Spain
Paramount silences critics with foundation stone ceremony in Murcia
The foundation stone laying ceremony took place for Murcia’s Paramount Theme Park on the 31 May. Attended by project officials, local authorities and expectant press, the formality kick starts the countdown to the Park’s official opening in 2015.
Costa del Azahar most favoured area in Spain for home purchases
Despite current economic uncertainty, it's no surprise that Spain is still considered one of the best destinations in which to purchase a home abroad with the Costa del Azahar topping the list of areas in which investors wish to purchase homes according to a recent survey from Rightmove Overseas.
Property consultancy launches in La Zagaleta, Spain
Drawing on a lifetime career in the luxury sector, multilingual property expert Stefano Zuliani has created LZ Properties to market southern Spain’s finest homes.
New rentals division for Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty
“Try before you buy” is a very real consideration for those who don’t have the capital or the conviction to commit to a property purchase in today’s financial climate. As a response, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty opened its dedicated rentals office in April this year and business is already brisk.
Spanish property fire sale a Sterling opportunity
Discontent is spreading in Europe, there is open revolt against austerity. First Greece and now even France, one of the founding members, have fought elections promising to lessen the blow on their beleaguered populations.
More Ryanair flights for Palma de Mallorca
This month Ryanair commenced six new routes out of Palma de Mallorca Airport. Beginning the first week of May, the airline now flies daily to Cologne, thrice-weekly to Rome Ciampino, Porto in Portugal and Malmo Sweden, twice-weekly to Groningen in the Netherlands and once a week to Smaland in Sweden.
Underpass opening set to boost Costa del Sol property market
After almost five years of on-off construction, controversy and congestion, the San Pedro underpass is finally set to open in June this year.
British population in Balearics bucks Spanish trend and keeps growing
Whilst the “party” may be over in some parts of Spain with dipping house prices, a rise in the cost of living and an unfavourable exchange rate forcing many expat Brits to return to the UK, in Mallorca the British population just keeps growing.
Mallorca property buyers urged to take advantage of Sterling high
Mid April saw the pound hit a 19 month high to make it worth 1.217 euros. The last time sterling had such strength against the euro was way back in September 2010.
Ambitious property buyers hoping to pick up European bargains
The ongoing sovereign debt crisis is doing little to deter ambitious home buyers as Spain and France remain the firm favorites for those seeking to buy a place in the sun.
5 key features that boost enquiries for Spanish holiday lets
Investment in Spainish holiday properties shows no sign of decline despite the economic uncertainty. However according to ipsbmv.com, investors should beware that they may fail to make any money from their holiday let if they ignore the following features.
Avoid the perils of rent to buy in Spain
Rent to buy schemes are nothing new, and many overseas property agents are helping distressed developers in Spain generate vital cash-flow by arranging rent to buy deals with potential purchasers unable to secure finance.
Murcia makes top 25 in world’s best real estate markets
Nestled amongst a bevy of exotic Latin American locations, there was a surprise entry into the World’s Best Real Estate Markets 2012 – Murcia in Spain.
Mallorca Property: Contemporary design perfection
This strikingly modern villa captures the true essence of Mallorca with its sophistication and style, flair and glamour. Design aficionados will love the contemporary architecture with clean sleek lines that are combined with the minimalist interior design.
Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty reveals its top 20 properties
Having polled its staff and analysed recent web traffic, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty is now able to reveal its “Top 20” homes. Amongst a portfolio of some of Mallorca’s finest properties, it takes something special to really shine so we’ll explain what and how they made the Top 20.