07 Aug 2016 Against the odds, Spain is now being touted as a property safe haven. Source: The Sunday Times As comebacks go, the renaissance of the Spanish property market has to rank alongside this year’s Abba reunion or Boris Johnson’s phoenix-like rebirth from betrayed Brexit pariah to foreign secretary. Whisper it, but Spain, one of the countries hardest hit by the global financial crisis, has become a safe haven, with the economy forecast to outperform both Britain and Germany this year, and Moody’s, the credit ratings agency, estimating that house prices will rise by 5% in 2016, “bolstered by economic improvements and the lowest mortgage rates since 2011”. By contrast, home values in the UK are expected to stagnate . . . Read More >>

10 Dec 2015 FOREIGN DEMAND: Up 20% in third quarter, British demand up 53% Foreign demand for property in Spain is close to record highs as a percentage of the Spanish housing market, and continues to expand on the back of British demand. Read More >>

15 Nov 2015 Spain favourite Mediterranean destination for Chinese investors.Spain is the top destination for Chinese investors in the Mediterranean, with demand up 392% in a year, behind only Cyprus in terms of annual growth..
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15 May 2014 Many agents are reporting sharp increases in sales in the Denia region. Euro Weekly News have reported that property sales for April actually trebled over March with 60% of sales going to foreigners, mostly French and Belgium.

26 Nov 13 There is no doubt that the “Golden Visa” has had a major impact on property prices in Spain with buyers from Russia, China & the Middle East flocking to the region. -
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8 Oct 13 The Spanish government: Golden Visa approved and expected to vastly improve middle to lower Spanish markets.
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12 Sept 13 Propertiesabroad.com reports that Brits are returning to the Spanish property market.
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1 May 13 Royal Decree approves Energy Certification - Energy Performance Certificate.ALL HOMES for sale or rent must obtain a Certificado de Eficiencia Energética (CEE) from 1st June 2013. The new law was enacted last week by Spanish ministers in a Royal Decree on the Certification for Energy in Existing Buildings.
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05 Apr 13 Buyers flooding back into Spanish property market. Foreign buyers of Spanish properties rose 28.4% last year to 38,312, just 10% short of pre-crisis levels, according to figures from the General Council of Notaries and reported in the Spanish press.
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08 Jan 13 Spanish IVA tax changes. From immediate effect, IVA becomes 10% on new build and ITP (resale transmission tax) becomes 8%.

02 Nov 12 Spanish rental yields rising. OPP reports that figures released by the Bank of Spain have revealed that the average gross rental yield in Spain is on the rise, up to 4.08 per cent from a low of 3.29 per cent in June 2008.

02 Nov 12 Spanish mortgages 40% cheaper than 2008. OPP reports that recent data published by the Spanish Mortgage Association (AHE) has revealed that the average mortgage in Spain is now 40% cheaper than it was four years ago.

20 Sept 12 'Back in the Game'.
Figures released last week by the Ministry of Development has revealed that 9,502 housing transactions were made by foreigners in Spain during the second quarter of this year over the same period in 2011 - the highest figure seen 2008 when transactions reached 11,130. Source: The Move Channel

13 Sept 12 Last month saw 53% of all property sales in August made to British clients - the strongest sales month to British buyers since September 2010. Source: The Move Channel

10 July 12 A Place in the Sun: British buyers still lead the way >

18 May 12 The Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) are optimistic that the ‘stock’ of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 23.6% in 2012 >

23 Jan 12 Overseas nationals snap up cheap homes in Spain . . . sales growth continues for 2nd consecutive year >

23 Jan 12 Vat reduction to 4% for new build villas extended to Dec 2012

3 Jan 12 Sterling ended 2011 on a high reaching just under 1.20 €/£. The new year has begin with more property enquiries than same time last year

7 Nov 11Quarter 3 sales continues the upward trend in the key Marbella market, seen by professionals as a bellwether for the overall market. Marbella led the recovery in previous recessions

11 Aug 11 Vat reduced to 4% from 8% for new build completions in 2011. The Spanish gov has implemented this with immediate effect >

15 Aug 11“Worldwide property markets will be surging by the end of the year as investor confidence returns” according to global agency Jones Lang LaSalle.

10 May 11 Monte Pego goes modern: Villa Gratia - a fabulous contemporary design 3 bedroom villa & pool for just 293,000 €. >

9 May 11 A Daily Mail article led to concerns from a former professional footballer, now buying a new build villa for year round living in Monte Pego. Peter Mustafa replies >

7 May 11 Sterling gains sharply against the euro. To move fast and lock in the gains at VIP rates, click here >

22 Mar 11 Unique to Monte Pego. Grab a 1 month option on your first choice villa prior to your visit >

16 Mar 11 Moraira properties are being added to the Monte Pego portfolio. Visitors can view both as they are just 20 mins apart. Apartments download >

15 Mar 11 A Place in the Sun: This weekend's exhibition in London's Earls Court:Serious buyers and celebrities return to the market >

25 Feb 11 A Place in the Sun: Oversupply of properties in Spain expected to fall. Sales in 2010 grew by 6.8% >

16 Feb 11 The Wall St Journal: The Spanish economy returned to growth in the 4th quarter >

23 Jun 10 CGT changes in Emergency budget >

12 May 10 Reuters: UK markets buoyed by new Government >

10 Apr 10 The Times London: A new generation of Brits warms to a life of sun, sea, sand & Spain >

26 Mar 10 A Place in the Sun Live: "best exhibition for years" >

21 Oct 09 Free extended structural warranty on all resales >