Meet the fitness fanatic

Meet expat Mel Richards, a fitness fanatic who earns a living helping other Brits get fit and healthy in the Spanish sunshine. Have you stepped on the scales recently?

1 June 2010

Brits urged to claim potential Spain tax rebate

British expats who could now be in line for a substantial tax rebate, after possibly paying more tax than was necessary when selling their Spanish home, now have until...

25 May 2010

Spanish property oversupply increased further

The oversupply of homes in Spain increased by another 12 per cent in 2009 to 688,000, according to a fresh report released by the Ministry of Housing.

18 May 2010

Spanish mortgage lending improves

Spanish mortgage lending totalled an estimated £5.6 billion in February, up 3.5 per cent on the corresponding month in 2009, according to the latest data released by the Spanish National Statistics Institute.

11 May 2010

Valencia government approves Marina D’Or expansion plans

Located north of Valencia City, the holiday destination will cover 18 million square metres of land, and feature three golf courses, thousands of new houses and apartments, a number of hotels, an indoor ski slope and a theme park.

29 April 2010

Meet the martial arts instructor

This month's expat earning a crust under the sun is former Lance-Bombardier Gary McMeechan, 25, who lives on the island of Mallorca and juggles his life as a martial arts instructor and nightclub DJ.

20 April 2010

Meet the B&B owners

Five years ago, Mick Thorburn and Gail Harris bought an old farmhouse in Cuevas del Almanzora in Almeria, Spain. Here, Gail tells us how they turned it into a thriving guest house.

9 April 2010

Ex pat life in Spain

A move to Spain can be a daunting, bewildering experience especially if your language skills aren't up to scratch. So finding a friendly Local Expat group who know the ropes can be a huge help when you're finding your feet. This is our guide to being an expat in Spain.

1 April 2010

How to gain in Spain

Tempted by the bargains available in Spain at the moment? We've found three enticing ways to make the most of a purchase in our favourite destination.

26 January 2010

Meet the High Flyers !

In 2005 Jon Hales and his partner Beth, from Surrey starred on A Place in the Sun. They've since transformed an old bakery in Spain

1 October 2009