Spain Property News
More expats moving to Spain
A growing number of foreign nationals are choosing to set up home in Spain, it has been reported.According to the Typically Spanish website, the number of expatriates who now reside… Read more »
Airline launches new Spanish flights
Aer Arann has started operating its new flights between the Republic of Ireland and Spain.The airline launched its direct services to Malaga from both Galway and Waterford Airports… Read more »
Unhappy Britons pack bags and go abroad
The prospect of enjoying year-round sunshine is not the only issue that is tempting Britons overseas, new research has found.According to removals firm Robinsons International,… Read more »
Barcelona attracts foreign tourists
More than a quarter of people who visited Spain last year went to Catalonia, it has been revealed.According to official figures, a total of 59.2 million foreign leisure travellers… Read more »
Costa de la Luz recommended to tourists
Holidaymakers from the UK have been encouraged to visit the Spanish resort of Costa de la Luz.According to Holiday Rental in Andalucia, the region offers longer periods of sunlight… Read more »
Britons keep booking holidays to Spain
Spain is continuing to attract British holidaymakers despite ongoing economic concerns, experts have revealed.Online travel agency Freedom Direct said tourists from the UK are… Read more »
Costa del Sol a 'renowned' property hotspot
The popularity of the Costa del Sol with foreign leisure travellers has significantly boosted the economy in the region, experts have said.According to NuBricks.com, the area's… Read more »
Spain popular with British retirees
Spain is still a very popular location among older people from the UK who wish to relocate abroad, according to experts.Analysts at ShelterOffshore.com described the European country… Read more »
Bank holiday tourists head to Spain
Many British holidaymakers are set to pack their bags and travel to Spain this weekend, it has been revealed.According to the Independent, the European country is likely to be… Read more »
Costa del Sol offers high living standards
Expatriates who move to the Costa del Sol are taking advantage of the best lifestyle in Andalucia, experts have revealed.According to the Andalucian Statistics Institute (IEA),… Read more »
Established tourist markets attract investors
Traditional holiday destinations in Europe are continuing to attract overseas property buyers, industry analysts have revealed.According to BuyAssociation, Spain in particular… Read more »
Rental investors to benefit from bank holiday tourism
Many rental investors in Spain are likely to find the forthcoming bank holiday weekend highly lucrative.According to budget airline easyJet, the European country will be the main… Read more »
New flights to Spain set to launch
Leisure travellers in the UK are set to benefit from extra flights to Spain, it has been confirmed.Budget airline easyJet has announced that it will begin operating a service between… Read more »
London flat worth the same as two Spanish villas
The average price of a flat in London is worth the same as two Spanish villas, according to new figures.According to A Place in the Sun Live, a typical London apartment costs almost… Read more »
Spain continues to attract Britons
Property buyers from the UK are continuing to be drawn to the Spanish market, industry analysts have revealed.According to the Spanish Property Owners Guild, the European country… Read more »
Spain to attract Bank Holiday tourists
Spain is set to be a popular destination among Britons who are heading abroad next month, it has been revealed.According to a poll by TripAdvisor, the country is one of the main… Read more »
Airlines to launch new Alicante flights
Investors who have purchased a buy-to-let property in Alicante could be set to benefit from higher demand.Direct flights from Norwich International Airport are being reinstated… Read more »
Briton plans a year in Spain
A British mother has told a local newspaper that she and her children are planning to set up home in Spain.Speaking to the Gloucestershire Echo, Amanda Henderson revealed that… Read more »
Britons not put off Spain by weak pound
The number of British tourists in Spain is not being hit by the weakness of the pound against the euro, a tourism official has said.According to Ignacio Vasallo of the Turespana… Read more »
Spain attracts British families
Spain is proving to be a particularly popular destination for British families, a new poll has found.According to research by MyChild.co.uk, the European country is the top destination… Read more »
Credit crunch creates 'investment opportunities'
Ongoing problems in the global economy could ultimately work in the favour of overseas property investors, industry analysts have said.According to Amberlamb, many consumers are… Read more »
Norwich to Alicante flights set to resume
Consumers in East Anglia are set to benefit from improved access to Spain, an aviation official has revealed.Flights between Norwich International Airport and Alicante were controversially… Read more »
Moving abroad 'will remain popular among Britons'
The growing desire to live abroad among many British people shows no signs of abating, a national newspaper has stated.According to the Telegraph, suggesting that the amount of… Read more »
Spain 'cheapest of all eurozone countries'
Financially-stretched Britons can still enjoy bargains and affordable prices in Spain, according to new figures.The Post Office has compared the prices of tourist staples across… Read more »
Economic downturn 'could be good for investors'
The downturn in the global economy could ultimately work in the favour of overseas property investors, industry analysts have said.According to Foreign Property Buyer, financial… Read more »
More Britons visiting Spain
