Police in Spain offer tips to stop holiday rental booking scams
THE POLICIA NACIONAL has issued a scam warning to tourists ahead of the summer season looking to book vacation homes in Spain. There have been
Benahavis and Marbella top ranking of Spanish cities with most expensive homes
BENAHAVIS in Malaga dominates the national rankings for the most expensive place to buy property in Spain. Based on listings published by real estate portal
Rest easy: MiColchón opens its latest rest center in Estepona
As part of a multi-million Euro expansion plan, MiColchón is opening a new ‘Rest Center’ in Estepona. The Malaga-based company now covers the entire Costa
Making a difference: A renovated and stylish bathroom can give you a haven of tranquility
BATHROOM renovation can be an exciting but overwhelming task. Don’t worry,we at Big Mat Aliazul can help you transform your bathroom into an elegant and
RE/MAX Dream: Truly selling the dream in the Costa del Sol’s Estepona
IN 2023, many people, especially the younger generations, are trying to sell a home through social media or online marketing. After a few weeks, they
British, Swedes and Dutch flock to Spain’s Costa del Sol to buy property
THE Costa del Sol has been Europe’s go-to holiday destination for decades, but it is also a top location for Brits, Swedes and Dutch when
Amber Heard’s €1.7 million Madrid mansion
Heard’s luxury residence is located in the wealthiest and most exclusive neighbourhood of the Spanish capital.
Owners win 22-year battle over compulsory purchased finca in Spain’s Mallorca
A COURT has ordered Palma City Council to return a damaged finca to its owners after it was expropriated in 2001 to build five storeys
Rental properties in Malaga province need highest percentage of household income in Spain
MALAGA province sucks up the highest percentage of household income in Spain for rental properties. A joint survey from real estate portal Fotocasa and employment
LEGAL EAGLE: More rights for tenants as new rules come into force for rentals in Spain
NEW rental laws have come into force, giving even more rights to tenants with the aim of adapting to our current economic climate.The recent changes
DEAR JENNIFER: Feel secure with the right insurance in Spain
THE first question should be – have you taken out Life Insurance? You may have a Mortgage Protection policy, which means on your death the
Estepona on the Costa del Sol is a true renaissance story
IT was a statistic that you had to initially rub your eyes to believe.But, according to official figures, Estepona has overtaken Marbella as mainland Spain’s
TIME FOR A NEW BED?: The Bed Warehouse has you covered
ARE you missing the quality of UK brands and UK manufactured beds? Don’t want to pay transport costs? We’ve got it covered (with delivery as
New mortgages slump as real estate market continues to slow down in Spain
THE NUMBER of new property mortgages fell by 15.7% in March compared to a year earlier according to figures from the National Statistics Institute(INE). 36,182
World-class golf resorts drive home ownership in Spain
A study by IE University and the Spanish Golf Courses Association has shown that golf tourists have invested €4.2 billion in Spanish property, purchasing more
EXPLAINER: Why getting affordable long-term rental accommodation in Spain has become very difficult
FINDING an affordable rental property is getting harder in Spain according to online real estate portal Fotocasa, who say rental availability has reached a ‘record
Key in your hand: Discover the Epitome of Luxury Living with Key Real Estate in Marbella
KEY Real Estate, a boutique agency nestled in the heart of Marbella, invites you to embark on a remarkable real estate journey on the sun-kissed
The Wellbeing Benefits of Beachside Living
We have long associated spending time by the water with the healing of ailments. For wealthy Victorians, seaside convalescence homes and time spent in spa
RENOVATION ERA: How the EU’s incoming energy efficiency directive will affect your property sale or rental by 2030
AT a time when climate change is accelerating, and Spain is facing drought, the EU is amending its Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) to
Skyscraper designed by Ricardo Bofill becomes tallest residential building in Spain’s Valencia
WORK has finished on building Valencia’s tallest residential skyscraper designed by visionary architect, Ricardo Bofill. The Ikon building constructed by Kronos Homes is 110 metres
Partners in Design: The Swiss architectural wizards that have reimagined the nature of buildings
THEY have been working together since 1978 and grafted on a staggering 600 projects in 40 countries around the world. So it’s perhaps not surprising
Going off the beaten track… to Istán
Foreigners’ appetite for property in Spain shot back up in 2022, hitting 13.75% of all home purchases in the country, according to the Colegio Registradores.
Bespoke isn’t expensive at White Design Company
HERE at White Design Company, we have many clients with busy lifestyles. Let’s face it, who wants to spend precious holiday time going from shop
Cost of living in Spain draws in British golfers
Spain’s low cost of living, compared with the UK, is attracting both holidaymakers and fulltime residents, according to leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España.
STYLING FOR YOU: Your Home Styling in Mijas on the Costa del Sol is very different from traditional furniture stores
KITTING out a new home with furniture is an exciting but perhaps daunting experience which is where the team at ‘Your Home Styling’ in Mijas
Inflation and higher interest rates cause big fall in home sales in Spain
HOME sales in Spain showed an annual fall of 11.7% in March according to figures from the Council of Notaries published on Thursday. The statistics