Reports forecast further rises in demand and house prices in 2017
The Spanish property market is sailing towards a year modelled on stability and sustainability, according to recent figures. The market is expected to not only consolidate the astounding gains of recent years, but see further growth in demand and house prices in prime regions throughout the country.The glut of homes built in Spain during the boom housing years prior to the crash in 2007 decreased by 20% in 2016. According to ServiHabitat, a ...
2016: A year of sustained growth for the Spanish property market
The Spanish property market is set for a continued trajectory of recovery and growth in 2017, following a positive year characterised by a surge in international demand and modest price rises in prime locations.A growing economy, low financing costs, good potential for rental returns and capital appreciation will continue to drive sales transactions throughout 2017 and beyond.According to Richard Speigal, head of research at Spanish ...
Christmas on the Costa del Sol
White Christmases are few and far between on the Costa del Sol. Instead, red and gold tinsel adorn beach chiringuitos and santa hats and decorations are sold in sun-soaked stalls and on sidewalks lined with palm trees. The Spanish share many Christmas traditions that are similar to the rest of Europe and spending time with family and friends during the holidays takes centre stage. But with average temperatures of 18°C and bright ...
Spanish property sales up by 6.5 per cent in October
Latest figures to be published by the Spanish government's central statistics unit show that sales have risen by over 13 per cent in Spain this year. October saw a total of 29,369 registered sales transactions, an increase of 6.5% in comparison to the same month last year. The rise reflects the upward trend recorded after every month in 2016 except January.Including October's figures, the year-to-date total of registered sales transactions ...
Sierra Nevada: Donde el sur se viste de blanco
The south of Spain is known worldwide as a popular beach destination characterised by palm trees, glitzy marinas and over 300 days of sunshine per year. By November each year however, a nearby mountaintop signals the beginning of the skiing season for residents and tourists in the region.Sierra Nevada, "where the south dresses itself in white" is located just 2-3 hours drive away from Marbella, just north of Granada, and is an amazing ...
