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.
Escape to Vigo this winter on a new Ryanair flight
Budget-friendly airline, Ryanair has just launched a set of new routes from London to fantastic European destinations. One of them is to Vigo in Spain. But what makes Vigo such an enticing winter destination?Read more...
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Now is the time to buy property in Spain
After nearly a decade of property decline, the Spanish real estate market is making a recovery. Find out who’s buying real estate in Spain and why now is the ultimate time to invest.Read more...
Seven seaside towns you need to know about in Spain
The British have been travelling and moving to Spain for centuries; here are some lesser explored Seaside towns in Spain that you need to know about.Read more...
Flower Carpets and Cork Stripping in Palafrugell, Catalonia
In just one small corner of Catalonia, you can find a variety of local festivals based on the resources and history of the area, which are perfect for families and couples alike.Read more...
EU Referendum Straw Poll: In or Out of Europe?
The possibility of a Brexit following the upcoming referendum is of major concern and interest to British people living in Spain, whether they are retired or not. A quick poll around a lunch table by our expat on the ground produced an interesting result. Whenever you meet British people here, the subject for discussion these days is the EU Referendum and the possibility of a Brexit, just as it is in the United Kingdom. The other day, I was with a group of 20 expats for a tour of Gala’s Castle at Pubòl in Catalonia (Gala was Salvador Dalí’s Russian wife). Our guide, Nik Duserm, kept usRead more...
Hidden Costs of Making a Phone Call
What’s the difference between an 807 prefix and 903? Confused? We explain the differences between commonly used numbers in Spain Find homes in Spain via our property portal. Telephone number prefixes in Spain can be confusing when it comes to the cost of using them, in particular those numbers which begin with 800 or 900. Some will be free, but others charge premium rates and you could end up with a hefty telephone bill at the end of the month. You might assume that the cost for an 800 number is the same as for 803 but this is not the case. Here is a guide for the most common numbers:Read more...
Football meets Opera
Main Spanish club rivals F.C. Barcelona and Real Madrid have both won coveted titles this year. How did the clubs and their fans celebrate? Football in Spain is not just a sport, it is a way of life. The Spanish like to go out to their local bar, where there will no doubt be an oversized TV screen in one corner, to watch a match. If they decide to watch at home, friends and family get together with beer and pizza, and settle down for a few hours to enjoy the game. If one of the teams scores, you’ll hear fireworks going off for each goal. No need then, to actually watch the game – well ceRead more...
It’s Goodbye to Public Telephones
High maintenance costs and falling usage account for the decision. The chances are you have never used a public phone in Spain. Maybe you have never even seen one? In case you haven’t, they are blue surrounded by glass. You might have passed one at an airport without a second glance. According to EL Economista they are to disappear completely by the end of this year, so if you do see one, take a photo as they will be a thing of the past before long. They were first installed in bar by Madrid’s Retiro Park in 1928 and you needed tokens to use them which you exchanged for coins. Under General FrRead more...
Brit retirees set sights on Spain
Last week, data compiled by Quick Move Now revealed that online searches for terms relating to retiring in Spain have increased exponentially in the past 12 months. The findings were significant. It was revealed that the number of those Googling “retirement homes in Spain” had increased by an enormous 150 percent compared to the figure seen this time in 2015. Another popular search was “retire to Spain from UK” (which saw a 75 percent increase in searches year-on-year) It was also revealed that searches for “best places to retire in Spain” have doubled year-on-year.Read more...
Ensure that you’re ready for an ‘IN’ vote!
The upcoming EU Referendum has dominated the news for the first half of 2016, and has of course been a particular concern for those of you considering purchasing property in Europe.Read more...
Tesco products are coming to town
British food from Tesco is to be sold across Spain in Hipercor supermarkets, part of the country’s major department store group.Read more...
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