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10 Top Places to enjoy the Costa del Sol in style this Summer
The Costa del Sol is a coveted destination for those seeking an unforgettable summer getaway. This blog unveils the top 10 places to enjoy the Costa del Sol in style this summer. With our guidance, you can bask in thebeauty, luxury and sophistication that this famous coast has to offer.
Our favourite traditional Andalusian renovation
With over 15 years building and reforming quality homes here on the Costa del Sol, we have completed many projects that we are proud to call our own. But one of our all-time favourite Andalusian style refurbishments is this stunning golf front villa in Guadalmina.
Gazebos and Pergolas
Just like barbeque or summer kitchens, pergolas and gazebos have become one of the marks of a great outdoor living area. This blog gives an overview of permanent types of these open outdoor structures and the styles that they match.
10 Elements of a great outdoor kitchen
Over recent years an outdoor kitchen has become one of the essential elements of great outdoor living areas. Here on the Costa del Sol, they are an excellent way to enjoy those sunny days and balmy evenings in your own private space. To help get you thinking about how it might work in your home, we have put together the key elements of a good outdoor kitchen.
Top reasons to upgrade your swimming pool
With summer just around the corner, it’s high time to start planning and updating your pool and garden area. If you are considering whether it’s time to invest in upgrading your swimming pool, here are some key reasons to upgrade your pool area.
Locating electrical power sockets
One thing that is essential to home functionality and tidiness is the positioning of power sockets. This blog gives you an outline of how to get power sockets right for your home.
Introducing Home Automation
Home automation is becoming increasingly accessible and helpful. This blog provides an introduction to popular smart home functions and systems.
Top heating options for your home
With winter well on it´s way it´s the perfect time to get your heating up to date. This blog explores the most popular heating options here in the south of Spain.
Sneak peak – Complete villa Makeover in Marbesa
Take a peak at a complete reform that we undertook in this gorgeous Marbesa villa. The client wanted a full refurbishment in a modern style with rustic traditional Andalusian elements. We also worked together to do interior design and fit out, completing on time despite historic supply challenges.
7 easy steps to getting your home ready for the winter months
With the weather cooling down, and normal life in full swing, it´s the perfect time to start preparing your home for the cooler months. We have put together a simple checklist to help you prepare your Spanish home before you turn your heaters on this year.
Key benefits of 3D visualisations
When undertaking a building or design project, you may be tempted to skip the time and money involved in obtaining a 3D design. This blog outlines the key reasons why 3D design is worth the investment.
The biggest mistake when undertaking a building project
There are many mistakes that homeowners can make when undertaking a building or construction project. In our experience, the biggest mistake that home renovators can make is to mix companies and tradesmen to do their projects. This blog outlines why.
7 Heavenly Outdoor Living Styles
Here on the Costa del Sol, outdoor living is a big part of living well all year around. This blog highlights some gorgeous outdoor living styles to get you inspired for your next chillout area makeover.
New tax deductions for improved energy efficiency in Spanish homes
Improving the energy efficiency of homes just got more affordable for Spanish tax payers when a new law was published in the official state gazette on last month.
Glamorous Outdoor Lighting Ideas
While fairy or string lights, or removable solar lights in your planters might seem like a simple solution to light your outdoor area- these inevitably get messy or fall out creating more hassle than you had imagined. So if you want a flawless and easily maintained outdoor lighting system, we have put together a few elegant ideas to help you enjoy your outdoor area on lovely evenings.
Fantastic golf front modernisation in Elviria
Our committed team of builders and designers have been busy at work and are now delighted to share this incredible transformation of a golf front villa in Santa Maria. This dream has everything you could ask for!
Top 7 Simple Renovation ideas in 2022
While we all dream of the perfect home, sometimes it can be hard to know what to prioritise. This blog takes 7 key things that you can focus on to make your home feel good as new.
Classic bedroom styles to impress
ProMas have put together a range of stylish options to redecorate your bedroom leaving your space timelessly stylish.
Universal Design Principles to increase your homes´ worth and functionality
When building or renovating your home there are many things to consider. We outline key universal design principles to make your home accessible to all, and therefore increase overall value and attractiveness for selling on in the future.
Buying property in the Costa del Sol in 2022
The Costa del Sol is famous for it´s beauty, varied culture, sunshine and overall great lifestyle. This blog gives an overview of property market and popular areas on this famous coastline.
Choosing the right window for your home
Most people don´t think about which windows would best suit their homes until they have to. We have put together an overview of the window types and materials, along with their benefits and disadvantages to help orientate you.
6 Modern Bathroom Styles that Impress
We all know that a practical and stylish bathroom makes starting and ending the day that much more enjoyable. Since design styles are constantly changing, we have put together a list of sophisticated bathroom themes that are bound to impress for decades.
