Spain
Buyers guide to the Costa del Sol
Quite simply Spain has something for everyone and is the chosen second property or holiday home location for most of Northern Europe including UK citizens as well as buyers from Scandinavia, Finland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Russia who are attracted to the Iberian nation for its year-round sunshine, easy to reach location, stunning scenery, brilliant golf courses, excellent transport and relaxed lifestyle.
Spain’s Murcia has all ingredients for rapid property recovery
Specialist Murcia estate agent, Mercers, has just experienced its best summer sales period for five years. With buyers coming from Norway, Sweden, Spain, France, Ireland, the UK and beyond, Murcia is attracting a diverse international audience who are lured by four key factors – the Paramount-branded Theme Park, golf, improved accessibility and, above all, price.
Golf properties buck the trend and prove resilient for investors
Mediterranean countries such as Spain have been at the forefront of developing golf properties catering for a largely northern European market, one that wishes to combine golf with a pleasant and reliable climate.
Brits the biggest buyers of Spanish property
It seems Britain's loyalty to Spain, one of the UK's most favoured holiday and second home spots abroad still remains strong according to figures from the College of Registrars with British property buyers responsible for one in four properties purchases in Spain by foreigners in 2010.
Spain again tops overseas retirement hotspots
Standard Life has revealed the top retirement hotspots outside the UK. These are: 1st Spain; 2nd Australia; 3rd USA; 4th France; 5th Ireland.
Bargain beachfront property is possible on Spanish costas
Beachside Spanish property has always commanded a premium due to its desirability and finite supply. Even in today’s recession hit times, you still can expect to pay in excess of a million euros for a prime beachfront apartment in Marbella. In Murcia things are different. 99,000 euros will buy you a two bed within five minutes’ walk of Blue Flag bliss.
Latest figures show some resilience for Balearic house prices
Whilst no Spanish region can sing from the rooftops in delight, latest Government and TINSA (valuation consultancy) figures for June 2011 clearly show the Balearics faring better than mainland Spain.
Exiting Essex - Easyjet launches new routes to Spain
The quickest way out of Essex next year is likely to be via Southend International Airport as easyJet, the low cost airline, has announced 70 new international flights a week to Europe.
‘Top climber’ Murcia reels in Spanish property buyers
Thanks to a combination of rock bottom prices and excited anticipation surrounding the Paramount-branded Theme Park, Murcia has been declared a ‘top climber’ search term on the UK’s leading overseas property portal, rising 11 places in June 2011.
Aer Lingus to offer 10 new routes this winter
As part of its effort to increase its winter timetable, Irish airline Aer Lingus has just announced 10 new routes for 2011/2012, with a new route from Cork to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria due to commence a weekly service as of Sunday 30th October 2011.
Theme Park inspires Hamiltons to double their Spanish property investment
When the Hamiltons purchased their holiday home in Camposol Golf on the Costa Cálida six years ago, they had no aspirations for amassing a property portfolio.
Murcia’s Paramount-branded theme park could open one year early
According to Murcia’s regional government, construction of the Paramount-branded Theme Park in Murcia could begin as early as February 2012.
Mallorca gains its first UNESCO World Heritage Site
During the 35th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Paris this June, Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana landscape was recognised for its outstanding universal value.
New figures signal an increase of interest in Spain
The number of Brits living in Spain has grown considerably over the years. In 2005 the number registered was 274,000 which by 2009, according to the British Embassy, had risen in their estimation to one million Britons who live at least part of the year in Spain.
Summer on the sea helping boost tourism in sun soaked Mallorca
The gorgeous Spanish Island of Mallorca, a popular holiday destination for Brits and Europeans alike lured by the island's charm, sophistication and diversity is currently gearing up for a jam packed summer on the sea.