A growing number of British holidaymakers are choosing to take holidays in Spain, according to industry experts.Travel portal Cielo stated that more and more people from the UK… Read more »
Investors advised to consider Malaga
Overseas property investors could find Malaga a highly lucrative investment, experts have stated.According to Homes Worldwide, house prices in many parts of the Costa del Sol are… Read more »
Investors in Spain entitled to tax rebate
Britons who have recently sold a property in Spain could be in line for a substantial tax rebate, according to an expert.Emilio Alvarez, a Spanish lawyer, recently found that many… Read more »
Spanish Bond location recommended to investors
Overseas property investors have been advised to look at a part of Spain which has been immortalised in film history.A bikini-clad Halle Berry famously emerged from the sea under… Read more »
Visitors to Spain should get currency soon
People who are planning to make a trip to Spain in the near future have been advised to collect their euros as soon as possible.Earlier this week, the pound slipped to a record… Read more »
Expats urged to plan removals carefully
Expatriates who are preparing to relocate to countries such as Spain have been urged to use a reputable removals firm.Burke Bros stated that that many people fail to plan the transportation… Read more »
Spanish golf developments boost economy
Spain's economy is benefiting significantly from the growth of golf tourism, a media outlet has stated.Homes Worldwide revealed that golf tourism is one of the fastest growing… Read more »
Tax changes boost Spain's appeal
Spain could be set to attract extra interest from property buyers in the wake of recent tax cuts, a media outlet has suggested.The Telegraph said the Spanish government's recent… Read more »
Retirees should plan finances before moving abroad
British people who intend to spend their retirement years in sunnier climes have been urged to look at their finances first.The Sun newspaper recommended that anyone who is seriously… Read more »
Spain attracts Yorkshire tourists
Consumers in Yorkshire are increasingly choosing to take their holidays in Spain, new figures have revealed.According to Robin Hood Airport, direct flights to Alicante attracted… Read more »
Britons buy Costa del Sol property
Traditional markets such as the Costa del Sol are still popular with British property buyers, according to a media report.The Telegraph said the holiday resort, which is located… Read more »
Spain offers lucrative buy-to-let investments
Buy-to-let investors could find Spain a lucrative place in which to make a purchase, new figures have revealed.According to a study by VillasforTravel, owners of tourist accommodation… Read more »
British investors move into Spanish market
Spain is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to the domestic market for British property investors, an expert has said.According to Paul Collins of BuyAssociation, the… Read more »
Britons opting to move abroad
Two British newspapers have outlined the reasons why many Britons are choosing to move to countries such as Spain.According to the Sun, living in the UK has become a "bleak… Read more »
Murcia offers investment opportunities
Overseas property buyers could find a number of good investment opportunities in Murcia, a newspaper has suggested.According to the Telegraph, the region's property market is expanding… Read more »
New flights to boost Spanish rental market
Rental investors in Spain could be set to witness a surge in occupancy rates after the country is opened up by new flights.British Airways has confirmed that new routes to a number… Read more »
Spain is a hotspot for Britons
Overseas property buyers from the UK are continuing to enter the Spanish market, a media outlet has stated.According to the Sun newspaper, the European country is still a popular… Read more »
Bargain properties on offer in Spain
A British newspaper has encouraged overseas property investors to keep an eye on the Spanish market.The Independent said the country still offers good investment opportunities,… Read more »
New flights to Malaga confirmed
Owners of rental accommodation in Malaga are set to benefit from the launch of new flights from the UK.Low-cost airline easyJet is offering direct passage to the Spanish tourist… Read more »
Spain aims to attract more Indians
Tourist officials in Spain have outlined plans to tap into the lucrative Indian market.The National Tourist Office (NTO) of Spain has revealed that it wants to increase the number… Read more »
Spain recommended to investors
Overseas property buyers have been encouraged to consider purchasing a residence in Spain.The country was praised by ShelterOffshore.com, which described it as an "incredibly… Read more »
Spanish market 'performing strongly'
The Spanish housing market is performing strongly in the face of global economic problems such as the credit crunch, an expert has stated.Liam Bailey, head of research at estate… Read more »
Expats feel healthier overseas
Most people who have relocated overseas feel healthier as a result of their move, according to a new study.Research by NatWest found that more than two-thirds of people feel better… Read more »
Spanish government praised over property reforms
Spain's government has been praised for pledging to reform the country's property-buying system.The Spanish Socialist Party was recently re-elected to serve another term in office,… Read more »
British buyers set up home in Spain
Buyers of Spanish property are increasingly choosing to live in their new residence full-time, according to analysts.Assetz Finance said that a growing number of people are looking… Read more »
More holidaymakers head for Spain