Are solar panels worth the investment?
With electricity prices skyrocketing around Europe, government subsidies and prices improving, now is an excellent time to consider installing solar panels on your home. We have researched all the key questions for you to help decide whether now is the right time to install solar panels in Spain.
The 10 Best Swimming Pool Features to Consider
With the warmer months just around the corner, it´s a great time to start thinking about any building or renovation works to be finished for this summer. To help get you inspired, we explore 10 of the best features to consider to make your swimming pool one to be proud of.
Seasons Greetings
Wishing you and yours a very happy Christmas and new year. Our team are taking a hard earnt break, and will be back in the office ready to build and reform dream homes again on 10 January 2022. We hope you have a happy holiday season and we will see you in 2022!
Home Christmas Styles
With Christmas quickly approaching, we are all surrounded by the beauty of the season. Most of us have our preferred style, but there are so many ways to decorate with class. We thought we´d take a look at some of our favourite Christmas decoration themes to help you get inspired.
Planning your Kitchen
Clever kitchen design is fundamental to make it an enjoyable place to be and use. There are so many different layouts, tools and materials and styles to consider, so to get you started- here is an overview of the key topics to consider when planning the heart of your home.
Revised Capital Gains Tax in Spain
If you´re thinking of selling your property in Spain, we have good news! The Spanish Constitutional Court have implemented a decree, that has been approved by the Council of Ministers, to make capital gains tax paid when transferring property more fair.
Luxury Transformation with a Special Purpose
When we think of stylish home renovations, we always think about this gorgeous townhouse reform that we completed in La Quinta. This project was unique, because we did a complete refurbishment, and created a gorgeous bed and breakfast retreat for her lucky guests.
8 Classic Chill Out Area Styles
A good chill out area makes the difference between a comfortable house and an excellent home. This blog gives an overview of eight key outdoor furniture style options that provide the perfect base for you to decorate your space to suit your style and needs.
Dream holiday home transformation
One of our favourite projects is the complete redesign and refurbishment of this stunning seaside villa in Rio Real. This client, who is a chartered engineer, is delighted that they engaged ProMas to design, manage and build this fantastic refurbishment, including infinity pool and outdoor kitchen.
Getting around with Pets on the Costa del Sol
As part of the family, it´s only normal that pet owners want to take their furry friends out to enjoy life. As animal lovers, here is a little overview of getting out and about with pets here on the Costa del Sol.
Private Schools in the Marbella area
Choosing the right school can be a daunting task. ProMas have put together a location based list to help orientate you to the private school options around Marbella.
10 Good Food Restaurants in Marbella
This blog shares 10 good food restaurants speckled around the lovely town of Marbella. Whether it be in the dining centre, the pine suburbs, sandy beaches, or somewhere nearby, discover 10 of the best quality restaurants recommended by foodies in our favourite Spanish town.
Marbella´s Famous High End Restaurants
This is but a small selection of the very many luxury gourmet restaurants that Marbella has to offer- 10 classic must visit venues to experience luxury Marbella dining.
Choosing the best floors for your home
When building or reforming a house, one of the biggest decisions you will make is which flooring to install. For the flooring rookie, we have put together a quick overview of the kinds of flooring options and a simple three step guide to choosing the right floors for you.
Top Tips for Home Lighting
Proper lighting planning is often overlooked until too late in the building phase. Read our top tips for choosing and designing your home lighting.
The 30 Best Activities for Kids in The Costa Del Sol. Blog 3. Family Activities on a Budget in Marbella
The third and final part in this series, this blog discusses low budget activities for families and children around Marbella and the Costa del Sol.
The 30 Best Activities for Kids in The Costa Del Sol. Blog 2. Year Round family activities
Famous for it´s wonderful weather and beaches, the Costa del Sol offers many year round activities for families and children. This is the second instalment in a three part blog series outlining 30 fantastic family friendly activities in and around Marbella, Mijas and Benahavís.
The 30 Best Activities for Kids in The Costa Del Sol. Blog 1. Summer Activities for families
With summer on the way, we have put together a list of 30 great activities for kids in and around Marbella, Mijas and San Pedro de Alcántara. This first instalment is family-friendly summer activities on the Costa del Sol.
How to choose a building contractor
Do you need to choose a building contractor? To help narrow your search, we have outlined five key factors to take into consideration when choosing a contractor for your building project.
Why people love open plan floors
Have you ever wondered why all the new or modern homes have open plan living areas? We love open plan living areas, and for many very good reasons that we´ve broken down for you in this blog.
