Building your own home in Spain

Building your own home in Spain

Could you build your own home in Spain? Maybe not personally, but planning it, designing it and finding the professionals to built it ? A surprising number of British and other international buyers do.
Why not spend every winter in Spain?

Why not spend every winter in Spain?

Who’s to say you can’t have sunshine all-year-round? With the post-Brexit ’90-day rule’, why not spend your time in Spain over the winter months, from January to March? Not only would you escape a cold UK winter, but you could also rent out your property in the summer for a healthy profit. Sounds tempting doesn’t it?
Why move to the Balearic Islands?

Why move to the Balearic Islands?

The Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera and Ibiza, are an archipelago of islands in the western Mediterranean Sea. According to the National Statistics Institute, property sales in the Balearics are increasing by 32.3% year-on-year. So, why do the islands hold such widespread appeal?
What are the rules on rentals in Spain?

What are the rules on rentals in Spain?

It is only comparatively recently that the various Spanish Autonomous Regions have introduced tight rules for rentals, especially holiday rentals. It was necessary to ensure the high standard now expected by tourists. Many places which were advertised had no basic amenities such as air conditioning or ceiling fans. Some had no natural light in bedrooms and fell below the expected safety criteria. Today, we explore the major rules for rentals in Spain.
The Canary Islands: the perfect property spot for year-round sun

The Canary Islands: the perfect property spot for year-round sun

The Canary Islands tourism authority claims the islands have the ‘best climate in the world’ – and it is hard to dispute. They get an average of 21°C year-round, and over 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. That’s over 1,400 more than the UK! You can see why this area is so popular with expats, especially when you add in the island lifestyle: easy access to the beaches and sea and plenty of fascinating towns and villages within a short drive wherever you are.

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