What’s really happening in Spain? Expat Sally Veall reports

What’s really happening in Spain? Expat Sally Veall reports

You may have been reading a lot of frightening headlines in the British press about the Spanish Government’s plans to prevent non-EU residents from buying property in the country. Added to this, there have been many articles about how Spanish people don’t want...
Buy before you fly: why expats should buy before moving to Spain

Buy before you fly: why expats should buy before moving to Spain

Rental costs in Spain are rising. In the southernmost region of Andalusia, for example, prices have increased 8.7 percent in the past year. [1]. While this is excellent news for property investors, it can be a significant hurdle for expats planning to rent in Spain...
Where in Spain can you swim and ski in one day?

Where in Spain can you swim and ski in one day?

When you think of skiing, which country pops into your mind? France? Switzerland? Austria? When you think of Spain, what image do you see? Beaches? Warm weather? Tapas bars? Well, did you know that there are many wonderful ski resorts in Spain to enjoy too? They are...
Costa del Azahar: budget or bling?

Costa del Azahar: budget or bling?

Image: Peter Togel via Shutterstock In the shadow of the more popular Costas, the Costa del Azahar on Spain’s east coast has slipped under the radar of the foreign masses and big developers. It’s an untapped coastline of traditional beach resorts with low-density...