Real estate with a price tag of over €1 million are dotted around Spain and all 50 provinces have at least one. But prime homes tend to concentrate in some areas and one of them is the Costa del Sol, currently home to over 23% of the total. And the enclave with the highest numbers… [Read more…]
While buying property in Spain is generally straightforward, you’ll undoubtedly find the procedure very different to the one in your home country. The market also has some quirks that are unique to Spain or a particular region. As a result, the buying process has the potential to be full of surprises. And not all of… [Read more…]
Since it emerged as one of the world’s top holiday spots in the 1960s, the Costa del Sol has been a perennial favourite with foreign buyers. Whether they’re purchasing a second home, buying a holiday let or adding Costa del Sol property to their investment portfolio, foreigners represent around 30% of the market in the… [Read more…]
As vaccine programmes advance and international travel returns to the agenda, what does this mean for real estate on the Costa del Sol? According to a recent report, the changes in the health situation and return of foreign visitors means a quick reactivation of the Costa del Sol property market, particularly in Q3 and Q4… [Read more…]
From the very start of the pandemic, the new-build sector on the Costa del Sol has proved able to withstand a crisis. And 18 months from the arrival of Covid, new builds continue to consolidate their upward trend. A study of Costa del Sol’s new-build prices for Q2 this year finds that increases range from… [Read more…]
The western Costa del Sol luxury property market has grabbed the headlines time and time again this year as the activity reaches levels not seen since the late 2000s. Homes with seven-digit price tags are changing hands more than ever and demand appears to be unprecedented. But what lies behind this frenzied market activity in… [Read more…]
Over a year since Covid-19 arrived and Spain entered a lockdown, the real estate market appears to be back on track. Figures just released by Tinsa for Q2 show that house prices went up by 2% in the year. The increase marks the return to stability for the Spanish property market and could signal the… [Read more…]
What it’s like to live in the Los Flamingos Golf Resort For many, the Los Flamingos golf resort brings back memories of green tees, beautiful vistas and, of course, an excellent game of golf. But Los Flamingo’s, which takes its name from the lake ‘Los Flamencos’ in the middle of the course, offers more than… [Read more…]
Plus tips for buying Marbella plots Many people come to Marbella to buy their dream house. There are many gorgeous luxury villas and apartments that capture the attention of people from all over the world. But what if none of the homes you view are good enough? What if you have an exceptionally brilliant design… [Read more…]
When people are looking to buy a home on the Costa del Sol, they usually have a fairly good idea of what they want it to look like. ‘Luxury modern homes’ is one category that is very popular amongst buyers of top quality property. Sleek design, straight lines, elegance in its minimalist simplicity – these… [Read more…]
There are many exclusive homes and luxury villas in Marbella, but perhaps the best ones are villas with a private swimming pool. When the weather is warm, there’s nothing more relaxing than to dip into the cool water in your very own backyard. Unsurprisingly, having a home with a pool is not uncommon in Marbella…. [Read more…]
Last year, Marbella was voted the most luxurious holiday destination for Brits and other nationalities. But it’s not just holidays – it’s living in Marbella that’s very popular as well. An increasing number of well-to-do foreigners have chosen the greater region of Marbella as their new home. Statistics from the Ministry of Development (2014) show… [Read more…]
