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Category Archives: Balearics

  1. Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty’s Market Report on the biggest Balearic Island

    Mallorca has been an international star for many years among those seeking homes in the sun

    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, 2011

    Posted in Balearics, News, Spain.

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  2. Mallorca Gains its First UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Ref 5150, Puerto Soller, Mallorca, www.mallorcasir.com (1)

    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, 2011

    Posted in Balearics, News, Spain.

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  3. For Sale – Scott’s Hotel in Mallorca

    The view of the Mallorcan village of Galilea from Scott's Galilea. The aparthotel is also for sale

    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, 2011

    Posted in Apartment-hotel, Balearics, News, Property & Real Estate, Spain.

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  4. Hot properties in Mallorca, Spain

    Aires Pollensa ext 2

    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, 2011

    Posted in Balearics, Beach, News, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Spain.

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  5. Own a home abroad? Make sure you have enough bedrooms for your friends!

    The quick way into town to get the bread for breakfast

    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, 2011

    Posted in Beach, Expats, France, Ibiza, News, Property & Real Estate, Spain.

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  6. A Home in Ibiza

    From a distance, the almond blossom makes the fields in Ibiza look as though it has snowed

    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, 2011

    Posted in Balearics, Beach, Features, Ibiza, Locations, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Spain.

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  7. Mallorca’s property and Global Ocean yacht races

    Mallorca is home to fabulous homes and now the Global Ocean Race

    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, 2010

    Posted in Apartment, Balearics, Beach, Features, Investment, Property & Real Estate, Sailing, Spain.

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  8. Thinking of moving abroad? Take some sound advice

    If you're planning to live abroad, it's worth taking 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, 2009

    Posted in Balearics, Eurostar, France, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Property & Real Estate, Spain.

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  9. 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, 2009

    Posted 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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