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Costa del Sol Property Market Alive and Well

The property market on the Costa del Sol is showing clear signs of a continuing recovery, according to a report published by property portal idealista. The report suggests the time from placing a property on the market to closing a sale is down by 50% in the 12 months up to May 2016. Also, the Continue Reading

Property Sales Up. Mortgage Approvals Up, Say Notaries

According to data released by the General Council of Notaries, houses in Spain have dropped in value by 5.1% between January and May of 2016, reaching an average cost of 1,261€ p/m². When comparing to the same period in 2015 the decline in prices is 1.6%. The property market slowed in May following two months Continue Reading

Buying Property Off-Plan – a 12 Step Guide

As construction returns to Spain we see the resurgence of off-plan property sales following years of decline after the housing bubble burst. Now, to help those looking at an off-plan purchase, the General Council of Real Estate Property Agents (COAPI) has generously published a 12-step guide to ensure you know your rights and understand the Continue Reading

This Weeks Hot Properties

Marbella For Sale are pleased to present this weeks Hot Properties! 4 BEDROOM VILLA FOR SALE Nueva Andalucía Price: €875,000 4 Bedrooms – 3 Bathrooms – 205m² Built – 100m² Terrace Read More PLOT FOR SALE The Golden Mile Price: €920,000 2,000² Plot Read More 5 BEDROOM VILLA FOR SALE Nueva Andalucía Price: €1,990,000 5 Continue Reading

Spain’s Most Dynamic Property Markets

Madrid, the Canary Islands and Andalusia have the most dynamic property markets in Spain, according to research from property portal Idealista. Property sales in Madrid accounted for 14.8% of all home sales recorded in April, yet the number of advertised properties within Idealista only accounted for 9.2% of the total listed properties. A similar situation Continue Reading

Home Sales Increased 29% in April

April 2016 registered an increase in the number of house sales of 29%, when compared to the same month in the previous year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). In total, there were 153,060 property transfers in April, which represents a 15.4% increase in total property transfers over April 2015. Continue Reading

Resale Property Prices Fell 0.2% in May

The price of resale property in Spain fell by 0.2% during May, to stand at €1,537 p/m², according to the latest house price index from property portal Idealista. This figure represents the fourth consecutive month of falls, according to Idealistas figures, which, since February, has accumulated a decline close to 4%. For example, if the Continue Reading

New Modern Development in La Cala de Mijas

At the heart of the Costa del Sol, on Mijas Costa, you will find the charming old fishing village of La Cala de Mijas, or simply La Cala as it is known by locals. Perfectly positioned for easy access to many coastal towns, La Cala is only 15 minutes from Marbella, and in the other Continue Reading

Marbella Property Remains Popular

The property market on the Mediterranean Coast continues to attract foreign buyers, especially in glitzy Marbella. The town’s location between the sea and the mountains gives it a micro-climate unlike the rest of the country, and along with its numerous golf courses, hotels and beaches, the area remains popular. The reappearance of cranes on the Continue Reading

Resale Property Prices Stable in April

So far this year we have seen price increases in both property sales prices and also in rental costs strongly hinting that the real-estate market in Spain is recovering. However, the price of second-hand housing remained stable throughout April registering only a slight decline of 0.8%. The average price of property in Spain now sits Continue Reading