The latest report published by the Council of Property Registrars has confirmed that foreigners are buying more property in Spain than ever. In concrete, international investors acquired almost 48,000 properties in the last year, which is an increase of more than 13% from the previous 12 months. The report also revealed that the British are […]
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Foreigners buying more property in Spain than ever
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Record number of Blue Flags fly high across Spain this summer
With the results of this year’s Blue Flag awards hot off the press, Spain’s coastlines are looking even more inviting to those wishing to dip their toes into clean waters. The highly sought-after accolades are awarded annually by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) across almost 50 countries worldwide. Blue Flag beaches are judged on […]
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Latest index figures show Spanish property prices are stable, but rents down
Average residential property prices in Spain have remained stable, rising 0.1% in April compared to a year ago, according to the latest index data to be published. But the April increase is more moderate than the year on year growth recorded in March and February at 0.8% and 2.1% respectively, the data from real estate […]
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Taylor Wimpey España tackle the testing terrain of the Scottish Highlands in the name of charity
This weekend saw Taylor Wimpey employees complete the 2016 Charity Challenge, ‘Going for Gold’. Having already battled the Brecon Beacons and prevailed in the Peak District, this year’s challenge transported employees to bonny Scotland, home of haggis, the kilt, Highland Games and Ben Nevis. Fondly known as ‘The Ben’, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain […]
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Demand for Spanish property facing a number of issues in the coming months
Demand for property on the Spanish Costas has increased from expats who are benefitting from good mortgage rates and there is a rise in construction activity with a number of new developments being started, according to a new report. It also explains that there are a number of other factors likely to affect the real […]
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Alicante maintains Blue Flag lead
The Alicante province is once again the leader in terms of quality beaches, having been awarded more Blue Flags than any other area in Spain with awards for 62 beaches, 13 marinas, 4 routes and 7 schools. Across the 19 municipalities that make up the Costa Blanca there were 71 candidates for the awards, with […]
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Torrevieja May Fair this week
Having just played host to a legion of Roman´s during last week´s event on the Vista Alegre, this week sees Torrevieja taken over by a more traditional, albeit southern influenced fiesta, the Feria de Mayo, or May Fair. There will be almost thirty venues housed in the marquees in the port area, all celebrating the […]
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Viva España! Overseas buyers purchase more Spanish homes than domestic buyers
After a thriving start to 2016, Spain’s property market looks set to reclaim its status amongst overseas buyers as it continues to go from strength to strength. According to the most recent property statistics published by the Ministry of Development (Ministerio de Fomento), the number of homes purchased by overseas buyers in Q4 of 2015 […]
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Travel company launches European destinations from Leeds Bradford
TRAVEL company Thomas Cook is partnering with Monarch and Evelop airlines to start services to European destinations from Leeds Bradford Airport. Thomas Cook is starting services to Faro, Naples, Mahon, Tenerife, Larnaca and Alicante in summer 2017, Flights to Palma will be launched by Evelop Airlines, to meet the regional demand from holidaymakers across West […]
