In recent years, a number of emerging overseas property destinations have been flooding the market, each claiming to be the next ‘big thing’. This has led the market to become somewhat crowded and perhaps rather confusing for investors. Despite this, it is the old favourites that are once again in the form of their lives! [...]
When Ronald Cross decided to buy a a second home in Spain, he began his search for a currency exchange specialist who could offer him the best rates along with a seamless service. His search led him to Smart Currency Exchange. With the favourable current £/€ exchange rate, we asked Ronald to tell us a [...]
Recent gossip sweeping financial markets is speculating that Spain will be the next country to join the likes of Greece, Ireland and Portugal and request a bailout from Europe. These concerns follow price and tax increases across the nation which have led expats to really feel the pinch when it comes to budgeting for the [...]
With the Eurozone debt crisis continuing to stall economic growth, it is no secret that Spain is one of the worst hit countries in Europe. In direct response to this, there has been a certain amount of pressure placed upon the country’s autonomous regions to do their bit to address budget issues. The Balearic Islands [...]
"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 [...]
Investors in Spain could start their search for property by looking in areas or towns with a station included in the country’s growing high speed rail network, so with good access not only by air and road, but also train. One example of this is Vera in Almeria, a small resort a few kilometres north [...]
As Spain comes to a stand-still with strike action taking place across the country following the introduction of austerity measures, it has been announced that the cost of electricity is set to rise between 5 and 7 per cent at the beginning of April. The reason behind the price hikes is the order from the [...]
Owning a home in Spain is an aspiration for many. Whether you choose to live in the sun all year round or have a permanent holiday residence, it is easy to see why the dream of having your own Mediterranean abode holds such appeal. This week, we’ve picked five popular Spanish Costas with a 'key [...]
A new Spanish low-cost airline, called Iberia Express, has opened for business offering tickets from as little as €25 (£21) for a one-way ticket. The airline's launch comes just a couple of months after the demise of Spain's fourth largest airline in January this year. Barcelona-based, Spanair was forced to abruptly stop operating after Qatar [...]
If you’re looking for a Spanish home close to a fantastic beach, then you should consider Mallorca, after a beach on the Balearic Island was voted Best Beach in Spain in the 2012 Traveller's Choice Awards, compiled by leading travel review site TripAdvisor. While, Mallorca's Puerto Alcudia took the crown for best beach in [...]