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Elizabeth Hurley will open her own beachwear boutique in Marbella, Costa del Sol.

Posted by admin on May 20, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

The English model and actress has chosen Marbella to be her first designer beachwear boutique. According to her London Press office the opening should take place on the 12th of June and it will be her permanent store! Elizabeth lives in England with her nine year old son Damian and an assortment of animals. She earns her living by acting, modeling, designing beachwear and farming. She launched Elizabeth Hurley Beach in 2005 and draws her inspirations from wanderlust for exotic destinations, conceived during her childhood in England. “I’ve...

Port Al Thani – Marina Marbella

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Growing proportion of wealthy Brits set to vacate the UK, choosing Spain as the perfect choice says Lloyds TSB survey

Posted by admin on May 20, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

The latest Lloyds TSB International Wealth survey has estimated that the volume of wealthy Brits who move overseas is expected to increase over the next two years, with a growing number seeking a new life in Spain. According to the survey, approximately 19% of people with savings and investments over £250,000 are considering moving overseas, an increase of 17% six months ago and 14% a year ago with new figures from the survey proposing that over half of these individuals could well move overseas by 2014 in search of a better lifestyle. With...

Spain one of the world´s most popular places in which to buy a holiday home!

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Produced by Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank, the 2012 edition of The Wealth Report: A Global Perspective on Prime Property and Wealth has just been published. And since it covers topics such as wealth creation, spending habits, prime property markets around the world, plus attitudes towards investment and succession, it sure makes a fascinating – and revealing – read. Especially since the 68-page Report highlights the fact that among the wealthiest, Spain is one of the world’s most popular places in which to buy a holiday home or...

More positive news from Taylor Wimpey in Spain

Posted by admin on May 20, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Outlook for Spanish property positive as Taylor Wimpey España records 21pc increase in sales Leading Spanish house-builder Taylor Wimpey España, a subsidiary of Taylor Wimpey UK, sees sales jump as buyers flock to quality. Publicity Tourist spending is up, as is the number of visitors deciding to take advantage of the market and buy a holiday-home on the Spanish coast. Inbound tourists to Spain spent a total of €9.01 billion in Q1 2012, an increase of 7.4% over the same period in 2011 according to the Tourist Expenditure Survey...

England Squad come to La Cala!

Posted by admin on May 20, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

As recently reported in both The Times and on the BBC website – by journalists who were able to see paperwork on an agenda handed to new England boss Roy Hodgson, during his appointment as manager by the FA last week – it’s now been revealed that the entire England Squad and their entourage will be spending their first week together with Hodgson at the helm at La Cala Resort. England coach Ray Lewington & England manager Roy Hodgson This will bring exceptional exposure for the Costa del Sol

Search for Spanish property hots up!

Posted by admin on May 20, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Maybe it’s down to the lashing rain that most parts of the UK have been putting up with these past few weeks, or maybe it’s simply because with summer on the way, thoughts are turning to the long sunny days and balmy nights that we on the Costa del Sol are already lapping up! Whatever the reason, according to the latest report from Rightmove Overseas, record numbers of Britons searched for overseas property in April – when the company reported more than 2.9m searches – with Spain coming top of the list with a sizzling 23.36%, followed...

Port Al Thani – Marina Marbella

Posted by admin on Mar 1, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

As many know, Marbella is one of the most attractive locations of the Spanish territory, due to an infrastructure and service that make it a dream destination for many people, choosing Marbella for its shops, restaurants and nightclubs. The enviable coastline of this popular Costa del Sol municipality not only encourages water sports but also the future arrival of cruise ships. Thus, Marbella will soon boast a spectacular cruise harbour which will be envied by the whole Mediterranean and which is to be carried out by a consortium between the...

Spanish banks lending over 100% on repossessed properties!

Posted by admin on Feb 28, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

 Spanish Banks are prepared to lend over 100% on their own properties that have been repossessed, it has been revealed. They are also selling them at rock bottom prices to attract buyers so that they can reduce the amount of property on their books. According to Adam Cornwell, managing director of Feltrim International these are quality properties in desirable areas. Recent reports from a leading risk adviser say banks have around €30 billion worth of property that they can’t sell. ‘Whilst Spanish mortgage lending is not expected to...

Chased by a Spanish mortgage

Posted by admin on Feb 20, 2012 in Blog | 0 comments

Banks never rest and even take action against foreigners who hand over their keys and leave the country   Few clients escape legal action by the bank when it comes to mortgage default. Not even property owners who hand over their keys to the bank and return to their home countries, victims of the financial situation in Spain and with no family or social resources here to fall back on. But the banks have all the time in the world and the law does not prevent them from following up a legal judgement in another country. In no more than three...