As the Spanish summer heatwave continues, so too does the growing optimism surrounding its real estate market. According to the most recent findings published by Ernst & Young, Spain is now one of the top ten countries in the world most attractive to prospective investors. The ‘Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Capital Confidence Barometer’ report […]
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Spain named in Top 10 most attractive countries for real estate investment
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Taylor Wimpey España ‘remain cautiously optimistic’ as average selling price increases by 20.4%
Leading Spanish homebuilder, Taylor Wimpey España, has revealed today that they ‘remain cautiously optimistic’ for the future of Spain’s real estate landscape and expect to make ‘good progress for the year as a whole.’ The company, which has been building homes in Spain for over 50 years, released figures that show a substantial increase in […]
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WHSmith marks first ever venture in Spain with Alicante openings
UK news, books and convenience retailer WHSmith has opened to two airside stores at Alicante airport after securing a five-year contract to operate at Spain’s sixth busiest airport, its first venture in the country in travel-retail. The stores will offer a broad range of products to passengers on the move, with a selection of Spanish […]
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Flights to Alicante from London City Airport launched
Despite Brexit the English and Spanish nations are closer than ever via the new British Airways route from the Docklands airport. Despite the vote to leave the EU the UK is now closer than ever to Spain thanks to new flights from London City Airport . The nations, who both crashed out of the Euro 2016 football […]
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Foreigners buying more property in Spain than ever
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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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 […]
