Many people buy a property in Spain with a view to letting it to holidaymakers. So, as the owner, you use it for your own sun-filled Spanish holidays and then get others to cover your running costs through rentals. Sounds simple, but here are some things to bear in mind… Article written by The Overseas [...]
More than 60% of property investors buying overseas said that they had received a higher return on investment than they had expected according to a recent survey conducted by Rightmove Overseas. Nearly half of all the investors surveyed said that high rental yields were the most important factor behind their decision to purchase an overseas [...]
Leading luxury estate agency Lucas Fox has registered a tripling in enquiries from non-EU property investors following the recent enactment of Spain’s new law to fast track Residency permits. The legislation, which was made law at the end of September 2013, grants automatic residency to investors outside the European Union who invest half a million [...]
Foreign investors are kick-starting the Spanish property market with about one in six homes being snapped up by non-Spaniards. Article written by Girasol Homes The Alicante region, which includes the ever-popular Costa Blanca resorts, is the most popular destination by far followed by Malaga – home to the Costa del Sol - Barcelona, Tenerife and [...]
When it comes to celebrities, who hasn’t holidayed in Ibiza this year? From Beyoncé and baby Blue to David and Samantha Cameron, the Spanish island has been a revolving door for the stars. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor and Errol Flynn have been visiting Ibiza since the 1950s [...]
Freezing Nordic winters, buoyant economies, much improved air access and a love of the Mediterranean lifestyle – is it little wonder Scandinavians are now one of the fastest growing groups of foreign buyers in Spain’s depressed property market? Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Highlighting this are Swedish couple Sara Göransson and Göran Westholm, [...]
A leading estate agency in Spain has launched an exciting selection of new, key-ready homes available to buyers in prime spots in the Costa Blanca, following a highly successful sales campaign at its first new-build project in Cabo Roig. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company English speaking agency HomeEspaña's key-ready properties, direct from the [...]
Luxury Spanish homes are expected to become hot property when a new investment visa granting residency to non-EU residents who invest €500,000-plus in property is passed by government this year, expected to go live next year.Article written by the Overseas Guides Company Spain’s new ‘golden visa’ is part of the Government’s efforts to stimulate the [...]
During a five-day visit to the Costa Blanca in April, the Edinburgh couple were able to find their ideal property, pay a deposit and get everything in place for completion, which took place just a month later on 17th May. Gary and Rachel have bought a two-bedroom townhouse in the La Florida area, five minutes [...]
Some encouraging news about the Spanish property market - foreign investment was up by 17 per cent in 2012 to its highest level since 2004, according to the latest figures from the Bank of Spain. Article written by Buy Association The figures show that foreign nationals spent €5.54 billion on Spanish property last year, compared [...]