, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Campbell Ferguson, FRICS, working from Estepona since 2001 plus three years in Madrid, is at the heart of the Survey Spain Network, which links 15 RICS qualified chartered surveyors located all round Spain and the Canary and Balearic Islands. Tel: 34 952 923 520 Fax: 34 951 239 216 Email: info@surveyspain.com From UK Direct: 0870 800 3520

WIDER TRENDS, EVIDENCE AND FINDINGS: Campbell Ferguson of Survey Spain presents his latest market report into Spain’s property sector

THE observant amongst you will have seen that we are now in our 19th year, having started Survey Spain on September 1, 2003. When I

28 Oct, 2022 @ 13:02

Business & Finance·Columnists·Lead·National News·Other News·Property

PROPERTY ANALYSIS: Making sense of a fickle market with Survey Spain

Fashions change but the taxman always wants his cut, writes Campbell Ferguson of Survey Spain

19 Jun, 2022 @ 12:00

Columnists·Lead·Property

ANALYSIS: How inflation and raw material shortages are pushing up building costs on your property in Spain

The prices of basic raw materials are soaring across Spain which could have a big impact if you bought off plan, are building a house,

27 Apr, 2022 @ 10:30

Columnists·Lead·Must Read·Property

ANALYSIS: Why property in Spain is retaining its value

OVER 3,000 kilometres separate the ‘tranquillity’ of Spain’s costas from the horrors of Ukraine. However, the effects of the war have become the ‘trigger’ for

16 Apr, 2022 @ 15:45

Columnists·Lead·Property

Cost of renting property during summer on Spain’s Costa del Sol has risen 128% since 2014

ANALYSIS: Why 2022 should be a good year for Spain’s property market

There is a shortage of supply in all regions, writes surveyor Campbell Ferguson in his 29th market report on Spain

5 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Lead·National News·Property

Plenty of Brits will be committing to Spain post-coronavirus lockdown, predicts property expert Campbell Ferguson

WELL, well, well. Demand, no surprise, has virtually ceased in the Spanish property market, though a few committed buyers are hanging in there and there

17 May, 2020 @ 18:00

Columnists·Property

Military Disinfection Team After Disinfecting A Care Home 9

COVID-19 and the actions to slow its spread have changed Spain and the world, writes surveyor Campbell Ferguson in the first part of his quarterly property report

IT is firstly vital to thank the frontline staff, or worker bees, without whom our hive would not survive. But it is fairly obvious that

26 Apr, 2020 @ 13:00

Columnists·Lead·Property

What are your plans after COVID-19? asks respected Malaga surveyor Campbell Ferguson, of Survey Spain

We are looking forward to working again. It's what we’re here for

18 Apr, 2020 @ 15:00

Columnists·Malaga·Property

IT’S JITTERY: Campbell Ferguson gathers evidence to forecast the market trends for 2020 in Spain and further afield

Brexit, the climate crisis, world conflict, but also some good news

2 Feb, 2020 @ 10:02

Business & Finance·Columnists·Lead

What has 2019 got in store for Spain’s property market?

IT’S early February and I am beginning to see more half finished developments finished. There are finally curtains in the windows, cars in the garage

22 Feb, 2019 @ 13:05

Property

Building confidence in Spain

DESPITE the recovery of the market, there are still some huge differences between what was loaned in the good times and the market value of the

29 Apr, 2017 @ 15:00

Columnists

What does article 50 mean for Brits in Spain?

We’ve been through the ‘phoney war’ period of sabre rattling, but now there has been the irrevocable declaration that we are leaving

18 Apr, 2017 @ 11:10

Columnists

New rules on unbuilt properties restore faith in Spain’s legal system

For those who have paid deposits into developers’ bank accounts for homes never built, they should be refunded by the bank even if the developer

19 Mar, 2017 @ 13:13

Columnists

Why taking advice when purchasing a home is always a good idea

There are always questions that need answers

15 Feb, 2017 @ 12:54

Columnists

The importance of studying a home’s Energy Efficiency Certificate

It could help you bag the best price for the home of your dreams

6 Feb, 2017 @ 19:42

Selling your house: The importance of the home report pack

The sensible used property seller can compete in the market by having a Home Report prepared that gathers all the information on their property together

22 Jan, 2017 @ 20:00

Columnists

Floods and how to plan for them

I know, ‘stable doors’ and ‘horses’ come to mind ...

23 Dec, 2016 @ 06:43

Columnists

Hard facts: The lack of systems and rules in Spain’s property game is ridiculous

In most other northern European countries, all sellers of properties have to provide factually correct information packs

10 Dec, 2016 @ 11:43

Columnists

Not insuring your property correctly could cost you more than €30,000

To obtain the insurance involves supervision of the foundations and structure by an independent third-party specialist as they are built, and 10-year insurance against failure

27 Nov, 2016 @ 17:36

Columnists

Top 10 tips for the best place to buy in Spain

Olive Press columnist Campbell Ferguson from Survey Spain gives his top tips

24 Nov, 2016 @ 15:39

Property

How financially strong is your town hall?

Why sussing out your local authority is fundamental before buying

11 Nov, 2016 @ 09:52

Columnists

British expats have been hit hardest thanks to post-Brexit pound devaluation

The lies of Brexit that caused it to win have hit expats quicker and harder than most British Citizens

31 Oct, 2016 @ 14:33

Columnists

How to avoid getting damp in your property

Ready for the rain?

14 Oct, 2016 @ 14:13

Columnists

Has anything been learnt in the property game over the last 13 years?

The same issues seem to keep resurfacing

4 Oct, 2016 @ 10:57

Columnists

Taxing times in Spain

How Spain’s tax system is undermining the property market and its would-be buyers

15 Sep, 2016 @ 16:56

Columnists

Nine questions to ask when buying a home in Spain

A look at what to ask when buying a home in Spain

3 Sep, 2016 @ 10:14

Columnists

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WIDER TRENDS, EVIDENCE AND FINDINGS: Campbell Ferguson of Survey Spain presents his latest market report into Spain’s property sector

PROPERTY ANALYSIS: Making sense of a fickle market with Survey Spain

ANALYSIS: How inflation and raw material shortages are pushing up building costs on your property in Spain

ANALYSIS: Why property in Spain is retaining its value

ANALYSIS: Why 2022 should be a good year for Spain’s property market

Plenty of Brits will be committing to Spain post-coronavirus lockdown, predicts property expert Campbell Ferguson

COVID-19 and the actions to slow its spread have changed Spain and the world, writes surveyor Campbell Ferguson in the first part of his quarterly property report

What are your plans after COVID-19? asks respected Malaga surveyor Campbell Ferguson, of Survey Spain

IT’S JITTERY: Campbell Ferguson gathers evidence to forecast the market trends for 2020 in Spain and further afield

What has 2019 got in store for Spain’s property market?

Building confidence in Spain

What does article 50 mean for Brits in Spain?

New rules on unbuilt properties restore faith in Spain’s legal system

Why taking advice when purchasing a home is always a good idea

The importance of studying a home’s Energy Efficiency Certificate

Selling your house: The importance of the home report pack

Floods and how to plan for them

Hard facts: The lack of systems and rules in Spain’s property game is ridiculous

Not insuring your property correctly could cost you more than €30,000

Top 10 tips for the best place to buy in Spain

How financially strong is your town hall?

British expats have been hit hardest thanks to post-Brexit pound devaluation

How to avoid getting damp in your property

Has anything been learnt in the property game over the last 13 years?

Taxing times in Spain

Nine questions to ask when buying a home in Spain

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