Spain
Spain gets new HIPs
Duchy Estates ‘enjoyed’ an unannounced visit from a Decreto 218/2005 Inspector last month and received a fine of several thousand euros for ‘non-compliance’.
Golf capital of Europe – tell us something we don’t know
It certainly comes as no surprise to learn that the Costa del Sol has the largest concentration of golf courses in mainland Europe, about 60 at last count.
Canary Island tourism recovery boosts property market
The Canary Island of Tenerife attracted 1-1.5 million tourists in 2007, from Britain and Ireland alone. And rightly so, from a British perspective it is the only place you can fly to within five hours and have a t-shirt and shorts holiday in January, or any time of the year for that matter.
Rugby legend takes a sporting bet on southern Spain
Professional sportsmen are under no illusion about the fact that whilst their careers may be immensely rewarding, both personally and financially, they are also short-lived.
Pueblo los Monteros – a safe Spanish investment
Comprising two distinctly styled ‘villages’, a Pueblo Mediterraneo in terracotta tones and a Pueblo Andaluz in traditional whitewash, Pueblo los Monteros is a multi-faceted resort set in a privileged location overlooking the southern Spanish hotspot of Marbella. Commanding panoramic views of the Mediterranean and across to Gibraltar and Africa, this community is a refuge from the bustle of the coast yet just minutes from the action.
State-of-the-art marina comes to Mijas
The province of Málaga has 150km of coastline housing 11 marinas sharing 4,240 berths between them. The EPPA (Empresa Pública de Puertos de Andalucía or Public Company of Andalucian Ports) estimates that there is a deficit of 4,300 berths in Málaga alone, a shortfall of more than 100%, and if anything waiting lists are getting longer.
Take advantage of Spain’s buyer’s market
A slowing property market has its winners and its losers. The losers are the vendors who want to achieve a quick sale at a high price; the winners are the buyers who want to shop around for a deal.
High-speed AVE brings Madrid closer to Malaga
Madrileños own a large proportion of holiday homes on the Costa del Sol, a proportion that could be as high as 40% in pretty coastal towns such as Mijas just to the west of Malaga.
Apartments and commercial premises most sought after on Canary Islands
Apartments are the most enquired about property type on three of the four main Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, according to award winning Spanish property portal Kyero.com, with commercial premises being the most popular on the island of Lanzarote.
Huelva given green light for International Airport
An idea first conceived over 30 years ago in 1976 has finally been given the green light – Huelva, capital city of the south westerly Spanish province of the same name, is to receive its own International Airport.
Property prices heat up on the Canary Islands
2007 was a difficult year for the Spanish property market and for the seven Canary Islands located off the north western coast of mainland Africa it was no exception.
Jardines Del Guzman - Southern Spain for less than 55,000 euros
Before you rule out Southern Spain as being too expensive for a second home, turn your attention to the sunny southerly province of Huelva on the western Costa de la Luz where a one bedroom apartment in Jardines del Guzman comes in at just 54,505 euros.
The perfect holiday home location for a gaggle of golfers
If you’re a family of golf fanatics there are several options for the holiday home location – South Africa’s Garden Route. Portugal’s Algarve. Florida’s fairways.
Arana de Mijas – guaranteed rentals in guaranteed sunshine
In a competitive Spanish property market the development of Arana de Mijas stands out as a beacon amongst a blur of mediocrity.
Spanish ‘Cambio de Casa’ - move to a new home without selling the old
According to a Spanish national chain of estate agents, Don Piso, the average time it takes to sell an apartment has increased by over 40% over the last two years from 86 days in 2005 to 120 days in 2007.