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Can You Still Get Mortgages to Buy Spanish Property?

Are there any real estate finance products on the market for those who need a mortgage to buy a property in Spain?

Published on Thursday, October 29th, 2009

15 Billion Reasons Not to Live in Spain

Thinking of living the dream and moving to a stunning sun-kissed Spanish idyll? Well, think again, the nation’s bankrupt and fleecing its citizens for more tax!

Published on Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Is It Safe to Buy Property in Spain Yet?

Has the Spanish property market bottomed out, are there bargains to be bagged even though the pound buys less Spanish real estate thanks to the strong euro?

Published on Monday, August 24th, 2009

Retiring to Spain and Living for Less

We show you how you can escape the gloom of bankrupt Britain and escape to sunny Spain and live for less in retirement under the Spanish sunshine

Published on Thursday, August 06th, 2009

More Bad News for Spanish Property Market

It looks as though the Spanish property market is more dependent on British buyers than anyone first thought, which is bad news as Brits have no buying power

Published on Friday, May 15th, 2009

Expat Property in Spain Affected by Falling Tourist Numbers

The number of tourist arrivals in Spain has dwindled and this is negatively impacting the Spanish property market

Published on Tuesday, April 07th, 2009

Sell Your Spanish Property in a Crisis

A brilliant book has been written to specifically help those affected by the Spanish property crisis and who really need to sell their home in Spain

Published on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

How to Beat Rising Expat Unemployment in Spain

As expat unemployment rates in Spain are reported to be rising we give you the low down on how to beat unemployment and afford to live in Spain

Published on Friday, February 13th, 2009

Don’t Give Up Your Spanish Property Dream

Why you can benefit from the drop in the value of the pound and the dire state of the Spanish property market to buy a bargain home in Spain

Published on Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Tourism Numbers and Property Prices Fall in Lanzarote

As the credit crunch bites, popular Spanish holiday destination Lanzarote sees visitor numbers fall and property prices reduced

Published on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Spanish Property Market Update December 2008

Taking a look at how the Spanish property market has fared over the past year and what the future holds for property in Spain

Published on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Why Property in Lanzarote Makes a Good Investment Choice

Tourism numbers are rising in Lanzarote and the island’s property prices have fallen – therefore the climate is ripe for property investors to exploit

Published on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Property Squeeze in Spain’s Costa Teguise

Lanzarote’s resort of Costa Teguise is beginning to feel the effects of the credit crisis and is just another Spanish property market suffering

Published on Tuesday, December 02nd, 2008

Spanish Property Update: Falling Prices Rising Opportunities

An update from the Spanish property market covering price predictions, market opportunities and important advice for those who have bought recently

Published on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

A Complete Guide to Buying a Property in Spain

The most comprehensive and straightforward guide to buying a property in Spain, covering everything from the research to signing the contract

Published on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Planning on Where to Live in Spain

Why a research visit to get to know Spain is essential for anyone wanting to live in Spain and make a success of their new life

Published on Monday, November 10th, 2008

Living in Spain and Going Native in Alicante

Going Native in Alicante explores the lesser known aspects of this region of Spain for would be expats who want to know everything about Alicante

Published on Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Boost for Lanzarote’s Property Market

A series of serious improvements are helping to ensure the long term success of Lanzarote’s property market is assured

Published on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Why Living in Spain is Still so Appealing

Taking a look at what still makes Spain so appealing to us Britons and examining the reasons you might like to consider living in Spain

Published on Monday, October 27th, 2008

10 Tips for Retiring to Spain Successfully

Ten top tips to help would-be retirees relocate to live in Spain in retirement

Published on Friday, October 17th, 2008

Those Living in Spain Facing Similar Economic Turmoil

Spain’s economy may be struggling significantly but the Spanish government is actually doing all it can to help those living in Spain

Published on Monday, October 06th, 2008

Where Have All the Buyers Gone in Spain?

What’s happened to make Spanish sales volumes plummet so spectacularly in the year to date and what does it mean for property i

Published on Sunday, September 28th, 2008

British ‘Brickor Mortis’ Affecting Lanzarote Property

An update on the worsening state of the property market on the Canary island of Lanzarote

Published on Friday, September 26th, 2008

Activities to Keep You Busy When You Retire to Spain

Ideas of many activities to enjoy once you’ve retired to live in Spain and you want to explore the nation and meet new friends

Published on Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Spanish Property Lessons to Learn from Martinsa-Fadesa’s Bankruptcy

What we can learn from the Spanish housing market mess and how to avoid losing money on property in Spain

Published on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Just Whose Fault is Spain’s Dire Property Market Situation?

