5 Tips For Funding an Unexpected Home Renovation Project
Is your home facing structural problems that need an urgent renovation? But are you financially ready for these unexpected expenses? Good thing there are many
Spain’s most costly real estate property: A string of Marbella mansions on the Costa del Sol
A jaw-dropping €55 million mansion in Marbella Taking the crown as Spain’s most expensive house for sale, this awe-inspiring mansion is nestled within a luxury
Some of the most jaw-dropping properties on the Costa Brava market in Spain’s Catalunya
Aiguablava – €7.5mn Location: Nestled along the coast near Begur, this waterfront gem overlooks the picturesque bay of Aiguablava and the marina of Fornells. With
Boost in Americans buying properties in Spain according to notaries report
MORE AMERICANS are coming to Spain for longer, whether as digital nomads or simply to retire. The number of Americans living in Spain grew by
Crowdfunding used to pay for repairs to historic village church in Spain
CROWDFUNDING with a €55,000 target is being used to pay for renovations to a historic church in Burgos province. As of mid-July, €26,000 had been
Property sales decline in Spain slows down in May according to latest figures
HOME SALES registered in May showed a fall of 6.4% compared to the same month last year according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE)
Foreign investors continue to strengthen Spain’s real estate market
In 2022, foreigners -especially British, German and French- were the main buyers of property in Spain, with a total of 88,858 sales, reported the Colegio
New home construction falls by 17% in first half of 2023 on Spain’s Mallorca
NEW HOME construction in Mallorca has fallen by 17% in the first half of the year according to the island’s Official College of Quantity Surveyors.
The benefits of buying second homes sustainably on the Costa del Sol
The Costa del Sol welcomed more than 12.4 million visitors in 2022, as tourists flocked to the region to enjoy its beaches, golf courses, rich
Over five million people live on their own in Spain according to housing census
THE NUMBER of people living on their own in Spain has gone up significantly in a decade according to a National Institute of Statistics(INE) study.
Exploring sustainable homes on the Costa Blanca
The issue of sustainability is weighing increasingly on second home buyers’ minds, according to leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España. Always ahead of the
The British architect who loves Spain
The emblematic building Veles e Vents (or Sails and Winds), in Valencia port, is often singled out as one of the east coast of Spain’s
Big Apple bargain or Plus Cher? Comparing properties in Marbella, New York and Nice
As new flights head to New York and Nice, what can you get for your money across the pond and on the Cote d’azur, asks
REVEALED: Torrevieja, Alicante, Marbella, San Roque, Catalonia – The luxury villas in Spain owned by Russian supporters of Putin and the invasion of Ukraine
A UKRAINIAN media outlet tracked down a number of properties in Spain belonging – or supposedly belonging – to sanctioned Russians who support their country’s
Rising interest rates cause big fall in new mortgages for house buyers in Spain
NEW HOME mortgages granted in April fell by 18.3% compared to a year earlier according to figures from the National Institute of Statistics published on
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