Leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España has reported a 13.6% uplift in legal completions of its properties in 2018, as the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Mallorca remain prized locations for second home owners. The number of foreigners buying in Spain has also risen, hitting 15% according to Fiabci Spain. “Spain’s property market is […]
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New 2 and 3 bedroom beach apartments Punta Prima, Torrevieja, Alicante, Costa Blanca
La Recoleta III, Punta Prima / Torrevieja (Alicante) 2 & 3 bedroom apartments 2 minutes walk to the beach Terraces, communal pool and gardens Underground car park and storage room, included in purchase price Marble floors & air conditioning All amenities in walking distance Golf and leisure activities In association with Grupo Inmobiliario Gomendio From only 219.000€ […]
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Alicante is still home for expats
THE massive exodus of foreigners going back to their countries experienced in Spain over the past year has not prevented Alicante from becoming the province with the largest percentage of expat residents. The number of foreigners is now more than a fifth of the total population, reaching 20.6 per cent, which places the province at […]
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Prices leap for summer rentals in Torrevieja
THE average rent for an apartment on the beach front in Torrevieja has risen by 23 per cent, compared to prices in 2014. According to the annual report of an appraisal company with nearly 50 offices spread throughout Spain, the average weekly rent of front line properties in Spain this summer was up seven per […]
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‘Priority’ Shannon to Alicante Ryanair route resumes
DIRECT flights from Shannon to the Costa Blanca have resumed just in time for summer with Ryanair’s restored seasonal service to Alicante. The Spanish resort had been identified as a priority by the new management team at Shannon, chairman of the SAA Rose Hynes said. “We are delighted to see this Alicante service commence today […]
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Alicante Airport passengers increase
Alicante airport recorded 12.6% growth in passenger traffic in May, the largest percentage increase in the whole Spanish airport network, according to the airport authority AENA. In total, 930,000 passengers filed through the airport facility, whereas in May 2012 the figure was 826,248 users. In the first five months of 2013, Alicante airport passenger numbers […]
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Foreign buyers take advantage of cheaper property prices in Spain
The number of properties bought in Spain by foreigners rose for five consecutive quarters between 2011 and 2012 as they took advantage of falling prices. The third quarter of last year saw the greatest rise in home sales to foreigners, 18% more than the equivalent quarter in 2011 and a total of 8,803 transactions, official […]