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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.

Orlando is the world’s top theme park destination

If you want to see the best theme parks in the world, you just have to come to Orlando! The biggest attractions for visitors - Universal, Disney, Legoland, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld and more - are all based in Central Florida.

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.

Property buyers head to Spain as the pound rides high

Spain continues to be top choice for Britons buying property abroad, according to Conti, the overseas mortgage specialist.

Brits ready with the readies in Spain this summer

Brits ready with the readies in Spain this summer

It looks like Spain’s hopes for a record summer are well on the way to being realised and this tourism season it is the Brits who are ready with the readies.

Lights. Camera. Alicante!

Lights. Camera. Alicante!

BBC’s The Travel Show has been enjoying the Spanish sunshine in Alicante of late, documenting the rise of holiday home buyers on the Costa Blanca and featuring leading homebuilder Taylor Wimpey Espana.

UCF gives object lesson in helping minority students

Many real estate buyers pick Central Florida destinations because they are close to Disney and the other major theme parks, championship golf courses, top leisure amenities and the area’s many other attractions.

Med Madness! Perfect properties in Europe’s top tourism hotspot

Med Madness! Perfect properties in Europe’s top tourism hotspot

The soft sands and warm waters of the Mediterranean are known around the world, accounting for one of every three international tourist arrivals globally, according to the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

China has its Eye on Mallorca

China has its Eye on Mallorca

A little over a year since Nanjing-based Jiangsu GRPO International Business purchased five-star Hotel Valparaiso in Palma, Chinese businessmen and dignitaries have been back to the Island to discuss further investment.

In brands we trust

In brands we trust

Selling property is about far more than just having nice houses on your books. This is doubly true if your buyers live in another country and you are selling off plan homes with the majority of the process conducted without any face-to-face interaction.

Spanish real estate in depth - an insider’s perspective

Spanish real estate in depth - an insider’s perspective

The Spanish property market crisis is over. At least that’s what Banco de Espana is saying. Director of Studies José Luis Malo de Molina comments, “The adjustment of the real estate sector is, in principle, complete.”

Game of Thrones fans flock to Andalucia, while movie stars make a beeline for Mallorca

Game of Thrones fans flock to Andalucia, while movie stars make a beeline for Mallorca

Spain has long been the darling of movie and TV location specialists. With reliably fabulous weather, stunning open countryside and a plethora of ancient castles, crumbling fortifications and winding streets, it is the perfect place to shoot anything from blockbusters to hit TV series.

Opt for two wheels to see Mallorca at its best

Opt for two wheels to see Mallorca at its best

From domestic travellers to visitors from overseas, it seems that everyone is planning to enjoy a spot of Spanish sunshine this year. According to the Alliance for Tourism Excellence (Exceltur), GDP was up 3.5% during Q1 2015, due mainly to a 10% rise in demand from Spanish travellers during January and February.

Spain’s new-found economic prowess sparks property market growth

Spain’s new-found economic prowess sparks property market growth

Having exited a six-year downturn, Spain is going through a particularly purple patch and is on course to become the largest economy in the eurozone – overtaking the UK and the United States.

Florida tourism news just gets better and better

Florida tourism news just gets better and better

The news for Florida and Orlando tourism just keeps getting better and better, with a hat-trick of record visitor numbers.