Round up of the municipal corruption in ...
The arrest on Wednesday of the ex Mayor of Montroi, Francisco Javier Carrión, for allowing illegal villas to be built for sale to foreigners, is the latest example of alleged real estate corruption in the Valencia region
Now is the time to buy in Spain
Now is the time to buy a new property in Spain where some prices in resort, village and beach locations are at their lowest for six years but are tipped to rise significantly in future years.
Lanzarote Visitor Numbers Continue To Ri...
Despite the falling pound, failing airlines and the bleak economic outlook British and Irish holiday makers are still reluctant to relinquish their place in the sun. As figures recently released by the Spanish airport authority AENA reveal that foreign visitor numbers to Lanzarote have increased for the year to date. With the British tourist market leading the way.
Distressed Not Depressed
Mark Williams of The Rights Group looks at how property buyers can benefit from a property portfolio in the current conditions.
You Can Profit From Spain?s Distressed P...
A plethora of ?distressed? or BMV (below market value) prospects are being promoted by those real estate agents who are still active in the Spanish market.
Questions and Answers About Buying a Pro...
(Panorama always recommends that purchasers of property in Spain retain a qualified solicitor to represent them and qualified financial advisors to deal with tax issues.)
Housing Market Boom In For Sale By Owner...
With the UK?s property market still looking a little gloomy, it seems there may be a glimmer of hope peeking through in the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) property market. NetMovers, the UK?s leading commission free property portal who let people sell property online, have announced a larger growth this year than in any of their eight years of trading, in the ?for sale by owner? market. NetMovers suggest that more people are searching for property on the internet, by using ?for sale by owner? search terms, rather than searching for ?estate agents? or ?property?, which is backed up by Google Trend?s...
Finca Bellavista Treehouse Community Cos...
Finca Bellavista is a sustainable treehouse community set within the spectacular backdrop of the south Pacific coastal mountains of Costa Rica. Perched overlooking the Golfo Dulce and nurtured by two whitewater rivers, the location of this unique neighborhood is unmatched in its magnificence and pulses with life. While it feels a world away, this 350-acre preserve boasts easy access to some of the country?s most stunning natural assets, like National Parks, isolated beaches and epic mountainscapes. Those with a taste for adventure will feel right at home amongst the multitude of outd...
International Golf & Resort Management A...
International Golf & Resort Management (IGRM) has appointed Michael Nagy as Managing Director of the company’s newly-formed Brazilian subsidiary. South African born Nagy, who boasts an impressive career in both the hotel and golf industries, is perfectly placed to guide the company’s expansion in Brazil during one of the most exciting times in its sporting history. Having graduated from Westminster College in Hotel and Catering Management, Nagy worked for the Othon Hotel chain, the Pestana Group and Melia Hotels before founding Corporate Golf Brazil in 2003 - a specialist golf com...
Much-Needed Flexibility Eases the UAE Pr...
Although the most intense phase of the economic crisis is now over, and with the property market in the UAE having recovered much of its confidence in the last year, the latest research demonstrates that there has been a decline in both sales and rental values in most sub-sectors of the property market. This is largely due to an increase in new supply entering the local property market for the UAE, most of which is coming from Dubai. Dubai properties for sale and rent have fallen more in value in comparison to other areas of the UAE, and as a result, there has been an increase in demand from r...
Spain is still on the top list for real ...
Spain has been and still is on the top list of foreigners when it comes to buy a property and/or spend holidays. Not surprising as the country offers a beautiful scenery; white sand beaches and spectacular mountains, fantastic weather, good food, cultural live, and fantastic for sports as golf, water sports as well as winter sports. Not to mention the great infrastructure in roads, airports, offering regular flights to many important cities in Europe. Despite the Spanish property slow down and weakening of the market the Spanish economy is still growing and the unemployment rates are the l...
Real Estate investments in Costa del Sol
Real Estate investment in Costa del Sol is still growing and investments have been crowned with strong revaluation superior to the global yields of stock markets and other financial assets. Inspite of IMF, The Economist and the OECD the real estate investment reaches in some provinces, for example in Málaga, a 20% revaluation. Costa del Sol is a consolidated and solid area comparing to its sister coasts (Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida, etc …). Luxurious hotels located in Marbella and surrounding still constitute a synonymous of exclusivity, luxury and prestige that has been persisting ...
