Record breaking tourist figures to bring €6bn to Malaga province this summer
The Costa del Sol is poised for a historic tourist season this summer with an expected six million visitors to the region, a rise of 11 per cent on the same period last year. Elías Bendodo, president of the Costa del Sol Tourism Authority, proudly presented the figures at a press conference on Monday following a steep incline in tourism over the past year."We are heading into this summer with optimism. After a winter with 12 per cent ...
Coastal property prices lead as recovery spreads to 30 of 50 Spanish provinces
According to recent data published by the valuation firm Tinsa, Spanish property prices have risen by 0.8 per cent on a national level over the past 12 months. However, while prices have stabilised little by little across the country after the slump which began in 2007, revealing a property market that is well and truly on a path to recovery, there are still considerable differences in trends from region to region.Residential property ...
Brexit: What does leaving the EU mean for expats in Spain?
The result of the British referendum to leave the EU last week sparked shock and surprise across the world. Won by the 'Leave' campaign by a small margin of 1.8%, the referendum has revealed a divided country and a fragmented larger international community that fear for the future of the European Union.No decision over the last 30 years has granted a larger socio-economic impact than Brexit, and the far-reaching social effects of the ...
Golden Visa's for non-EU nationals investing in Spanish property
Launched in 2013, the Golden Visa was introduced to encourage foreign investment and to attract new entrepreneurs to the Spanish economy. The scheme offers qualified residency permits to non-EU nationals who make an investment in Spanish real estate (and other assets) valued at €500,000 or more.Once granted, the Spanish investor visa can be renewed every two years. Permanent residency and full citizenship can be gained after 5 and 10 ...
Domus Venari receives 3 awards at Reserva del Higuerón Awards Gala
Last night, the prestigious Reserva del Higuerón Resort held their first Annual Awards Gala. Set in the hills of Benalmadena with panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline below, the evening began with welcome drinks in the lobby of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel to launch three exclusive new Resort Collections; The Hill Collection Villas, Bay Collection 3 and Med One Collection. Guests were invited to the top floor shortly afterwards ...
