Mijas is a beautiful village in Southern Spain. It is a classic example of the pueblos blancos, whitewashed towns, in the Analucia region. The streets are narrow and the houses, the gorgeous white that stands perfect against any backdrop. In this case, the background is pine trees. However, the pueblo hosts some of the most amazing views of the Mediterranean, since it stands only 400 metres above the sea. Most Read More ...
British and Irish home buyers who fear they may lose out due to the insolvency of another Spanish developer have been given until the 2 December to register their claim with the Spanish authorities, says law firm DWF. Trampolin Hills Golf Resort SL, a company that sold hundreds of properties to British and Irish purchasers without having planning permission in place, has been forced into administration leaving 2,500 unfinished homes. Read More ...
Spain offers some of the most varied hotels and lodgings in the world. There are seaside apartments in Malaga, modern condominiums in Madrid, rural farmhouses, and converted convents in Granada. As in many countries, hotels are rated by the national government on a scale of one to five stars, determined by the amenities provided, such as private, en-suite toilets, lifts, dining rooms, and air-conditioning. One and two stars denote that Read More ...
If you are looking to escape the rat race, need an extra income from renting out a property, or feel like escaping from the UK for a new life in the glorious Spanish sunshine, then this competition is a must. Paddy and Merrial Weston are an English couple in their 60’s who moved to Spain along with their two daughters and their grandchildren over 7 years ago. The Westons had Read More ...
The Spanish property market isn’t particularly conducive to moving right now, but it is to improving. With plenty of tradesmen twiddling their thumbs you can drive a hard bargain, take advantage of the downturn, do some serious renovations and reap the rewards when the market picks up. And what better project to tackle than a 300-year old bakery in the Andalucian village of Medina Sidonia? Beats a loft conversion in Read More ...
Time is running out for Britons affected by the collapse of another Spanish property developer to put forward their claim for recompense, warns law firm DWF. The firm says that buyers affected by the collapse of Compañía Inmobiliaria Masdevallia should inform the Spanish court as soon as possible, or appoint a lawyer to do so on their behalf. Masdevallia was the developer behind the ambitious Nueva Ribera and Nueva Ribera Read More ...
El Rompido – Fishing Village Gains International Acclaim in Spanish Tourist Board Ad Campaign The Spanish Tourist board is currently using the idyllic picture-postcard beach of El Rompido in Huelva in an international print advertising campaign. What better endorsement could local estate agents wish for? Andrew Benitz, Director of Titan Properties whose head office is in El Rompido, comments, “Relative anonymity has been both our strength and ironically our downfall Read More ...
The BuyAssociation have just published their thoughts on the state of the Spanish Property Market. Here is their latest take on the current situation and prospects. At times it feels as though the overseas property market in Spain has been doomed for years. On top of this, a recent downturn in the share price of large Spanish property companies provoked another round of media panic, along with the usual ‘I Read More ...
It’s a dream for everybody to buy a nice house in a beautiful country, so that it can be used as a get away place, where you can hibernate when you feel like. Spain is a great place to settle down as it is one of the most beautiful countries of the world. But the problem lies in finding good property and then a good house in Spain. The task Read More ...
It is in fact a good idea to buy property in Spain, especially because of the fact that Spain is one such EU member that has not been greatly affected by the ups and downs that the UK property market has been dealing with in the recent times. Besides, the property market in Spain is still quite predictable, and there are ample spectacular golf and beach properties that you might Read More ...
