There has been a surge of interest from Russians looking to buy residential property in Marbella this year having been attracted by the region’s climate, glamorous lifestyle, beautiful scenery and choice of upmarket homes, it is claimed. Fine & Country said it has had a large number of Russians visit their office at the Marbella […]
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Russians buyers and golf property helping Spanish property market
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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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Only 7 weeks left to snap up Spanish property – VAT FREE!!!
There are now only 7 weeks left for a chance to snap up a beautiful VAT free Spanish property from leading Spanish house builder Taylor Wimpey España, ending the 31st December 2011. Back in August this year, Taylor Wimpey España announced that they would match the Spanish government’s 4% reduction in IVA (the equivalent of VAT) on new […]
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Putting for property: The resilient golf tourism sector lures buyers to a life on the course
According to the chief executive of theInternational Association of Golf Tourism Operators,Peter Walton, golf is one of the only international tourism sectors that is continuing to grow in spite of economic and financial uncertainty lurking throughout the globe. Speaking at the ‘Golf In A Kingdom’ destination marketing program in Bangkok, Thailand late last month, Walton […]
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Blues at Midnight
This year’s must attend event for all Rhythm and Blues, Rock ‘n’ roll, Swing and Rockabilly fans on the Costa del Sol is just around the corner. Benalmadena is getting ready for the 5th edition of its popular and highly successful Blues Festival. As on previous occasions, this years amazing line up of musicians and DJ’s […]
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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 […]
