tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45262979446879430152009-07-11T05:41:12.433-07:00EstatesSpain.infoSpanish Real Estate News - Spain Property Market Reveiws and TrendsEstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125EstatesSpainhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-54168565041781175372009-07-11T05:39:00.000-07:002009-07-11T05:41:12.448-07:002009-07-11T05:41:12.448-07:00The sedate holiday resort of Puerto Pollensa offers family holidaysThe enchanting Puerto Pollensa (aka Port de Pollenca) in Mallorca has everything - magnificent scenery, beautiful sandy beaches and a laid-back friendly atmosphere.Travel writer Chris Shearer in an article for the Daily Express said that the said the resort is old-fashioned, making it perfect for those who enjoy the quiet life.The sheltered horseshoe shaped bay is set against the dazzling EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-86985757534426865682009-07-04T22:39:00.000-07:002009-07-04T22:45:05.286-07:002009-07-04T22:45:05.286-07:002009 is the ideal time to pounce for Spanish propertiesSpain's deflationary collapse is now hitting levels of intensity which will soon have profound repercussions on greater Europe. Spain "is touching bottom in the (economic) crisis," Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Elena Salgado said.However, Mr. Salgado said that next year Spain will achieve stability and will begin to grow "very weakly" again in economic terms, but then it will begin EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-70665811893005730212009-06-28T22:07:00.000-07:002009-06-28T22:09:18.117-07:002009-06-28T22:09:18.117-07:00Distressed sales in Spain offer bargainsNow could be a good time to buy property in Spain as recent figures indicate that in April, the cost of housing fell by ten per cent and buyers can pick up many bargains due to the economic climate, it has been reported.According to reports from appraisal company Tinsa, the Mediterranean coast areas were the hardest hit and prices dropped regularly over the last 12 months, down 1.2 per cent in EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-12781251924176294652009-06-21T22:14:00.000-07:002009-06-21T22:15:27.354-07:002009-06-21T22:15:27.354-07:00Andalusia holidays are getting even betterSpanish tourism authorities are planning to promote southern Spain as a city-break destination that is perfect for villa holidays, it has been claimed.According to Typically Spanish, Andalusia authorities had invested 2.1 million to make its beaches immaculate and even bring in some new soft white sand to top it all off and nearly 300,000 cubic meters of sand is to be used in the project. Other EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-23995160368379415822009-06-19T23:06:00.000-07:002009-06-19T23:06:01.122-07:002009-06-19T23:06:01.122-07:00Distressed sales in Spain offer bargainsNow could be a good time to buy property in Spain as recent figures indicate that in April, the cost of housing fell by ten per cent and buyers can pick up many bargains due to the economic climate, it has been reported.According to reports from appraisal company Tinsa, the Mediterranean coast areas were the hardest hit and prices dropped regularly over the last 12 months, down 1.2 per cent in EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-21187728981969115092009-06-17T22:46:00.000-07:002009-06-17T23:05:04.696-07:002009-06-17T23:05:04.696-07:00Lifestyle buyers in Spain enjoy a home away from homeInvestors looking to rent out their properties in Spain to tourists and holiday home buyers could be buoyed by news that the Iberian nation remains a Holiday favorite.According to Homes Worldwide, the Iberian nation continues to attract Britons, despite the economic downturn and the falling value of the pound against the euro.Murcia was cited as an area that offered good value for money, EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-36741651314841866532009-06-11T00:04:00.000-07:002009-06-11T00:10:32.678-07:002009-06-11T00:10:32.678-07:00Spanish house hunters will soon find an unusual location to pick up a new homeProperty investors will soon find an unusual location to buy a new home in Spain at a heavy discount as Grupo Santander SA, one of Europe's largest banks, is getting ready to launch a Web site.At the end of 2008, Santander, including Banesto, its Spanish retail bank, had property valued at some €3.8 billion ($5 billion) on its balance sheet, nearly 1,300 homes it picked up in 2008 when developersEstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-62206662977240275012009-06-06T21:49:00.000-07:002009-06-06T21:50:40.435-07:002009-06-06T21:50:40.435-07:00El Puerto de Santa María - blend of beautiful weather, culture and peaceLifestyle buyers considering a purchase in Spain are suggested to purchase a holiday home in El Puerto de Santa María in Costa de la Luz.The Costa de la Luz (Huelva) beaches tend to be long and wide, with fine golden sand. Places like the town of El Puerto de Santa Maria offer well-preserved beaches that are not as crowded as those near property on the Costa del Sol. This area is popular with EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-70998572480486964042009-06-03T22:59:00.000-07:002009-06-03T23:04:38.336-07:002009-06-03T23:04:38.336-07:00The latest sign indicates Spanish recession may be finding a floorBank of Spain data revealed that the country's recession may be finding a floor as Spanish bad debt rose at the slowest rate in 15 months in March.The volume of bad debt rose by 769 million euros ($1.04 billion) in March, the least since December 2007 and a fraction of monthly increases of up to 9 billion euros in the first months of 2009. The bad loans data mirrored recent indicators ranging EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-51223144686069767112009-06-01T00:21:00.000-07:002009-06-01T00:26:26.339-07:002009-06-01T00:26:26.339-07:00Long term prospects for Costa Brava property look reasonably goodIt's been the dream of millions - People from all over Europe looking for villas and apartments by the sea in sunny Spain. Now could be a good time to buy second home in Coastal Spain as recent figures indicate that in the 12 months leading up to April, the cost of housing fell by ten per cent.According to data from appraisal company Tinsa, coastal areas were hardest hit, along the Mediterranean EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-88130194444918966382009-05-29T01:41:00.000-07:002009-05-29T01:41:00.352-07:002009-05-29T01:41:00.352-07:00Benicassim is an upmarket Mediterranean tourist destinationBenicassim is a traditional holiday centre, thanks to its six kilometers worth of sandy beaches, its high mountains and also it hosts one of the biggest events on Spain's live music calendar.Benicassim is a port town in province of Castello; 13 Km on the northern side of Castello de la Plana town. The city founded by the Carmelites is a spiritual retreat, nowadays offers interesting routes to EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-73371885765375000052009-05-28T01:39:00.000-07:002009-05-28T01:40:27.620-07:002009-05-28T01:40:27.620-07:00Property in Spain in demand among RussiansApproximately 25% of Russians who are interested in purchasing property abroad during the first quarter 2009 focused their search on Spain, industry analysts have stated.According to the Russian property consulting firm Miel DMP which specializes in property abroad, Spain has become the most popular location for Russians looking for property abroad, after France (20%) and Bulgaria (15%). They EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-18428293551811971042009-05-24T01:43:00.000-07:002009-05-24T01:45:42.924-07:002009-05-24T01:45:42.924-07:00Long-term investors in Spain could reap the benefitsOverseas property experts predicted that Spanish property would be buyer's market in the coming months and would create a golden opportunity to pick up a bargain.Spain has long been the number-one destination for British buyers with as many as two in five buyers (43%), choosing Spain as their preferred location. But, with the country's property market looking distinctly wobbly, seasoned investorsEstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-84403406340429110242009-05-20T23:19:00.000-07:002009-05-20T23:22:05.786-07:002009-05-20T23:22:05.786-07:00Spanish consumer confidence reboundsThe number of unemployed in Spain registered the smallest increase in nine months this April and the Spanish consumer confidence rose again this month which indicates Spanish economy is stabilizing at a momentous rate, according to the reports.According to the labor ministry reports, April was the third straight month in which the rate of increase eased, after a rise of nearly 200,000 in January EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-12977855040467415542009-05-17T04:11:00.000-07:002009-05-17T04:14:38.676-07:002009-05-17T04:14:38.676-07:00Brits buying Spanish properties prefer a sea viewThere is something unashamedly romantic about Britons who buy homes overseas is they don't usually weigh up hard-nosed factors before choosing where to buy a place in the sun but Brits who are buying property in countries such as Spain prefer a sea view.According to the Daily Telegraph, The research and anecdotes from the property industry indicate that substantial premiums apply to the prices ofEstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-80175552762395170762009-05-11T21:58:00.000-07:002009-05-11T22:00:15.826-07:002009-05-11T22:00:15.826-07:00Spain ideal for self-cateringSelf catering holidays in Spain and France are cost effective and are the perfect way to experience the culture and diversity of the countries.According to the Association of Independent Tour Operators, people can always find ways to make their holidays cheaper, such as opting for a self-catering stay. Spokesperson of the Association of Independent Tour Operators said that Holidaymakers from UK EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-87692963930484464562009-05-06T23:06:00.000-07:002009-05-06T23:12:12.899-07:002009-05-06T23:12:12.899-07:00Rural Spain is still relatively undiscovered and well pricedThe prices in the Spanish coastal homes have risen enough in the past few years to make people looking to buy Spanish property want to reconsider where they