The Costa del Sol – Too British For The Brits?

March 2nd, 2010

Recent claims by an online travel agent suggest that British tourists are turning their backs on the Costa del Sol because it is too British.  Spain is amongst five foreign destinations that the company says are a turn-off because of the presence of so many other Brits, although ex-pat business owners say that far from [...]

 

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Easter Air Traffic Controllers Strike Threat Fears Diminished

March 2nd, 2010

In common with the French and the Greeks, it seems that the Spanish air traffic controllers are not happy bunnies either.  It looks, however, as though their former threats to bring chaos to travellers into and out of Spain over the Easter period may come to nothing, and so those set to enjoy the celebrations [...]

 

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Headquarters of Ex-Marbella Mayor to be converted into an English School

February 26th, 2010

Times are Changing in Marbella: Headquarters of Ex-Marbella Mayor to be converted into an English School
For many years, the Club Financiero Inmobiliario – located on the main Ricardo Soriano Avenue – served as the “unofficial” headquarters of Marbella’s most controversial mayor: Jesus Gil. This symbol of the Gil era is where developers and town hall [...]

 

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Guide to Spanish Schools and Education on the Costa del Sol

February 25th, 2010

Moving to Spain can be a traumatic experience, even for the most adventurous of people. One of the main worries and concerns for families who decide to take the plunge and relocate to Spain is the issue of schooling for their children. This short guide is designed to help those families find the solution that [...]

 

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What Happens if I Stop Paying My Spanish Mortgage?

February 25th, 2010

It’s no secret that times are tough and many families are finding it very difficult to make ends meet. One of the biggest problems Spanish property owners have at the moment is making their mortgage payments! This affects both the Spanish locals as well as foreigners who have bought a property in Spain by taking [...]

 

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Marbella PGOU Town Hall Legalises 17,000 Properties

February 8th, 2010

It would be fair to say that over the years Marbella has not gained itself a reputation as being the most honest or legal of places – especially when it comes to buying property.  Though many, many legal real estate deals take place every year and countless people purchase beautiful properties and are extremely happy [...]

 

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Luxury Apartment for Holiday Rentals in La Trinidad, Marbella

February 5th, 2010

We have just listed a beautiful 2 Bed ground floor apartment for short term holiday rentals in the exclusive La Trinidad development. Located on Marbella’s Golden Mile, this development provides some of the best qualities and facilities on the Coast and is the ideal location for a family holiday or a weekend getaway.
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Luxury 3 Bed Apartment For Sale in La Trinidad – Watch the Video!

December 18th, 2009

We’ve just created a short video clip for an apartment we have for sale in the luxury development of La Trinidad, on Marbella’s Golden Mile. This property is located in what is probably the best block in La Trinidad with panoramic views to the beautiful communal gardens and the sea. The qualities are superb and [...]

 

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What taxes do I need to pay if I sell my Spanish Property?

December 17th, 2009

If you are thinking of selling your property on the Costa del Sol, or elsewhere in Spain, the main tax you will need to pay is Capital Gains.
In Spain, this tax is referred to as “Ganancia Patrimonial” and is basically worked out as the difference between the purchase price – valor de adquisición – you [...]

 

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What Type of Contract Should Landlords Use to Rent Out their Spanish Property?

October 27th, 2009

When it comes to renting out property in Spain, the law is quite complex and can be interpreted in a number of ways. Landlords have to be very careful when deciding on the type of contract they want to use when they find a tenant for their property as the long term consequences could cost [...]

 

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