Altavista Property Blog

Will the arts contribute to property price rises in Marbella?

altavistablog — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:53:23 +0000

Having weathered the downturn, Marbella is now finding new life and a new sense of identity in the arts. English-language newspaper Sur in English has reported that “despite not receiving government or town hall support, local people are being proactive … Continue reading →

Spain remains “one of the best” destinations to live in Europe

altavistablog — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:39:33 +0000

A recent survey into the quality of life in Europe has revealed that Spain is the second best country to live in. The study, which was commissioned by price comparison site uSwitch, reached its conclusions having taken into account 16 … Continue reading →

“Spanish property market on the mend” – Zapatero

altavistablog — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:39:04 +0000

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has told financial channel CNBC that the Spanish property market crash has run its course. Speaking to CNBC’s celebrity presenter Maria “Money Honey” Bartiromo, Zapatero went on to state that house prices are … Continue reading →

Sales of new homes in Spain surge

altavistablog — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:37:26 +0000

According to the National Institute of Statistics, sales of new homes here in Spain rose by a massive 21% in the last year, now accounting for a higher proportion of sales than resale property. The overall figure – a rise … Continue reading →