INTERVIEW: Meet the director of Marbella’s oldest real estate agency
The demand for Marbella homes is at an all time high, explains Christopher Clover, director of Marbella’s oldest real estate agency Panorama What is the
Rise in house and apartment occupations in Spain
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Capital gain tax when selling your property
Capital gains tax is the tax that you are liable to pay on the earned profits that arise when selling your assets, such as stocks,
FORGET COVID! House sales in Spain show early boom signs coupled with rising prices in holiday hotspots
HOUSE sales in April were higher than in the same month in 2019, according to figures from Spain’s College of Registrars. A separate survey shows
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Landlord boom: EU enquiries for Buy-To-Let mortgages up 34%
SKIPTON INTERNATIONAL has enjoyed a rise in enquiries for its UK Buy-To-Let mortgages over the last year. The Guernsey-based bank saw a 34% increase in
Help is at hand: British expats in Spain struggling to navigate Brexit red tape
BRITISH expats in Spain are facing a great deal of Brexit-related red tape over their immigration status post-Brexit. They are being urged to leave the
LAND, LAND EVERYWHERE: New report reveals enough space to build nearly 48,000 council homes in Spain’s Valencia region
THE Valencian Housing department is set to publish its first ever report into the availability of land to build protected and affordable housing throughout the
MOT FOR HOUSES: All buildings over 50 years old required to pass check-ups every 10 years in Spain’s Valencia region
Failure to do so can lead to fines of between €600 and €6,000.
Bohemian Interior Design: Principles and How to Achieve It
The bohemian interior deco style was predominant over 40 years ago, and it has become a trend in modern home décor design. There are many
SET TO SURGE: Property sales in Spain and Europe on verge of booming
SPAIN remains top of the list when it comes to Brits looking to buy a home in the sun – and it looks like there
Government in Galicia fight for Franco’s family to hand over keys to 18th Century palace La Casa Cornide
AUTHORITIES in Spain are pushing for the family of General Franco to return an 18th-century mansion to the people, arguing that the family’s purchase of
British buyers of Spanish property want a top quality internet hook up as home teleworking rises
BRITISH buyers of Spanish properties say reliable internet services as well as good views and nearby shops are their top three priorities in making a
A Place In The Sun’s Laura Hamilton left red-faced after house hunters snub suggestion they should live in Spain’s Manilva
Laura Hamilton brought guest Donna and Terry to the popular expat hot spot in the south of Spain in the hopes of finding A Place
IBI UPDATE: Valencia City Hall revamps land register to raise income through property tax
IBI is the main source of tax income for the city, accounting for €220 million last year – 25% of the total amount raised by
‘RELIEF’: Expat couple who saw home demolished in Spain’s Andalucia finally get legal right to live in their garage
THE elderly British couple who have been living in a garage since their dream villa was demolished over so-called planning irregularities 13 years ago have
Barrios of Estepona: Where to live in the Costa del Sol’s ‘Garden City’
Estepona has something for everyone: a historic centre, miles of golden-sand beaches, the mountains of Sierra Bermeja and some of the best-value areas to own
FROZEN PENSIONERS: Finland beats sunny Spain for retirement quality of life
SPAIN may be a popular retirement spot but according to a new report chilly Finland is actually the best country in Europe in which to
Expats find it more difficult than Spaniards to secure rental properties in Spain
EXPATS are being discriminated against in the rental market and face more barriers to securing a lease than Spaniards, according to new research. A report
Spain hopes to follow UK Government’s footsteps and introduce Help to Buy scheme for youngsters looking to climb property ladder
THE Construction Confederation has unveiled proposals to use European funds to help youngsters in Spain buy their first homes. The employers association has urged the
TIME TO SELL: Land prices double in Spain’s Valencia province due to surge in demand for holiday homes
THE price of land to build holiday homes in Valencia Province has doubled due to a spike in demand. Real estate analysts have revealed that
Inside the mansion in Spain that became Europe’s ‘most expensive home’ after selling for €32MILLION to mystery buyer
A SPANISH mansion has sold for a staggering €32MILLION – and the two-storey home offers a 20-metre pool, cinema, and even a spa. The home,
Successful COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Spain will see property sales rise by 5%
A FAST and effective vaccine rollout will see a 5% boost in property sales across Spain, according to experts. If the country’s vaccination plans are
NOT BAD: Valencia claims mid-table slot on list of Spanish cities for quality of life according to resident survey
A recent survey among expats from all over the world revealed Valencia as the number one favourite place to live out of a list of
What requirements do you need to buy a property in Spain if you are a foreigner?
Purchases of property in Spain by non-resident foreigners have a marked tourist character. What are the requirements of the banks? Cuenca & Mirasol tells you:
Consejos imprescindibles para diseñar tu casa prefabricada de madera
Una vez que te has decidido por una casa prefabricada para vivir, las posibilidades de diseño son infinitas para encontrar la armonía perfecta. Los profesionales
What is a Golden Visa in Spain and how to get one
BRITS often covet the idea of moving to Spain, thanks to its seemingly endless summers and the laid-back mañana approach to life. But thanks to