Round up of the municipal corruption in the Valencia region of SpainThe arrest on Wednesday of the ex Mayor of Montroi, Francisco Javier Carrión, for allowing illegal villas to be built for sale to foreigners, is the latest example of alleged real estate corruption in the Valencia region
Paradise Lost/Paradise RegainedMark Wilkins watched the ITV programme, 'Paradise Lost'
Now is the time to buy in SpainNow is the time to buy a new property in Spain where some prices in resort, village and beach locations are at their lowest for six years but are tipped to rise significantly in future years.
Positive Signs for the Spanish Rental MarketDespite the slowdown in property sales and the drop in house prices, the rental market in Spain is actually booming
Lanzarote Visitor Numbers Continue To RiseDespite the falling pound, failing airlines and the bleak economic outlook British and Irish holiday makers are still reluctant to relinquish their place in the sun. As figures recently released by the Spanish airport authority AENA reveal that foreign visitor numbers to
Lanzarote have increased for the year to date. With the British tourist market leading the way.
Distressed Not DepressedMark Williams of The Rights Group looks at how property buyers can benefit from a property portfolio in the current conditions.
British ‘Brickor Mortis’ Impacts Upon Lanzarote PropertyDarkening conditions in the UK property market are starting to impact upon Spanish hot spots.
You Can Profit From Spain’s Distressed Property MarketA plethora of “distressed” or BMV (below market value) prospects are being promoted by those real estate agents who are still active in the Spanish market.
Questions and Answers About Buying a Property in Spain(Panorama always recommends that purchasers of property in Spain retain a qualified solicitor to represent them and qualified financial advisors to deal with tax issues.)
The Marbella Property Buyer's Guide - A step-by-step guide for property buyers The buyer's problem in finding the right property, negotiating its purchase and closing the sale is much more difficult than in one's own country. As in most resort areas, everybody seems to be in the business, from the taxi driver to the hall porter in the Hotel. Property is everyone's favorite subject of conversation. And almost everyone has an opinion, many of which can easily confuse a potential buyer. Where to start?
The Marbella Property Seller's Guide Selling one's property is an art. The property market in Marbella has always been quite competitive and many sellers without local experience should take expert guidance as to how to go about selling their property in a realistic manner.
Marbella Property in 2007 - 2008The Rebirth of Marbella – Perspectives for 2008