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Category Archives: Spain

  1. Boost for property investment in Murcia, Spain: 2015 Opening Date for Murcia’s Paramount Pictures Theme Park

    The attractive area of Mazarron is popular with both Spanish holidaymakers and foreigners

    In an official function on Friday 25 March, the masterplan for the first Paramount Pictures-branded Theme Park in Europe was unveiled. Attended by the Executive Vice President for Licensing at Paramount Pictures Michael Bartok, President of the Region of Murcia Ramón Luis Valcárcel [read more]

    March 28, 2011

    Posted in Beach, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Property & Real Estate, Spain.

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  2. New homes in Murcia, Spain now being built by Polaris World

    Polaris World will construct more than 400 new apartments in 2011

    In keeping with much of the Spanish property market, Polaris World suffered in the depression – but unlike some of its rivals Polaris World is still operating and still building new properties. The company will have a new town centre operating at the [read more]

    March 21, 2011

    Posted in Beach, Golf, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Spain, Sports.

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Property markets set for growth in 2011

    Blue Coral Beach, Mactan Island

    For anyone thinking of where to buy a second property, either for personal use or as an investment, one of the key factors to consider is accessibility. For most property owners, flying is the quickest, easiest and often cheapest option and so with [read more]

    December 26, 2010

    Posted in Albania, Beach, Features, France, Locations, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Philippines, Ski, Spa/Jacuzzi, Spain.

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  6. Offshore Trusts for Tax and Wealth Management in Spain

    If you leave the UK, don't forget to protect your family's interests.

    Trusts can be particularly useful for British expatriates who live in Spain for tax mitigation purposes and also for arranging your wealth for the benefit of your family. What is a trust? A trust is a legal relationship that exists between the settlor, [read more]

    October 29, 2010

    Posted in Finance, Investment, Overseas Property/Real Estate, Property & Real Estate, Spain, Tax.

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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. Traditional destinations in demand for second homes

    This year will see cash-rich property buyers maximising on traditional hotspot bargains. Over the last decade there has been a growing trend towards buying in far-flung and emerging destinations, often to capitalise on rising property values. However, in today’s economic climate, buyers have [read more]

    March 12, 2010

    Posted in Golf, Spain.

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  9. Spain’s new 100 per cent low-cost mortgages

    100 per cent mortgages based on independent valuations are available on Las Sierras Apartments

    Pent-up demand for property in Spain, stifled in the past year by the effects of the global recession but converted into sales since the start of the New Year, thanks to a series of ‘buy now’ incentives, gets a further boost this month [read more]

    February 16, 2010

    Posted in Almeria, Apartment, Golf.

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  10. Buying Spanish property safely

    The new guarantee for buyers of Spanish homes seems the perfect solution to protect against any problems in the future. After all the Americans have used this system for years

    “After seeing many TV programmes in the UK showing the horror stories some unfortunate buyers have gone through while purchasing, I was surprised but pleased to learn there are steps people can take to safeguard their investment” says Roger Cox from Aldridge near [read more]

    January 20, 2010

    Posted in Finance, Spain.

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