Spain

Jasmine Harman on the Costa Blanca

Jasmine Harman discusses recent adventures with TV property hunters in the Costa Blanca. She talks about budgets, the market and how the TV couples got on.

21 June 2017

Getting To Know Isla Canela in Spain

Tucked between the Algarve and the Costas is a beautifully under-the-radar summer playground. If you're contemplating buying in Spain, here's what you should know about Isla Canela.

20 June 2017

Five Minute Focus | Inland Andalucia

Our latest Five Minute Focus takes you on a journey to Jaén, Inland Andalucia, to explore a city famous for its olive oil and historical central district.

16 June 2017

What to Know About Spanish Property Tax

If you're looking to buy a property in Spain, have a read about the tax implications and benefits of investing in the Canaries.

15 June 2017

The Rugged Charm of the Costa Brava

More than 30 years ago we had our first family holiday to the Costa Brava and now, as the owner of our villa, I’m still enjoying regular holidays there, these days splashing about in the pool with my own children.

25 May 2017

The Key to Claiming Spanish Mortgage Refunds

Have you recently taken out a Spanish mortgage? If so, you could may well be owed a refund by your bank...

23 May 2017

Five Minute Focus | Costa del Azahar

The Costa del Azahar lies on the east coast of Spain, bordering Catalunya to the north.

11 May 2017

The Essential Guide to Renting out your Holiday Home in Spain

Research shows that most property hunters looking in Spain plan to rent out their property at some point. That means there’s a lot of competition between landlords for guests. Spanish property owner Zoe Dare Hall provides some tips Spain sees its tourist figures reach new highs, there has, in one sense, never been a better time to rent out a Spanish holiday home.

27 April 2017

A sunny future for the city of Valencia

A sunny future for the city of Valencia. It shares many of the advantages of Barcelona but comes with better weather and cheaper properties, reports Richard Way after a recent tour.

25 April 2017

How to avoid Spanish tax nightmares

It is natural for anyone to want to pay less tax. This is so whether in relation to income, capital gains, inheritance, or any other taxable amount. At home in the UK we tend to take the advice of qualified accountants, or tax lawyers, who guide us as to the most effective method of calculating our dues without paying more than we are obliged to pay.

21 April 2017

Tenerife: Notes From a Small Island

Our roving writer Nigel Lewis applies his Brexit barometer to some of Tenerife’s 45,000 Britons to see how they feel about the homeland's looming break.

7 April 2017

Renting Out Your Holiday Home in Spain

Most property hunters looking to buy in Spain plan to rent out their property at some point. Spanish property owner Zoe Dare Hall provides some tips.

6 April 2017