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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Marvellous Mallorca
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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 […]
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Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty Market Report
Stephen Dight, Managing Director of Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty, reflects on 2011 and looks forward to 2012: 2011 During 2011 the Mallorca property market has been exceptionally good and has held up surprisingly well. This year has seen a marked improvement over 2010 in terms of sales, a year I would cite as being the […]
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Get connected: Taylor Wimpey España launches new mobile web service
Nowadays in any public area it is likely that you will see someone browsing the web on a mobile phone or iPad and, in order to provide this rapidly growing base of mobile web users with easy ‘on the go’ access to information as well as the very best user experience possible, Taylor Wimpey España, Spain’s […]
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Finding a new home….in Costa Blanca
SAVE 8% IN ALL OUR PROPERTIES ON STOCK, JUST UNTIL YEAR END ! VAT FREE ! Special offer on stock properties with legal completion on or before 31st of December 2011. Non-cumulative with other promotions We have many properties available in Costa Blanca, including developments in Alicante, Calpe and Alenda. Brisas de Alenda Golf – Elche 100% finance Terraced […]
