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INTEREST RATE rises with the knock-on effect of making mortgages costlier has slowed down Spain’s real estate market in the first half of 2023. The National Statistics Institute says 315,783 homes were sold in the first half of the year- 4.5% less than in the same period in 2022. A year ago Spain was experiencing...

AFTER creating the winning proposal to revive Begona cemetery LOLA Landscape Architects and IWA Design Studio now have to bring their vision to life. The design competition which challenged architects to transform Begona cemetery into an urban garden for the community was launched after a mass grave was found last March which contained victims of the...

THE average international buyer of Spanish property has begun to trend downwards in age profile, according to the latest data. While there are still plenty of Brits, Germans, French and Belgians coming in to hand over their cash for a slice of life in the sun, gone are the days of them being entirely high-income,...

RESEARCH from experts at Moving to Spain concludes that Spain is the second-best country in the whole of Europe to retire. The analysts reviewed the cost of living, health care, average apartment prices, average annual sunshine hours, retirement visas, percentage of populations aged 65 and above, life expectancy, total blue flag sites, and global peace...

DEVELOPERS want to build two new 13-storey tall buildings that will include elderly housing, shops and cafes at the site of Gibraltar’s old Queen’s cinema and hotel. The proposed Elizabeth Buildings 1 and 2 between 1-3 Boyd Street and 3 Rosia Road will have their own commercial area called Queen’s Gate Precinct. Developer QCD Limited...

IF you’ve been keeping an eye on the real estate market in Malaga, you may have noticed an exciting trend that is making one town on the Costa del Sol an appealing destination for American and Canadian investors.  The strong value of the dollar against the euro is creating a unique opportunity for savvy buyers...

MiColchon, the renowned Malaga-based company, is proudly expanding its footprint across Andalucía, with a new store opening in Estepona.  The 300-square-metre centre is a sanctuary of tranquillity, housing an exquisite array of top-tier mattress brands, covers, pillows, bases, and sofas, all bearing the hallmark of Nessen’s finest craftsmanship. MiColchon is already ubiquitous on the Costa...

WORK could start as soon as September on constructing a 7,490 home urbanisation in Toreviejva- the largest piece of urban developable land in Alicante Province. La Hoya covers an area of nearly two million square metres and Torrevieja council has approved final modifications to the project estimated at €53 million. La Hoya is bordered by...

Unlocking Property Investment Success: The Role of Location in Your Decision Investing in real estate is no mean feat. Thus, ensuring the success of your investment is paramount. While there are many critical factors to consider when it comes to property investment, one of the most vital is location — from the country and city...

Is your home facing structural problems that need an urgent renovation? But are you financially ready for these unexpected expenses? Good thing there are many ways you can get cash and start your home renovation project. If you don’t know where to get cash for your urgent renovation project, here are five tips on how...