Tourist officials in Spain have reported an increase in the number of foreign arrivals last month.According to the country's tourism ministry, 3.3 million people visited Spain… Read more »
Spain offers reduced living costs to expats
People from the UK could enjoy a lower cost of living if they relocate to Spain, experts have stated.According to NuBricks.com, many general expenses such as food and drink tend… Read more »
Spain set to attract Easter tourists
Many holidaymakers from the UK are set to fly out to Spain this weekend, according to industry experts.The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) stated that millions of British… Read more »
Older Britons plan to relocate
Britons who are nearing the end of their working life are increasingly considering a move abroad, according to a new poll.Research by Prudential revealed that 19 per cent of those… Read more »
Expats urged to carry out research
People who are thinking of moving abroad have been advised to research their market thoroughly before moving.The Telegraph recommended that expatriates consider various practical… Read more »
British golfers 'choose Spain'
Britons choose Spain above most other countries when it comes to playing golf overseas, it has been stated.Citing previous research by Fly Monarch, the airline's scheduled division… Read more »
British property buyers interested in Spain
Spain is proving to be a highly popular location among property buyers in the UK, a newspaper has reported.Spanish publication SUR said that during last week's Homebuyers and Property… Read more »
Established markets remain popular
Established property markets such as Spain are set to remain popular with foreign property buyers, according to industry experts.The Association of International Property Professionals… Read more »
Spain to attract Welsh tourists
Spain looks set to attract more visitors from Wales this summer following the launch of new flights.Services from Cardiff to Barcelona are being launched by bmibaby in May, a development… Read more »
Britons head for Mediterranean
Countries along the Mediterranean island coastline are set to be very popular with people from the UK this year, according to a new poll.Research by TNS Travel and Tourism found… Read more »
Foreign property exhibition is a success
Thousands of people in the north-west of England have expressed interest in buying a foreign property abroad, according to new figures.Brooklands Group, organiser of the A Place… Read more »
More people flying to Spain
The amount of air traffic to and from Spain has gone up in the last year, according to new figures.Data from the Civil Aviation Authority revealed that passenger numbers on Spanish… Read more »
Spain to attract Easter holidaymakers
Spain is likely to be a highly popular destination among Britons heading abroad this Easter, an airline has stated.Budget carrier easyJet highlighted Malaga and Alicante as two… Read more »
New flights to Spain set to launch
A low-cost airline has announced that it is to launch extra flights between the UK and Spain.Ryanair will begin providing passage between Edinburgh Airport and Malaga later this… Read more »
Cheap flights tempt Britons overseas
Low-cost airlines are increasingly leading to Britons taking their holidays overseas, industry experts have revealed.According to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions,… Read more »
Spain attracts British expats
Spain is proving to be very popular with Britons who want to live abroad, according to a Welsh newspaper.The Western Mail said the Costa del Sol in particular has become a hotspot… Read more »
Second home buyers miss out on rental income
Holiday home owners are missing out on billions of pounds worth of rental income, new figures have revealed.According to data from HolidayLettings.co.uk, some second home owners… Read more »
Spain attracts European tourists
Spain is proving to be a highly popular holiday destination among European holidaymakers, new research has found.According to IPK's World Travel Monitor, people from the continent… Read more »
Spanish rail link creates investment opportunities
Overseas property investors have been advised to consider taking advantage of possible opportunities in Spain.Nicola Christie of NuBricks.com stated that the Spanish housing market… Read more »
Spain attracts more expats
The number of expatriates choosing to live in Spain is continuing to go up, according to new statistics.Data cited by ByeByeBlighty.com showed that last year, Spanish authorities… Read more »
Britons taking shorter holidays
More and more British tourists are choosing to take shorter breaks abroad, new research has found.A study by Holiday Inn revealed that only half of all families in the UK are planning… Read more »
Welsh tourists flock to Spain
Spain is proving to be very popular with holidaymakers from Wales, official data has revealed.Figures from the Welsh Assembly showed that the country attracted half of all the… Read more »
Britons opt for established markets
Overseas property buyers from the UK are continuing to favour established investment spots in Europe, new research has found.The Association of International Property Professionals… Read more »
Tenerife a "buy-to-let paradise"
Brits are selling their homes in the UK and buying property in Tenerife, it has emerged.Tenerife Property Shop reports that the Spanish government has been encouraging the buy-to-let… Read more »
Do your research with Spanish property, investors are told
Those looking for property in Spain have been advised to do their research to find a good bargain, reports Taylor Woodrow de Espana.The firm has advised foreign property investors… Read more »
Increased flights to Spain from Edinburgh
Scottish foreign property investors will be pleased to hear that it will be easier than ever to fly to their holiday homes with a new announcement from Ryanair. The airline is… Read more »
