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Lleading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, has the ultimate Christmas gift in mind – a second home in Spain. “Surprising your partner and family with a Christmas gift on this scale has to be the ultimate present! You’re giving them the gift of years of happy holidays and memories to come. I’m not sure there’s […]

With a strong pound and low property prices in Spain, real estate-related transfers from the UK are up by a quarter in the last year, the highest for three year. Taylor Wimpey Spain says, “The low cost of living in Spain is also a draw. Quite simply, retirees can get more for their money here […]

Taylor Wimpey España is a homebuilding company with operation in the UK and Spain that has been building homes in the Balearics, the Costa Blanca, and the Costa del Sol since 1958. Marc Pritchard, the Sales & Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España, talks about the business, and gives us his views on the market.

Britons used to dominate foreign purchases of Spanish property, but now rising demand from Russian, Chinese and Scandinavian buyers mean more nationalities are looking for bargains, it is claimed Taylor Wimpey comment “High-quality developments with communal pools have attracted particular interest, with both property investors and second home owners keen to take advantage of Spanish […]

Now is an ideal time to buy in Spain. Prices are competitive and the pound is looking strong against the euro. Traditionally prices to the south of Alicante have been lower than those in the north. But this is changing with homes now costing much the same wherever you go.  

When people move to Spain or are looking for a holiday home, most are looking for beach properties. So imagine the chance to live in a brand-new apartment or town house with pool and gardens plus direct, private access to the beach. Taylor Wimpey España is building a beautiful, luxury complex of properties leading on […]

The pain in Spain continues to dog the market but there are some signs that the oversupply of property is finally being absorbed and there are bargains to be negotiated on all the Costas. However, buying cheap here could be a costly mistake. Taylor Wimpey Espana’s new apartments and penthouses in Avalon at Los Arqueros […]

It’s that time of year when the novelty of cold mornings and rainy afternoons in the UK has worn off and families turn their attention to which country would be the best place for them to soak up some winter sun. This year the number of those leaving the UK in search of winter sun […]

Taylor Wimpey Spain explains: ”Many of our buyers are looking for holiday homes right now but with a view to one day living in them permanently, once they retire. They are seeking high quality homes on developments that provide them with luxuries they don’t have in the UK, like swimming pools and balconies on which […]

Despite being one of the countries hardest hit by the financial crisis, Spain has made a spectacular turn-around, dazzling financial markets across Europe. As former economic powerhouse Germany continues on a downward spiral, Spain has reduced unemployment (albeit modestly), seen GDP growth for the last few quarters and now the Spanish property market is bouncing from the […]

Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, believes that Spanish property is currently some of the best value in Europe. ‘Buyers from across the globe are taking an interest in what Spain can offer, both as an investment choice and for the lifestyle benefits,’  

Taylor Wimpey de España comments “Spanish property is some of the best value in Europe. Buyers from across the globe are taking an interest in what Spain can offer, both as an investment choice and for the lifestyle benefits. We’ve found that our buyers include a mixture of those looking for an escape pad for […]

Leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, at the heart of the Iberian country’s residential property market, comments, ”Spanish property is some of the best value in Europe. Buyers from across the globe are taking an interest in what Spain can offer, both as an investment choice and for the lifestyle benefits.”   

Meanwhile, across the border in Spain, Mike and Val Reay cite the weather, wine and food as the key drivers behind their choice of country, as well as the stunning scenery to be found when one veers from the beaten track. Like the Hutchinsons, they opted for a new build, high spec development, buying through Taylor […]

Spanish property sales totalled 91,338 in the three months ot June 2014, according to the Ministry, a surge of 12.1 per cent compared to the same period in 2013. The rise marks the strongest second quarter for Spain’s property market since 2010, as positive sentiment continues to climb.  Taylor Wimpey España, which has just released a […]

The July figures mark the fifth successive month of rises, with homes sales increasing by 22% in March, 5% in April, 5.4% in May and 8.8% in June. The second hand sales market is doing well, while the homebuilding market has also experienced an uplift, with popular tourist areas issuing an increasing number of licences […]

Spain’s property market is on the up, as a flood of foreign investors are snapping up bargain properties following years of tumbling prices. Provisional July figures from the National Statistics Institute have indicated that home sales increased by 10.7% compared with the same month in 2013, with 28,583 transactions in total.  Taylor Wimpey Spain comments ”We’ve […]

Majorca is a beautiful island with an abundance of dramatic rocky coastlines and flora framed coves, and associated with cultural images of Chopin, Georges Sand and Robert Graves. These days it is just as well known for superyachts and celebrities. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones have a home there and the Spanish royal family […]

The gateway to Spain’s Costa del Sol, the municipality of Malaga is steeped in culture and history, from its contemporary art centre to its two Moorish castles and museum dedicated to the city’s most famous son – Pablo Picasso. It is also home to some of Spain’s finest beaches, with wide expanses of sand at […]

With a reviving economy, improved exchange rate and ever-higher values of their primary home, the British are back in the market for overseas property. To match demand, A Place in the Sun is putting on a new show in Manchester next March, while the Overseas Property Show will run from 5-8 September in Birmingham and at seven […]

