Mediterranean countries such as Spain have been at the forefront of developing golf properties catering for a largely northern European market, one that wishes to combine golf with a pleasant and reliable climate. Indeed, for many savvy buyers, purchasing a golf property is usually a decision made more on the quality of life enhancements which add to […]
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The perfect match: How Golf properties have bucked the trend and proved resilient for investors
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The lure of the green
If golf is your thing, then Spain is your destination. Every year thousands of people choose this country to play the sport. Discover the fundamental reasons for playing golf in Spain. A wonderful experience you will want to repeat. Spain is synonymous with golf. It is a top destination for lovers of the sport, whatever […]
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8% growth in Spanish property investment
One developer operating in the Spanish market has reported a rise in the number of sales to international buyers. Taylor Wimpey de Espana revealed that during the first eight months of this year, it saw transactions to overseas investors increase by eight per cent, on the year to date. According to the firm, it also […]
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The Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga presents the first exhibition in Spain of Monica Bonvicini
The Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga is presenting A BLACK HOLE OF NEEDS, HOPES AND AMBITIONS, the first exhibition in Spain of the work of Monica Bonvicini, one of the most important names in contemporary art today. The exhibition focuses on the relationship between gender and power, not as a display or vision of social […]
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Inheritance Issues in Spain. Your Questions Answered!
Making a new life in Spain has been the choice of many British immigrants, the warm climate and relaxed way of life offering a more attractive alternative to the rain and indoor lifestyle of the UK. However, any expat who owns property in Spain should make a legally viable Spanish will to ensure that their […]
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Mallorca: Off-season charm
Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic islands, is still a green place in the autumn, with sunshine comparable to that in more northern places in Europe. However, the sea does sometimes show its rougher side, and on the beaches the red warning flags – “bathing forbidden” – may be seen and it might suddenly start […]
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Tom Hanks and Halle Berry in Mallorca this September
THE movie ‘Cloud Atlas’ starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, will be filmed in Mallorca this September, the Mallorcan Film Commission confirmed. Other actors include Susan Sarandon, Hugo Weaving, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw. Filming is set to begin around September 15 and end around September 30, but it will not be released […]
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Spain’s Golden Glow – Ranked #1 retirement destination by Brits
Moving to a new location when retirement approaches is something many of us dream of, aspiring to eventually one day free our minds, spread our wings and fly off, maybe to sunnier skies, or to somewhere where we can pursue our hobbies or to a place that is simply closer to family and friends. But […]
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Spanish luxury property market resilient, analysis suggests
The lack of property finance available and changes to mortgage taxation have led to an overall slowdown in Spanish property sales in the first half of 2011 but the luxury property market has shown more resilience than other sectors of the market, a new report suggests. International buyers are acquiring luxury properties in Barcelona, the […]