The first time Ben and Ania Ford visited Spain’s Costa Blanca, they were so taken by the area that they put a deposit down on a holiday home before flying back to the UK.... The Fords, from Altrincham, travelled to the Costa Blanca over Easter 2014 and even had plans to visit Portugal later in [...]
Watching today’s football heroes battle it out at the World Cup in Brazil, don’t you wonder what sort of luxury pad they disappear to after a hard day’s work? Curious for a peek into their world, we went house-hunting in four countries known for their love of the Beautiful Game. Our budget? The equivalent to [...]
Article Provided by Balearic-Properties.com The Balearic Islands are situated in Spain, in the western part of Mediterranean Sea, near the Iberian Peninsula’s eastern coast. These islands are considered to be Spain’s archipelago. The largest of the Balearic Islands include Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza. These islands are a wonderful and quite popular holiday destination for tourists [...]
Article written by Terra Meridiana Before selling anything you first have to prove you own it. Property ownership in Spain is certified by a public document called an escritura (equivalent to deeds in the UK), which must be authorised by a notary and registered with the Land Registry. Not all Spanish property, especially older and [...]
Article written by Terra Meridiana After looking long and hard, you've just found the home of your dreams in Spain. Congratulations! If you're a cash buyer who has fully researched and is comfortable with the property's paperwork and tax situation, you and the seller can proceed directly to a notary to sign the escritura (the [...]
More and more buyers of properties in Spain are being introduced to the benefits of staying in a holiday rental as opposed to a traditional hotel when viewing properties abroad. Renting a holiday home is an increasingly popular way to enjoy a comfortable, sociable and cost-effective break with those closest to you whilst giving you [...]
The Costa Blanca’s sunny lifestyle, affordable property and proximity to the UK are proving an irresistible combination for increasing numbers of expats ready to purchase their perfect retirement home, including those who previously lived in rented accommodation in either the UK or other foreign destinations. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Escalating prices in [...]
Interest in purchasing overseas property surged in the UK during 2013, according to the latest Overseas Guides Company Quarterly Index, which saw overall enquiries for the year increase 33 percent compared to 2012, with growth driven by key European destinations. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Italy and Portugal were the star performers in [...]
Signs that the Spanish property market could stabilise and the pound remain strong against the euro make 2014 an ideal time to purchase a home in Spain, said a leading estate agency in January, after the firm saw a strong hike in interest in Costa Blanca homes last year. Article written by The Overseas Guides [...]
Spain is one of the most popular destinations for British people moving abroad: so what is it about the country that attracts expats from the UK? Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Chatting to Trevor and Sue, a number of reasons influenced their decision to move to Spain, a country where they had both [...]