MALAGA has been named the second most exciting destination on the planet to visit in 2015 by one of the world’s top travel guides. The Andalucian city has been praised by Rough Guide for offering far more than just sun, sea and sand, and is one of the guide’s top 10 places to visit next […]
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Malaga named second best city to visit in 2015
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Spanish properties prices up 1.15% in third quarter
Residential property prices in Spain rose 1.15% in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest index published by the Property Registrars. That is the first time this index has edged clearly into positive territory since the Spanish housing bubble burst, and according to real estate expert […]
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Searching for the ultimate Christmas gift? Why not a second home in Spain!
When you’re a kid, Christmas is packed with the promise of sleigh bells in the snow, feasting on chocolate and the wonderment of seeing that Santa has delivered the presents when you wake up on Christmas morning. As a teenager, it’s a time for no school and for asking your parents for over-priced goods that […]
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How to dress (your property) for success – top tips from Taylor Wimpey España
Dressing a property to wow potential buyers is a skilled art. Mirrors need to be strategically placed in order to maximise light while avoiding glare. Pictures need to complement the colour scheme while remaining neutral in order to suit a wide range of tastes. The sofa needs to have just the right number of cushions […]
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Miraval – La Cala Golf Resort, Mijas
New luxury homes in residential La Cala Golf Resort with sea and golf views. The complex is located in a quiet area between the beautiful Natural Park of the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean Sea. Located just 10 minutes from the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol, 20 minutes from Marbella and 30 […]
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Retire to Spain and enjoy a longer life plus a 5% cash discount
The Foreign Office estimates that some 800,000 Brits live in Spain for all or part of each year. The number of those residing permanently is uncertain but best estimates put the figure as being somewhere between 250,000 and 400,000 people. Spain’s attractions as a retirement destination are clear for all to see, as Marc Pritchard, Sales […]
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Homes sales up again in Spain in September, most recent data shows
Home sales in Spain increased again on an annual basis in September after dipping in August, according to the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics. Sales went up 13% in September and excluding social housing, there were 24,096 sales registered, the highest level in four years and 14% up on a monthly basis. […]
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Dutch buyers look to sunny Spain for their dream holiday homes
A perennially popular choice with Dutch tourists, Spain has been in the top five countries that the Dutch choose to spend their holidays in for years. In 2013, it was the fourth most popular destination, according a report from NBTC-NIPO Research. The report states that Dutch travellers undertook an average of 2.79 holidays per person […]
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Spain back and forth – what does 2015 have in store for the Spanish property market?
Spain’s real estate sector has come a long way in 2014. Property asking prices have risen by 7% across the country, according to leading property portal Kyero, while the prestigious homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España has observed increasing confidence in the market as investors and foreign buyers rush in to snap up bargains. With 2015 on […]
