Spain

Running a B&B in rural Andalusia: tips from the experts

After almost 20 years of living in London, Myles Rainford and David Matthews decided to make the most of their love of Spain and desire for a different lifestyle by opening a guest house in Andalucía.

17 August 2013

Nick Snelling, our man in Spain gives us a view from the Costas

Former equity trader Nick Snelling moved to Valencia nine years ago with his family. He is now a journalist and commentator on aspects of life in Spain, authoring a book and a website on the subject

17 August 2013

Foreigners buy half of Valencian homes yet shock increase in transfer tax

Spanish market commentator reflects on 'crazy' move by Valencian government.

12 August 2013

Why Marbella attracts property buyers for BOTH lifestyle and investment

The popular destination of Marbella in Spain is on the up for property hunters attracting new investment and infrastructure - a further attraction for home-hunters.

6 August 2013

Alicante: most popular with foreign property buyers

More data from Spain confirms the Costa Blanca still favourite with property hunters

13 July 2013

A view from the Costas

Former equity trader Nick Snelling moved to Valencia nine years ago with his family. He is now a journalist and commentator on aspects of life in Spain, authoring a book and a website on the subject. This is the first of a new series of columns.

11 July 2013

Airlines and the internet shape where we buy property abroad

Over half of us want a holiday home within an hour of an airport, says new research

2 July 2013

Can the Spanish property market recover as swiftly as Florida's?

Spanish and Floridian property market experts get together to compare notes

16 June 2013

Lanzarote: a place for property hunters to live the dream?

With property prices their lowest for years, check out one of the most convenient places for year-round sun

12 June 2013

Overseas property buyers back - and choosing France and Spain

A new industry report says that traditional locations are still favourites for UK buyers, who are increasing...

11 June 2013

New property finding agency for British buyers in Spain

It's not an estate agency and it says it will "guarantee" property sales so how does it work?

10 June 2013

British property buyers still top in Spain

Reports from two sources confirm the British are still buying more properties in Spain than any other foreign nationality

6 June 2013