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Category Archives: Balearics
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Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty’s Market Report on the biggest Balearic Island
Stephen Dight, Managing Director of Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty, looks back on 2011 and looks forward to 2012. 2011 During 2011 the Mallorca property market has been exceptionally good and has held up surprisingly well. This year has seen a marked improvement over [read more]
November 25, 2011Posted in Balearics, News, Spain.
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Mallorca Gains its First UNESCO World Heritage Site
During the 35th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Paris this June, Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana landscape was recognised for its outstanding universal value. The sheer-sided 90km mountain range running from Andratx in the southwest to Pollença in the northwest [read more]
July 11, 2011Posted in Balearics, News, Spain.
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For Sale – Scott’s Hotel in Mallorca
George Scott spent his life until the age of fifty doing almost everything except what he really wanted to do: write mystery novels. He made documentary films, traded in gold and silver, ran a charitable foundation, flew planes and restored historic houses. His [read more]
July 6, 2011Posted in Apartment-hotel, Balearics, News, Property & Real Estate, Spain.
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Hot properties in Mallorca, Spain
The capital city of Spain, Madrid, may be well known for its searing summer heat but this year’s hottest Spanish destination, in terms of property that is, could well be the Balearic island of Mallorca, according to Taylor Wimpey de España. Ignacio Osle, [read more]
April 15, 2011Posted in Balearics, Beach, News, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Spain.
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Own a home abroad? Make sure you have enough bedrooms for your friends!
What, I was asked the other evening, was it about living in Spain that you loved so much, that made you stay there for so many years. We were at a friend’s for dinner and the man sitting across the table from me [read more]
March 2, 2011Posted in Beach, Expats, France, Ibiza, News, Property & Real Estate, Spain.
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A Home in Ibiza
Some years ago, Stewart Andersen bought a home in Ibiza. In his book, Wild Thyme in Ibiza, published by Survival Books, he takes a lighthearted look at life on the Balearic island that has drawn travellers from all over the world. In this, [read more]
January 31, 2011Posted in Balearics, Beach, Features, Ibiza, Locations, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Spain.
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Mallorca’s property and Global Ocean yacht races
Already renowned as a luxury location favoured by the yachting and sailing communities with classy restaurants, gorgeous properties and, of course, the magical Mediterranean, Mallorca has just been named as the start and finish of the Global Ocean Race 2011-12. With over twenty [read more]
August 23, 2010Posted in Apartment, Balearics, Beach, Features, Investment, Property & Real Estate, Sailing, Spain.
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Thinking of moving abroad? Take some sound advice
If you’re thinking of buying a property abroad or even if you own one already, the Foreign & Commonweath Office website (www.fco.gov.uk) has got loads of advice. On the Living Overseas section of the site, they say: We’ve got advice on starting your [read more]
August 30, 2009Posted in Balearics, Eurostar, France, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Property & Real Estate, Spain.
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Balearic Islands – finding a property
Anyone thinking of buying a home for holidays, for investment or for retirement would do well to look at the Balearic Islands. The history and the name of these Mediterranean gems date back to ancient times when local mercenaries, known as Balears, were [read more]
July 24, 2009Posted in Apartment, Apartment-hotel, Balearics, Beach, Country Properties, Eurostar, Finance, Golf, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Property & Real Estate, Scuba diving, Spain, Travel.
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