SPAIN’s stock market, IBEX 35 has only crossed the 15,000 point barrier once in its history. The country’s benchmark share index closed on August 13 at 15,021 point, the same levels as the last time it was at that level nearly 18-years ago during the peak of 2007 property boom. The milestone was achieved in the midst of Spain’s notorious …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Costa Blanca community ‘living in fear’ after squatter gang – including two pregnant women – move in and threaten to kill their pets
What started as a tranquil summer for a gated Costa Blanca community has become a nightmare from which its cosmopolitan citizens cannot awaken. The tranquility of the Lo Crispin urbanisation in Algorfa, Alicante, was shattered when a band of squatters smashed their way into a vacant villa in late June – and immediately began terrorising neighbours who dared to intervene. …
Read More »Spanish homeowners could be forced to pay thousands of euros for mandatory renovations.i8
From 2030, all EU members including Spain will have to comply with the new standards of energy efficiency for residential properties. Home with a Difference Low energy efficiency ratings If they are going to be rented or sold, the property will need to be renovated to reduce its energy consumption. All properties must reach class E by 2030 and class …
Read More »REVEALED: The ten most in-demand luxury properties in Spain this summer – far beyond the budget of most viewers
The Spanish property portal Idealista revealed the luxury properties that captured the nation’s imagination in summer 2025. Dreamers browsed properties far beyond their budget. The data shows what million-euro properties were clicked the most by users dreaming about their ideal home. Asturias secured two of the top ten spots, followed by the Balearics with three. Unexpectedly, an Andorran property climbed …
Read More »Franco’s Family Forced to Open 18th Century Mansion to Public after Years of Resistance
The 18th century mansion of Spain’s fascist Franco finally opened its doors to the public after six decades despite the efforts made by the dictator’s family to prevent it. Casa Corinde in A Coruña, Galicia, was originally owned by the City Council before being privatised and placed in the hands of the dictator’s family on the first Monday in August …
Read More »The property boom in Spain continues with the highest half-yearly figures since 2007.
In Spain, the property sales during the first six months of 2025 have been the highest since 2007. The National Institute of Statistics reports that between January and July of 2018, 357.533 properties have been sold, an increase of nearly 20 % over 2024. This is the highest total since 18 years ago when 491,000 sales took place in the …
Read More »Valencia Region, Spain: Nearly 12,000 vacation rental properties removed from official register
The Valencian government has removed 11952 holiday homes rentals from its regional registry in the last year after owners did not follow stricter registration requirements. The number announced on the Friday comes exactly one year after a law was introduced to ban tourist accommodations without a cadastral identification number (NIF) or tax identification numbers. Over 7,000 more ‘removals’ are planned …
Read More »In July, the cost of renting an apartment in Spain rose by 14.1%
A study by the Chartered Institute of Real Estate (CIRE) shows that rental property prices increased 14.1% from a year ago to July. Fotocasa Property portal. The average price comes in at €14.37 per square metre meaning that the rent for a small 80 m2 flat has gone up by €142 per month to an average charge of €1,150. Although …
Read More »New €2.3M street-cleaning equipment for Palma
By the end of this article, you will know how to get in touch with us. Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 06 Aug 2025 • 18:21 • 2 minutes read Palma’s municipality company Emaya has invested 2.3 million euros in the purchase of new, modern street cleaning vehicles | Credit: Fotogrin/Shutterstock Palma´s municipal public company, Emaya, announced it has a new fleet …
Read More »Palma is bringing back bullfights that allow children to attend.
Spanish bullfighter Morante de la Puebla will fight in Palma | Credit: digicomphoto/Shutterstock On Thursday, August 7th, not only are bulls back in Palma’s Coliseo Balear bullring with a lavish cartel that includes Morante de la Puebla, Sebastián Castella and José María Manzanares, who will fight bulls from the prestigious Juan Pedro Domeq ranch, but so are children for the …
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