Who’s responsible for the state of the property market in Spain and who’s suffering most, expats or bankrupt builders?

Published on Saturday, July 26th, 2008

It’s Official: For Quality of Life Move to Spain

Spain is the best place to live in Europe for quality of life reasons and Britain comes next to last!

Published on Friday, July 18th, 2008

Moving to Marbella More Affordable

Why it’s now more affordable – and perhaps more sensible to consider buying a property in Spain and moving to Marbella

Published on Thursday, July 03rd, 2008

Healthcare Woes for Those Living in Spain

These are worrying times for those living in Spain as the government considers removing their right to free healthcare

Published on Monday, June 30th, 2008

Invest in Property in La Molina in Spain

Examining the year round resort of La Molina in the Pyrenees in Spain and why it’s a property hotspot

Published on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Spain’s Property Market More Buyer-Friendly

In Spain many bad real estate companies have gone out of business leaving buyers with decent property companies to choose from

Published on Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

Spanish Property Sale Now On

If you’re looking for quality property stock in an established and valuable market, go for Spanish property!

Published on Monday, June 09th, 2008

Spanish Property Mortgage Arrears and Repossessions

How to handle the debt on your Spanish property if you are facing mortgage problems or arrears

Published on Sunday, June 01st, 2008

UK Pensions and Tax When Living in Spain

Examining the way different types of pension income are treated for taxation for expats living the dream in Spain

Published on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Moving to Spain?  Your Residency and NIE Questions Answered

If you’re moving to live in Spain you need to find out about residency cards and national insurance numbers

Published on Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Spain The Expat Survival Guide

A new book by expat author Yolanda Solo shows expats how to survive a move to live in Spain

Published on Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Guide to Living in Seville in Spain

A guide to living in the Andalusian city of Seville focusing on employment, social life, language and housing

Published on Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying Property in Spain

Discussing reasons to buy property in Spain as well as reasons why you might be put off purchasing right now

Published on Sunday, March 30th, 2008

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in Madrid

Spain's capital Madrid has many expatriates and excellent employment options but what's it like as a location to call home?

Published on Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Essential Facts About Living in Barcelona

What's there to enjoy in Barcelona, what're the job prospects like, why should an expatriate live in Spain's Barcelona?

Published on Friday, March 28th, 2008

Higher Priced Spanish Property in Low Demand on Lanzarote

Alternative Spanish properties for sale on Lanzarote for those uninterested in the high price offerings

Published on Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Spanish Property Sales Slow Dramatically

Spain's property market has been hit hard by a combination of rising interest rates and the global credit crunch, and is expected to remain soft throughout 2008

Published on Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Cost Of Living In Spain Still Beats UK!

Despite inflationary pressures the cost of living in Spain still remains lower than in the UK, especially for the wise shopper

Published on Friday, March 14th, 2008

Where to Buy Property on the Costa Blanca in Spain

Introducing pockets of property potential on the Costa Blanca in Spain for those seeking investment or a lifestyle real estate

Published on Friday, March 07th, 2008

For Affordable Portuguese Property Move to Spain!

Examining the appeal of the affordable Huelva province in Spain on the Atlantic and in reach of Portugal's Algarve

Published on Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Spanish Property Secrets

Revealing two hidden regions of Spain where property prices remain affordable and where there is profit potential

Published on Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Golf Property Opportunity in Lanzarote

Golf resorts and developments are springing up in the Canary Islands with golf property opportunity specifically available in Lanzarote

Published on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Property in the Canary Islands

Taking a look at the property market in the Canary Islands of Spain where prices have fallen

Published on Thursday, January 10th, 2008

Getting Help When Living in Spain

How newly arrived expats can get help when living in Spain with all aspects of life and red tape

Published on Wednesday, January 09th, 2008

Spanish Property a 2007 Review

Based on hindsight garnered in 2007, where will buyers of Spanish property be hunting for a home in 2008?

Published on Monday, January 07th, 2008