homes. It’s all of this year. Yeah.

But maybe it’s better to get the transition done, right?
I completely agree. I look forward to the day when we come back after this next trip home when we don’t have to think about what’s next happening to the place, and we can just actually relax. And the same… this will be the first time we open the front door and there’ll be carpet going up the stairs. Are you hoping for that?

Our daughter’s checked? Your daughter and your daughter is living in this area as well, right? And your daughter is about to give birth in January. In January. So, life is going to change. And do you see your home here in Mallorca as being kind of an extension of the family home that your children will use too?
I think very much. They’re very excited about the fact that we have a place here. Tom is a very keen cyclist—our son-in-law to be. He’s a very keen cyclist. And his partner, his wife-to-be, they both cycle all the time. So when they… they know the island well. So, the nature of the property also, I think, lends itself to that because it is a three-bedroom apartment, but it’s self-contained, and we can lock it up and leave it, and then they can come, or they can come at the same time as us. I think it will be very well utilized.

Finding Their Dream Apartment in Nova Santa Ponsa

So, when you saw the apartment first moment, what was it that grabbed you that you said, “This is it for us”? The view. I think it was the view. It looks onto the golf course, and it’s an idyllic view, you know. And the grounds are stunning.
So your view is actually the golf, right? You have the residence where you live, which is, I believe, one of the most beautiful, really well-maintained…
It is. It’s a beautiful complex. Yeah.

And also that the apartment that you bought is actually very big, which maybe in new builds you wouldn’t get the same bedroom size and living room size and so on.
It’s very spacious, and it’s got a lot of storage space, living space, and it has a terrace. It’s a first-floor accommodation, but it has a terrace and not just a balcony. So it’s a good bit of outside space as well.

So your view is the golf, looking onto it, which is beautiful for you because it’s maintained by somebody else, but you have the joy of enjoying the view and all of that. It’s very tree-lined as well and very green.
Yes. I’ve noticed that about this part of the island as well. The southwest is very lush and very green compared to the northeast.

Super. You used the Helen Cumins Property Buyer’s Agency service. Can you tell us why you chose to take that route to buy a home here in Mallorca?

How the hc/ Property Buyer’s Agency Helped Make It Happen

Well, the idea of a second home somewhere has been something we’ve been talking about for a long time. And we have had small attempts in other places using estate agents and whatever. And then when we finally decided that Mallorca was the place, we came across your service and thought this sounds like a very good idea because when you’re dealing with multiple estate agents, potentially language issues, all of those things, it becomes quite a difficult process. And from what I read and saw in some video testimonials, I thought this actually sounds like something that could be of great help for us. And it actually was, because it all happened extremely quickly. And I know it wouldn’t have happened that quickly, if at all, if we hadn’t been able to have the service.
So you dealt with Nadine. Yes. One of our team members. Can you tell us what Nadine was able to do that made the process easier for you?

Working with Nadine from the hc/ Team & Having One Trusted Point of Contact

Totally relaxed us, for a start. So gave you some confidence? And she just made it feel very trustworthy, didn’t she? We totally trusted her from the beginning. Just her, and no pressure. And wanting to understand where we were coming from and what exactly we really wanted because although we had a list of things that were our must-haves, we didn’t really know what we wanted because there’s so much available. The variety is incredible. And it was only really, I think, through Nadine understanding where we were coming from, getting to know us a little bit, and also being with us as we actually viewed some other properties and seeing our response to those properties that really helped her assimilate the ideas of what it was we were looking for. Because I guess initially, she probably would have focused on the Puerto Pollensa area. Very much.
So, was it her idea to show you these places in the southwest? How did that come about?
We had thought about the southwest because Dave’s brother actually holidays every year in the southwest, in Camp de Mar. And he had said how beautiful it is. He said it is very hilly where they holiday, but he said, “Dave, I think you should also look at the southwest.” But for me, when we came out here, my head was saying we’re going to be in the northeast, the northwest. When we first came, we stayed in Calvià, near Peguera, didn’t we? And Dave immediately was, “Don’t like this. Don’t like it.” And I said, “Just give it… don’t like it.” Because he just wanted the beach and that run. And then slowly we started walking around and we fell in love with it. Yeah.

