Spanish property market news
Keep up with the latest Spanish property market news here at Property Guides. We cover all the updates that matter if you’re looking to buy property in Spain, including legislation, market forecasts, and housing developments. You’ll also find handy tips and insights to help you on your buying journey. Read the latest Spanish property news below.
Spanish flavours under the sky: tips for al fresco dining
Much of Spain enjoys 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, double that of the UK. All that extra sunshine calls for outdoors time. That could be taking a dip in the Med, hiking up a mountain or… just making the most of your outdoor space. Lounging in a hammock, reading a book, or teaching the kids how to swim. Sally has lived in Spain for nearly twenty years. Here, she shares her tips for hosting a brilliant outdoor dinner.Read more...
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Cheap flights to Spain as families avoid half-term over vaccine rules
The current entry requirements for Spain state that travellers must be fully vaccinated, with their second dose having been administered at least 14 days before arriving in Spain. This includes children aged 12 and over.Read more...
How to beat Spanish bureaucracy
Your enjoyable and relaxing retirement in Spain will be immeasurably better if you can get along with Spanish bureaucracy. The good news is that a new law should ensure better customer service…Read more...
Valencia makes list of world’s best destinations in 2022
The American news channel, CNN, has placed the city of Valencia on its list of ‘the best destinations to visit in 2022‘. But what about those who want to settle in the city longer than just a weekend break or week’s summer holiday? What is Valencia like for expats? We take a look at what the city has to offer…Read more...
The cheapest Spanish towns to buy property in 2022
Buying a home in Spain – whether for a holiday home, rental opportunity, or permanent move – doesn’t have to cost the earth. In fact, according to data from idealista, there are over 30 Spanish towns where the average home costs less than €500 (£417) per square metre, including some in the popular provinces of Murcia, Valencia and Alicante.Read more...
What you can do in Spain over the holidays, whatever the weather!
For the moment, life continues to be fairly “normal” but with some mandatory rules such as wearing of masks both inside and outside, vaccine passports to enter certain events and in some regions, to enjoy a meal inside a restaurant or a drink inside a bar.Read more...
The best of the Costa Blanca South for every type of buyer
The Costa Blanca South extends from Alicante to the border with Murcia. Bursting with historic towns and cities, beautiful marinas, Blue Flag beaches and exciting landscapes, the area has a lot to offer property buyers. Whatever your property plans are, there is an area of the ‘white coast’ to suit you…Read more...
Why record numbers of Brits are interested in a home in Spain
Record numbers of Britons were keen to buy Spanish property this year, according to one overseas property portal.Read more...
The pros and cons of living in Spain
The only way to really know what it is like to live in a different country is by experiencing it yourself, or asking someone who already lives there. Local expat of over 15 years, Sally, tells us the truth about living in Spain, including what she loves and what has taken her a little while to get used to.Read more...
What’s been happening in Spain? The latest news
What’s been happening in Spain recently? We caught up with local expat, Sally, who gave us the low down on the latest news there.Read more...
3 great retirement options on the Costa Tropical
The Costa Tropical is a picturesque stretch of coastline nestled between the Costa del Sol and the Costa de Almería in southern Spain. With a laid-back vibe, sub-tropical climate, beautiful beaches and impressive mountainous landscape, the Costa Tropical presents an exciting, unique and affordable retirement alternative to the likes of the Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca.Read more...