British and Irish home buyers who fear they may lose out due to the insolvency of another Spanish developer have been given until the 2 December to register their claim with the Spanish authorities, says law firm DWF. Trampolin Hills Golf Resort SL, a company that sold hundreds of properties to British and Irish purchasers without [...]
Continue reading...22. September 2009
For many people, living in Spain is a pleasant fantasy. They imagine the easy lifestyle, the coastal views, the beautiful palaces, the delicious regional cuisine, the afternoon siestas, and the long nights of clubbing with fashionable Spaniards. But living in Spain is quite different than visiting while on a cruise and stay holiday. For those interested [...]
Continue reading...29. August 2009
Spain offers some of the most varied hotels and lodgings in the world. There are seaside apartments in Malaga, modern condominiums in Madrid, rural farmhouses, and converted convents in Granada. As in many countries, hotels are rated by the national government on a scale of one to five stars, determined by the amenities provided, such as [...]
Continue reading...26. August 2009
Festival lovers enjoy Spain, as it seems there is always an interesting one to see, such as a festival celebrating the season, a saint, a particular region or a religious holiday. In Brunol, in Valencia, ‘La Tomatina’ is not to be missed. Taking place in late August, this yearly tomato fight dates back to 1945 — [...]
Continue reading...10. August 2009
Spain is one of the warmest countries in all of Europe. For most of Spain, the climate is Mediterranean, with dry summers, mild winters, and lots of sunshine. Spain gets an average of more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually. July and August are the hottest months, with average high temperatures hovering around 32 C. degrees [...]
Continue reading...29. June 2009
Spain is a mix of the old and the new; it is a place where rapid change is taking place in many ways. High-speed railways now cross its once remote terrains and there are tram networks in the larger towns and cities. Travelling around the country is now easier than ever before and tourism [...]
Continue reading...22. June 2009
La Coruña is the second largest seaport city in Spain. As one of the more popular cruise destinations in the country, La Coruña prides itself on having one of the longest seaside promenades in Europe. As cruise ships approach the port, they are welcomed by the 104 metre-high Hercules Tower, the only working Roman lighthouse [...]
Continue reading...30. April 2009
If you are looking to escape the rat race, need an extra income from renting out a property, or feel like escaping from the UK for a new life in the glorious Spanish sunshine, then this competition is a must. Paddy and Merrial Weston are an English couple in their 60’s who moved to Spain along [...]
Continue reading...13. January 2009
The Spanish property market isn’t particularly conducive to moving right now, but it is to improving. With plenty of tradesmen twiddling their thumbs you can drive a hard bargain, take advantage of the downturn, do some serious renovations and reap the rewards when the market picks up. And what better project to tackle [...]
Continue reading...21. November 2008
Time is running out for Britons affected by the collapse of another Spanish property developer to put forward their claim for recompense, warns law firm DWF. The firm says that buyers affected by the collapse of Compañía Inmobiliaria Masdevallia should inform the Spanish court as soon as possible, or appoint a lawyer to do so on [...]
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20. November 2009
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