The British couple’s dream to transform a slice of sun-drenched paradise in Spain into a feline sanctuary has been put off after squatters refused the leave the property which they bought with local government approval. Chris Hicks, 47, a removal company surveyor from the UK, snapped up a three-bedroom house with 6,000 square metres of land in Inca, Mallorca, for …

Remember 2008 Many British expats have made “buying on-plan in Spain”, a four letter word. When dreams of a sunny Spanish house evaporated due to bankrupt developers and stagnant projects, thousands lost their savings. The nightmare scenario made everyone hesitant to buy something that wasn’t even built yet. Things have changed dramatically since then. This transformation can be attributed to …

The residents of this large city come from more than 182 countries. | Credits: Shutterstock Torrevieja was once a small salt producing town nestled along the Costa Blanca Sur in Spain. Today, it is one of Spain’s most multicultural and cosmopolitan towns, with people from 182 nations. Torrevieja was not built to be in the spotlight but its resilient reputation, …

The European Investment Bank. Credit: Oscar Romero The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €133 million loan to the regional government of Andalucía to fund major infrastructure projects in healthcare, education, digitalisation, and sustainable transport. The agreement announced via a press release on June 24, 2025, forms part of the EU’s 2021–2027 cohesion funding strategy and is set to …

In Mallorca, a growing conflict is developing between local authorities and renewable-energy advocates over the new limits placed on solar installations in rural regions. The controversy arose after the Consell de Mallorca approved the fourth modification of its Territorial Plan, which further restricted the development of PV plants on rural land. This revision has reduced the eligible area from around …

SAY Hola to Le Cap – the sizzling new villa that’s giving Ibiza a run for its money. Tucked away on Formentera, this six-bed mansion could be yours for a cool €8.9 million . You’d be forgiven for thinking it was built directly out of the sand. Built entirely from natural stone, this pad is a blend of rustic charm …

The RAOB Brotherhood stepped in to help a local charity, raising €1,000 for the needy. Photo Credit: Brother. Dave Tonge ROH Brethren of Patience Lodge 2177, Brethren of RAOB have come to their aid after learning that a local charity, in La Marina Village, needed help with its food bank. The AAN (Asociación de Ayuda Necesitado – Association of Aid …

Madrid has become a city of interest to overseas billionaires. It is comparable with cities like London or Paris. Locals have expressed concern about the loss of culture. A report by reveals that multimillionaires from around the globe are choosing Madrid to be their new home. The Times highlighted. Spain’s Capital has attracted billionaires primarily from Latin America as well …

According to new data, the price of luxury homes in Spain has risen 15% in the last year. The research reveals that Spain’s top-tier properties – defined as the most expensive 10% of homes on the market – now command prices starting from €860,000. North Spain has surprised many. Luxury property prices in Oviedo have risen by 43% within a …

According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), Alicante has set a record for property purchases in APRIL. Property boom continues to grow with 4167 sales in April, surpassing the previous best set in April last year. This is the first month that sales have exceeded 4,000 transactions. READ MORE Alicante ranked third on the national sales list behind only …