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It’s a bit of a mystery why the take-up for Spain’s residency visa programme is so low. Govt. modifies the rules to stimulate interest. Will it work ….?

Eye-wateringly high commissions in Spain are bad for both buyers and sellers and the only winner is the estate agent. Here’s how bad it can get.

One of the things I really love about being a buyer’s agent, compared with the role of an estate agent, is not having to endure endless telephone calls with sellers who insist on maintaining a sky-high asking price for months or even years.

Perhaps a cliche but it seems that the saying that property markets go in 7-year cycles but memories only last for 5 may actually be true. Lots of signs that the Spanish market is starting to repeat some bad habits.

The coast has many International schools but from Sept 2014 a new facility opens offering bilingual English/Spanish schooling for all nationalities.

Developers are facing tougher opposition from regional governments and environmentalists keen to undo Spain’s reputation for concreting over its beautiful scenery.

The ski resort in the Sierra Nevada in Andalucía is one the highest and sunniest in Europe. Find out what make this part of Andalucía a great option for property buyers.

The word ‘investment’ was one of the most overused and misused words during the hyped-up property fest that was Spain’s property market until it crashed. But sometimes a real ‘investment’ pops up.

When the Golden visa scheme started a surge of Chinese property buyers was expected to hit Spain but it didn’t materialise. Part of the reason may be stricter enforcement of currency exportation.

Demolitions are in the news again. I explain why it happens and how to avoid it happening to you.