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Transparency International, the global anti-corruption coalition, have increased the rating for Marbella City Council from 58 to 93 percent in the Transparency Index. The report, published every two years, says Marbella is “an example of positive change, good practice and attitude”. The Mayor expressed his satisfaction with the towns progress towards transparency of all local Continue Reading
Malaga City Council has taken the first steps to creating a new urban development in the city. The project will create around 1,000 homes, most of which will be protected, although there will be free-rent properties included. The council has selected five projects which will now be put out to tender to developers. The project, Continue Reading
Average rental costs in Spain increased by 1.3% in May, when compared to the previous month. The average price now stands at 8.14€ /m² per month, according to the latest data from fotocasa. This is only the second month since 2011 to see an average price over 8€ /m² per month. As with April, we Continue Reading
Coastal property is seeing a surge in prices of both property for rent and for sale. According to data released by pisos.com, rental costs increased by 13.57%, while property for sale increased by 19.84%, when compared to 2016. Although there are certain enclaves showing a greater recovery than others, generally all coastal areas are showing Continue Reading
Since the recovery of the Marbella property market began to show in 2013 the preference has been for new homes with the latest designs, facilities and features. The market for resale property also recovered but lagged behind the demand for new property. The demand for older properties with “potential” in prime locations is also recovering Continue Reading
Total spending by international tourists visiting Spain in April reached 6.7 billion Euros, an increase of 19.7% when compared to the same month of 2016. It is worth noting that Semana Santa (Easter) fell in April of this year whereas in 2016 it was in March. The average expenditure per tourist was 955 euros, an Continue Reading
The average cost of renting a home in Spain increased by 1.4% in April, to stand at 8.04€ p/m² p/month, according to the latest data from fotocasa. This is the first time since 2011 that the average cost has exceeded 8€. Even more significant is the annual variation. Compared to April 2016 the price has Continue Reading
It is clear that construction has made a comeback along the Costa del Sol with many new developments springing up. The once familiar horizon filled with cranes is once again visible up and down the coast; great news for the economy and for consumers. In this regard, Marbella officials say they have experienced a surge Continue Reading
Moody’s, a credit rating agency, expects property prices in Spain to rise by 4.7% per year up to 2019. However, the agency point out that the number of units sold is equally as important to the recovery of the housing sector. They point out that it is necessary to “decouple” the sale price from the Continue Reading
More good news for Marbella this month with the announcement that the Magna Hotels and Resorts Group plan to invest 70 million euros into the region to reopen the Hotel Don Miguel. The hotel was an emblem of tourism during the seventies and eighties which sadly closed its doors in 2004. The hotel is scheduled Continue Reading
