... How do you know property billed as “Spanish Villa” isn’t just some rip off scam?
When you begin your search for an apartment in Spain, keep in mind that not every apartment is a Spanish villa. If you are searching for a rental from another country and cannot personally go see the property, you just might end up paying top dollar for a

Property Investment - What Future For the Biggest Bubble of All Time?
The Economist magazine published a special report in this months issue entitled “House Prices … After The Fall”. Some might call it pessimistic, alarmist, nonsense or worse but only the foolish would choose to ignore the research that comes out of a...

Alicante Spain - How to explore it in one day
Imagine some of you will come over and spend these summer holidays around the Costa Blanca in places like Benidorm, Torrevieja, Denia or Calpe. After two weeks of sunbathing and party at night, you finally get your act together and do a one day visit to..

Renting in Spain? Is Your Health or Travel Insurance Good?
If you’re planning to rent accommodations in Spain for a holiday or short-term stay, your plans probably aren’t complete until you consider travel health insurance. Think you’re covered because you have a health insurance policy in place? You may be...

WHY BUY PROPERTY IN MADRID?
Many people who decide to buy property in Spain are attracted to the warm climate, peaceful spirit, and relaxed atmosphere of the countryside. After all, they are looking for a vacation home and want a place where they can take it easy. Some people,...

How To Buy Property in Spain Safely
Buying property abroad is not an undertaking one should embark upon lightly! It is not wise to assume that the entire purchase process will follow the rules we’re used to ‘back home’ and generally speaking there are usually a whole new set of rules and...