Spain
Spanish property - buy now or you’ll pay later
With Spain’s Prime Minister, Zapatero, appearing on American TV this week to declare the European debt crisis and the Spanish property crash both to be over, the window of opportunity with bargain house prices could be about to close. He expects prices to begin to rise which can only mean one thing – buy now or you’ll pay later.
Bankrupt Spanish property developers - recovering your deposit
Many Spanish holiday home dreams are turning to nightmares as developers go to the wall unable to finance their debts. Some 170,000 companies in the construction sector, 23% of the total, went bust in 2008 and 2009, the majority of them (64%) doing so in 2009. The devastation is set to continue for the foreseeable future.
Three buyers fighting for one property? Not unusual in Murcia’s Camposol
Whilst the Spanish property market is in many ways a shadow of its early 2000s self, there are certain regions that are vastly outperforming others. Take the month of June in Murcia for example. According to the National Institute of Statistics 1,308 homes changed hands that month in Murcia compared with a national average of just 99. And why is this? Price.
ReclaimYourDeposit launches ‘No Win No Fee’ for Spanish claims
With 20% of all enquiries to the company relating to Spain, ReclaimYourDeposit.com has now launched a ‘No Win No Fee’ service unique to this popular second home destination. Providing clients can conform to four simple criteria, ReclaimYourDeposit.com will take on their case and try to recover a disastrous situation.
World Trade Centre planned for Gibraltar
A World Trade Centre (WTC) is being planned for Gibraltar to help bring global recognition for the jurisdiction and ensure sufficient top quality office space is available to meet growing demand.
Discounted and distressed properties in Spain
Kyero announce the release of new discounted property data for property for sale in Spain. The extra data gives buyers with valuable information, providing each property's first advertised date, its highest price and the current percentage discount available.
Murcia gets green light for Paramount Pictures theme park
After literally months of unsubstantiated gossip, Paramount Pictures made a formal announcement on Friday 10 September to say that it will be opening its first theme park in Europe with Spain, specifically Murcia, as the chosen location.
The attraction of Marbella welcomes the attraction of Obama
Marbella, in the heart of the Costa del Sol, is one of the most popular, best known and most glamorous locations in Spain. Its reputation for attractions, weather and celebration tempts people from across the world, including celebrities such as Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith, Joan Collins and Sean Connery.
UK exodus signals the end of ‘Cool Britannia’
When Tony Blair rocked up at Nº10 in 1997, all white teeth and Union Jack waving, he declared a ‘Cool Britannia’ which ruled the world in art, pop and fashion. The economy was solid, employment was rising and confidence abounded.
Spain tops overseas retirement hotspots
Standard Life has revealed the top retirement hotspots outside the UK, these are, 1st Spain; 2nd France; 3rd USA; 4th Canada; 5th Ireland.
Official figures point to Spanish property recovery
Maybe it’s the pound’s 18-month high against the euro or maybe it’s a belief that Spanish house prices cannot fall much lower – whatever the motivation, property sales in Spain are on the up.
Luxury property: Modern cool in Sotogrande
If you’re in the market for serious luxury in sun-drenched Southern Spain, then a unique 7.4 million euro mansion located within the exclusive residential oasis of Sotogrande, could be the home for you.
Detached villa with pool in Spain? Yours for 95,000 euros
The postcard-perfect holiday home in southern Spain would probably be detached, have its own land, a clutch of upright palm trees and an inviting turquoise swimming pool – all against a blue-sky backdrop. Sounds idyllic and sounds expensive. Not on Costa Cálida where the reality can be yours for just 95,000 euros.
Looking to buy a home in Spain? Try before you buy!
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a new addition to their property service for those looking to buy a home in Spain.
Historical country home in the heart of Spain’s La Rioja
Originally built for the Spanish landed classes, or Hidalgos, this 17th century country home located along the higher reaches of the Rioja region of Northern Spain is in many ways unique.