What does your perfect Spanish home look like? A cosy apartment in a traditional pueblo blanco? Or a luxury seafront villa with panoramic views and the very latest mod cons? No matter what you’re after, you’ll find it on the sunny Costa Blanca! This week, I’m off in search of this beautiful coast’s ‘bling’ and ‘budget’ hotspots.
Swimming in the calm, warm waters of the Mar Menor, sitting out in the sun in December, exploring the sleepy villages of the Espuña Mountains or visiting the bustling markets in Murcia and Cartagena – living in Murcia really does feel like a year-round holiday! Property is still affordable, but prices are climbing the fastest in Spain outside of Madrid and Barcelona. So, if you want to get in ahead of the curve, how is life here and where are the best places to look to buy?
Will Spain suffer as a result of the British vote? What will happen to property, healthcare and tourism for the current and future British living in Spain? The world woke up to a new order on 24th June 2016. The United Kingdom had voted to leave the European Union, which will, no doubt, result in many changes affecting the whole world one way or another. Here in Spain the shock result resulted in the biggest fall in its stock market history, with Spanish companies in the UK receiving the biggest hit.
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.