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BREXIT is contributing to an ‘alarming’ plummet in property sales to foreigners in the Balearics, experts have warned. The number of homes sold to foreign buyers in the second quarter of 2023 fell by 28% year-on-year, latest figures from the Balearic Association of National and International Real Estate Agencies (ABINI) show. That is the biggest...

MALAGA province has recorded the highest rises in house prices in Spain in the last year, according to the real estate portal Pisos.com. Buying a property in the region is 18% more expensive than it was 12 months ago, with the square metre averaging €2,818.  The increase in property prices in Malaga is almost three...

HAPPY homeowners in Gibraltar will soon get the keys to their brand new affordable homes at the impressive Hassan Centenary Terraces after the government announced the completion of its first phase. The government released 380 properties which it said ‘have been completed to a high standard’, with another 285 flats to follow in phase two....

FAMED for its stunning beaches, lively nightlife, and rich cultural heritage, it’s no wonder Alicante is a leading province for property buyers. In the second quarter of 2023, Alicante was the third most popular city in the property market within Spain, only surpassed by Madrid and Barcelona. Interestingly, foreigners have snapped up almost half of...

SPAIN’S most expensive home for sale is a €35 million villa in an up-market area of the Costa del Sol. The property, which was built last year, is in the Las Lomas del Marbella Club and has 16 rooms with spectacular sea and mountain views. Located on Marbella’s prestigious Golden Mile, the area is known for...

Recently, I met with some clients who had purchased an off-plan property some time ago for rental income. Of course, this is an attractive option for many people who buy in Spain because it is such a popular tourist destination. It’s an opportunity to put your money to work for you in a far more...

OVER 209,000 properties are lying empty in Alicante province according to the National Institute of Statistics(INE)- around a fifth of all homes in the region. Potential landlords are not making moves due to fears of non-payment or even squatting, while people looking to rent- especially in the younger age bracket- are holding back because of...

THERE’s no place like home, a fact that is very well-known to Lual, who will offer you not just any house, but your dream one.  Established in 1985, it is dedicated mainly to the rental of villas, apartments and to the promotion and construction of houses. They also set up a rent-a-car department as well...

STRAND PROPERTIES, the Spanish real estate company founded by Finns Serena and Anssi Kiviranta, are going from strength to strength. Not only do they have offices in Marbella, Fuengirola, Malaga and Mallorca, offering an in-depth and personal service based on local knowledge, but they are part of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World...

BUYING a new home is always an important decision, something that involves needs to take into account the likes and desires of all members of the family. So, it’s very important to answer these questions before you say YES. Will I feel happy living here? Most people are looking for places to move to where...