Spain
Going for golf in Spain
Recent reports from the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) show that Spain is top of the polls for golf tourism with this Mediterranean destination capturing 35% of the European market. Andalucia and the famous Costa del Sol is the most popular region for the budding sportsmen and women within Spain, a trend recognised by both holiday operators and property developers.
Spanish estate agent fears return of ‘cowboy agent’
If there’s any comfort to be drawn from the collapse of Spain’s property sector, it’s the disappearance of the ‘cowboy’ estate agent - but for how long? Costa Cálida-based estate agents, Mercers, already fear an influx of shady here-today-gone-tomorrow agents hoping to cash in on Alhama’s new Paramount Pictures theme park and the business it will create.
Authentic southern Spanish village poised for stardom
As Spanish celebrities go, few are as loved and as timeless as Julio Iglesias. The 260 million worldwide record seller recently married his partner of 20 years, Dutch model Miranda Rijnsburger, and they have chosen the Andalucian village of Ojén in which to settle. Obscurity will no longer be an option for this petite village of just 2,000 inhabitants.
Bolt nominated for World’s Best Redevelopment / Renovation
Already in possession of a collection of international property awards for its supremely luxurious new-builds, Bolt Property Group has now achieved recognition for its innovative redevelopment projects at the recent European Residential Property Awards in association with Bloomberg Television.
Big 5 Kayak Challenge team enjoys R’n’R in Gibraltar
Having left London’s Tower Bridge one month previously, the Big 5 Kayak Challenge team paddled and peddled almost 2,000 miles to make it to the five star comfort of Gibraltar’s Ocean Village Marina at 7.42pm on Tuesday this week.
Spanish estate agent Mercers continues award-winning streak
Having secured Best Real Estate Agency Spain (Four Star) in the CNBC-sponsored European Property Awards in both 2008 and 2009, this month Mercers collected Best Estate Agent (Bronze) in the OPP (Overseas Property Professional) Awards for Excellence 2010. Incredibly Mercers was the only Spanish Estate Agent to pick up an award – an amazing feat.
Murcia-based agent ‘wins lottery’ thanks to Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures has opted to construct its first Europe-based theme park at Alhama de Murcia in Mazarron. Predicted to attract up to three million tourists each year, the October 13th landmark decision will have a significant impact on both the people and prospects of the region.
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.