Spain
UK exodus signals the end of ‘Cool Britannia’
When Tony Blair rocked up at Nº10 in 1997, all white teeth and Union Jack waving, he declared a ‘Cool Britannia’ which ruled the world in art, pop and fashion. The economy was solid, employment was rising and confidence abounded.
Spain tops overseas retirement hotspots
Standard Life has revealed the top retirement hotspots outside the UK, these are, 1st Spain; 2nd France; 3rd USA; 4th Canada; 5th Ireland.
Official figures point to Spanish property recovery
Maybe it’s the pound’s 18-month high against the euro or maybe it’s a belief that Spanish house prices cannot fall much lower – whatever the motivation, property sales in Spain are on the up.
Luxury property: Modern cool in Sotogrande
If you’re in the market for serious luxury in sun-drenched Southern Spain, then a unique 7.4 million euro mansion located within the exclusive residential oasis of Sotogrande, could be the home for you.
Detached villa with pool in Spain? Yours for 95,000 euros
The postcard-perfect holiday home in southern Spain would probably be detached, have its own land, a clutch of upright palm trees and an inviting turquoise swimming pool – all against a blue-sky backdrop. Sounds idyllic and sounds expensive. Not on Costa Cálida where the reality can be yours for just 95,000 euros.
Looking to buy a home in Spain? Try before you buy!
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a new addition to their property service for those looking to buy a home in Spain.
Historical country home in the heart of Spain’s La Rioja
Originally built for the Spanish landed classes, or Hidalgos, this 17th century country home located along the higher reaches of the Rioja region of Northern Spain is in many ways unique.
Spanish property market begins its price-driven recovery
Spain’s National Statistics Institute reported on 13 April 2010 that house sales have risen at their fastest rate since records began in 2007. February’s sales were up 18.7% on the previous month with 51,343 properties changing hands. Is this the first real sign of recovery? Costa Cálida based estate agents Mercers certainly think so.
Retirees find comfort in British sense of community – in Spain
Once again crime and weather are to blame for the record number of over 55s wanting to leave the UK. New research from the Foreign Office divulges that more than four in ten Brits nearing retirement age are considering doing it abroad.
A piece of Mallorca – The ultimate original gift
If we’re being honest, ‘original gift idea’ is not something that most people are experts on. Particularly when faced with the trickiest of recipient – the ‘one who has everything’. Step in the solution - a Piece of Mallorca.
Brits abroad to benefit from deregulation of Spanish landlines
Telefonica line rental, customer services and itemised phone bills are now all available in English, due to the deregulation of landlines in Spain. Thanks to the CMT (Comisión del Mercado de las Telecomunicaciónes), its now possible for Spanish property occupiers to switch their telecom provider and allow other multilingual operators to manage their Telefonica landline.
Murcia reports biggest price rises in Spain
According to Facilismo.com, Spain’s number one property portal, Murcia has posted the highest house price rises of all the nation’s autonomous regions at 0.24%. This makes it one of a select quartet of communities showing positive growth in January 2010 with Valencia in second at 0.11%, Cantabria third with 0.09% followed by the Basque Country with 0.06%.
Mercers adjusts Jerez property portfolio to match demand
Whilst there’s little doubt that life is returning to the Spanish property market, it still remains utterly price sensitive. Overpriced homes simply won’t sell. For real estate agent Mercers, this has meant a conscious shift in its Jerez property portfolio towards the best value, and most profitable, options for this economic climate.
YouTube videos provide previews of Spain’s Desert Springs
Scores of hitherto unseen videos produced by the Cheltenham-based Almanzora Group are the first to go online on the YouTube website to provide news and previews of year-round properties, holidays, golf and other facilities on offer at Desert Springs, Europe’s only award-winning luxury desert resort and golf course in the Almeria region of south-east Spain.
Shared ownership homes in Almanzora from £24k
A new David Lloyd Resort opening this month in south-east Spain is offering holiday homes for sale on a shared-ownership basis at prices as low as £24,000 with a potential for investment benefit.