MALAGA’S Feria is undoubtedly the event of the year for city residents, a week-long blowout featuring family fun, fireworks, live music and multitudes of hangovers, but what does 2016 have in store? Events begin at the Cortijo de Torres fairground on Friday, August 12, with the opening speech to be delivered by Vanesa Martin at […]
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Feria de Malaga 2016: A quick guide to what’s on
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Buoyant Spanish property market
HOME sales across Spain rose by almost 20 per cent in June, heralding a hugely significant increase, which led to the greatest number of private property transactions since January 2013. There were 36,856 sales across the period, which became the fifth consecutive month to see year-on-year increases. Second-hand homes drove the surge, accounting for more […]
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Spain named in Top 10 most attractive countries for real estate investment
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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Mallorca tops car hire survey of UK holidaymakers
The most popular holiday car hire hotspots in Europe have been revealed, with Mallorca topping the charts as the location where most British holidaymakers choose to rent a car once they’ve reached their destination. According to data from car hire booking agent, autoeurope.co.uk the top holiday destinations based on hiring a vehicle are: Mallorca; Milan; […]
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Spain’s record number of Blue-Flag beaches.
Would you like to visit a country with some of the best beaches in the world? Then grab your swimsuit and come to Spain! You can choose from 586 beaches and 100 marina resorts distinguished with the prestigious Blue Flag award, thanks to their quality and safety. Crystal-clear waters, coves, cliffs, broad stretches of sand, […]
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Properties now sell 50% faster on the Costa del Sol Than in 2015
The Costa del Sol has always been a popular place to buy property, although those wanting to sell may have struggled to find a buyer with so many homes on the market. But this year has brought positive news. For example, according to property consulting agency Aguierre Newman, the time it takes for a property […]
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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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Mallorca becomes most sought after destination for 2016 as sales soar by 39%
Despite temperatures across the UK equaling those on the sun kissed island of Mallorca this week, it seems many would still much rather spend the summer on its sandy shores in Balearic bliss. According to the most recent figures from travel’s leading performance marketing engine, Sojern, Mallorca is one of the top destinations searched for […]
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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 […]