Huelva offers Portuguese lifestyle at cheaper Spanish prices
Those looking for property in Portugal may be able to purchase a similar home with a few pounds left over if they take a look at one area in Spain, it has been reported.According… Read more »
Murcia airport construction to start this year
Corvera in the Murcian region of Spain will see construction start on a new international airport later this year.The hub will have three access roads - two from north an one from… Read more »
Brits leave in search of sun
Britons are moving to countries such as Spain in search of better weather, new research has revealed.According to a study by Foreign Currency Direct, 31 per cent of people who… Read more »
British buyer sings praises of Tenerife
The Spanish island of Tenerife is ideally located for second home buyers from the UK, according to one property owner.Darren Richards sold his online dating site last year and… Read more »
Foreign property owners dominate air passenger numbers
The majority of people transported abroad by Monarch Airlines are overseas property owners, the company has revealed.Research by the carrier showed that during 2007, 69 per cent… Read more »
More holidaymakers head to Spain
Authorities in Spain have revealed that the country attracted an increased number of holidaymakers last month.According to official government data, 2.8 million people visited… Read more »
House prices rise across eurozone
House prices across many European countries are continuing to increase, according to new figures.The European Central Bank said the growth rate in residential property prices across… Read more »
British tourists head for Spain
An online travel agent has highlighted the continuing popularity of Spain as a holiday destination.According to Holidays-Direct.co.uk, Spanish resorts are still proving to be the… Read more »
Educated Britons moving abroad
Many qualified professionals from the UK are choosing to move abroad, new research has revealed.A study by the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) revealed… Read more »
High-speed rail services launch in Spain
Transport links across Spain have been enhanced with the launch of a new cross-country high-speed rail service.Passengers can now make the 421-mile trip from Madrid to Barcelona… Read more »
Overseas property purchases becoming more popular
Second home buyers from the UK are increasingly looking to buy properties overseas, according to a new study.Official figures cited by Country Life magazine showed that the number… Read more »
Overseas property buyers shifting focus
Property investors from the UK are increasingly choosing to look at less traditional Spanish markets, according to an expert.Richard Exton from Barclays said that since the rate… Read more »
European countries popular with British investors
Overseas property buyers from the UK are continuing to favour European countries, according to new figures.Holiday-Rentals revealed that more than nine in ten properties owned… Read more »
Murcia opened up to property investors
The introduction of new flights to the Murcia region of Spain could serve to attract foreign property buyers to the area.Monarch Airlines has just begun operating a service to… Read more »
Mainland Europe to attract Easter holidaymakers
European countries are likely to be highly popular with Britons heading overseas this Easter, a travel firm has stated.Thomas Cook said that locations such as Spain tended to attract… Read more »
Dissatisfaction with UK 'drives Britons abroad'
Many Britons are choosing to live overseas because they are unhappy with certain aspects of British life, new research has found.A study by Alliance & Leicester International… Read more »
Cheap flights to Spain set to launch
People in the UK are set to benefit from the launch of additional cheap flights to Spain, it has been revealed.Low-cost airline Ryanair confirmed that it will begin offering services… Read more »
Romantic Britons favour Spain
Britons who are taking their partners abroad for Valentine's Day this week could do well to go to Barcelona.The Spanish city was found to be the most romantic city in the world… Read more »
Murcia attracts British expats
A growing number of Britons are choosing to live in the Murcia region of Spain, according to new figures.Data cited by Homes Worldwide showed that the area was increasingly becoming… Read more »
Rented houses favoured by tourists
Holidaymakers are increasingly choosing to stay in rented houses rather than hotels, a specialist firm has revealed.According to Holiday-Rentals, a growing number of tourists are… Read more »
Spain attracts lifestyle buyers
Many Britons are relocating to Spain in order to change their lifestyle, an expert has revealed.Dave Isley from NatWest stated that the country was a highly popular destination… Read more »
Commuter town residents moving abroad
Many migrants from the UK hail from affluent commuter towns, according to a specialist.Paul Arthur from The Emigration Group said that people in Middle England were increasingly… Read more »
Holidaymakers advised to visit Spain
Leisure travellers from the UK have been advised to consider visiting Spain for this year's summer holiday.British newspaper the Sun stated that the Costas were especially popular,… Read more »
Expats praise Spanish lifestyle
Spain has been praised by two British expatriates who live reside in the country permanently.Eric Warren told BBC News that he had enjoyed a "brilliant" life since he… Read more »
Spanish authorities back airport plans
Authorities in the Spanish city of Huelva have backed plans to build a new airport in the region.The facility should open up the area to both international holidaymakers and business… Read more »
Airlines indicate potential investment spots
