Spain
Which came first - the bird or the islands?
Well if you’re talking about the fluffy yellow bird or the Spanish Canary Islands, then the answer is the islands – all seven of them! The bird was actually named after the islands, not the other way around. And in case you were wondering, "Canary" is derived from the Latin canaria, "of the dogs", referring to the numerous wild dogs that once inhabited the islands.
More reasons to buy that holiday home in Spain
Holiday Lettings keeps its homeowners informed on proposals to reduce Capital Gains taxes payable by non-residents in Spain.
Work is underway on more new homes at Desert Springs
Construction work is underway on 87 new colonial-style homes 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.
For Sale – an entire Spanish hamlet
Many people dream of owning their own property and piece of unspoilt Spain. Now for the price of a large house in the UK, Spanish Inland Properties are exclusively offering a complete hamlet with school, church, houses and bar. Set in 250,000 square metres of land and surrounded by stunning views of Baza National Park Land, the tranquil village of Pueblo los Belgas is undoubtedly one of the most exciting properties on the market in Spain - and probably the most exciting investment a buyer will ever make.
Luton family look to make cave move more permanent
After visiting friends in 2004, the Lee family from Luton were so taken with Galera they bought their own holiday cave home. Now just two years later, they are looking for a bigger property with plans to make cave living more permanent.
Take the right steps when buying property in Spain
Buying a property in Spain is a dream come true for many Britons, but it is important that you work with specialists that can provide you with the right guidance to follow the house buying process correctly, advises Banco Halifax Hispania.
Titanic growth for Titan Properties
Costa de la Luz real estate agent, Titan Properties, has recently expanded its operation in preparation for yet another prosperous year in residential property. After just three years of trading, Titan Properties is putting the finishing touches to a second prime location office facility and has inspired the General Manager of the Spanish and Portuguese operation of a competing real estate agency, Miles Beacroft, to join the Titan team.
Elegant luxury on tee 16
This villa occupies a prestigious corner of Nuevo Portil Golf Course on the Costa de la Luz, looking directly over the 16th tee off of the picturesque course, a peerless spot for enjoying Spanish living.
Spanish Real Estate company goes global
Grupo Lar Sol (Lar Sol) part of Spain’s largest privately-owned property developer is expanding globally to strengthen even further its position in the second home market.
Buying property in Spain not just for the older generation
Buying a property in Spain is no longer only a luxury afforded by Britons heading into retirement, according to new research from Banco Halifax Hispania.
New lease of life for a tried and tested market
New emerging markets are supposedly where the best investments and returns lie. Many people overlook a tried and tested market, believing that there are better places to invest. One such region is Spain’s Costa Almeria, nestled between the Costa del Sol and Southern Costa Calida. It remains one of the most charming and unspoilt regions in Southern Spain. Boasting over 200 miles of sparkling coastline that is virtually undeveloped, this coast offers magnificent sandy beaches with stunning coves, picturesque whitewashed villages, fishing port towns and natural parks.