The Decision to Shift from the North to the Southwest of the Island

And I think particularly once we saw the property we have gone for, and the residential areas around, the area is so different to look at, yeah. Compared to… and they feel more contemporary, right? More maintained and better quality build. Not to take anything away… there is, of course, really good quality also in the northwest. You don’t have the volume, like what you said initially, the volume. And I’m also going to make the observation that the area of Santa Ponsa where we’re in is extremely well-kept and looked after, whereas perhaps some of the areas up there are… it’s just different.
I can see why people go up north, but we can also see why… well, this area, of course, around Santa Ponsa, you have some of the most beautiful luxury homes on the island, in the residential areas of Nova Santa Ponsa. It’s stunning. Even when you walk around there, it’s beautiful for your eyes to see all these incredibly luxury, beautiful properties. And the approach as you walk or drive… it’s all beautiful; the roads are well-kept, pavements, you can walk for miles on beautiful pavements, tree-lined.

So have you been running maybe since you…? Yeah, the running is a sheer joy because it’s flat. It just kind of meanders. But you can run for miles. There’s a loop that you can actually go around on this pathway. Where is the loop taking you?
It can go all the way from… from Camp de Mar… you can come on, and then there’s a pathway takes you all the way around into Palmanova, around Magaluf, around Sol de Mallorca, up to Santa Ponsa. You can do about 20k if you want. And it’s so safe. It’s tree-lined. There’s always people walking or walking their dogs or running. Lit at night. It’s just stunning.

Have you found some favorite restaurants around?
We’re working on it. You’re in the process of tasting because obviously in Port Adriano there are so many beautiful restaurants. Do you like the new part or the old part?
I think it’s all fantastic, to be honest. And also up on the main street in El Toro, there’s a couple of really nice restaurants as well. And El Toro is very local. It’s a local Spanish community, but it feels quite villagey, doesn’t it?

So you have kind of the best of both worlds, where you have more like a village feeling and then you have the beautiful port where it’s, again, so flash. Well, a little bit, because actually many of the super yachts that are based here in Mallorca are actually moored in Port Adriano. It’s really stunning to sit there and eat, have your dinner, enjoy the views. And sit down there and imagine the scale of these things is incredible.

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Going back to the property buyer service, what I’m interested to know is what part of the service did you feel was the most valuable to you? In terms of was it more at the search point, at the negotiating point, more all the recommendations that you got for the services you need, or was it just the total of everything?

Why Having One Point of Contact Made All the Difference

I think some of my thoughts beforehand were that, as I mentioned before, dealing with multiple agents is difficult. So having one point of contact was amazing. And not just from not having to do the contacting yourself, but scheduling all of these things to fit in with our travel plans as well. So having that done… and it is kind of, as you say, one trusted point of contact. You feel okay, this person is representing me and my needs, and they understand whatever. So that was a convenience that was very convenient because we have tried the other way. Yes, we have in other places, and it’s difficult because you feel under pressure, absolutely lost.
But then on the legal side, in particular, or those areas of it, for me that was always the most daunting and worrying. And you’re just never sure… you’re in a foreign country; you’re not sure how all that’s going to work. And the recommendations and the people you introduced us to… it was incredible. It all went so smoothly.

I met you on the day that you signed, and I think that was your big thing—that you just couldn’t believe how smooth everything was.
No. Having, you know, being Scottish, the Scottish legal system is quite crisp as far as property is concerned. And then spending a long time in England, my first experience of buying in England, I was concerned, to say the least. And it was very slick, very efficient, and I was just so pleasantly surprised.

I think as well because Nadine could translate immediately, which makes a huge difference. You felt that helped? And it’s not pigeon English. She can translate both languages, and I think that really is helpful.

And the fact that, overall, Nadine was there effectively representing us, not representing people who are trying to sell to you. That’s for me. You kind of felt you had a little bit of protection, right?
She was so honest. She would tell us, “They’re asking too much,” or “I don’t think this is really for you.” She really was very honest, wasn’t she? So it’s a feeling that you have that insider guide, yes, but without the pressure of trying to sell. Because even the ones she knew we absolutely fell in love with immediately, because it was the first time we’d actually taken photos, and you could tell that you’re not bored. She knew we wanted that apartment, but even when we came out, she said, “I think they’re asking a little bit much. Don’t jump in.” And she said, “I’m going to just go and check a few things.”