Budget airlines are being increasingly considered by property investors when they make a purchase, according to a newspaper.The Telegraph stated that the ease of access to a destination… Read more »
Spain remains popular expat destination
Spain is still one of the most popular most destinations among prospective expats from the UK, new figures have revealed.According to currency specialist HiFX, the amount of interest… Read more »
British people 'aspire to retire abroad'
Retiring abroad is becoming an increasingly popular ambition among Britons, new research has found.According to Scottish Widows, one-third of people in the UK want to move overseas… Read more »
Britons 'will keep buying in Spain'
Spain is likely to remain a popular destination among British property investors, according to an expert.Paul Collins, property editor at BuyAssociation, stated that the country… Read more »
More Britons leaving UK, says newspaper
More and more Britons are choosing to set up home overseas, a national newspaper has reported.The News of the World claimed to have as-yet unreleased government figures outlining… Read more »
Weather drives Britons abroad
The cold and wet winter weather is helping to drive people from the UK out of the country, new research has revealed.According to a study by Moneycorp, almost two-thirds of Britons… Read more »
Visiting Spain 'may cure winter blues'
Post-Christmas depression could be overcome by booking a trip to Spain as soon as possible, according to an Irish newspaper.The country was one of the destinations recommended… Read more »
Britons choose to invest in Spanish property
Spain has been identified as one of the most popular foreign markets among overseas property buyers from the UK.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) stated that it was one… Read more »
Irish book summer holidays early
A large number of Irish people are booking holidays early in order to avoid missing out, a newspaper has revealed.The Meath Chronicle stated that last summer's torrential rain… Read more »
Spanish rail upgrades on track
Upgrades to Spain's transport network are proceeding according to plan, a British newspaper has revealed.The Telegraph reports that the planned high-speed rail link between Madrid,… Read more »
Germans 'visiting established markets'
Established holiday destinations in Europe are proving to be highly popular with German tourists, new figures have revealed.A poll of leisure travellers by Urlaub Perfekt magazine… Read more »
Spain 'attracting more British travellers'
The number of Britons visiting Spain has gone up in the last few years, according to new figures.Data from the Office for National Statistics showed that the frequency of foreign… Read more »
Spain attracts more visitors
A growing number of holidaymakers are choosing to visit Spain, new figures have revealed.According to newly-released statistics from the Spanish government, the country attracted… Read more »
Spain 'is UK investors' favourite'
Spain has retained its status as Briton's favourite overseas property market, new research has revealed.A poll by A Place in the Sun magazine found that the country was named as… Read more »
Census reveals diverse Malaga population
Results of a recent census in the town of Coin have revealed the diverse nature of communities in Malaga province.According to southern Spanish newspaper Sur, foreign nationalities… Read more »
Budget airline launches Spanish services
Overseas property investors in Spain are set to benefit from the introduction of new flights from the UK.Budget airline Ryanair is planning to introduce services from Birmingham… Read more »
Spanish tourist sector experiences growth
The tourist sector in Spain is continuing to increase, according to figures from industry group Exceltur.Statistics cited by Reuters showed that 59.7 million leisure travellers… Read more »
Cost of UK property ownership 'driving Britons abroad'
The growing cost of selling a house in the UK could prompt many to move abroad, it has been claimed.Property expert Julian King said the homeowners were currently forced to deal… Read more »
Spain 'is easy to reach'
Many people are choosing to set up home in Spain because it is conveniently located, according to one expatriate.Tom McGrath, a self-employed solicitor from Ireland, stated that… Read more »
Spain 'still popular for investors'
Property in Spain is still among the most popular for investors, according to the latest statistics from foreign exchange and cash deposit service HiFX.The firm has said that while… Read more »
Spain 'popular with football fans'
Football fans looking to move abroad have listed Spain as their number one destination, new research shows.According to a Sunderland FC poll, half of its fans would prefer to live… Read more »
Immigration concerns 'drive people abroad'
Concerns over immigration in the UK have prompted many Britons to move abroad, according to an expert.Paul Arthur, director of The Emigration Group, stated that some expatriates… Read more »
Investors 'need to manage their money'
Owners of property in countries such as Spain are being urged to make financial management their priority for 2008.Currency specialist HiFX said that since nearly a quarter of… Read more »
Britons 'seek better lifestyle abroad'
Many people are choosing to set up home overseas in order to improve their quality of life, an expert has stated.Paul Beasley, editor of Emigrate magazine, said that a growing… Read more »
Brother and sister join forces on property purchase
Two relatives have decided to combine their efforts in order to purchase a foreign property.Brother and sister Jim Monteith and Elaine Wallace bought a property near Murcia in… Read more »
Councillor calls for greater rail access to Europe