Custom Storage Solutions
Are you tired of your closets overflowing? Storing essential home items into cramped spaces? Could you use a little extra storage in your home? We can inspire you by coming up with some creative solutions for your storage on the Costa del Sol.
Pre-Summer Reform Ideas
The team at ProMas Building know exactly how to help you make the most of the wonderful weather here in Marbella and the Costa del Sol. Here are some of our favourite pre-summer reforms that can enhance your home this summer.
Luxurious Landscaped Gardens
When completing a building or renovation project, the team at ProMas Building can also do the landscape architecture and garden design for you. Take a peak at some of our favourite gardens and outdoor spaces.
Introducing Marbella 4 Days Cycling
Not only are we one of Marbella´s most respected building companies, but ProMas believe in a balanced lifestyle. That is why we are sponsoring this year’s Marbella 4 Days Cycling event that is planned to take place between 18 and 21 November this year. The event offers 4 routes of 50 or 100km over four…
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The ProMas Experience
ProMas prides itself on delivering immaculate construction projects that exceed our clients´ expectations. Over the 15 years that we have been working on the Costa del Sol, we have built a reputation as one of the most reliable builders in and around Marbella. Read some testimonials and reviews from our existing clients.
Where To Buy On The Costa Del Sol: Part 3- Small Towns
As is well known, the Costa del Sol offers exquisite beauty and variety. This blog explores the smaller towns of Spain´s famously sunny coast, as the final instalment of a 3 part blog series in our beginner´s guide of where to buy on the Costa del Sol.
Where To Buy On The Costa Del Sol: Part 2- Marbella
As experienced local builders, this is the second part in our series discussing the residential areas of the Costa del Sol. From the stunning Golden Mile, to Sierra Blanca, Nueva Andalucía, San Pedro and Cabopino, this blog discusses what to expect in each area of Marbella – the cosmopolitan centre of the Costa del Sol.
Where To Buy On The Costa Del Sol: Part 1- Introduction
There is no doubt that the Costa del Sol is a fantastic place to buy property. As established builders in Marbella, ProMas are presenting a beginners guide about where to buy in the Costa del Sol. This is Part 1. An Introduction.
Promas on Instagram
ProMas Building is now on Instagram. Read on about why you should follow us if you are interested in building, construction, design or refurbishments, especially in the Marbella and Costa del Sol areas.
New Years Renovation Ideas
Now that we are contemplating the year ahead, it is a great time to start thinking about your renovation goals for your home too. Here are some simple renovation ideas to improve your home.
New Years at Home ideas
Well, this year has certainly been unforgettable, and even though many of us are confined to our homes, it doesn´t mean that farewelling 2020 should be a non-event. Here on the Costa del Sol, the weather is looking great, and many of our clients have beautiful homes to bring the new years in. As builders…
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Christmas Wishes from ProMas
The team at ProMas Building in Marbella would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Property Services for Reform Opportunities
Now that Promas Estates are running, the Promas family can showcase the specific properties that present excellent reform investment opportunities in the best areas of the Costa del Sol.
Introducing Underfloor heating
The recommended way to heat your home When constructing or reforming homes here in Marbella and the Costa del Sol, we often recommend that underfloor heating is installed. Although we have one of the world´s best climates, winters can also get quite chilly. So since most older homes aren´t as well prepared for the cold…
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Popular ideas for elegant bathrooms
ProMas share six popular elements of luxurious bathrooms that our clients love.
6 Steps to renovating your Spanish home
ProMas know it can be hard to know where to start when renovating your home abroad, so we have put together a quick list to get you started.
Apartment Transformation in El Rosario
As established builders in Marbella who specialise in constructing or reforming luxury properties, we are always proud to showcase the completed works of consenting clients. We are delighted to showcase our new case study for this recently reformed two bedroom holiday apartment in El Rosario. The clients wanted to modernise the duplex and use quality…
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Introducing Promas Estates
We are delighted to announce the launch of Promas Estates, a new property consultant firm in Marbella. After 15 years as a respected Marbella building company, ProMas Building has now extended its services into the real estate realm. Headed by ProMas founders Andy and Katherine, Promas Estates is a prestigious new firm that offers personalised…
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Popular fireplaces on the Costa del Sol
As the weather cools down, it´s a great time to start thinking about preparing your home for the winter. This could be a full home makeover and amplification to get your interior just right, or perhaps it´s just a dining and living area upgrade. Whenever upgrading your home, ProMas always recommend incorporating heating options into…
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Own a holiday home? Here are 10 improvements to consider
Here at ProMas building, many of our clients are expats who are lucky enough to purchase a second home here on the wonderful Costa del Sol. Whether you are keeping your haven for family enjoyment or making a little extra income, there are some key elements that you can consider to make your home more…
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