Legal Support, Negotiations & a Smooth Purchase Experience

And was she able to negotiate the price? She did. Yes. She said, “Let me just… I’m going to just go and check a few things.” And she had obviously done all her research, and then she came back. Well, once she saw we were very interested in that one, she came back the very next day with a whole lot of comparisons and had been looking at sold properties of similar size, scale, location, all the rest of it. So it really helped us feel comfortable that we weren’t putting in… that’s what you need, this knowledge to know that you’re making a good decision, right? And she kind of gauged the price, didn’t she? “I wouldn’t go above this.” Great.
So the whole legal process went very well and smoothly. And then you moved in and decided you wanted to make some small reforms. And again, I think Nadine was able to make some recommendations for people to help you. So how’s that been going?

Renovation Support & Finding Reliable Local Professionals

So that’s gone really well. We have engaged with one of the people that you recommended who’s looking at doing some alterations. We’re basically taking a wall down between the kitchen and the lounge, and that requires an *obra menor*—it’s like mini planning permission. The wonderful thing about that is that this organization is just taking care of everything. So they came into the apartment, had a look, we talked about what we wanted done, and they basically went away and did all the communications for us. Right. So that’s all planned to now happen, and they’ve also introduced a company that will install a new kitchen for us as well.
Brilliant. And we did go to another kitchen company just to make sure we were getting a good deal, and we are very happy with the one that they’ve recommended. So that’s all going to happen. I expect it will happen just after we leave. So you will give them the keys and tell them, okay.

But that’s also enhanced the whole experience because even though the property was purchased, we moved in, Nadine didn’t just vanish off the face of the earth. She was still there to help with any questions. She said, “Anything, just ask.” Which really enhanced the experience very much.

That’s what can be very frustrating when you’re new on the island, is to know who to go to, what to do. And unfortunately, that’s the moment when everything can kind of go wrong because if you meet people who don’t deliver, then you’re disappointed and so on.
It’s true. And many times for us as well, we find smaller renovations—maybe you just want to update a bathroom or change a kitchen—to get a supplier for these small jobs can be so much more difficult than to find a company to build a house. Absolutely. So we know companies that really specialize in these smaller renovations, and she’s extremely helpful.

Honestly, you know, we’d still be sitting here scratching our heads thinking, “How do we start with this?” if we hadn’t spoken to Nadine and her team.

What Advice They’d Give to People Looking for a Home in Mallorca

So, advice for anybody who’s thinking to do the same… I mean, Mallorca is a very desirable place to have a holiday home. There are many people in the UK, Germany, and around Europe who have a similar lifestyle to yourselves. Maybe they want to have a home here. What would you say to them in terms of advice?
Once you’re sure that the island is for you, I think there’s also the question of whereabouts on the island. So there’s a bit of due diligence that needs to be done there. But I think that is something that your service can help with; that’s where it starts, really. I would absolutely suggest that using a service like this, a property buyer’s agency, is essential.

Well, I just think that it… you could end up… I think it must prevent a lot of mistakes, but I think it can also accelerate a lot of dreams as well. Right. That’s a beautiful summary, actually. Because that’s what we always say: we want you to make a better decision because you have the research and the knowledge and the impartial opinions that can make a difference for you.
That’s a really nice way of putting it. We may use that one in our own marketing. It is very, very good. So yes, I mean, it is a kind of a leap of faith, isn’t it? When you are in a foreign country without speaking the language and you’re doing a major transaction. Yes. You want to know you have good advice.

We’ve talked about doing this for a long time. How many years were you talking about?
Well, probably… we have seen properties. It’s difficult to say how many years. It was always an aspiration to have somewhere. But seriously, we’ve been talking about it for probably three years.

But Mallorca was not your initial… I think it was to do with… can you tell us a little bit about that?
Oh, you’ve got to tell us.