A British politician is calling for better transport links to be introduced between the UK and mainland Europe.Rod Fletcher, a councillor for the Liberal Democrats, stated that… Read more »
Irish plan summer holidays to Spain
Many Irish consumers are booking their summer holidays to Spain early this year, it has emerged.Budget Travel stated that the poor weather during summer 2007 had led to a rush… Read more »
Alicante 'popular with foreigners'
The Spanish province of Alicante is proving to be highly popular with foreign property buyers, a media report has revealed.According to the TypicallySpanish website, nearly one… Read more »
Irish spend Christmas abroad
Many Irish people are choosing to spend this year's festive period overseas, according to a holiday company.Limerick Travel revealed that factors such as a buoyant economy and… Read more »
American tourists seek "authentic" Europe
Overseas property investors may be interested to note that one expert has suggested that American tourists are increasingly looking to enjoy more unique holiday experiences in… Read more »
Christmas tourists 'go away every year'
Millions of festive holidaymakers from the UK go abroad each year, according to new research.A study by Ebookers.com found that 15 per cent of those choosing to spend the holiday… Read more »
Sporting events boost tourism
Sporting events being held in Spain next year are expected to boost levels of tourism in the country, which in turn will provide opportunities in property investment.The Spanish… Read more »
Spain popular with winter tourists
A large proportion of winter holidaymakers are choosing to visit Spain this Christmas season, it has been reported.Norwich International Airport stated that the number of people… Read more »
Spanish property owners 'not chasing capital growth'
Investors in Spain are not buying there in search of capital gains appreciation, an expert has said.Ross Elder, managing director of Holiday Lettings, stated that the country was… Read more »
Spain opened up to Scottish consumers
Leisure travellers from Scotland will soon be able to take advantage of new flights to Spain, it has been confirmed.Budget airline Ryanair has announced that it will launch a service… Read more »
Spain to receive festive holidaymakers
Rental investors in Spain are likely to see increased occupancy rates during the Christmas season.Low-cost airline easyJet stated that country was highly popular among Britons… Read more »
Investors look to established markets
Established European countries are still very popular among overseas property buyers across the continent, new research has found.A study by Knight Frank identified the most highly-rated… Read more »
More Britons investing overseas
The number of overseas property investors from the UK is currently growing, according to experts.Currency specialist HiFX stated that during the last few years, there had been… Read more »
Spain sizzles in winter sunshine
Several parts of Spain are currently enjoying a mini-heatwave, according to a media report.ThinkSpain stated that areas including Alicante and Murcia were basking in winter sun,… Read more »
Spain attracts more American tourists
Overseas property investors in Spain are benefiting from an increase in the number of American tourists.According to a study by Donald N. Martin & Co, the European country… Read more »
Britons 'to spend Christmas in Spain'
Many Britons are planning to travel to Spain for the festive season, according to new research.A study by the Post Office revealed that about 2.4 million people were planning to… Read more »
Aer Lingus launches Belfast to Barcelona flights
New flights to Spain have been launched from Belfast International Airport by Irish airline Aer Lingus.The roll-out of these services has been described as a watershed moment for… Read more »
Expats 'happy after move overseas'
The majority of British expatriates believe they have made the correct decision by moving abroad, according to a new study.Research by UKForex found that eight out of ten Britons… Read more »
More people flying overseas
A growing number of people around the world are choosing to fly to different countries, according to new figures.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that… Read more »
Quo star Parfitt praises Spanish lifestyle
Status Quo guitarist Rick Parfitt has spoken positively of his decision to relocate to Spain.The rock legend said that he is now able to enjoy a much more relaxed pace of life… Read more »
Britons 'to visit Spain at Christmas'
Overseas property owners in Spain are set to benefit from a surge in tourism this Christmas, according to new figures.TravelRepublic.co.uk stated that the number of people taking… Read more »
Website markets Spain and Portugal together
Spain and Portugal are now being promoted as a joint destination as a result of a new initiative.Their respective tourist offices have set up the PortugalSpainBoth.com website… Read more »
Overseas investment market 'set to double'
The value of the overseas property market is expected to increase dramatically over the next few years, a new report has revealed.A study by Datamonitor on behalf of Overseas Property… Read more »
'Expats favour life abroad'
A significant number of expatriates believe that their quality of life has improved since moving overseas, a new survey has revealed.Property investors may be interested to know… Read more »
Investors told to consider IHT
People buying property overseas have been warned that they could be liable for inheritance tax on the assets they own abroad.According to Alex Pegley of Calculis, people ought… Read more »
Low-cost airlines 'offering access to Europe'
In recent years the expansion of the low-cost carrier industry has helped to open up new destinations in Europe, it has been claimed.Neil Pakey, deputy chair of the Aviation Operators… Read more »
