Spain

Madrid hits the jackpot with mega casino

Madrid's property market is set to get a boost after the city was selected as the location for EuroVegas, a multibillion dollar mega casino and resort being masterminded by America's eighth richest person, the businessman Sheldon Adelson.

12 September 2012

Spanish government to reform rental market

The Spanish government has announced plans for a series of measures that will make it easier for property owners to rent their homes, in an attempt to encourage investment into the country's ailing economy.

29 August 2012

Record numbers of tourists visit Spain

Spain received 7.7 million international tourists in July 2012, an increase of 4.4 per cent from the same month last year or an additional 328,000 people.

28 August 2012

Part exchange for a Spanish home?

Do you want to move up the property ladder, or relocate overseas, but can't find a buyer for your old home? Karmmison Property Group may have the answer with its part exchange scheme.

21 August 2012

Spain asks expats to prove they can support themselves financially

European nationals who move to Spain for more than three months must now prove that they have enough money not to be a burden on the state with the announcement of a new ministerial order.

1 August 2012

Trouble in paradise: the Canaries rentals clampdown

Buy-to-let Brits are confused and worried by a slew of government fines, so what's...

31 July 2012

Spanish living costs ‘considerably’ lower than the UK

The cost of buying essential household items, and treats for the family, is 'significantly' cheaper in Spain compared to the UK, according to the Post Office's Family Holiday Report 2012.

25 July 2012

Ryanair cuts 15 Spanish routes

Low cost airline Ryanair has cut 15 of its Spanish routes in response to the doubling of airport taxes.

24 July 2012

Spanish mortgage enquiries up 33 per cent

Enquiries from overseas property hunters looking to secure a Spanish mortgage have risen by 33 per cent during May and June, according to overseas mortgage specialist Conti.

17 July 2012

Decline in Spanish property prices slowing

Spanish property prices are starting to register smaller falls, according to new figures from Tinsa's IMIE General Index.

16 July 2012

New ‘loyalty card’ scheme to reward repeat visitors to Spain

In an effort to aid Spain's economic recovery, the Spanish government have launched a comprehensive new tourism plan, with measures including a loyalty card scheme, with points redeemable at specific tourist destinations and corporations, which would reward repeat visitors to Spain.

10 July 2012

Join the house party in Ibiza

Liz Rowlinson looks at the more affordable end of the island's lively market

30 June 2012