Revealed- what Spanish buyers want

A report by the Spanish property portal Kyero.com has revealed what those looking for property in Spain are searching for.

6 January 2012

Valencian government looking to stimulate overseas demand

The regional government in Valencia, Spain, has set up a special commission to study ways in which the region can sell more homes to overseas property buyers.

5 January 2012

10 things to think about when buying a retirement property

Moving abroad always requires forward planning, but retiring overseas raises its own specific issues. Property writer Cheryl Markosky provides some pointers.

1 January 2012

10 things to know about moving to Spain

Spain remains incredibly popular with Brits, who make over 10 million visits there each year. But moving there permanently brings its own challenges, says British Consul Steve Jones who's based in Malaga. Here he produces a few of the tips to help smooth the move…

1 January 2012

The do's and dont's of Spanish bank owned properties

Spain is swimming in properties that have been repossessed by the banks, the new accidental estate agents. But how do you tackle this sector of the market? Zoe Dare Hall counsels caution before you take the plunge...

1 January 2012

Resort fees: do you get what you pay for?

Buying on a resort can be a great way of getting a secure, hassle-free home with great amenities on your doorstep. But don't forget you tend to get what you pay for (although not always), so are you truly aware of the ongoing costs?

1 January 2012

'Safest' destinations for holiday lettings revealed

Holidaylettings.co.uk has announced research which reveals that 25 per cent of those surveyed by the company would consider investing in a holiday home in order to supplement their income.

14 December 2011

Standard Life reveal their retirement hotspots

Standard Life has revealed its top ten retirement hotspots in the UK - and Spain has won the number one spot.

13 December 2011

Global property markets "still overvalued"

The Economist's Global House Price Index, which tracks the value of residential property in 16 nations around the world, suggests that homes in Spain are still over-valued...

29 November 2011

UK the most expensive place to rent in Europe

UK flat sharers are facing the highest rents in Europe, some 5% higher than in the second most expensive country, France.

24 November 2011

Easyjet increases flights to Gibraltar

Budget airline carrier Easyjet has increased its number of flights to Gibraltar, reflecting the destination's growing popularity as both a holiday and second home destination.

31 October 2011

More expats cancelling plans to return to Britain

69% of expats have revealed that they have no plans ever to return back to live in the UK, with 15% saying they have cancelled plans to return in just the past year.

26 October 2011