Costa Blanca 'popular with Spaniards'
Costa Blanca was the most popular destination among Spanish tourists during October, it has emerged. As reported by TypicallySpanish.com, the coastal destination fought off the… Read more »
New flights set to boost Spanish tourism
Overseas property owners in Spain are set to benefit from the introduction of new flights from the UK.British Airways (BA) is launching new services between Heathrow and Malaga… Read more »
Regional airports 'serving passengers better'
Potential international property investors who live outside south-east England are now better served by regional airports, it has emerged.According to a spokesperson for the Civil… Read more »
Spain 'earns most from tourism'
Spain has been named as the European country which earns the most from its tourist sector.According to the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), the holiday industry in the country… Read more »
Over-50s 'plan to travel abroad'
Foreign travel is becoming a highly popular activity among older people, according to new research.A study by Alliance & Leicester found that 54 per cent of over-50s wanted… Read more »
Spain 'has the world's best nightlife'
Spain has the best nightlife in the world, according to the results of a new poll.Research by FutureBrand found that major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia were highly… Read more »
Budget airline launches new Spanish service
A budget airline is to launch a new service to Spain later this month, it has been confirmed.Ryanair will begin operating flights between Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Alicante… Read more »
Britons 'moving for positive reasons'
People who choose to live abroad are relocating for positive reasons, according to a British newspaper.The Telegraph refuted the notion that UK citizens were choosing to leave… Read more »
Britons 'moving to Spain'
Many British people are choosing to relocate to foreign countries such as Spain, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics revealed that during 2006, more… Read more »
More flights to go to Spain
The Spanish tourist industry is set to benefit from an increase in the number of flights from the UK.Thomas Cook Holidays has announced that it will extend its services from Leeds… Read more »
Spain recommended to foreign property buyers
Spain has been recommended as an ideal destination for people interested in buying an overseas property.Speaking at the launch of a new guide for prospective investors, Webooks.co.uk… Read more »
Holidaymakers 'spending more in Spain'
Foreign visitors in Spain are spending more money while on holiday, according to new figures.Research by the World Tourism Organisation showed that during the first eight months… Read more »
Spain 'attracting British property buyers'
European destinations such as Spain are still highly popular investment markets among Britons, according to new research.A study by Holiday-Rentals showed that more than 90 per… Read more »
Spaniards aim to boost Chinese tourism
Tourism authorities in Spain are aiming to boost visitor numbers by advertising in China, according to reports.AFP stated that steps were being taken to improve air links between… Read more »
European markets popular with British investors
People who are considering investing abroad are still opting for established European markets, according to new figures.Currency specialist HiFX stated that Spain accounted for… Read more »
Holiday homes 'in demand from tourists'
Property investors in popular holiday destinations are set to benefit from increased demand for tourist accommodation.According to MyHoliday.com, the popularity of self-catering… Read more »
More people 'set to pass through Spanish airport'
The number of people passing through a Spanish airport is set to increase significantly, according to a government minister.Magdalena Alvarez, Spain's minister for development,… Read more »
Second home owners flock to Spain for Christmas
Owners of Spanish holiday homes are likely to travel there for the Christmas holidays, according to experts.The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) stated that Spain was… Read more »
Spanish investors to benefit from tourism boom
Property investors in Spain could be set to benefit from an increase in the number of tourists visiting the country.Estanislao Perez, director of Jerez Airport, told the Typically… Read more »
Spain set for Christmas tourism boom
Overseas property investors in Spain are set to benefit from a surge in tourism this Christmas, according to new research.A study by TravelRepublic.co.uk found that many Britons… Read more »
Overseas retirees 'should plan ahead'
People who are planning to retire to Spain have been told of the importance of long-term financial planning.Age Concern said that those who were considering overseas retirement… Read more »
New flights 'to benefit investors'
Overseas property investors in Spain and Italy could be set to benefit from the launch of new flights from the UK.Budget carrier easyJet said it would offer services from Belfast… Read more »
Spain 'popular with British investors'
Spain has been named as one of the most popular overseas property markets among Britons.NatWest said that more than 250,000 Britons currently owned a residence in another country,… Read more »
Tourists 'flock to Catalonia'
Catalonia has benefited from a massive influx of tourists since the introduction of cheap flights to the region, an airline has said.Budget carrier Ryanair stated that since… Read more »
Spanish tourist officials report increased visitor numbers
The number of people choosing to visit Spain for their holidays has increased, according to new figures.Statistics from the country's ministry of industry, commerce and tourism… Read more »
Is Spain still a good investment?
