Property sales made by foreign residents in Spain experienced an increase of 24.7% in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year according to statistics from The Ministry of Public Transactions. This figure takes into account all foreigners who live and resident in Spain while further statistics show that the provinces […]
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Properties sold to foreign residents in Spain increase by 24.7% in third quarter of 2011
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Have yourself a very Spanish Christmas
One thing is guaranteed if you spend Christmas in Spain – it is going to be considerably cheaper for Mum and Dad than it would be in the UK. It’s not that the Spanish do not celebrate the Christmas period but they haven’t gone mad with the commercialism of the event which will cost […]
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No rain in Spain with 8% increase in tourism and positive property sales recorded
Spain has enjoyed a much improved year in terms of tourism levels welcoming 50.9 million visitors in the first 10 months of 2011, an 8% increase compared with the same period last year. In fact, Spain has shown no signs of slowing down with around 5.1 million arrivals entering the country last month. October alone […]
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Marvellous Mallorca
Mallorca has enjoyed a generally positive 2011. Whilst mainland Spain has been hit with a severe property slump, this treasured Balearic Island has maintained its stronghold as a superb and highly desirable investment destination. Taylor Wimpey España’s property sales rose by 15% both in September and year to date which certainly does not reflect the general mood in Spain. Yes property […]
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Tourism to Spain increases by 8%
Recently released figures by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce show that during the summer months of July to September the number of tourists flocking to the Spain increased by over 8 percent compared to 2010, with September alone welcoming nearly six million tourists making that month one of the best on record. […]
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Marbella property prices ‘unlikely to fall further’
The value of homes in Marbella is not expected to drop any further, with one real estate organisation predicting that the market has now reached its lowest point. According to International Property Success, a rising number of overseas buyers based in the UK, Russia and the Middle East are targeting the Spanish destination. The organisation […]
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Tourist board introduces “Living Costa del Sol”
The president of the Tourism Board of the Costa del Sol, Elías Bendodo, attended the World Travel Market (WTM) in London to present a new brand under the title “Living Costa del Sol”, the aim of which is to attract more British tourists and property buyers to help relieve the stock of more than 30,000 unsold […]
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Spain real estate sector to bounce back in near term
Spain’s real estate sector is optimistic that it will turn for the better in the next 18 months, according to a recent survey by international consultants CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). Spanishpropertyinsight.com says quoting a report by CBRE that 7% of surveyed investors planned to invest in residential property early next year. While investors opt to […]
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Pollenca Arts & Crafts Fair
During the 12th and 14th of November, the town of Pollensahosts a wonderful fair that showcases local goods and produce. The annual event is held in and around the medieval town’s streets and traditional square, which already holds plenty of interesting shops and weekly markets. Last year, the event held some wonderful surprises for visitors as the Town Square was […]
