Despite wider problems across the Spanish property market caused by the economic crisis, the exclusive market for luxury properties is thriving well. It has been revealed by Lucas Fox International Properties that homes within the higher end of the market in Barcelona, Ibiza and on the Costa Blanca have been in high demand during the [...]
It has been revealed that Brits continue to be the largest foreign group to buy property in Spain; however other nationalities are increasing their buying power in the country. Mark Stuckling, Managing Director of Spanish Property Insight has stated to Taylor Wimpey de España that “with the process of international diversification, sales should slowly start [...]
Despite the credit crunch, rising cost of living, and the inevitable recession, the British people have not slowed down their spending when it comes to Spanish property, claims one expert. The European sales director for Atlas International, James Dearsley, has said that whilst there is a recession in Britain, many people have realised the [...]
Bullfighting in Spain has now received a special ‘cultural status’. The tradition receives mixed views from people all over the world, with many visiting to watch the spectacle, and others branding it animal cruelty. Whichever way you see it, it is a tradition of the country and has now been labelled ‘an artistic discipline and [...]
It has been revealed that around one in five residents in Madrid are seriously thinking about purchasing a property within the next 12 months. The figures come after a study was carried out by Urban Development Group, Valdebebas. The report also states that the average home that people are looking for is a home in [...]
After months of soaring sales of Spanish bank-owned apartments with 100% mortgages, buyers can now snap-up bay-view villas at similar bargain prices and mortgage deals. Described as ‘villas for the price of an apartment’, you can get a pueblo style, two bedroom house, complete with garden and private rooftop solarium which overlooks Bahia de Mazarron, [...]
Finding a Spanish property which ticks all the boxes is the overriding aim for most prospective home buyers on the Mediterranean. Leading estate agency Connells and CAM Mediterranean, the property arm of Spanish bank CAM, discuss how to find a beautiful home at the right price and in the right location. Whether you are looking [...]
Spain is a big country and the areas vary considerably. Choose the area that suits you best. Be realistic with regard to your requirements. A superb apartment could be on offer in one area but be unattainable at that price in another. Set your budget and stick to it. Over extending yourself can turn that [...]
Recent company reports have shown that the dash for last minute holiday deals to Spain have risen significantly amongst British tourists. Companies have recently reported that there has been a significant rise in the amount of British tourists looking for cheap last minute holidays in Spain. Whilst it is true that Spain has always been [...]
The 9-day long San Fermin festival kicked off in style on Thursday at 8am, with the first run of the bulls. The run was a success, with only two people being injured with cuts and bruises. The run lasted two minutes and thirty seconds, and the experts say that the bulls behaved impeccably and ran [...]