Property

ARE you a non-resident property owner in Spain? If so, there’s a major tax date coming up soon. Many owners wrongly assume that if their property sits empty, or if they don’t rent it out, they owe nothing to the Spanish taxman. This is a common and costly myth. Whether your villa in the Costa del Sol is a busy …

Casitas Iberica is a real estate agency that has assisted hundreds of homeowners in selling and buying properties along the Costa Blanca. Credit: Casitas Iberica If you are looking to buy or sell property in Costa Blanca, there are few companies that inspire the same level confidence and continuity of service as Casitas Iberica. Based on Jesús Pobre Road in JáveaCasitas Iberica …

AVERAGE property prices in Marbella are now more than three times the Spanish national average, confirming its status as Europe’s ‘new ultra-luxury capital’. According to The Marbella Property Market Report, 2025, by Panorama Properties the city has reached a stage of structural maturity. It is characterised by record-breaking values, a chronic lack of supply and sustained demand driven by international …

A new alarming study shows that renting a home in Spain is more expensive than paying a mortgage. According to a study by property portal Idealista, the money required to rent a house in Spain has increased to 36% the total income of a typical family. That is significantly higher than the 25% required to buy a house – excluding …

In the period July to September, foreign buyers made up 43.29% in Alicante’s province. Spain’s Association of Registrars reported that the percentage of non Spanish buyers who reached the average national of 13.6% was the highest in the nation. Malaga’s province has a percentage of 31.8%. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is next (29.6%), followed by the Balearic Islands at 29.4%. …

This Sunday, November 16, expats living in Mallorca who are looking for an exciting way to spend Sunday morning will be in for a real treat. Local favourites Radi Studios, Mio Clubs, and RCVRY Drinks are joining forces to host a high-energy community event designed to get people moving, connecting, and refuelling – all before lunch. Ride and run Radi …

A sensational first-half strike from Vedat Muriqi handed Real Mallorca a priceless 1–0 win over Getafe at Son Moix on the evening of Sunday November 9 2025. In front of 17,507 fans, the Kosovan forward’s 12th-minute goal proved decisive as the island side claimed just their second home win of the season – a result that lifted them clear of …

Marbella’s luxury home market is booming as demand increases amid the global slowdown. Photo Credit: Maksim Shutov via Unsplash BUYERS who are looking to buy a property in Spain can choose from a wide range of stunning properties on the Costa del Sol and, in particular, in the shining coastal town of Marbella. Marbella is a booming real estate market …

VALENCIA’s futuristic City of Arts and Sciences is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Museo de les Ciencies – and it’s still one of Europe’s most jaw-dropping feats of modern design. The architect Santiago Calatrava designed the gleaming complex. Felix Candela helped shape its curves. Built on the dry riverbed of the old Turia, the space-age project was meant to …

A group of British expats told The Olive Press that they had almost given up on their Alicante communities, terrorised for years by squatters due to the inaction of authorities.  Five years ago, unfinished construction left unoccupied buildings on Calle Vincent van Gogh.  Now, ‘two rows of these houses where there’s no electricity, no running water, and no amenities at …