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More properties for sale needed in Balearics
by stuart | Jan 19, 2019 | Spain, Articles, Buying, Destinations
Since 2012, property sales have been rising steadily in the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. In 2012 annual sales were just under 8,000 and in 2017 they were just under 16,000. However, 2018 tells a very different story: the year-on-year...

Off-plan buyers in Spain recover deposits
by stuart | Dec 18, 2018 | Spain, Finance, News
Overseas buyers who placed deposits on off-plan properties in Spain during the boom years of 1998 to 2008 now have an opportunity to recover some of their losses. Finally, a ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court in 2015 is being acted upon and it means that financial...
Buying

More properties for sale needed in Balearics
Since 2012, property sales have been rising steadily in the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. In 2012 annual sales were just under 8,000 and in 2017 they were just under 16,000. However, 2018 tells a very different story: the year-on-year...

5 reasons to buy in Salzburg
For many people Salzburg is Austria’s most beautiful city and can even trump Vienna for charm and culture. Even Austrian’s think it is “more Austrian” than Vienna, so if the locals think that, who are we to argue. The city has so much to offer in the form of music,...

Top 5 reasons to buy in Portugal’s Algarve
Portugal is one of Europe’s hottest spots at the moment, and we’re not just talking about the weather. More people than ever are flocking to the country for holidays and to buy property, among them some of the world’s richest and most famous people. And, whilst many...

A quick guide to buying in Florida
Florida is the ideal state for Europeans looking for winter sun. It’s a shorter journey than to California and it has well-established expat communities, which will make you fell right at home straightaway. However, it is the USA and you might find that there are tax...
Finance

Spanish tax issues ahead for ‘company’ property buyers
Mark Stücklin, the knowledgeable founder of Spanish Property Insight, has highlighted an impending problem for investors buying property in Spain via the vehicle of an international company. Until now, this has been a normal state of affairs. Wealthy investors set up...

Off-plan buyers in Spain recover deposits
Overseas buyers who placed deposits on off-plan properties in Spain during the boom years of 1998 to 2008 now have an opportunity to recover some of their losses. Finally, a ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court in 2015 is being acted upon and it means that financial...

Economy and property in Portugal are blooming
Portugal is on the overseas property news again. This time it is about the increase in property prices, as well as the rental income that owners can achieve. Overall growth is expected to be in the region of 4.5% in the coming year, and averaging 5.5% over the next...

UAE residents pick real estate as No.1 investment
A recent survey reveals that when it comes to investment assets, Emiratis from the UAE still put property at the top of the list. The survey, conducted by YouGov and IP Global, revealed that 40 percent of Emiratis will invest in property in the UAE in 2018 and 18...
Lifestyle

5 reasons to buy in Salzburg
For many people Salzburg is Austria’s most beautiful city and can even trump Vienna for charm and culture. Even Austrian’s think it is “more Austrian” than Vienna, so if the locals think that, who are we to argue. The city has so much to offer in the form of music,...

Top 5 reasons to buy in Portugal’s Algarve
Portugal is one of Europe’s hottest spots at the moment, and we’re not just talking about the weather. More people than ever are flocking to the country for holidays and to buy property, among them some of the world’s richest and most famous people. And, whilst many...

8 reasons to live in Spain
Do you like beaches, or lying by a swimming pool? Do you enjoy being surrounded by stunning scenery and historic buildings? Or are you a lover of good wines and fresh food produce? These are all good reasons to consider retiring to Spain and here are eight of the...

Top 5 places to drink coffee in Vienna
Coffee houses and Vienna, Austria’s capital go hand in hand. In the 19th century they were the meeting places for important writers, artists, musicians and philosophers, but now there is a growing trend to more modern versions of the traditional coffee house, although...
Destinations

More properties for sale needed in Balearics
Since 2012, property sales have been rising steadily in the Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. In 2012 annual sales were just under 8,000 and in 2017 they were just under 16,000. However, 2018 tells a very different story: the year-on-year...

5 reasons to buy in Salzburg
For many people Salzburg is Austria’s most beautiful city and can even trump Vienna for charm and culture. Even Austrian’s think it is “more Austrian” than Vienna, so if the locals think that, who are we to argue. The city has so much to offer in the form of music,...

Top 5 reasons to buy in Portugal’s Algarve
Portugal is one of Europe’s hottest spots at the moment, and we’re not just talking about the weather. More people than ever are flocking to the country for holidays and to buy property, among them some of the world’s richest and most famous people. And, whilst many...

8 reasons to live in Spain
Do you like beaches, or lying by a swimming pool? Do you enjoy being surrounded by stunning scenery and historic buildings? Or are you a lover of good wines and fresh food produce? These are all good reasons to consider retiring to Spain and here are eight of the...