Uncategorized

Marbella’s Hard Rock Hotel is taken off the property market: Sources cite ‘lack of offers’ for €140 million listing

THE Hard Rock Hotel in Marbella has been taken off the property market – its owners will, instead, keep the establishment on their portfolio, thanks to its ongoing profitability. ...

Must-read: British homeowners in Spain still have time to apply for a Golden Visa – and why you may not need to find a fresh €500,000

SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez recently announced his intention to cancel the Golden Visa scheme. The Socialist PSOE leader said the move would stop speculation of the property market....

Cost of renting property during summer on Spain’s Costa del Sol has risen 128% since 2014

HOLIDAY home rental costs during the summer on the Costa del Sol have more than doubled in a decade. A week in one of Spain’s most popular tourist areas...

Marbella is being flooded with huge real estate companies – but is this a bad sign for the market? Property expert ADAM NEALE gives his verdict

A STRING of huge names in international real estate have either opened or are set to open offices over the coming months. These include the likes of The Agency...

Outdoor kitchens are the latest property trend in Spain – but what are the best materials to use?

SPAIN’S foodie culture thrives on outdoor living. Long, sunny days and warm evenings naturally lend themselves to socialising and dining alfresco. It is an alluring thought for expats too....

Property hunting in northern Spain? Don’t miss these five historic estates in Galicia – including a palace, an entire village and a vineyard

THE green valleys, mountains and rugged coastline of Galicia are renowned for their tranquil beauty. The region is becoming more and more popular as people start to turn away...

British firm buys Spanish property portal Idealista for €2.9 billion

THE hugely popular Spanish property portal Idealista has been purchased by British fund Cinven for €2.9 billion. The platform is the leading real estate site in not just Spain,...

Revealed: The most expensive coastal tourist areas of Spain to buy or rent a holiday home

PEOPLE wanting to buy a coastal home in Spain have to pay an extra 2.4% extra compared to inland properties, according to a survey from real estate valuation company...

Spain plans nationwide crackdown on tourist flats: Locals will be given the right to veto Airbnb-style lets

SPAIN’S Housing Minister has confirmed on Tuesday that the government is considering changing property laws which would allow owners communities to block having tourist flats. Barcelona City Council has...

EXCLUSIVE: Fuming Airbnb landlords claim Barcelona’s decision to eliminate ALL tourist apartments will cause a ‘recession’ and ‘won’t fix the housing issue’

AIRBNB landlords have blasted Barcelona City Council’s plans to revoke the licences of the 10,000-plus tourist apartments that operate in the city as a ‘populist decision’ that is ‘accompanied...