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Guide to the hottest winter sun destinations

Suffering from a shortage of sunshine? You don’t need an A-list budget — or unlimited free time — to find a winter bolthole. We seek out the hottest second-home destinations within a four-hour flight. Admittedly, it has been the scene of speculative development and a cataclysmic property crash, but Marbella, a 2½-hour flight from London, […]

Foreign demand fuels Spanish property price rises

Spain’s market has come a long way in 2014. “Spain may offer one of the strongest recoveries within the Eurozone,” PwC highlighted in an investment report in January. Since then, the country has done just that, with its improving economy out of recession, property prices beginning to climb and demand from buyers soaring. Taylor Wimpey […]

How to dress your property for success

Dressing a property to wow potential buyers is a skilled art. Mirrors need to be strategically placed in order to maximise light while avoiding glare. Pictures need to complement the colour scheme while remaining neutral in order to suit a wide range of tastes. The sofa needs to have just the right number of cushions […]

Ditch the grey skies and soak up some sun

As the nights draw in and those early morning starts seem ever colder, the idea of sitting outside and soaking up the sun may seem like a distant dream, but the perfect outdoor terrace is actually a lot closer than you might think. It is a fact well understood by Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, whose […]

Searching for the ultimate Christmas gift? Why not a second home in Spain!

Lleading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, has the ultimate Christmas gift in mind – a second home in Spain. “Surprising your partner and family with a Christmas gift on this scale has to be the ultimate present! You’re giving them the gift of years of happy holidays and memories to come. I’m not sure there’s […]

Searching for the ultimate Christmas gift? Why not a second home in Spain!

Lleading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, has the ultimate Christmas gift in mind – a second home in Spain. “Surprising your partner and family with a Christmas gift on this scale has to be the ultimate present! You’re giving them the gift of years of happy holidays and memories to come. I’m not sure there’s […]

Searching for the ultimate Christmas gift? Why not a second home in Spain!

Lleading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, has the ultimate Christmas gift in mind – a second home in Spain. “Surprising your partner and family with a Christmas gift on this scale has to be the ultimate present! You’re giving them the gift of years of happy holidays and memories to come. I’m not sure there’s […]

Spanish home sales from Britons ‘up 25% in a year’

With a strong pound and low property prices in Spain, real estate-related transfers from the UK are up by a quarter in the last year, the highest for three year. Taylor Wimpey Spain says, “The low cost of living in Spain is also a draw. Quite simply, retirees can get more for their money here […]

Interview Marc Pritchard, Sales & Marketing Director – Taylor Wimpey

Taylor Wimpey España is a homebuilding company with operation in the UK and Spain that has been building homes in the Balearics, the Costa Blanca, and the Costa del Sol since 1958. Marc Pritchard, the Sales & Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España, talks about the business, and gives us his views on the market. […]

More nations buying into rising Spanish market

Britons used to dominate foreign purchases of Spanish property, but now rising demand from Russian, Chinese and Scandinavian buyers mean more nationalities are looking for bargains, it is claimed Taylor Wimpey comment “High-quality developments with communal pools have attracted particular interest, with both property investors and second home owners keen to take advantage of Spanish […]

Fabulous homes by the beach or the golf course

Now is an ideal time to buy in Spain. Prices are competitive and the pound is looking strong against the euro. Traditionally prices to the south of Alicante have been lower than those in the north. But this is changing with homes now costing much the same wherever you go. Read more: http://www.mydestination.com/

Homes with sea views in the North Alicante region

When people move to Spain or are looking for a holiday home, most are looking for beach properties. So imagine the chance to live in a brand-new apartment or town house with pool and gardens plus direct, private access to the beach. Taylor Wimpey España is building a beautiful, luxury complex of properties leading on […]

Avoiding the pension pot pitfalls

The pain in Spain continues to dog the market but there are some signs that the oversupply of property is finally being absorbed and there are bargains to be negotiated on all the Costas. However, buying cheap here could be a costly mistake. Taylor Wimpey Espana’s new apartments and penthouses in Avalon at Los Arqueros […]

Enjoy the winter sun in Spain

It’s that time of year when the novelty of cold mornings and rainy afternoons in the UK has worn off and families turn their attention to which country would be the best place for them to soak up some winter sun. This year the number of those leaving the UK in search of winter sun […]

Silver travellers set retirement sights on Spain

Taylor Wimpey Spain explains: “Many of our buyers are looking for holiday homes right now but with a view to one day living in them permanently, once they retire. They are seeking high quality homes on developments that provide them with luxuries they don’t have in the UK, like swimming pools and balconies on which […]

