SPAIN has been a popular European expat destination for many years, thanks to its beautiful climate, Mediterranean way of life, rich culture and numerous opportunities. Spain offers other residence permits even though the Golden Visa based on real estate investment is no longer available. There are many ways to obtain residency in Spain, whether you’re a retiree or a remote …
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Marbella has seen a house completely destroyed after a night filled with heavy rains and thunder. Shared pictures on the internet Marbellasequeja The top half of one property is completely torn away on Instagram. The collapse of the building on Calle Aduar Leganitos in Calle Aduar, last night, did not result in any injuries. Today, a police cordon has been …
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Heavy rains triggered by Storm Jana have caused flooding on the Costa del Sol.Online footage shows Torremolinos, for example, completely submerged by floodwater. The streets and stairs have been turned into rivers.In Velez-Malaga a family was rescued just moments before a torrential downpour washed their car away.In addition, the roads of Malaga and Marbella were also inundated. And this wet …
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STORM JANA is still causing heavy rains and snow in many parts of Spain. In Murcia, authorities are desperately searching for a man who was last seen ‘shouting for help’ in the Segura River on Saturday. Aemet, the state weather agency in Andalucia has issued several yellow warnings for heavy rainfall. Included in the area are the majority of Sevilla …
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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 …
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Age Concern, an international charity, has advised BRITS living in Spain to check their TIE card. The UK government has advised UK citizens to surrender their green residency certificates in 2020. These documents have been used for many years as proof that they are entitled to live and work legally in Spain. The certificates were replaced by plastic ID cards …
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MARBELLA Mountain Resorts offers a complete holiday rental management service to 30 exclusive luxury villas. When fully staffed, the well-established firm can provide 150 beds for clients. The rise of teleworking has led to a shift in consumer behaviour and the unstoppable growth of vacation rental tourism. This rise in luxury tourism is also a good opportunity for owners who …
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The Costa del Sol is flooded after days of heavy rain. This wet weather will continue through the weekend. The rains are expected to continue, but two dams in Guadalmina (Guadaiza) have already released water. Photos shared on Instagram Marbellasequeja The river Benahavis races down the mountains towards San Pedro de Alcantara. ?? #AVISO ?? Ante el desembalse de caudal …
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Storm Jana, which is currently rolling into Spain, will continue the wet and windy conditions that have been prevalent in much of the country. On Friday, the weather system is expected to arrive and bring rain and strong winds to large areas of Iberia. According to El Tiempo, Jana is a ‘deep storm’ that will bring ‘new rains and a …
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THE boss of Marbella’s upmarket realtor The Agency has revealed the results of his first year in the resort… and set a target for 2025. Leif Orthmann told Olive Press he was ‘pretty happy’ with the results in 2024, which included a €10 million villa sale in the Sierra Blanca area. And now the giant American agency has hired five …
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