Tag Archives: Property

In 2024, the price of real estate in the exclusive Sotogrande neighbourhood in Cadiz is expected to increase by 30 percent. The average sale price was €1.9 million putting it on a par with other luxury global property areas like Monaco and Saint-Tropez. Prices for some Sotogrande homes last year reached the €17 million mark for the first time. SOTOGRANDE …

Sevilla is a city that has an exciting culture and rich history. It’s one of the most desirable cities in Spain to live. The surrounding towns are a great alternative for families who want to balance urban convenience with a peaceful lifestyle.  Two of them stand out because of their high quality, modern infrastructure and proximity to Andalucia’s capital. READ …

The deadline for British and other foreign home buyers to get their applications in before April 3 is fast approaching. In April 2024, Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced that the government will abolish the residency visas granted to those who do not come from the European Union. Golden Visa applicants have to invest either €500,000 in property, …

ENTERING through a massive wooden gate, I am greeted by a gleaming purple Rolls Royce Dawn and a navy Bentley – both as flashy as you’d expect.  The stunning vehicles sit on the driveway of Charlie Mullins’ multi-million Costa del Sol Villa. Often dubbed the ‘world’s richest plumber’ after selling his Pimlico Plumbing business for around €150 million in 2021, …

TENS of thousands of mostly British homeowners in Spain could be owed a cool €50,000 in  compensation after crafty banks were exposed for putting a hidden clause in their mortgages.   If you own a mortgage through Sabadell or Unicaja (or many other banks), you may be entitled to a large windfall. It stems back to the early 2000s when a …

WHEN clutter takes over it starts innocently: a drawer that won’t close, a chair overtaken by things meant to be dealt with ‘later’ or a collection that quickly grows.  Clutter adds stress to a room and makes it feel heavier. Clutter doesn’t just sit in a corner – it seeps into the mind, creating unfinished business or chaos, turning a …

Construction has started on 98 luxury properties in Costa del Sol, with an expected completion date of 2027. Aedas Homes, the developer, said that it was responding to the demand for high-end homes from both domestic and foreign buyers. The development of two areas in Marbella & Estepona. Soul Marbella Sunlife II You can also find out more about the …

Costa Tropical has been the focus of a global collaboration that aims to create nature-based solutions for interior design and architecture. Researchers at the University of East London and the Bagaceira Project in Barcelona, founded by Julia Steketee are working together to develop sustainable building materials using sugarcane. Alan Chandler, Armor Gutierrez, and their students began exploring the possibilities of …

Last year, the cost of buying property in the Balearic Islands grew by 15.2% – the largest increase in Spain. Figures from the College of Notaries means that the average price of a flat stood at €3,435 per m2 as of December 2024. Widening out the calculation means that an average-sized flat of 101 m2 would cost €346,935- up by …

According to a survey by the website, Bankinter. The rankings were reached on the basis of a 90 m2 flat inhabited by a one child couple and annual basic expenses of around €15,000. They reached their conclusions. Bankinter The analysis included not only the cost of housing (whether it was bought or rented), but also costs such as supplies, transportation, …