Spain’s Surprising Recovery a Magnet to Property Investors

Despite being one of the countries hardest hit by the financial crisis, Spain has made a spectacular turn-around, dazzling financial markets across Europe. As former economic powerhouse Germany continues on a downward spiral, Spain has reduced unemployment (albeit modestly), seen GDP growth for the last few quarters and now the Spanish property market is bouncing from the […]

Sustained recovery in Spanish property market looking more likely

Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, believes that Spanish property is currently some of the best value in Europe. ‘Buyers from across the globe are taking an interest in what Spain can offer, both as an investment choice and for the lifestyle benefits,’ Read more:: http://www.propertywire.com

Spanish property market offers best value in Europe

Taylor Wimpey de España comments “Spanish property is some of the best value in Europe. Buyers from across the globe are taking an interest in what Spain can offer, both as an investment choice and for the lifestyle benefits. We’ve found that our buyers include a mixture of those looking for an escape pad for […]

Spanish property market offers best value in Europe

Leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, at the heart of the Iberian country’s residential property market, comments, “Spanish property is some of the best value in Europe. Buyers from across the globe are taking an interest in what Spain can offer, both as an investment choice and for the lifestyle benefits.”  http://www.propertysecrets.net

Portugal versus Spain

Meanwhile, across the border in Spain, Mike and Val Reay cite the weather, wine and food as the key drivers behind their choice of country, as well as the stunning scenery to be found when one veers from the beaten track. Like the Hutchinsons, they opted for a new build, high spec development, buying through Taylor […]

Spanish property sales strongest since 2010

Spanish property sales totalled 91,338 in the three months ot June 2014, according to the Ministry, a surge of 12.1 per cent compared to the same period in 2013. The rise marks the strongest second quarter for Spain’s property market since 2010, as positive sentiment continues to climb.  Taylor Wimpey España, which has just released a […]

The July figures mark the fifth successive month of rise with home sales

The July figures mark the fifth successive month of rises, with homes sales increasing by 22% in March, 5% in April, 5.4% in May and 8.8% in June. The second hand sales market is doing well, while the homebuilding market has also experienced an uplift, with popular tourist areas issuing an increasing number of licences […]

Spanish property on the up as penthouses command 30% price premiums

Spain’s property market is on the up, as a flood of foreign investors are snapping up bargain properties following years of tumbling prices. Provisional July figures from the National Statistics Institute have indicated that home sales increased by 10.7% compared with the same month in 2013, with 28,583 transactions in total.  Taylor Wimpey Spain comments “We’ve […]

Majorca property has weathered the economic storm

Majorca is a beautiful island with an abundance of dramatic rocky coastlines and flora framed coves, and associated with cultural images of Chopin, Georges Sand and Robert Graves. These days it is just as well known for superyachts and celebrities. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have a home there and the Spanish royal family […]

The gateway to Costa del Sol

The gateway to Spain’s Costa del Sol, the municipality of Malaga is steeped in culture and history, from its contemporary art centre to its two Moorish castles and museum dedicated to the city’s most famous son – Pablo Picasso. It is also home to some of Spain’s finest beaches, with wide expanses of sand at […]

The British are coming!

With a reviving economy, improved exchange rate and ever-higher values of their primary home, the British are back in the market for overseas property. To match demand, A Place in the Sun is putting on a new show in Manchester next March, while the Overseas Property Show will run from 5-8 September in Birmingham and at seven […]

Spanish construction sector leads Europe

Spain housing boom was swiftly turned to financial bust when the property crisis struck following years of soaring construction. The sudden downturn left the country’s economy reeling and thousands of homes empty – or unfinished. Taylor Wimpey España comments: “Real estate transactions by British buyers have increased more than 20 per cent according to the British […]

Building a better future in Spain

Spain has had enough of economic doom and gloom. The sun-kissed Iberian country has put its economic troubles behind it and is now leading Europe in the race to build a better and brighter future. Taylor Wimpey comments “Real estate transactions by British buyers have increased more than 20% according to the British Embassy in Spain […]

Belgian buyers snapping up Spanish second homes

According to figures from the INE, Spain’s national statistics institute, the country’s property market is experiencing a renaissance. Sales went up 8.8% in June, the fourth consecutive month of rising sales numbers that Spain has experienced. Taylor Wimpey comments “We’re seeing much more interest from Belgian buyers this year – our sales to them were […]

