The Costa del Sol is expecting to increase its summer trade by 12% this year, roughly the same percentage increase seen during the winter of 2015/16. Tourism Costa del Sol president, Elias Bendodo, said in a press conference that he expects “a historically high season following the magnificent results of last winter.” Malaga-Costa del Sol Continue Reading
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Sales to Foreign Buyers Increased in Q1
The number of foreigners purchasing property in Spain continues to increase, as confirmed in data released by numerous agencies, including the General Council of Notaries and the Association of Registrars. During the first quarter of 2016, demand from foreign buyers has continued to grow despite the slight overall decline, with foreign money accounting for 12.93% Continue Reading
Spain’s Airports Received 18 million Passengers in April
Spain’s airports recorded an increase in traffic of 7.1% in April, when compared to the same month in the previous year, reaching a total of 18 million passengers, according to data released by Aena. Flights to Spain continue to be popular as the cost of fuel remains low, and the instability of other tourist destinations Continue Reading
House Prices Increase 0.1% in April
The price of residential property in Spain has remained stable through April and registered an increase of 0.1% year-on-year, according to House Price Index Data released today by Tinsa. In February the annual increase was recorded at 2.7% and in March prices grew 0.8%, yet still the market remains positive with the average value increase Continue Reading
Residential Property Sales Increased 16.8% in March
March saw an increase in property sales of 8.5% when compared to the same period in 2015, reaching 66,645 transactions. Of those properties, 83.4% were for urban properties, of which, 57.4% were private homes. The number of rural properties sold decreased by 5.2% on the annual rate, to stand at 11,058, while sales of urban Continue Reading
Sales to Foreign Buyers Increased 12.9% in 2015
Spanish property purchases by foreign non-resident buyers increased by 12.9% in 2015, with British buyers taking the lions share, according to new data released by the General Council of Notaries. Sales of private housing to non-resident foreign buyers amounted to 76,680 transactions in 2015, 20% of the total housing sale transactions. British buyers accounted for Continue Reading
Tourist Spend Increased 10% in March
The total expenditure of international tourists visiting Spain increased in March when compared to the same period last year. Total tourist spend in March was 4,838 million Euros, representing an increase of 10% over March 2015. Despite the overall increase in total spending, both the average daily spend, and the average expenditure per tourist fell 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
Rural Tourism Increased Significantly in March
As the Costa del Sol slips into May and the temperatures begin to climb Spain is preparing itself for the annual influx of tourists. However, the mild months of March and April have already brought record numbers of travellers to our fine shores. Holiday stays in apartments, campsites and rural tourism (non-hotel accommodation) have shown Continue Reading
February Saw 34% Increase in Building Licences
The number of building licences approved in February increased by a whopping 34.8% year-on-year, reaching 5,663 licences, according to data released by the Ministry of Public Works. The data further validates the opinion that 2016 has started well for the real-estate and construction industries. The data also offers good prospects for the rest of the Continue Reading
