Eco-Spain
Spain's impressive annual weather forecast means solar energy now powers many property investments but there are many more ecological enhancements besides
Barcelona at its grandest
Renta offers an impressive family home for sale in the most exclusive area of Barcelona
The real Spain
The Spanish property market, if you believe the media, is in trouble. Yet places like the Costa de la Luz in the Spanish province of Huelva continues to attract property investors seeking value for money, fantastic sports and recreation facilities and a rich cultural heritage
Developing the dream
Pilar de la Horadada in Alicante is growing in popularity. Overseas Living finds out why
Enticing island
Santa Cruz and La Laguna in Tenerife, where Spanish history and tradition meet the tropics
Invest in the best
Venture potential in the Costa de la Luz and Eastern Algarve has thinned in the recent climate. Chartiz Properties, however, are weathering the downturn with an outstretched portfolio on the Iberian coast
Instant return
We head to Mallorca and find out the best way to invest in property and avoid any potential pitfalls
Bag a cheap deal
Barcelona is still a venerable choice for expats looking to set up home in the Mediterranean
Invest in luxury
Owner Invest specialise in identifying turnkey property investment opportunities that have potential for return on investment
A healthier climate
A recent survey by Barclays bank and the University of Navarro reported that 65 percent of UK buyers still prefer to purchase in Spain. Overseas Living reviews the attractions of this market
Dealing with stress
Due to the current market situation, we strongly believe that southern Spain is still one of the prime investment areas for UK based investors. Whether you are seeking a primary home, a rental income or a pure investment scenario, the Southern Costas represent a secure and increasingly mature market. The recent levelling of this dynamic area makes buying now an ideal time to acquire high quality properties at considerably below normal, and soon to be re-attained, prices
Top tips
Darren Fretwell, Head of International Mortgages at NatWest International Personal Banking offers his advice on investing abroad
Filling the fiesta
From the Picasso museum to bullfighting in the Iberian Peninsula, Spain has a ritualistic tradition of high art and popular culture. Nick Laurance reports
Home in one
Perennially popular, properties linked with golf resorts continue to be sound investments. If you're looking for sun, and a place to work on your swing, then Spain is still a fantastic choice
Island of the stars
With over 300 days of sunshine a year, stunning scenery, chic boutiques, excellent restaurants and a luxurious, laid-back lifestyle to boot, it's no wonder the rich and famous flock to holiday homes on Mallorca. Angela West gives an insight to the island's exclusive celebrity world
Invest, and sleep easy
A new take on buy-to-let investing, Apart-hotels, with a flexible mix of usage and investment potential, are proving popular the world over
Bespoke villas
It's not all rain in Spain. Away from the controversial coasts, the opportunity to build your own dream home can make for a compelling investment
Idyllic living
Areas of Mallorca are still untouched by mass tourism. It's an enticing island that delivers immaculate beaches and great facilities
A sizzling secret
Spain's new hot spot, the Costa de la Luz, has a beautiful coastline and property developments to match
The Spanish costas today's favourite choice
In spite of the increasing number of newly emerging property markets, both in Europe and even further afield, Spain still remains the number-one choice for British buyers, with the Alicante Region's Costa Blanca leading the way, followed by their neighbouring Murcia Region's rapidly developing Costa Calida, writes Richard A Rooke, independent property consultant
A story of success
Roy and Chris Jones went to Spain on a three week holiday four years ago to recharge their batteries. Little did they know then they would move to Spain, start a furniture business and end up with three large showrooms in the Murcia region
Come back to Spain
The Costa Azahar and the Costa Daurada offer the foreign investor a great deal. The sun, sea and sand come as standard, but we have found the perfect property to add to the mix
A helping hand
'Spain is different' is a slogan used to describe that 'something special' this country has to offer you. It's not only about the sun and the beach. It's about people and their art of living. You can't explain it, you have to feel it; like many other UK residents who chose this country for the purchase of a property in order to live temporarily or permanently in Spain. And here is where Solbank comes into play
Tips for a top class holiday
