Spain
Spanish property bargain
The price of a two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse which has been used as a show home 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 – has been reduced by almost a quarter to help secure an early buyer.
Buyers still highly motivated to purchase in Southern Spain
The desire for British and Irish buyers to purchase an investment property or holiday home in southern Spain is as strong as ever, despite the financial restrictions of the credit crunch. This desire is being fuelled by the need to bolster diminishing pensions.
How to play the current Spanish property market
The Spanish property market isn’t particularly conducive to moving right now, but it is to improving. With plenty of tradesmen twiddling their thumbs you can drive a hard bargain, take advantage of the downturn, do some serious renovations and reap the rewards when the market picks up.
Pound-euro parity promotes creativity in Spanish real estate
Seven years ago back in January 2002 the pound bought a mighty 1.61 euros. Now it’ll buy a smidgen more than one, its weakest point since the euro’s inception exactly a decade ago. This is a massive blow to an already faltering Spanish property market.
Spain still top of the hot spots for Brits buying abroad
Like Muhammad Ali in his heyday Spain refuses to be beaten. Despite receiving a battering from the press this beautiful country has retained its number one spot as the most popular place for Brits to buy abroad.
Advice on how to buy a home safely and confidently in Spain
Whether you are on the look out for a holiday home, good investment or a permanent base abroad, purchasing a home in Spain for many, can be a daunting experience. Indeed, with unfamiliar laws, regulations and customs, the process of purchasing a dream home abroad may be a step to far for individuals.
Get that festive feeling and celebrate in Marbella
Marbella is one of the most popular, best known and best loved resorts on the Costa del Sol. The city boasts fantastic Andalucian weather, a glamorous reputation, luxurious resorts and plenty of festivities throughout the year, particularly around Christmas and New Year.
Why a recession won’t stop Mercers selling Spanish property
Down on Spain’s Costa Cálida, real estate agent Mercers isn’t letting a pesky recession get in the way of selling houses. Whilst sales to ‘residential tourists’ are down a mammoth 89% on the Costa del Sol, Mercers is flying in the face of this trend beating last years’ sales figures.
Spain gets a boost as long haul flight tax doubles
Holidays to Spain are likely to grow in popularity following news that those flying to destinations such as Singapore and Australia will be hit by a doubling in air passenger duty.
Follow the bear to the greatest golf trail in Europe
Polaris World is renown throughout world as the most trusted Spanish property developer on the market creating tailor-made communities down to the very last detail in the beautiful sun-kissed region of Murcia, Spain.
Escape the cold and enjoy Christmas in the Spanish sun
If you've had enough of bleak British winters why not consider buying a home in Spain that you can escape from the cold to and enjoy Christmas in every year? If this sounds like the perfect Christmas gift, Taylor Woodrow de España has a fantastic selection of homes which are ideal for those looking to swap their thermals for swimwear permanently.
Polaris World completes El Valle Resort
In spite of a tough global market, Polaris World - leading Spanish property developer – can announce that it has completed its latest resort in the beautiful region of Murcia El Valle, the company’s most impressive resort to date.
Super-rich remain unaffected by recession
At La Zagaleta when it comes to property - size matters. Within this Spanish resort it’s not so much keeping up with the Joneses as keeping up with the Sheikhs and the Oligarchs.
El Rompido - Fishing village gains international acclaim
The role of a national tourist board is quite simply to highlight the country’s finest aspects, position it as a sought-after holiday destination and ultimately encourage both first-time and repeat visitors.
Tranquilo in Spain’s El Madronal
Anyone with a generous bank manager can build a house, but very few have the skills and intuition to build a home. A home with exquisite proportions, spaces for lively entertainment and spaces for private repose.