Rise of illegal buildings in El Palmar getting ‘out of control’
There are no running water or sewage facilities
Drones being used by authorities to spot illegal building works across Spain
The highest number of fraudsters were detected in Andalucia
Entire Spanish village for sale after mining company folds and sells it as asset
The once buzzing mining hub has become a shadow of its former self
British developer awarded for introducing gated communities to Marbella
He first developed the well-known El Ancon project of 12 villas on the Marbella beach
Ben Bateman shares the secrets behind Sotogrande’s property market
Top rank and file
Spain’s construction industry increases healthily
The industry grew 3.1%
Mallorca registers biggest growth in property sales in Spain
Property sales rose 39%
Spain rose in ranking to become ninth most attractive country for real estate investment
Spain climbed 7 spaces to snag a top ten spot
Golf fanatic has been teeing up top properties in Sotogrande for three decades
In the swing of it with James Stewart
What property your money can get you around the Costa del Sol
When a mansion in La Zagaleta costs an eye-watering €29million (the priciest property OP has EVER seen on the Costa) what can you get for
Estepona residents seek legal action over ‘noisy’ hotel turning area into ‘mini Benidorm’
Fed-up residents to take legal action against noisy hotel
Bilbao’s power tower home to almost 40 global companies
Torre Iberdrola epitomises Bilbao’s ascension to economic powerhouse status
Live like a celeb in Spain
The Costa del Sol has long been a honeypot for celebrity busy bees. But while Brangelina, Gillian McKeith & Co are moving in, others are
Let’s talk about (Brex)it
At the event at the Marbella Golf and Country Club on July 28, insurance and currency experts, mortgage brokers, lawyers and notary representatives will deliver
Spanish property market analyst takes a look at life after Brexit
Barcelona-based property market analyst Mark Stucklin takes a look at life after Brexit
30,000 homes in Andalucia made legal in urban planning law change
The reform in the LOUA (urban planning law) will regularise 10,000 homes in Malaga
Costa del Sol property: Keep calm and carry on
After an initial slump as buyers and sellers worried about life after Brexit, the market has begun to pick up again and things are getting
Brexit property blues in Spain: Short term pain, long term gain
Yes, some British buyers have pulled out, but the Olive Press’ second Property Observatory discovers a panel of experts optimistic post Brexit much thanks to
Rogue trader exposed by BBC watchdog sets up property portal in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Warning after British rogue trader launches Spanish property portals
Ciudadanos mayor blasted for neglecting historic farmhouse in Mijas
The early 20th century farmhouse, named Las Garcias, sits in Tejada and is described as the only evidence of the way of life of early
Irish expat and AUAN president receives Queen’s honour for service to Brits in Spain
Eight years since she took the reins at AUAN, Maura Hillen has been awarded an MBE
Legal specialist helping 100,000 Brits owed €5 million in lost home deposits
Banks are making it difficult for expats to reclaim
Property portal Kyero is ‘optimistic’ about the Spanish property market post Brexit vote
Property prices should bounce back
Barcelona increases maximum fine for illegal accommodations to €600,000
Rentals offered without permits will face a 20-fold increase in fines
Spanish fashion mogul Ortega of Zara fame buys iconic New York hotel
Spain’s richest man jumps the pond for property shopping spree
Property prices continue stable growth in Spain with islands leading the way
The average square metre has increased by 1.3% over the last 12 months