Buying a property in Spain is a more attractive proposition now than it ever has been. So says Marc Pritchard, sales and marketing director of Taylor Wimpey de Espana, who stressed potential buyers should look at the merits of the market at present and “strike while the iron is hot”. “A favourable exchange rate between […]
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Property in Spain ‘most attractive investment it’s ever been’
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Viva España! Brits continue to book holidays to Spain in spite of economic concerns
In spite of economic concerns and bailout murmurs, it seems that high spirited British travellers are overlooking the doom and gloom across Spain and other Euro nations by continuing to book holidays to the Iberian land according to Multicom’s travel booking platform FindandBook. The findings which highlight the number of bookings made in June this […]
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Move to Spain and get free healthcare!
The Spanish Health Minister, Ana Mató, has announced that all legal residents of Spain whose income from all sources is less than €100,000 a year will be eligible for free medical care from 1st September 2012. This includes foreigners from the EU or elsewhere, whether or not they contribute to the Social Security system or […]
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Recipe for a summer in Spain: refreshing drinks
It’s summer again, and you decide to arrange a trip to Spain. You’ve made absolutely the right choice: you can expect great weather, guaranteed sunshine and several days in which to discover the delicious Spanish gastronomy. And to accompany your dishes, what better than some of the cooling drinks that are typically served at this […]
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New museum for the graphic works of Dali in Palma
A new exhibition opened in Palma de Mallorca this month showcasing four decades of graphic works by the Catalan artist Salvador Dali. Dali’s pictures are presented by German Wolfgang Hornke who has found a home for the permanent exhibition in the newly named Museo Can Morey de Santmarti. The museum is at the end of […]
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Schools out for summer! Spain voted favourite destination for families according to recent findings
Families looking to make their holiday money go further this summer should look no further than the much loved destination of Spain according to recent findings from The Post Office Family Holiday report. Currently, British families will have around 11.5% more spending money this year than last as the pound reaches a 12-month high against […]
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New hotel projects add more glamour on Mallorca
Hot on the heels of the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel that opened on the west of Mallorca in April this year, two more luxury lifestyle brands have made the Spanish island their home. Nikki Beach and Wave House are the latest names to gain a foothold in the Balearics and leading local estate aged Mallorca […]
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Shop at the local market
Health-conscious holidaymakers can make the best out of self-catering deals to Mallorca by shopping at the local organic market. One destination that is rapidly becoming a hotspot for a healthy holiday is Mallorca, with its wide assortment of shops and increasingly popular weekly local markets. Now home to around 500 organic farms covering around 72,000 […]
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Only 4% VAT until 31st Dec 2012
Last week, Spain approved tax increases which could see VAT payable on new property purchases increasing as of 1 January 2013 from the current 4% super reduced rate to 10%, unless the Spanish Government makes an exception. Tax reduction on new property was made effective in August 2011, when the government of José Luis Rodríguez […]
