Spain
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Spain has always been a popular destination for Brits looking to move abroad or to own a second home. Spain’s lure of sunshine, stunning coastal scenery and lively cities has been attracting interest for years and it seems that the trend isn’t about to change any time soon.
Marbella confirmed as Europe’s second ‘greenest’ city
The European Environment Agency has released a detailed study into those European cities at high risk of urban flooding. Marbella sits second bottom of a table of 578 cities with only 22.51% of its area ‘sealed’ by buildings, concrete or tarmac – only Sweden’s Norrkoping is ‘greener’ at 21.6%.
Atalaya Fairways plugs stock gap for contemporary Marbella property
With Scandinavians, Dutch, Russians, Chinese and now millionaires from Latin America suddenly “hot” on the value offered by property in Marbella, the race is on to find top quality luxury stock.
Rise in number of EU Nationals calling the Balearics “home”
Some 2.3 million ‘foreign’ EU nationals are now officially registered in Spain, around 5% of the total population.
Serious property investors make serious money in Spanish recession
Played the right way, there is gold in the Spanish property market with the occasional deal arising that could return 20% inside three months. But agent Spanish Hot Properties advises that finance must be in place so you can strike while the iron’s hot.
Murcia’s Corvera Airport moves closer to reality
Positivity has emerged from the Spanish press with regards to the long-awaited opening of Murcia’s Corvera Airport.
Ricki Lake plans house move from LA to Ibiza
Daytime talk show legend Ricki Lake has recently revealed her desire to up sticks and swap LA for Ibiza. Describing it as “our paradise” she hopes to move her new husband and two sons to the Balearic Island “as soon as we possibly can”.
Shortage of luxury property for foreign buyers propping up Spanish market
The number of properties purchased in Spain by foreigners rose for five consecutive quarters between 2011 and 2012.
Balearic Islands market review - positive outlook for 2013
In spite of the pressure on the Euro and the general state of the Spanish economy the Balearic Islands have had a good year according to Engel & Völkers Estate Agency. Sales were up by over 9% over the previous year and sales volume increased by over 8%.
Russian interest in Marbella property gathers momentum
News this month from the Malaga Developer’s Association reveals that the Russians have overtaken the Germans to become the second largest international home buying audience on the Costa del Sol. Marbella agent Spanish Hot Properties believes this is a trend to continue.
Sotheby’s predicts bright future for Balearic property in 2013
In a “crisis” the wealthy tend to hold firm. According to Sotheby’s International Realty this is certainly the case and nothing can dent the love affair that well-heeled Europeans, and now Americans, Russians and Chinese, have with the sunshine and lifestyle offered by Mallorca and Ibiza.
An expert view on Murcia’s property market in 2013
Having sold a very pleasing seven homes in December, a month that isn’t always seen as a buoyant month for buying, Murcia-based estate agent Mercers is very positive about what’s to come in 2013.
An agent’s view of the Costa del Sol property market for 2013
In 2012, sales and turnover for Spanish Hot Properties were both up 25% on 2011. For 2013 the estate agent has even higher hopes, a 50% predicted increase in turnover on 2012, largely due to a Google-friendly website that will rank strongly as the market recovers. So why the positivity?
Mallorca celebrates Wiggins’ BBC Sports Personality win
14.5 million Brits tuned in to watch Bradley Wiggins crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year last night. 1,000 miles away, expats in Mallorca were also celebrating the cyclist’s victory as Bradley has adopted the Balearic Island as his training destination of choice.
Patience and caution: The secret to securing the best Spanish deals
British buyers tempted by the discounts and finance deals that come with repossessed properties in Spain should choose where they invest carefully, plan any viewing trips well in advance and be prepared for a more complicated buying process than usual, a leading estate agency on the Costa Blanca has advised.