Spain housing boom was swiftly turned to financial bust when the property crisis struck following years of soaring construction. The sudden downturn left the country’s economy reeling and thousands of homes empty – or unfinished. Taylor Wimpey España comments: ”Real estate transactions by British buyers have increased more than 20 per cent according to the British […]

Spain has had enough of economic doom and gloom. The sun-kissed Iberian country has put its economic troubles behind it and is now leading Europe in the race to build a better and brighter future. Taylor Wimpey comments “Real estate transactions by British buyers have increased more than 20% according to the British Embassy in Spain […]

According to figures from the INE, Spain’s national statistics institute, the country’s property market is experiencing a renaissance. Sales went up 8.8% in June, the fourth consecutive month of rising sales numbers that Spain has experienced. Taylor Wimpey comments ”We’re seeing much more interest from Belgian buyers this year – our sales to them were […]

Spain has long been popular with Brits looking to pick up a holiday home in the sunshine and for many families the property also acts as the bolt hole to which they plan to retire. The gentle climate, delicious cuisine and stunning coastal scenery of Spain have proven a consistent draw to UK holidaymakers and […]

Taylor Wimpey España said: ”We have already seen a staggering 2,500% increase in Middle Eastern buyers this year versus the same period in 2012 and 190% increase in buyers from Russia and Lithuania.”  

The poll from MGM Advantage identified some 3.2 million adults looking to leave the UK to retire in Europe. Out of those, Spain came top of the wishlist, garnering 26 per cent of the vote, enough to top the rankings of preferred destinations. Taylor Wimpey Espana comments: ”Our buyers are looking for high spec properties in […]

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of leading Spanish developer Taylor Wimpey Espana, comments, “Spain has long been a popular second home destination for buyers from across Europe and the Balearic Islands in particular have seen significant investment from those looking to purchase the ideal holiday home in the sunshine.”  

Taylor Wimpey España comments: ”These new year round flights operated by Flybe from Southend Airport are really terrific news for both our prospective buyers looking to make their stay in the Spanish sunshine more permanent and our current Taylor Wimpey de España home owners.”

Taylor Wimpey España, says, “We have experienced this resurgence on the ground ourselves with four new developments on the Costa Blanca and more on the horizon as sales continue to rise.”  

Taylor Wimpey España comments: It comes as no surprise that the Costa Blanca is once again a favorite summer holiday destination. Here we have seen an abundance of holidaymakers and foreign property buyers drawn to the clear blue waters, miles of golden sandy beaches, quaint villages, sophisticated cafes and restaurants and an abundance of historical, […]

Taylor Wimpey España is proud to be at the forefront of the province’s recovery. The established developer has over 50 years’ experience of building in the Spanish market and currently has a new joint venture, a project under construction on the in Torrevieja, Alicante.  

Spanish house builder,  Taylor Wimpey España remarked on the proliferation of Swedish and Norwegian buyers in Spain. ”Buyers are taking advantage of favorable exchange rates and reduced Spanish house prices to purchase their dream second home abroad.

According to the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) the sale of Spanish homes rose by 5.3% in April, up from the same month in 2013, to a total of 24,968 sales. Alicante in particular has shown a strong recovery from turbulent economic times over the first quarter of this year, according to a report by […]

”We saw a 74 per cent annual increase in sales in Majorca last year and in Spain generally we registered an eight per cent increase in golf property sales,” says Taylor Wimpey de España. ”Golf undoubtedly is a big appeal for many buyers.”  

Location, location, location applies just as much at home as abroad, says Marc Pritchard, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey España.  

 “It comes as no surprise that swimming pools are popular with second home buyers. A swimming pool is sand-free, contains no dangerous currents, you can go back to your property within seconds and with Taylor Wimpey España properties the pool can only be used by residents, so is far more private and exclusive than the […]

Taylor Wimpey España, commented: “Fine food and wine are insurance for our culture. It is very hard for tourists to not get hooked on our huge range of gastronomic offerings, which are oft! en a key part of their desire to make their sojourn in Spain a more permanent arrangement.  

Taylor Wimpey has built more than 2,500 homes in Spain over the last 15 years, including Los Arqueros Golf, in nearby Benahavis.  

Meanwhile, in Mallorca in the Balearics, new-build is a viable option, with the developer Taylor Wimpey España offering a selection of key-ready developments, as well as off-plan opportunities, in the most desirable parts of the island. Projects available from TWE include the last phase of its Cala Magrana complex in Porto Cristo, with prices from […]

Taylor Wimpey Espana comments, “The importance of golf tourism to Spain and the wider European economy is abundantly clear and despite being hit by the recession over the last few years, it’s certainly making a comeback hand in hand with the property market.    

The importance of golf tourism to Spain  and the wider European economy is abundantly clear and despite being hit by the recession over the last few years, it’s certainly making a comeback hand in hand with the property market,” comments the leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España.  

