Why Spain is still an attractive property investment for 2019
Although mortgage rates are no longer the cheapest in Europe, the market is still booming for expats looking to buy, The Finance Bureau's Tancrede de Pola
UK and Irish investors claim €35 million for ‘ghost developments’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol that were never built
Now, after a ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court last year, some 60,000 foreign investors, a large proportion Irish and British, are able to claim money back from the banks, rather than
ENTIRE village in Spain on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Christmas wish list snapped up by EXPATS for just €150k
Buying up an entire Spanish village is a craze sweeping Hollywood and beyond but you’ll have to be quick to bag a bargain
OVERHAUL: Law changes give communities in Spain power to ban new tourist blocks from their area
THE government has granted neighbours powers to limit the expansion of tourist renters in their building. Following the success of rental platforms like Airbnb, the Ministry of Development has used a Royal
Construction giant to build 700 homes in Mijas in €23 million investment
CONSTRUCTION giant Quabit is investing €23.75 million into 700 homes in Mijas. The works, some of which are already underway, comprise 148 plots covering 79,000 square metres of land. The properties include
Marbella mansion where One Direction made debut among top 10 most viewed properties this year
THE Marbella mansion where boyband One Direction made their debut performance has been one of the most viewed properties of 2018. On the market for a whopping €40 million, the 12-bed villa
How a Welsh expat made her dreams of owning a Costa del Sol estate agency come true
It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Welsh agent Zoe Males, of Olvera Properties, since arriving in Andalucia in 2003
How an FX trader can solve your Brexit currency exchange woes in Spain
FX trader Mark Rickard looks at the ways to avoid Theresa May 'messing up' your Christmas - and not missing crucial stage payments
Leading Spanish architects scoop top Brit award
The OP delves into their portfolio of projects, completed or underway, to bring you the highlights of Spain
Why the Scandinavians will keep on investing in Spain’s property market
Scandinavian investors aren't going anywhere any time soon, writes Adam Neale
Costa del Sol expat drone company can give any business the fairytale filter it deserves
IF you want to sell or rent a home, you need to tell a story. That’s the advice of British expat Peter Walkley, whose high-tech drones capture homes and businesses in ways
Spanish convent born again as culture and foodie hotspot
IT’S the last place on earth you’d expect to find comfort and luxury. But if you’re looking for some upmarket R&R, get thee to a nunnery. Or rather, two nunneries. Spanish designer
CURIOUS YELLOW: An ultralight pavilion set to promote Spain at the next world EXPO
TWO Madrid architect firms have joined forces in a bid to design Spain’s National Pavilion for the EXPO 2020 in Dubai. Their incredible design includes an inflatable canopy of nine custard yellow
Why Sotogrande’s La Gran Reserva is one of Andalucia’s most exciting new developments
Olive Press editor Jon Clarke takes a ride into the lush La Reserva hills to have a look at one of Spain’s most exclusive real estate projects
Ronda property market on the up again
THE Serrania de Ronda property market is finally starting to go up again. After years of flatlining prices and a shortage of clients, the number of buyers is rising, alongside the average
ON FIRE: British buyers lead the way as foreign market in Spain zooms up
AN avalanche of foreign buyers is setting Spain’s property market on fire! A total of 53,359 homes were acquired by foreigners in the first half of 2018. The massive figure dwarfs the
The current floor clause nightmare is a sobering reminder of the importance of mortgage brokers
SPAIN’S judicial system is failing to cope with the hundreds of thousands of ‘floor clause’ cases being brought before the courts. Despite 54 specialised courts being set up across Spain – with
BUNCH OF BANKERS: Supreme Court rules in favour of lenders in ‘unprecedented’ mortgage tax fiasco
Shares in a number of Spanish banks, including Bankia and Sabadell, promptly tumbled at the prospect of massive retroactive legal claims
Business is booming for Blackshaw with six building projects on the go and a brand new online store
IT’S all go at Blackshaw Interior Design. As well as working with two investors, they have four projects currently on the go in Las Brisas, in Marbella, as well as nearly a
Heritage homes – a piece of the nation’s heritage in any of these eight historic designer towns
THEY are part of Spain’s living history – towns shaped over millennia by conquering civilisations with architectural styles that can never be repeated. Everyone from Romans to Moors and Christians have had
Promenade promises to create a whole new look for visitors arriving in Palma
OVER 2,000 trees and tens of thousands of plants are set to revolutionise the look of Palma’s seaside promenade. The €20 million project will create a far leafy, more pedestrian-friendly arrival in
Dream-life – From selling rooms to selling homes
WHEN it comes to new-build developments on the Costa del Sol, few people have a clearer picture than Alexis Barbovitch and Alina Florentina at Prime Realty in Marbella. The pair have around
British and Irish main drive behind surge in property investment in Spain
THE Brits and Irish have been the main drive behind a surge in foreign investment in Spanish property. According to the latest report from the Association of Spanish Land Registrars, foreign demand
Discover how Islam has enriched Spain with architecture to worship
SPAIN is undoubtedly one of the most Arab-influenced countries in Europe. From language to art, the Moors left an indelible mark on Spanish culture. But it is their monumental talent for elegant
Norman Foster’s new Madrid opus is so transparent you can barely see it
BRITISH ‘starchitect’ Norman Foster is making his mark in the heart of Madrid with a see-through glass box called Axis. The cube-shaped steel and glass structure will harness solar power to turn
Sotogrande-based British architect makes his mark in Madrid
BRITISH expat architect Mark Fenwick’s career, like his buildings, is soaring to new heights. With his business partner Javier Iribarren, the Sotogrande-based designer’s Fenwick Iribarren is one of the world’s most recognised