Myths and mortar
Lisa Tilley delivers some home-truths about the Spanish property market and advice for those who want out
Judgement day for Iznajar
With doctors, teachers and even High Court judges buying here, Iznajar is fast becoming THE town for the discerning foreign buyer
Nightmare in the sun as home dreams fall apart
Following news of the EU resolution into “rampant construction” in Spain, Jon Robins of the Observer takes a look at the situation in Albox – one of the towns in the spotlight of MEPs in Brussels
Room with a view – Murcia
The Olive Press sends Vernon Grant to stylish Murcia where he finds a city bucking recent trends across Spain
Room with a view – Granada
It does not surprise me one of the reasons British people give for their decision to move to the Granada province is the very existence of the marvellous city of Granada itself
Room with a View – Pamplona
Pamplona is the capital of Navarra, a region known for its wine and little else. In itself this is a great shame as the area is unspoilt and very welcoming to visitors
Building a house in Spain – Part II
In Issue 8 we talked about the preliminary stages of building your own house in the campo (countryside) and what pitfalls you should look...
Britons heading for the hills
Some can say little more than 'favor', but British families are now settling in Spain's villages in record numbers, reports Jason Burke
Andalucía dreaming
RICHARD HARVEY asks whether buying or building a dream home and settling in southern Spain really helps to strengthen a relationship. Or do the demons merely resurface when the dust settles?
Illegal building victims told to pay up
JUDGES in Granada have ordered almost 100 residents of Cenes de la Vega to hand over almost 200,000 euros of their own money in...
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