Spain

Spain the happiest expat destination

Spain has been announced as the happiest expat destination, according to the latest findings from Lloyds TSB International.

20 January 2012

Foreigners spent €3.6 billion on Spanish property last year

Foreigners hungry for Spanish bargains snapped up €3.6 billion worth of Spanish property last year, the Bank of Spain has revealed.

20 January 2012

Buyers can still buy VAT free in Spain

The Spanish government announced on the 31st of December that the reduced VAT rate of 4% introduced in 2011 will remain applicable for all new build properties in Spain throughout 2012.

19 January 2012

Spanish banks lending over 100% on repossessed properties

As well as selling property at rock-bottom prices, Spanish banks are prepared to lend over 100% on their own properties that have been repossessed, it has been revealed.

9 January 2012

Revealed- what Spanish buyers want

A report by the Spanish property portal Kyero.com has revealed what those looking for property in Spain are searching for.

6 January 2012

Valencian government looking to stimulate overseas demand

The regional government in Valencia, Spain, has set up a special commission to study ways in which the region can sell more homes to overseas property buyers.

5 January 2012

10 things to think about when buying a retirement property

Moving abroad always requires forward planning, but retiring overseas raises its own specific issues. Property writer Cheryl Markosky provides some pointers.

1 January 2012

10 things to know about moving to Spain

Spain remains incredibly popular with Brits, who make over 10 million visits there each year. But moving there permanently brings its own challenges, says British Consul Steve Jones who's based in Malaga. Here he produces a few of the tips to help smooth the move…

1 January 2012

The do's and dont's of Spanish bank owned properties

Spain is swimming in properties that have been repossessed by the banks, the new accidental estate agents. But how do you tackle this sector of the market? Zoe Dare Hall counsels caution before you take the plunge...

1 January 2012

Resort fees: do you get what you pay for?

Buying on a resort can be a great way of getting a secure, hassle-free home with great amenities on your doorstep. But don't forget you tend to get what you pay for (although not always), so are you truly aware of the ongoing costs?

1 January 2012

More foreign buyers investing in Spain

An increase in the number of overseas buyers entering the Spanish property market has been recorded.

31 December 2011

Spanish village wins 600 million lottery jackpot

There was dancing in the streets after a tiny Spanish village with just 2,000 inhabitants has scooped a €720 million (£600m) jackpot in the country's famous Christmas lottery.

23 December 2011