Herman Dircx is just one of the many Belgians that have snapped up a Spanish place in the sun, commenting: I bought a wonderful apartment in the Costa del Sol through Taylor Wimpey España. I chose to buy a holiday home in Spain due to the excellent weather, great surroundings and brilliant golf courses to […]

Spain has become an oasis for foreign investors, who between 2009 and 2013 bought property totaling just over €9.6 billion according to a study by Real Capital Analytics,¨ says Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Manager for Spanish house builder Taylor Wimpey España. This puts Spain in tenth position globally for attracting foreign investment  

Spanish house builder Taylor Wimpey España, comments: This news comes as no surprise to those of us on the ground in the Spanish property market. We have seen a steady increase already this year of foreign buyers coming from Western Europe, looking for residential property across the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Mallorca

Leading Spanish house builderTaylor Wimpey España comments, ¨This news comes as no surprise to those of us on the ground in the Spanish property market. We have seen a steady increase already this year of foreign buyers coming from Western Europe, looking for residential property across the Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol and Mallorca.

Taylor Wimpey España comments, ¨Ranked the third most popular tourist destination in the world, Spain remains a resilient holiday destination, popular with foreign travellers whatever the market conditions. The record number of tourists welcomed in January 2014 continues the positive trend in arrivals witnessed in 2013 when a record 60.66 million arrived on Spanish shores. […]

The Cala Magrana development is a new residential complex located on Mallorca’s east coast just south of Porto Cristo. It is around an hour’s drive from both the capital Palma and airport. Contact: Taylor Wimpey Spain  

Leading Spanish house builder Taylor Wimpey España, agrees that demand for second homes with both communal pools and direct beach access remains ¨especially high. A swimming pool is sand-free, contains no dangerous currents, you can go back to your property within seconds and with Taylor Wimpey España properties the pool can only be used by […]

Taylor Wimpey España, commented: “Fine food and wine are insurance for our culture. It is very hard for tourists to not get hooked on our huge range of gastronomic offerings, which are often a key part of their desire to make their sojourn in Spain a more permanent arrangement.  

Taylor Wimpey reported its best sales year since 2006. It has four new-build developments across the coast with an average price of £132,800. Five minutes from the beaches at Calpe with their dramatic rock, Calpesol has three-bedroom homes with a communal pool and gardens priced from £140,830, while three-bedroom townhouses at Las Brisas de Alenda, […]

Andalucia: tradition, incense, orange blossom and intense emotions. When visiting Andalucia in Holy Week, simply allow yourself to be seduced by your senses: breathe in the subtle scent of incense and orange blossom that fills its cities; let yourself be moved by the heartfelt singing of a ”saeta” or listen to the silence of the […]

Taylor Wimpey Espana comments, ’It is very encouraging to see the experts such as the Urban Land Institute and PwC highlighting the turnaround which Spain has undergone and the vast potential which remains. We have been saying for some months now that the situation, especially within the second homes market, is steadily improving’.  

Taylor Wimpey España, says, ’We have experienced this resurgence on the ground ourselves with four new developments on the Costa Blanca and more on the horizon as sales continue to rise. There is clearly a high demand for second properties in the area as more and more visitors descend.’.

We at Taylor Wimpey España have seen this increase of tourists translate directly into the holiday real estate market. 2013 has been the best year in terms of sales since 2006 with both frontline and inland projects performing very well. ’.  

We at Taylor Wimpey España have seen this increase of tourists translate directly into the holiday real estate market. 2013 has been the best year in terms of sales since 2006 with both front line and inland projects performing very well. We currently do not have any stock properties on the Costa del Sol and […]

Leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, comments: ’There are numerous reasons why Spain still ranks top of the list for holidaymakers. For Brits, the easy-to-reach reliable good weather plays a big part, swapping grey clouds for blue skies and the strength of the pound against the euro means that visitors can get more for […]

House builder Taylor Wimpey España acknowledges that the economic climate has been tough for some time: ’2013 was probably the first year where we did not have permanent discussions with clients about the general situation in Spain. It is still not the best but it certainly seems to be improving steadily.’.  

Earlier this week, Marc Pritchard, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey de Espana, was positive about the outlook for Spanish property in 2012, commenting that further house price falls in highly desirable areas are unlikely, with growth anticipated in the most sought-after locations.  

But those who purchase a new build property on the stunning Balearic island of Mallorca or Costa Blanca through leading house builder Taylor Wimpey Spain before 29th February 2012 can enjoy an extra 4% off the purchase price, in effect making the property VAT free. Offer on stock properties (limited units).  

Taylor Wimpey España, told the news provider: ’While other markets such as Greece, Egypt and Turkey may have lowered their prices to attract more tourists, the Balearics have taken the bold decision to target the higher end of the market. ’The calibre of stock and property prices have gone in an upward direction and interest […]

Taylor Wimpey España is now predicting a ’great’ 2014 for the Spanish property market: ’It’s no wonder the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol remain top holiday home choices; with miles of white sandy beaches, great climate and cuisine not to mention prices in both areas starting to bottom out, I truly believe the Spanish property market […]

There are also beachfront developments where expats can snap up a bargain off-plan. Taylor Wimpey España, still the only developer building and selling new apartments in Majorca, has ridden out the storm and is currently finding its high-end properties easier to sell than the more modest apartments. ’.