COVID-19 and the actions to slow its spread have changed Spain and the world, writes surveyor Campbell Ferguson in...
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...
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
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
Theresa May has begun Brexit talks, but what does that mean for us?
With Brexit, we are all in the same boat
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...
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
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 is no longer trading
Why taking advice when purchasing a home is always a good idea
There are always questions that need answers
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 and offers it as one pack to buyers
Floods and how to plan for them
I know, ‘stable doors’ and ‘horses’ come to mind ...
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
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 thereafter
How financially strong is your town hall?
Why sussing out your local authority is fundamental before buying
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
Has anything been learnt in the property game over the last 13 years?
The same issues seem to keep resurfacing
Taxing times in Spain
How Spain’s tax system is undermining the property market and its would-be buyers
Nine questions to ask when buying a home in Spain
A look at what to ask when buying a home in Spain
Legal, regular or outlawed? How to tell if your property is legitimate
At last the Junta has passed legislation to bring an end to some of the nightmares
What do we do now that the British public have chosen Brexit?
We have to live with it and get on with life and work
Property valuation: a science or an art?
Price, value, worth and why they are three different things
Focus on the bigger picture as uncertainty marks the lead-up to Brexit vote
How the EU referendum is affecting Spain's property market
Property bargain or snare in Spain?
Making valuations and the benefits of buying property from banks
Has the market lost the plot?
Campbell Ferguson asks why people buy plots to build houses on
Triple threat for supply and demand in Spain’s property market
Brexit isn’t the only thing causing concern for those looking for property in Spain