Survey reveals Spain as the UK’s most popular overseas retirement destination

Spain has long been popular with Brits looking to pick up a holiday home in the sunshine and for many families the property also acts as the bolt hole to which they plan to retire. The gentle climate, delicious cuisine and stunning coastal scenery of Spain have proven a consistent draw to UK holidaymakers and […]

Spanish Property Sales up 48 % in 2014

Taylor Wimpey España said: “We have already seen a staggering 2,500% increase in Middle Eastern buyers this year versus the same period in 2012 and 190% increase in buyers from Russia and Lithuania.”   Read more: http://www.ipinglobal.com/

Spain tops Brit retirement wishlist

The poll from MGM Advantage identified some 3.2 million adults looking to leave the UK to retire in Europe. Out of those, Spain came top of the wishlist, garnering 26 per cent of the vote, enough to top the rankings of preferred destinations. Taylor Wimpey Espana comments: “Our buyers are looking for high spec properties in […]

Spanish property market rebounds as economy turns a corner and attracts international buyers

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of leading Spanish developer Taylor Wimpey Espana, comments, “Spain has long been a popular second home destination for buyers from across Europe and the Balearic Islands in particular have seen significant investment from those looking to purchase the ideal holiday home in the sunshine.” Read more: http://www.easier.com/

Costa del Soaring? Malaga reports tourism generates €500m

Taylor Wimpey España comments: “These new year round flights operated by Flybe from Southend Airport are really terrific news for both our prospective buyers looking to make their stay in the Spanish sunshine more permanent and our current Taylor Wimpey de España home owners.” Read more: http://www.themovechannel.com/

New-build triples in Alicante, Spain

Taylor Wimpey España, says, “We have experienced this resurgence on the ground ourselves with four new developments on the Costa Blanca and more on the horizon as sales continue to rise.”   Read more: http://www.opp-connect.com/

Spanish tourism enjoys strong start to 2014

Taylor Wimpey España comments: It comes as no surprise that the Costa Blanca is once again a favorite summer holiday destination. Here we have seen an abundance of holidaymakers and foreign property buyers drawn to the clear blue waters, miles of golden sandy beaches, quaint villages, sophisticated cafes and restaurants and an abundance of historical, […]

Spain set to reign once again as top holiday home hotspot

Taylor Wimpey España is proud to be at the forefront of the province’s recovery. The established developer has over 50 years’ experience of building in the Spanish market and currently has a new joint venture, a project under construction on the in Torrevieja, Alicante.   Read more here: http://www.tamworthherald.co.uk/

Scandinavians swoop in on Spain’s lucrative property market

Spanish house builder,  Taylor Wimpey España remarked on the proliferation of Swedish and Norwegian buyers in Spain. “Buyers are taking advantage of favorable exchange rates and reduced Spanish house prices to purchase their dream second home abroad. More here: http://www.propertyoverseastoday.com/

Spanish Property Rises by 5.3%

According to the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) the sale of Spanish homes rose by 5.3% in April, up from the same month in 2013, to a total of 24,968 sales. Alicante in particular has shown a strong recovery from turbulent economic times over the first quarter of this year, according to a report by […]

Perfect your swing as you soak up the sun in Spain and Portugal

“We saw a 74 per cent annual increase in sales in Majorca last year and in Spain generally we registered an eight per cent increase in golf property sales,” says Taylor Wimpey de España. “Golf undoubtedly is a big appeal for many buyers.”   Visable http://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/

Spanish cuisine is key factor in attracting ex-pats and tourists

Taylor Wimpey España, commented: “Fine food and wine are insurance for our culture. It is very hard for tourists to not get hooked on our huge range of gastronomic offerings, which are oft! en a key part of their desire to make their sojourn in Spain a more permanent arrangement.   Visable http://www.internationaleat.com/

Bounceback Spain

Meanwhile, in Mallorca in the Balearics, new-build is a viable option, with the developer Taylor Wimpey España offering a selection of key-ready developments, as well as off-plan opportunities, in the most desirable parts of the island. Projects available from TWE include the last phase of its Cala Magrana complex in Porto Cristo, with prices from […]

It’s a hole in one for golf Spain

Taylor Wimpey Espana comments, “The importance of golf tourism to Spain and the wider European economy is abundantly clear and despite being hit by the recession over the last few years, it’s certainly making a comeback hand in hand with the property market.   http://www.easier.com  

Want golf property in Spain?

The importance of golf tourism to Spain  and the wider European economy is abundantly clear and despite being hit by the recession over the last few years, it’s certainly making a comeback hand in hand with the property market,” comments the leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España. www.themovechannel.com

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