Villa holidays can provide the 'perfect getaway' and selecting a property online or from a glossy brochure gives ample choice... but it's all too easy to be let down by the reality when you arrive. Here are some top tips to help holidaymakers avoid the pitfalls of private villa rentals and hunt down a heavenly holiday
What's hot & what's not
With the help of Kyero.com, we bring you news of the latest movers and shakers in the Spanish property market
A hidden gem
Breaking through the established views of what the Costa del Sol has to offer the British buyer is especially challenging when the Spanish property market is perceived to have entered rocky waters, and there is a view that the area is suffering from over-development
Exciting developments
Alicante already has its international airport with flights arriving from all over Europe, and an ever increasing number of flights from all parts of the UK
Going underground
Finding it hard to locate your dream home overseas? Overseas living explores the fascinating and attractive cave homes available in Spain
Success story
When Sharon and Les Edwards moved to Galera, they thought by now they would be running a successful village restaurant and bar. However, things didn't go exactly as planned
Swing into action
Richard A Rooke takes to the fairways in southern Europe to find the best places to practice that swing and embrace the lifestyle
A passion for Andalucia
Annette Hue has been living in the Marbella area of Spain for over ten years, and her enthusiasm for life in southern Spain has increased with each passing day. Overseas Living took the chance to hear from an expert
The beautiful south
Travellers have been drawn to the area by its temperate climate, ambience and intensity of colour and light since the 19th century. And its sleepy hilltop villages, stunningly beautiful coastline and purple lavender fields stretching into the distance, gave artists such as Matisse, Cezanne and Picasso their inspiration
A life less ordinary
Staff at Sotograndeonline.com look forward to assisting you in your move to Sotogrande. The company offers a valuable service to persons planning to buy or sell a property, or to construct new housing
Balearic beauty
As a prime investment destination, Majorca, with its unique cosmopolitan flair and high standard of living, creates a lifestyle that provides a wide range of activities in all areas, including: culture, entertainment, education, health and sports
The hills are alive
Hills and Valley is a company which began because of the need for good and honest advice from people who knew the Ayora valley
Tropical temptations
If you are looking for property for sale in Spain, especially in the south, and you want to buy a villa by the Mediterranean Sea or an apartment with great views, then look no further
Ship to shore
Fred Olsen was first established in the Canaries in 1904. It is a Norwegian-owned company whose interests include passenger and cargo shipping, hotel and golf course as well as a real estate development
The hidden heroes propping up Spain's housing market
Spain's immigrants have quadrupled to over four million since 2000, helping the country's population grow as much in the last five years as in the previous 30
Desert springs growth
Construction work is underway on 87 new colonial-style homes at Desert Springs, a family resort and championship desert golf course in the Almeria region of south east Spain
Andalucian beauty
Rather than focusing on the already popular 'Costas' and the massive beach tourism, SOL wants to emphasise the richness and beauty of both culture and nature of the Andalucian (and Spanish) inland
Creating your own dream
UK buyers flock to Spain to see an array of standard Spanish villas, and yet somehow, nothing quite fits the bill
Discover Los Velez, Almeria
The Los Velez area is located in Almeria, the hottest province in Andalucia with an average of more than 3,100 hours of annual sunshine
Explore El Valle Principado, Costa Blanca North
Perched invitingly between mountains and sea next to the 725 year old village of Finestrat, El Valle is the only private gated development in an up and coming area
A Spanish dream
Research carried out by Banco Halifax Hispania reveals that 68 percent of those who said Spain was their first choice were under the age of 55. Only 14 percent were over 64
Spanish can get you places
The Spanish Minister of Education, Doña Mercedes Cabrera Calvo-Sotelo has set out the practical benefits of learning Spanish in a message to British youngsters
The finishing touch
Mad About Furniture have been furnishing homes in Spain and Portugal for more than five years, specialising in full home packages
Living the dream
Canymel is a small Mediterranean village situated on the north east coast of Mallorca, which has one of the most attractive coastal landscapes, surrounded by mountains
Holiday spirit
For many Spaniards, Christmas officially starts in Spain with a Public Holiday on 8 December with the 'Feast of the Immaculate Conception'