buy. Because of this, rural property sales in Spain and other regions are really on the rise.Rural homes are becoming more and more popular with the British (and other Europeans) looking for an investment or a great vacation home. Sarah EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-43807110629213582562009-05-03T00:24:00.000-07:002009-05-03T00:35:58.843-07:002009-05-03T00:35:58.843-07:00The Spanish golf property market still attractiveAs more golfers are looking to combine their sport with their holiday, The Spanish golf property market is still attracting the interest of overseas investors wanting to take a plunge in the country's golfing scene.According to Golf Digest , there has been a marked increase in the number of golfers going for special golf vacations, together with vastly reduced airfares, have led to the EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-29284192539116644502009-04-29T22:34:00.000-07:002009-04-29T22:38:25.547-07:002009-04-29T22:38:25.547-07:00Spanish property is the most popular overseas property searchesSpanish property is the most popular search on the portal despite difficult economic conditions and significant falls in the value of Sterling, according to primelocation.com.According to the data released by the website, Spain attracted 300,000 searches in February, some 60,000 ahead of last month's most popular country, France (238,729). The USA held on to its third position with 153,912.In EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-84671376886246210462009-04-22T21:14:00.000-07:002009-04-22T21:18:07.351-07:002009-04-22T21:18:07.351-07:00Signs of recovery in Spanish marketThe eagerly awaited March Spanish house price index from Tinsa is, unfortunately, not good new but it appears to be the beginning of the end of the worst period for property sales in Spain since the crisis began, according to a property expert.According to kyero .com, when comparing January 2009 performance with January 2008, the index (and therefore house prices) had decreased by 10%. The Tinsa EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-21039728781832134792009-04-18T04:50:00.000-07:002009-04-18T04:52:58.489-07:002009-04-18T04:52:58.489-07:0018th century house available for sale in GaucínA five-bedroom six-bath home, dates to the 18th century in the spectacularly beautiful mountain village of Gaucín in southern Spain with sweeping views to Gibraltar and the Rif Mountains of North Africa is available in the market.The house was renovated using old bricks, antique doors; other materials salvaged from demolished houses in the area and its Clad in white stucco. Each of the three EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-13220940197689909672009-04-10T22:54:00.000-07:002009-04-10T23:01:04.974-07:002009-04-10T23:01:04.974-07:00Rental investors in Tenerife to benefit from the opening of a new aviary Tourists enjoy a piece of paradise in Tenerife due to its combination of warm weather, clean beaches and attractive landscapes. Brits are selling their homes in the UK and buying property in Tenerife, it has been reported.According to News in the Sun, Tenerife is an island popular for its beaches and now the island will also boast some of the world's exotic birds following the opening of a new EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-73236167047084009672009-04-06T22:54:00.000-07:002009-04-06T22:59:07.014-07:002009-04-06T22:59:07.014-07:00Spain attracts record number of Irish holidaymakersSpain is always going to be a top holiday destination for Brits and not so surprisingly more holidaymakers from Ireland are also holidaying in Spain despite the current exchange rate, it has been claimed.Spain will continue to "retain its position as Brits absolute favorite country". Spanish airport operators AENA have just released new figures revealing that the number of Irish visitors rose EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-30946608186132900202009-04-04T22:09:00.000-07:002009-04-04T22:09:01.207-07:002009-04-04T22:09:01.207-07:00Expat brits flocking to AlicanteThe Spanish resort of Alicante is one of the most desirable destinations for Brits who want to escape the winter blues of wet, windy weather and for the retirees, it has been reported.Writer Andrew Regan has stated that there are more British foreign nationals in Alicante than any other group while many activities and clubs are available for retirees. Even more social opportunities are available EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526297944687943015.post-88301204618803534442009-04-01T22:06:00.000-07:002009-04-01T22:08:33.671-07:002009-04-01T22:08:33.671-07:00Tax rebates available for Brits on Spanish propertyNearly 10,000 Britons who were overtaxed by the Spanish government when they sold their villas in Spain are in line for rebates averaging £14,500 following a court ruling.According to the Telegraph reports, the case was brought by retired aircraft engineer Alan Roy, 65, and his wife Margaret, of Molesey, Surrey. The British couple was charged the non-residents CGT rate of 35 per cent, while EstatesNewzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14081826910064175130noreply@blogger.com0