Budget passengers see Málaga fly high
In March, 192,913 cheap flight passengers arrived at Málaga Airport, an increase of 19.9 percent on the previous year, according to figures just released by the Institute of Tourism Studies (IET). In the first tree months of the year, 468,727 passengers arrived in Málaga on budget flights, an increase of just over 16 per cent on the first quarter of 2006. Easyjet uses Málaga Airport as its primary destination in Spain, with the Costa del Sol attracting 22 per cent of its budget travellers. RyanAir and Air Berlin are also important budget airlines for Málaga Airport, which is at present un...
New golf course maintenance plan for La ...
The three 18-hole golf courses, par 3 course and the David Leadbetter Academy will benefit from this new maintenance plan. The consultants have already prepared the plan and its implementation should see improvements to all aspects of the courses within months. Turfgrass Consultancy Ltd is an Irish-based golf course company specialising in the high-end of the market of European golf course development and project management. Managing Director, John Clarking says the new plan will result in improvements in the condition and presentation of the courses at La Cala golf resort. "We will implem...
New TV Channel will be launched in March...
Life as we know it on the Costa del Sol is about to change, and for the better, with the launch in March 07 of the Costa's own TV Channel transmitting 16 hours per day via the Sky Digital network to up to 30 million viewers in the UK and Ireland. Living in Spain TV will be a local community channel depicting life in Spain as it really is, featuring real life stories of many of the million or so expats who have relocated in Spain, most of whom have a story to tell. It will provide a voice for this ever increasing expat community not only throughout Andalusia and Spain but throughout the who...
Coastal property in Spain
The average price of the new house in Spanish coasts reached 2.488 euros by constructed square meter in 2006, which supposes an increase of 11.4% with respect to the previous report, according to Spanish Taxation Office. The most expensive properties, with average prices superior to the 3,000 euros by square meter, are in Barcelona (4,192 euros/m² San Sebastián (3,807 euros/m²), Sitges (3,125 euros/m²) and Casteldefels (3,029 euros/m²). The greater property price increases took place in those areas where the cost by square meter was relatively low. It is the case of Rod...
Police chief praises Portuguese coopera...
The head of the Police and Guardia Civil, Francisco Javier Velázquez, confirmed today that the recent anti-terrorist operations in Portugal have meant the elimination of one of ETA's "fundamental" logistical bases. Velázquez confessed...
Health Ministers defend WHO's course o...
The health ministers for Spain and Mexico, Trinidad Jiménez and José Ángel Córdova respectively, have today publicly defended the action taken by the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the outbreak of the AH1N1 virus, describing...
Madrid presents its own "Walk of F...
Madrid's Gran Via has been turned into a Hollywood-style "Walk of Fame" in honour of all those who have been nominated for one of this year's Goyas. The pavements lining the Gran Via between Plaza Callao and Plaza España have been...
Red cards abound as Mallorca sneak into...
Wins for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Valencia this weekend meant that there was no change at the top of the table, but Mallorca capitalised on Sevilla's loss to move up into fourth place. Liga leaders Barcelona, with goals from Messi...
America's Cup regatta postponed
The 33rd America's Cup committee this morning announced the postponement of the first regatta between Alinghi and BMW-Oracle due to a lack of wind. Both catamarans ( (pictured), had already left their bases and were out at sea this...
Pollution 'can cause heart attacks and...
LIVING near a motorway can double the risk of suffering from arteriosclerosis, a condition causing the arteries to harden and which can lead to heart problems.
Sahara activist remains in Madrid hospi...
SAHARAN activist Aminatu Haidar is still in hospital in Madrid recovering from the month-long hunger strike she staged at Lanzarote airport, starting in November last year.
Spain and Australia level pegging in Fe...
SPAIN and Australia were neck-and-neck last night after the first two matches of the Federation Cup tennis tournament in Adelaide. The...
Arctic monkeys rock Madrid (next stop: ...
BRITISH rockers The Arctic Monkeys wowed an audience of 11,000 on Friday night in Madrid's Palacio de Vistalegre. The band, formed by Alex Turner,...
Polop mayor's murder could be linked t...
FOLLOWING the arrest of Polop's mayor over the murder of his predecessor, Alejandro Ponsoda, in 2007, investigations have been opened amid a possible property corruption scandal in the town. Guardia Civil officers believe the shooting...