Serious properties at serious prices for serious buyers
MJC Associates is headed up by Michael Cunnington, who has been involved in the estate agency business in Mallorca for over 20 years
Undiscovered Costa
The Costa Del Azahar - Spain's Orange Blossom Coast is uncrowded, relatively inexpensive and accessible from both Valencia and Reus airports
The smart investment
Villaquest S.L is a Spanish registered company and about three years ago decided to specialise in off-plan developments
Opportunity knocks
Casas de Lorca, a well established Spanish construction company and estate agent, have found that many clients, even those wishing to play golf, do not want to live on the edge of the fairway but prefer to have the privacy and luxury offered by one of their unique villas built on much larger plots of five acres each
Valencian splendour
Spain is coming back to the market! After years of looking for that perfect holiday home elsewhere (Turkey, Cyprus, Italy...) buyers are again looking to Spain as the best option for their holiday, investment or retirement home
The magic of Murcia
The Murcia region lies at the centre of the Spanish Mediterranean coastal arch, between the regions of Andalucía, Castilla-La Mancha and Valencia
Style without the hassle
Anything that saves hassle has to be a good thing and anyone who's waited for a delivery knows what we're talking about
The wealth effect
Real estate prices in Spain rose 170 percent from 1997 to 2005, in what many consider a remarkable example of bubble economics
April arrivals up 17.7%
The number of foreign tourists visiting Spain, one of world's top holiday spots, was 17.7 percent higher in April than the same month a year ago as Easter holidays fell a month later than in 2005
Time to get serious about energy risk management
2005 was the year in which energy prices made the front page headlines - not just in the trade press, but across the national print and broadcast media
A step back in time
Albunol is the name of the small Spanish town that is seeing major changes which make it potentially an excellent investment area or indeed somewhere to buy the home of your dreams
The grass is always greener
This pioneering project is the first to be developed by Landmark Spain, a joint venture between Spanish partners and prestigious American group Landmark Land, who have managed more than 55 golf course projects and over 40,000 acres of residential housing during their 35 year history
Golden shores
Thousands of visitors are attracted to the island of Fuerteventura to enjoy the varied water sports on offer or just sit on a beach and enjoy the sun with the cooling breezes of the Atlantic Ocean
Golfer's paradise takes shape
Perhaps it is not just coincidence that the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida, on Spain's Mediterranean coast, have the best all-year-round weather conditions for outdoor sports in Spain, and that this region is rapidly being converted into the greatest golfing destination in southern Europe
Up for the cup
The Spanish city of Valencia is riding the crest of a wave. In recent decades, it has earned a reputation for progress and vision with its remarkable regeneration
Teeing off in tranquillity
They call it 'La Isla Tranquila' - The peaceful island. It is the second largest of the Canary Islands and has more coastline than any other, with beaches often referred to as 'The Caribbean of Europe' due to their vast expanses of shining white sand
Fairway of dreams
Grupo RS has been developing stylish, quality residential property in Spain for over fifteen years and foresees the United Golf Resorts project further enhancing its growing reputation
Faith restored in timeshare
The infamous timeshare cowboys have left town, to be replaced by respectable organisations that are members of the Organisation of Timeshare in Europe (OTe) and that has restored the confidence of holiday-makers, who once again seem keen to purchase their regular break in the sunshine
How to locate a good estate agent
There is so much property abroad, so choosing your dream property can be a very daunting task. With a reliable climate, affordable housing, health care, leisure, cultural activities and airport access
Flamenco spirit
It's easy to get hooked on Spain. For residents of northern European counties, it may begin with the longing for some sun and longer daylight hours to break the monotony of cold, dark wintry days
Golfer's paradise takes shape
The Costa Blanca and Costa Calida enjoy incredible all-year-round weather conditions, and Spain's leading developers, are showing enormous commercial interest
The business of pleasure
A very secure total infrastructure has been in place in Tenerife for many years, and facilities such as legal, medical, education, transport, and sports of every type (land & water), etc. are all first class and well established
