Spain
Mallorca - Something to look forward to in 2012?
After what has been a good year for tourism in Mallorca, 2012 looks set to be an even better one according to research from the World Travel Market.
New Ryanair base for Palma de Mallorca in 2012
With passenger stats for 2011 (22,063,288) already outstripping those of 2010 (21,117,270), Palma de Mallorca has received more good news courtesy of Ryanair. The no-frills carrier is to set up a new base at the Balearic Airport in March 2012 and will operate a total of 47 routes – 17 of them new.
Fifth of Spain’s low-cost airline passengers fly into Palma
Spain’s Institute of Tourism Studies (IET) has recently revealed that almost one fifth of the 32.2 million passengers who chose to fly to Spain with low-cost airlines between January and October this year landed in Mallorca’s capital - Palma.
Marvellous Mallorca
Mallorca has enjoyed a generally positive 2011. Whilst mainland Spain has been hit with a severe property slump, this treasured Balearic Island has maintained its stronghold as a superb and highly desirable investment destination.
A breakthrough year for Murcia real estate
The southern Spanish region of Murcia has enjoyed a landmark year and almost singlehandedly carried the torch for positivity in Spain in 2011.
Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty Market Report
Stephen Dight, Managing Director of Mallorca Sotheby's International Realty, reflects on 2011 and looks forward to 2012:
Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty co-sponsors Poppy Ball
As the Royal British Legion prepares for its 90th anniversary in November, Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty is honoured to offer its sponsorship to the annual Poppy Ball which takes place in the City of London on anniversary eve.
Price gap widens between Mallorca’s sea view and inland property
Exclusive estate agent Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty has noted a widening price gap between first line sea view homes and the countryside equivalent. With requests for Mediterranean-front property outweighing inland by a huge ratio of five to one, premium prices are commanded and paid.
Buyers guide to the Costa del Sol
Quite simply Spain has something for everyone and is the chosen second property or holiday home location for most of Northern Europe including UK citizens as well as buyers from Scandinavia, Finland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Russia who are attracted to the Iberian nation for its year-round sunshine, easy to reach location, stunning scenery, brilliant golf courses, excellent transport and relaxed lifestyle.
Spain’s Murcia has all ingredients for rapid property recovery
Specialist Murcia estate agent, Mercers, has just experienced its best summer sales period for five years. With buyers coming from Norway, Sweden, Spain, France, Ireland, the UK and beyond, Murcia is attracting a diverse international audience who are lured by four key factors – the Paramount-branded Theme Park, golf, improved accessibility and, above all, price.
Golf properties buck the trend and prove resilient for investors
Mediterranean countries such as Spain have been at the forefront of developing golf properties catering for a largely northern European market, one that wishes to combine golf with a pleasant and reliable climate.
Brits the biggest buyers of Spanish property
It seems Britain's loyalty to Spain, one of the UK's most favoured holiday and second home spots abroad still remains strong according to figures from the College of Registrars with British property buyers responsible for one in four properties purchases in Spain by foreigners in 2010.
Spain again tops overseas retirement hotspots
Standard Life has revealed the top retirement hotspots outside the UK. These are: 1st Spain; 2nd Australia; 3rd USA; 4th France; 5th Ireland.
Bargain beachfront property is possible on Spanish costas
Beachside Spanish property has always commanded a premium due to its desirability and finite supply. Even in today’s recession hit times, you still can expect to pay in excess of a million euros for a prime beachfront apartment in Marbella. In Murcia things are different. 99,000 euros will buy you a two bed within five minutes’ walk of Blue Flag bliss.
Latest figures show some resilience for Balearic house prices
Whilst no Spanish region can sing from the rooftops in delight, latest Government and TINSA (valuation consultancy) figures for June 2011 clearly show the Balearics faring better than mainland Spain.