Spain
Green light for shopping centre makes townhouses prime real estate
The townhouse development of ‘Hoyo 14’ set within one of Costa de la Luz’s most attractive golf courses – Nuevo Portil – has been elevated to prime real estate thanks to confirmation of a build license for a substantial commercial facility.
There has never been a better time to buy Spanish property
You can get a better property deal today in Spain than any time in at least the last five years and that’s a fact. Now is the time to pick up the highest quality Spanish real estate at the best possible prices. Well-located ready-to-move-in-to properties are selling for up to a massive 50% discount off list price and here’s why.
The Spanish property market - The truth from those who know
Many commentators from estate agents to currency experts can offer their opinions on the Spanish Property market from the comfort of their plush London offices – but are they close enough to the truth? The following Qs have been A’d by real Spanish property experts. Experts who have been in the business on Iberian soil for years.
Spain remains in top spot for potential British buyers
Spain remains resolutely in the number one slot for buyers viewing overseas property on leading global portal PropertyIndex.com, showing the British love affair with the Costas is far from over.
Spain remains top spot for British buyers
Spain remains resolutely in the number one slot for buyers viewing overseas property on leading global portal PropertyIndex.com, showing the British love affair with the Costas is far from over.
British couple's Spanish Capital Gains Tax success
A British couple have become the first successful claimants against the Spanish Government, after they and thousands of other British and European home owners were illegally charged more than twice the amount of Capital Gains Tax than Spanish residents on properties they sold in Spain.
La Zagaleta - Spain’s very own Fort Knox
In a private estate where even the lowest priced property will set you back an eye-watering four million euros you can imagine the profile of resident. At La Zagaleta Sheikhs, aristocracy, Oligarchs, business moguls and film stars coexist in 900 hectares of wild Andalucian countryside.
Viva the Costa not-a-lotta!
It has been well-documented that the Spanish property market, one of the first to see and reap the rewards of the boom, was also one of the first to be hit by the crash, with the country now firmly in a recession, as confirmed by recent INE (Instituto Nacional de Estatistica) figures that have shown that the decline hit hard in Q4 2008.
Shoddy construction of Spanish properties creating Costa del Damp
The last decade has seen a construction boom in Spain largely to cater for the many expats seeking a sun-soaked life on the beautiful costas. Until the recent economic downturn, new developments seemed to appear almost overnight, such was the speed and spread of new-build properties in Spain.
Living it up and down in Marbella
Clients' demands on the exclusive Champneys Resort in Marbella have led to the developer combining apartments together, first and second floor apartments in suitable blocks, to create three bedroom duplex properties complete with terraces, gardens, pool and interior courtyards.
Vintage Bodega meets Vanguard Design in Jerez
If you’re going to live in a unique building you may as well be daring and create an interior space that’s just as standout. That’s exactly what the owner of this loft apartment in a restored sherry bodega in Jerez has had the vision to achieve. Now on the market, this city party-pad can be yours for just 350,000 euros.
Big discount on affordable apartment in Spain’s Desert Springs
A big discount of almost a quarter of the price is being offered to an early buyer of this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, a former showhome at Desert Springs, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course in the Almeria region of south-east Spain.
Distressed property sales on Costa de la Luz
The western Costa de la Luz, namely Huelva province, has until recently been holding its own in terms of property values. But you can’t swim against the tide forever and acknowledged local expert Titan Properties has recently published its first ‘Distressed Sales List’ highlighting the most keenly priced properties in the region.
Facelift for Costa del Sol beaches
The Costa del Sol, one of the pioneers of beach holidays in Europe, is keen to keep its standing as one of Spain’s top tourist destinations and favourite relocation spots.
It’s still safe to buy in Spain
With the shocking news that a retired British couple have been forced to live in a garage since their luxury villa in Spain was demolished by the authorities last year, Taylor Woodrow de Espana is urging purchasers to buy from a reputable company.