So we thought it would be extremely difficult to get to Mallorca with Teddy, with a dog. And we were in Puerto Pollensa, and there was another family with a cocker spaniel, and I could tell they were speaking British, so I said, “Are you British?” And they’ve got a dog. So I just started chatting because you don’t ask, you don’t know. So I said, “Do you live here?” And they said, “No, we’re from Wimbledon.” And I said, “Oh, how have you got…?” They said, “Oh, it’s so easy. You just get on the train, get off at Calais, drive to Barcelona, get the ferry, and you’re here in three and a half hours from Barcelona.” And we were like… Dave’s like, “Mallorca could be back on because it was your number one.” It was number one; the bar was taking… absolutely.

So if the truth be told, we kind of put Mallorca fully back on the agenda in May, and then the intent of coming in July to work with Nadine was to just find a location. Then we were going to come back in October with him and do the experiment and make sure that all worked, and then secure property. But guess what? We bought one in July on a leap of faith. And he was great. You know, the journey was no problem at all.

This often happens, though. When you kind of make up your mind, somehow everything opens up. And we have many times clients like this: “Oh no, it’s too fast, I didn’t expect to find something so quickly.” And I think people are surprised, and maybe the options… there is quite a lot available to fulfill your dreams.

I guess back to your question, when we were saying that we’ve been doing this for a few years, it could have… we felt we could have just been looking at places for years and years to come. But then coming here, working with Nadine… it filtered down to your requirements. And I think that’s where having somebody that really listens to what is your lifestyle vision and then matches their local knowledge with your lifestyle vision can move the process much faster. Absolutely.

Because we have looked at other places and other countries, but we were just… is it right? Is it… so you were a little bit lost?
Very lost. Actually, and lost here really, until we teamed up with Nadine.

Vision for the Future: Family Holidays & Extended Stays

How are you visualizing now? You’ve had six weeks in your new holiday home. So, what’s your vision now for the future in terms of… I’d love to hear even from your overall life, because you’re going to be dividing your time between Mallorca and your home in the UK. So, what is kind of your ideal lifestyle now?

Well, as I say, we’ve got the first grandchild on the way, which is, you know… so it’s a bit of… we’re not quite sure what that means for us, but we’re very excited about that. Both our kids are going to be married—our son will be married in June next year, and then Kate will be married the year after. So, there’ll be presumably more grandchildren on the way.

But it is a place that’s very accessible from where we are. So, you can nip over. I have a friend who nips over for a long weekend because flights are relatively cheap from where we are. Yeah. Coming from Bristol and Birmingham, we can get flights. Kate’s coming out this week. Yeah. And it’s 45 minutes to the airport, 2-hour flight for not very much, and you’re here. So it’s just so accessible as well, Mallorca.

So we expect to do some sporadic trips, you know, for a week here and there, where maybe Teddy will stay at home, but then a couple of times a year, probably a longer trip when we’ll drive down again. And you do then maybe a couple of months at a time?
Yes. Still try as much as possible. I mean, we’ll be able to nip over for cycling whenever. Really? Yeah. Very, very good.

The 312 Cycling Challenge & Mallorca’s Outdoor Appeal

Dave, you have completed the 312. Yes. Yes. One of my dreams to do the 312. So congratulations for achieving that. When did you do it?
I did it last year in April. Yes. You did it last year, and the year before? No, no, I’ve only done one. You’ve done it and you’ll not try it again because you’ve managed it.
I’m not doing that again. And was it really tough? It was. Yes, it was tough. I think I was extremely lucky. The weather conditions were very favorable. I did it last year as well. But I did the 167. Okay. But the 312 is incredible.

24° or something, with a bit of a breeze. But it wasn’t too hot, because actually having it too hot is worse. And I have a good friend who’s tried it a couple of times and not managed because it’s been really impressively hot. And if you don’t get your fluids and your nutrition…
I think we had a lot of clouds actually that day. It was perfect. It was perfect conditions.

Your son and his fiancée, they did the 167 last year. Okay. So, are you registered now for 2026?
No, I’m… taking a break. Yes. I wasn’t sure where it all would be for 2026. But what I would like to do are the other distances. So, maybe you can join our group and slow down.
Join us. Enjoy it. I know. But we are hoping to get a little bit better. That’s our dream.

