Residential property sales in Spain increased by 8.8% in June compared to the same month a year ago, the latest data from the National Statistics Institute shows. The year on year increase in June is the fourth consecutive monthly rise following those experienced in March, April and May, when home sales rose by 22%, 5% […]
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Property sales in Spain up 8.8% boosted by foreign buyers
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The 10th London Spanish Film Festival announces its line up
The London Spanish Film Festival is returning to the capital from 25 September to 5 October. Now in its 10th year, it will be offering 10 days filled with a wealth of Spanish film screenings, Q&As with actors and filmmakers, as well as a variety of talks and presentations. Organised by Tristana Media in collaboration […]
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Spanish property market rebounds as economy turns a corner and attracts international buyers
Spain’s economy has been looking up of late, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) adjusting its growth forecast from 0.6% to 1.2% for 2014. James Daniel, head of the IMF’s mission to Spain, explained recently, “The economy has turned the corner, recovery is on the right track and the outlook is better than it was […]
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Regata Copa del Rey
The prestigious Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) is now a major date on the international yachting calendar and competing teams include America’s Cup participants. From 2 – 9 August , a week of frantic activity will begin both on land and on the acclaimed racing area of the bay of Palma, where more than a […]
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New survey reveals Spain as the UK’s most popular overseas retirement destination
New research has revealed that more than 6 million UK adults are planning to head overseas when they retire, with Spain’s sunny shores emerging as their destination of choice. The poll from MGM Advantage identified some 3.2 million adults looking to leave the UK in order to retire to European destinations, with Spain garnering 26% […]
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Spanish property prices set to recover in 2016 with 2% rise
The residential property market in Spain is set to bottom out next year and see a 2% rise in prices in 2016, according to ratings agency Standard & Poor’s. It is well documented that the fall in prices has been slowing in recent months and the agency is predicting that prices will fall overall by […]