If you’re not familiar with the term Blue Flag, it’s an internationally recognised voluntary award for beaches and marinas that meet the highest standards for safety, education, accessibility, environment, and sustainability. Living by a Blue Flag beach is a huge selling point to any international property as you can rest assured, they’re well-maintained, clean and [...]
Old time favourite of holiday homeowners, Spain’s Costa del Sol is luring back growing numbers of British buyers in 2014. The Overseas Guides Company’s online resource, Spain Buying Guide, which has an office in Cala de Mijas in the Costa del Sol, highlights some key stats and shows you why it’s still such great value [...]
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 [...]
Those who call the Costa del Sol home are being urged to keep their eyes peeled and stay away from waterways after it has been confirmed that a seven foot crocodile is on the loose in the east of Marbella. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Officers from “Seprona”, a special nature protection unit [...]
The Costa del Sol deservedly carries the title of Costa del Golf purely for the number of courses it offers, however golfers looking for an affordable Spanish home with a choice of quality courses on their doorstep shouldn’t forget the southern Costa Blanca. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Here on the Orihuela Costa [...]
"If you are looking for a great Spanish bargain in a prime location then this is certainly the year to get house hunting in the sun again" says Bob Shepherd of EP Homes Having been successfully promoting homes in sunny Spain constantly for over 27 years from their permanent U.K. offices, Euro-Prestige have professional first-hand [...]
The availability of heavily discounted Spanish property in and around prime locations like Marbella and Puerto Banús is opening up these exclusive areas to a wider range of buyers. Leading estate agency Connells and CAM Mediterranean, the property arm of Spanish bank CAM, discuss how repossessed Spanish homes are giving access to Mediterranean lifestyles of [...]
The best all round value in Spain More sun than the Costa del Sol. Glorious golf courses with very reasonable green fees. Superb, sandy beaches that are never crowded, even in summer. A multitude of water sports from which to choose. Plenty of other activities such as riding, walking and fishing on offer. A fascinating [...]
Malaga is likely to be one of this year's holiday hotspots, it has been suggested, something that could bolster the Costa del Sol property scene.The managing editor at airport hotels and parking firm Holiday Extras Mike Whiting said that Spain is the "top destination" for Britons this spring, noting that "Malaga is a big player" [...]
The city of Marbella has a positive mood about it as a place for tourism, a property expert has commented.James Gonzalez of Obelisk Investment Property was quoted by Off Plan Property Exchange as saying of the location: "Marbella is fast regaining its status as a world class tourist spot and second home destination and there's [...]