Murcia Property Exhibition

The Murcia Region is about to launch its very own Property Exhibition. It will take place in Torre Pacheco, from Thursday 5th October to Sunday 8th October, feature approximately 300 exhibitors and attract up to 25,000 visitors.

Exhibitors will include: property developers, real estate agents, local government institutions, banks, insurance companies, interior design companies, and many more. There will be a number of raffles for exhibition visitors, featuring major prizes, including a car, a cruise and even a down payment on a new home.

The Murcia Region is being presented as the ideal place for those wishing to re-locate abroad, set up a new business or invest in business opportunities, according to the President of the Organising Committee. For further information, please see the exhibitions website
www.sirmu.net

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