Brits applying for mortgages in Spain should not panic, but should be Brexit-ready, writes Tancrede de Pola
With the value of sterling plummeting to historic lows - even dipping below €1.10 in August - Brexit has the banks scared
Jonathan Holdaway recounts Harry Enfield’s shaky lesson in finance, while offering his rather better advice on a balanced investment portfolio
‘Buy high sell low’, he confidently exclaimed, then adding ‘or have I got that the wrong way round? Course I have …sell low, buy high’
Giles Brown sees his life flash before his eyes while go-karting on Spain’s Costa del Sol
I spent much of my childhood playing Scalextric in my bedroom as a small boy.
BinckBank’s Nik Rainer on the joys and pitfalls of investing in the stock market
Thou shall keep a watchful eye on your neighbour, family and friends. (and I don’t mean with the drone you just bought from Ebay)
Amanda Butler explains the pros and cons of ‘bare ownership’ in Spain and what it means for property buyers and sellers
My recommendation would be to get a trusted estate agent to give you a modest valuation, or maybe three for comparison, and take the middle
Jack Gaioni explores the horrors of a Civil War concentration camp and Franco’s grip on the Spanish press
IF you were hoping for a ‘feel good’ article, read no further. If you were hoping for some logical, ‘moral-to-the story account’ – again, read
After surprise births and tragic deaths, peacocks are now firm favourites at the Easy Care Horse Rescue Centre, writes columnist Susan Weeding
WHEN Rod and I started the Easy Care Horse Rescue Centre in Rojales 11 years ago, we assumed we would simply be rescuing horses. It
Parents in Spain advised to check that poor eye sight is not holding their children back, says Specsavers Opticas
Conditions such as squint and amblyopia (lazy eye) can be treated more effectively if they are picked up earlier
After J-Lo banned the media from a gig in Spain last month, Marbella veteran Giles Brown explores the changing face of celebrity
All the modern celebrity has to do is appear in a reality TV show to ensure his or her 15 minutes of fame
TURNING TO VINEGAR: This year’s sherry festival in Jerez is dedicated to wine that went wrong
From August 31 for two whole weeks the famous tipple takes centre stage alongside the best of everything else the city has to offer
Lawbird’s Antonio Flores reveals what you may not know about €500 ‘BinLaden’ notes and cash payments in Spain
Up to €100,000 if travelling within Spain and €10,000 if entering or departing the country, without notifying the authorities
Bill Anderson explores the meaning behind the catchphrase common among voters in Mijas
I’m not really into politics!
Everyone loves a good party, but when the flaming arrows come out, maybe it’s time to leave writes Giles Brown
THUS it came to pass that the Ziglet’s Big Day finally arrived. My goddaughter Ziggy married Josh in August, and as ‘el padrino’ I was
Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament is sure to anger Remainers in Mallorca, writes Amanda Butler
September 9 has emerged as the most important of the 80 days before the Brexit deadline, with the PM trying to ensure there is no
Arguing with social media idiots just isn’t worth your time, writes columnist Loraine Gostling
HI again Costa Blancans, and welcome to yet another one of my meanders about what’s forefront of my mind when I sit to write my
Chartered financial planner and OP columnist Jonathan Holdaway is one step away from the home of his dreams in southern Spain – but he won’t be adopting ALL the local traditions
It’s amazing how just moving a few kilometres into a different postcode, can make a massive difference in price
Specsavers Opticas has everything you need to know about eye care at both ends of the generation scale
If you are looking after your grandchildren on a regular basis, you need to think about how to keep their eyes healthy and protect against
It’s the essentials you really miss when Spain closes for August, writes Giles Brown
When you have the sort of luck with cars that I have, that makes this month more than a little nervy
The Pound may be low under Johnson, but for British property owners in Spain, it’s a great time to sell, writes Amanda Butler
One thing for sure is that travel for the Brits holidaying abroad is going to be quite a shock, with the pound decreasing below the
If you can’t stand the heat you can always take inspiration from the animal kingdom … or not, writes Belinda Beckett
Luckily we humans can cool off at the turn of a shower tap but storks and vultures have a yuckier way to stave off the
Giles Brown answers a frequently asked question, who left the dogs out?
Bye Bye Bailey. You were such a good boy xx
Loraine Gostling explores our obsession with talking about the weather
NO, I am not going to talk about the weather… And with that opening statement, just how many of you will now turn the page
Whether we like it or not, tourism to Spain boosts the economy and sways the property market, writes Amanda Butler
Perhaps our hoteliers will need to start adjusting their hotel rates to be more competitive...just saying!
LOOK OF LUX: Giles Brown is an expert at picking out a face in a crowd, even in Spain’s Malaga Airport
“Basically, one of the things that attracts mosquitoes is if you are sexually active,” she said, looking straight at me
Specsavers Opticas have everything you need to stay safe in the sun and some super cool shades
Supersize your lenses, or choose wraparound styles so that less light will filter in through the sides
Thinking of buying off plan in Spain? Terra Meridiana tells you everything you need to know
In the previous decade it was very common to work with insurers not authorised to operate in Spain