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Shun the single supplement - holiday homes for singletons

Shun the single supplement - holiday homes for singletons

In 2015 the Office for National Statistics released figures that showed that 51% of the population in England and Wales is single.

Alicante shines as the favourite 2016 Spanish destination with new flights adding to accessibility

Alicante shines as the favourite 2016 Spanish destination with new flights adding to accessibility

The beginning of 2016 saw Spain break yet another tourism record, welcoming 3.5 million international tourists in January alone, albeit traditionally one of the low-season months.

 Engel & Volkers Mallorca increased sales volume by 13% in 2015

Engel & Volkers Mallorca increased sales volume by 13% in 2015

Engel & Volkers Mallorca, the leading international real estate brand with 16 offices around the island recorded a successful financial year in 2015 with total sales transaction volume of 292M Euros representing a 13% increase over 2014 (259M Euros).

Completed 3 bed Spanish properties emerge as ideal holiday home for 2016

Completed 3 bed Spanish properties emerge as ideal holiday home for 2016

The ideal holiday home for 2016 has been revealed with the release of new Spanish market analysis by Aliseda Inmobiliaria.

Bagging bargains in Iberia - Holiday homes for under £100k

Bagging bargains in Iberia - Holiday homes for under £100k

The days of holiday homes being the sole domain of Hollywood A-listers and the well-to-do are long gone. With property prices in Spain and Portugal still offering incredible value compared to those in the UK, ownership overseas is more achievable than ever.

British love for Spanish property still burns strong

British love for Spanish property still burns strong

Britain’s love affair with Spanish property took some serious knocks when the market crashed back in 2008/09, but the latest figures show that Brit’s fondness for Spanish homes has far from faded.

What does 2016 hold in store for Spain’s Costa Blanca?

What does 2016 hold in store for Spain’s Costa Blanca?

The Costa Blanca is one of Spain’s most popular coastal areas thanks to its delightful blend of white sandy beaches, sunshine and delicious local food. With the New Year rapidly approaching, leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey Espana has revealed its predictions for the Costa Blanca for 2016.

Sun, sea, sand and shops - second home owners enjoy retail therapy in Alicante

Sun, sea, sand and shops - second home owners enjoy retail therapy in Alicante

Spain has enjoyed a record-breaking summer, with some 54.4 million foreign visits in the first nine months of 2015, up 3.8% on the year before, according to the Industry, Energy and Tourism Ministry.

Head to the Costa del Sol for sand, sunshine... and high adrenaline thrills

Head to the Costa del Sol for sand, sunshine... and high adrenaline thrills

Conjure up an image of the Costa del Sol and sunshine, sand and sangria no doubt leap to mind. Yet behind the idyllic beaches, bustling towns and tantalising local cuisine lies an altogether more dangerous feature: the Caminito del Rey.

Gibraltar’s Ocean Spa Plaza a complete sell out only 36 hours from launch

Gibraltar’s Ocean Spa Plaza a complete sell out only 36 hours from launch

The developers of Ocean Village, Gibraltar, have sold out upcoming Ocean Spa Plaza only 36 hours after general release.

Holidaymakers favour private rental market - is now the time to buy that Spanish buy-to-let?

Holidaymakers favour private rental market - is now the time to buy that Spanish buy-to-let?

The rise in popularity of private rental properties is leading many investors to take a long, hard look at Spanish property.

Celeb spotting in Mallorca

Celeb spotting in Mallorca

From the super yachts bobbing about off the coast to the luxury pads tucked away in the hills, Mallorca is a playground to the rich and famous. Many A-listers call the island home and many more delight in visiting it for their holidays.

Brilliant Barcelona - home to the most sought-after property in Spain

Brilliant Barcelona - home to the most sought-after property in Spain

Depending on who’s counting, Barcelona regularly ranks somewhere between the 10th and 25th most visited city in the world.

Five of Spain’s ten most expensive property hotspots are in the Balearics

Five of Spain’s ten most expensive property hotspots are in the Balearics

With the Spanish property market recovery in full swing, new research has shown that five of the top ten most expensive property hotspots are located in the Balearic Islands.

Mallorca on the up

Mallorca on the up

The sun continues to shine on Mallorca’s real estate market this summer and according to Engel & Völkers, with 16 offices around the island, sales for this half year have increased by 27% over the same period in 2014.