It is a fantastic event, isn’t it? I mean, every year I am blown away by the organization of this event for over 8,000 people. The amount of time and effort… and what always strikes me is how nice everybody is on the day, and genuinely caring, wanting you to have an amazing experience. Isn’t that true?
I agree with you. And we were able to see you finish. Yes. From that amount of people, you could still… there was room to see them coming at the end, which I thought was lovely. I’ve been to events where there was no way you’d ever get to see unless you stood there from 6 a.m. But no, it was really good. Yeah, it was quite an emotional experience.

How many hours did it take you?
It was just 12. 12 hours is a long time to be sat on a bicycle seat. It is. I did just under seven and a half, but 12 is a lot. You’re really going fast, but 12 is fantastic because you have 14, I think, to complete it. And that’s one of the challenges of that event, the first cut-off time, because it’s so busy. Because it’s so busy, you can sometimes get stuck in crowds or whatever.

It’s incredible when you set off—a sea of people all cycling together. And unfortunately, this year we had that heavy rain just literally 10-15 minutes when we were all standing waiting to go over the line, and I had visions of, “Oh my god, it’s going to be crazy,” because with everybody slipping and sliding… but actually, everybody really took their time and it was very safe, and there was no calamity at the beginning. It’s a fantastic thing.

And that’s what I love about… it was one of the most… first ever race as well. Yeah. It’s an incredible event. And actually, even now, you see it’s autumn here in Mallorca, and the weather we have for hiking, cycling—stunning.

It isn’t an exaggeration when we say there’s 300 days of sunshine in Mallorca, right? We’ve had what? A couple of dull days since we arrived. Maybe one must rainy day, and that’s it. Yeah. It’s never for like two days. It’s kind of… even a whole day… And don’t ever believe the weather because it always says, even if it’s cloudy, it’s not. Yes. The forecast—you’re sure it’s going to be wrong, right? That’s what we always say. I think so.

Final Advice: “If You’re Going to Do It, Do It – and Get the Right Help”

So before we finish with our quick-fire questions, is there any other advice you would give to anybody who’s kind of in a similar space as yourself?
Go for it. I think I think so. It’s as simple as that. Yeah. Otherwise, you can faff around thinking about it. If you’re going to do it, do it. Get the help, because it definitely is the property buyers… you absolutely 100%. Yeah, do it. Use that service.

Okay, thank you. You’re a great advertisement for us. Thank you. But it is true that the idea of the service, it’s not that well known yet in Europe, whereas obviously it’s the business model for buying in the US. But we’ve seen it this year—the amount of people who are now looking to take that route in order to find their dream home here.

I mean, I have friends, well, we both have friends, but they’re in Dubai at the moment, and they do want… well, they want to come and see where we are, and I’ve already said, “Well, we know who you’re going to…” We had quite a few clients from Dubai this year, actually. Yeah. Europeans living in Dubai, and they want to move to Mallorca because Mallorca is an interesting place if you’ve been used to the lifestyle in Dubai.
I’d rather the climate here than Dubai, personally. Yeah. The climate, but also the cultural… yeah. They’re fed up. Yeah. But maybe Dubai… you actually go to Dubai for other reasons, right? It’s a very interesting place if you want to make lots of good investments and high returns.

Okay, let me ask you our quick-fire questions. I think I know the answer to some. Beach or mountain?
Oh, mountain for me. And you, Mandy?
Beach for me in the summer, but mountain in the winter. Yeah.

Sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise.

Summer heat or winter calm?
Summer. Summer heat. Yeah.

Siesta or fiesta?
Oh, a bit of fiesta. Fiesta.

Pa amb oli or ensaimada?
Pa amb oli for me. Pa amb oli.

And north coast or south coast?
I think the north coast is so stunning. Yeah, I agree. It’s still very, very beautiful. But you can always take your car, drive, have a beautiful day, and enjoy it.

Dave and Mandy and Teddy, thank you so much. Teddy boy behaved himself so well. He was desperate to lie down. He’s really been good. Thank you so much for your time. I wish you all the best in your new home, and I hope you get to spend lots of time there and enjoy the best of Mallorca.
Well, thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Yeah, pleasure. Thank you.

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