Spain's property market has recently been the subject of many conflicting headlines, leading to much confusion among experts about whether it actually represents a good investment.Some… Read more »
European markets 'appeal to Russian buyers'
Russian property investors are continuing to purchase property in other European countries, a media report has said.According to Russia Profile, many overseas buyers are choosing… Read more »
Spanish authorities consider transport upgrades
Overseas property investors in Spain could benefit from a UK-style transport network, it has emerged.A delegation from the Andalusian government recently visited London as… Read more »
Half-term holidaymakers visit Spain
Most people travelling abroad during the school half-term chose to visit Spain, according to new figures.Gatwick Airport stated that between Friday 19th to Monday 22nd October,… Read more »
Spain offers stress-free move
Spain is one of the least stressful countries to move to, according to research from the currency company HiFX.South Africa meanwhile, is the most stressful country to make… Read more »
Baby boomers retiring to the sun
Many of the baby boomer generation are choosing to retire abroad, usually somewhere with sunny weather, according to research from Bradford & Bingley.A full 48 per cent… Read more »
Britons go abroad for Christmas shopping
Many Britons are to travel overseas to carry out some of their Christmas shopping, according to experts.The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) stated that each November,… Read more »
Edinburgh in new Spain plane link-up
Spanish budget airline company Clickair has announced it will continue flights between Spain and Scotland through the winter months.Clickair has been trialing the route throughout… Read more »
More Britons 'set to invest in foreign property'
Buying investment properties is likely to become more popular in the near future, according to new research.A report by industry figures at the International Property Investment… Read more »
Language barrier 'creates problems'
Many overseas investors in Spain could be encountering avoidable problems because they do not speak the local language.Research by Rosetta Stone found that the majority of… Read more »
Airline announces new Spanish flights
A Spanish airline has announced that it is to extend its range of services to Scotland next year.Clickair stated that following a successful trial run of flights between Barcelona… Read more »
1 in 4 people 'want Spanish property'
Spain is still one of the most popular overseas property markets among Britons, a new poll has found.Research by Country Life magazine found that 14 per cent of those who were… Read more »
Buyers in Spain should consider regional variations
Overseas property buyers have been advised to consider regional variations in the Spanish market.The Telegraph stated that people should not perceive the property market in… Read more »
The Costa Blanca region is the most popular domestic holiday spot with Spanish nationals
The Costa Blanca region is the most popular domestic holiday spot with Spanish nationals, official statistics have shown.According to data reported by the Typically Spanish… Read more »
Spain a 'lifestyle destination' with affordable properties
Overseas property investors have been advised that Spain offers a wide choice of homes at affordable prices.Travel writer Stephen Morgan said that the country was ideal for… Read more »
Spanish house price inflation 'outpaces other countries'
The rate of growth in the Spanish property market is continuing to outpace many other European countries, according to a new report.Research by Knight Frank found that although… Read more »
More passengers flying on most popular airline routes
The number of British passengers flying on popular airline routes has gone up in the last 12 months, according to new figures.Research by the Hogg Robinson Group found that… Read more »
Expats should consider Spanish inheritance rules
People who are relocating to Spain have been advised to take the country's different inheritance laws into account.David Elms, chief executive of Unbiased.co.uk, said that in Spain,… Read more »
Spain 'still popular with holiday home owners'
Spain is one of the most popular destinations for overseas property buyers, according to experts.Barclays stated that consumers were increasingly showing interest in entering… Read more »
Spanish airports set for expansion
Two major airports in Spain are set to be expanded, potentially boosting the country's property market and tourist industry.The Spanish government has approved plans to extend… Read more »
Alicante popular with investors
The town of Muro de Alcoy has come top of a list of the most popular investment spots in Spain.A survey by Kyero.com found that the town, situated in the province of Alicante,… Read more »
Investors benefit from internet access
Overseas investors could benefit from choosing a location equipped with broadband internet access, after a new poll highlighted the importance of the web to many expats.Research… Read more »
Britons 'investing in Malaga'
Higher than average property prices are not deterring Britons from investing in Malaga, according to experts.Kyero.com stated that although prices were typically more than… Read more »
Investors 'should get advice before buying'
Prospective investors in overseas property have been advised to consult a specialist before entering into a transaction.Chris Mackie, a financial planner with Acumen, told the… Read more »
Spanish investors could cash in on Christmas holidays
Owners of rental properties in Spain could benefit from a surge in custom during the Christmas season, according to experts.The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)… Read more »
Spanish airline competition 'hotting up'
Low-cost airlines are becoming increasingly competitive about getting a slice of the Spanish tourism market, it has been reported.Ryanair and easyJet are among the carriers who… Read more »
Towns and cities 'benefit from regional airports'
Many towns and cities have benefited from being located near regional airports, an expert has said.Neil Weston from the British Air Transport Association said that regional airports… Read more »
Spanish investors 'should pick a good location'
People planning to invest in Spanish property have been advised to pick a home in a viable location.Brittney Jackline, author and real estate expert, said that investors had to… Read more »
Wet weather 'tempts people abroad'
This year's wet summer could prove to be a boost to the overseas property sector, an expert has suggested.Richard Gregan, managing director of Emigration Overseas, said that the… Read more »
"Insatiable" demand remains for Spanish property
The Spanish property market has enjoyed good growth in recent years because the demand from overseas investors shows no sign of abating, it has been claimed.A report from the Royal… Read more »
Spain 'still appeals to overseas investors'
Many overseas investors still find Spain an appealing destination for buying property, according to an expert.Estate agent Brad Johnston said that people were continuing to… Read more »
Spanish property market 'sees fastest growth in Eurozone'
Growth in the Spanish property market is outpacing other countries in the Eurozone, new figures have revealed.According to a study by Halifax, the average property value in… Read more »
Britons 'want to buy Spanish property'
Spain has been named the most popular country among aspiring investors in overseas property.Research by Thinkproperty.com found that a quarter of those who wanted to purchase… Read more »
UK house price boom 'aiding overseas property market'
Affordability problems in the UK could be providing a boost to the overseas property market, an expert has suggested.Beth Collingz from Pacific Concord Properties said that… Read more »
