As of the 1st October 2013, non-EU foreigners coming to Spain with €500,000 to invest in real estate were entitled to a residence permit. The long-awaited ‘Golden Visa’ has now arrived on Spanish shores and is set to attract capital from booming economies such as Asia, the Middle East and Russia with investors attracted by […]
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A Place in the Sun Live Seminar Schedule
It’s just one day to go until Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun Live opens its doors at the NEC Birmingham (27th-29th September) offering foreign house-hunters a world of property under one roof. A visit to A Place in the Sun Live gives you a unique opportunity to get free advice on all aspects […]
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Record Summer Predicted for Spanish Tourism
The President of the Spanish Federation of Travel Agencies (CEAV), Rafael Gallego, in a statement to Europa Press this week said that the tourism forecast for this summer, after one week into the season, is “pretty good”, with the number of domestic and international tourists in Spain expected to increase by an average of between […]
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Malaga on the up
Tourism numbers in Malaga, Spain, continue to grow in 2013. The latest data for the first five months of this year show an increase in overnight stays of 6.5 percent compared to the same period in 2012, with a total of 703 277. In June, the trend is likely to continue according to the Department […]
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Ryanair Launches Its Biggest Ever Winter Schedule
Ryanair celebrated the launch of its 2013 winter schedule by launching a 100,000 seat sale across its entire European network, with prices starting from just £22.99 for travel in September, which are available for booking until midnight (24:00hrs) Thur (11 July). Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said: “Ryanair is delighted to launch our 2013-14 winter schedule, with […]
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Airlines and the internet shape where we buy property abroad
Improved air access and cheaper fares combined with the convenience of the internet have changed how and where people buy overseas property today, according to a recent survey by the Overseas Guides Company. Recent survey evidence shows that 50.6 per cent of people buying abroad want their new property to be within an hour of […]
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Tapas, flavours to tempt everyone
A day spent sampling tapas is an unbeatable way to experience Spanish culture and savour the charms of its bars and taverns. Tapas are an exquisite, varied and choice example of popular gastronomy which allows you to share a variety of dishes and try a wide range of different products. All the tastes of Spain […]
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Still value in Spanish property market
Bargain-hunting Britons are jumping on to the Spanish property ladder as house prices continue to fall, says Clare Nessling, director at Conti, an overseas mortgage specialist. “If you believed everything you read, you would avoid the Spanish property market like the plague. But it appears that foreign investment in the country is growing steadily with […]
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One to watch: visitors passing through Palma Airport on the golden isle of Mallorca reach 2.5 million in one month
Mallorca is the most popular tourist destination in the Iberian peninsula. With 300 days of sunshine every year, 23 golf courses, 25 marinas, as well as some of the most stunning scenery in Europe, it’s no wonder the island’s airport has beaten last year’s visitor numbers, while hotels in Mallorca are reporting a ten point […]
