Overseas buyers are far-outspending foreign and national residents
Foreign investment in Spanish property has risen significantly over the past years due to a variety of factors including easier access to finance, increased consumer confidence and low but rising house prices. Recent notary figures confirm this considerable increase in foreign demand, and also reveal surprising details in the amount overseas buyers are spending.International sales of private housing rose for the eighth year in a row in 2015 ...
First quarter of 2016 brings 30 million euros in building licenses to Mijas
"In just four months we have reached the rates of last year in terms of licenses for major construction works" Andrés Ruiz, the Councillor for Town Planning at the Mijas Town Hall comments, in light of these recent figures.From January to April this year, the licenses granted will result in an investment of 30 million euros, slightly lower than those obtained for all of 2015. Last year saw 207 building permits granted resulting in a total ...
Buy-to-rent investors attracted to Spanish property market conditions
Low property prices, rising tourism figures and an increase in the willingness of banks to approve financing are creating ideal market conditions for buy-to-rent investors in Spain. Spanish property market conditions have been steadily improving for a sustained period of time and are continuing to drive sale figures upwards, especially as the profitability of buying to rent increases.According to a recent analysis by Spanish rental ...
It's Viewing Trip Season! 5 Reasons to Visit Spain Now
If you have always dreamt of owning a property somewhere along the sunny southern coast of Spain, your viewing trip is one of the most important elements of the property buying process.Given that you have had sufficient time to tell us about your individual needs and requirements and thought about some of your preferred areas, the time is ripe to dedicate a few days to visit!The Costa del Sol enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year and is ...
Top 5 Typically Andalucían Dishes
Southern Spanish cooking is characterised by fresh fish, locally sourced vegetables, garlic, parsley and plenty of extra virgin olive oil. The allure of Spanish cuisine often lies in its simplicity - but also in the pride the Spaniards take in what they cook, how they cook it and how they eat it. While the traditional two-hour 'siestas' has disappeared in many parts of the Costa del Sol, in Andalucía it is a crime to rush your mealtimes - ...
