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Navigating Healthcare for UK Property Owners in Mijas Costa Post-Brexit
Brexit has brought about changes for UK citizens living in Spain, including how they access healthcare services. Whether you're visiting your holiday home or making a permanent move, understanding local healthcare options is essential for peace of mind. The good news?...
Experience the Vibrant Feria de los Pueblos in Fuengirola: A Feast of Culture and Traditions
The Feria de los Pueblos is a lively annual event celebrated in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Andalusia and beyond. In this blog article, we delve into the captivating festivities of the Feria de los Pueblos,...
Exploring WiFi in Mijas Costa: Speeds, Providers, and How to Get Connected
Are you relocating to Mijas Costa or buying a holiday home in this beautiful part of Spain? One of the essential aspects of modern living is reliable internet access. In this guide, we'll delve into everything you need to know about WiFi in Mijas Costa, including...
Navigating Changes: Spain’s Decision to Halt the Golden Visa Program
Spain has long been a beacon for those seeking sun-soaked shores, vibrant culture, and a high quality of life in Europe. For many non-Europeans, the Golden Visa program has served as a gateway to realizing their dreams of living in Spain. However, recent announcements...
Andalucia travel update
As temperatures rise in Andalucia, with record temperatures as high as the mid 40s forecast for Malaga this weekend, it's a huge relief that wearing a face-mask is no longer mandatory outdoors unless the 1.5m social distance cannot be maintained. You must still carry...
The Brits are back!
Travellers from the UK will be able to freely enter Spain from Monday 24th May with no restrictions and no coronavirus test Speaking on Friday at the Fitur tourism fair, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in English that the country “will be delighted to...
It’s all good – transfer tax reduced to 7%
Fabulous news for property buyers in 2021. Andalucia has reduced the transfer tax payable when purchasing a property to 7% until the end of 2021. Previously buyers paid anywhere from 8%-10% tax depending on the purchase price of the property but this new measure from...
A local agent’s view of the market
A chat with Alfredo Bloy-Dawson about what the current state of the real estate market is for local agencies like ours here on the Costa del Sol and how current lockdown has led us to concentrate on buyers here on the ground, as well as how buyers requirements are...
Why we’re feeling positive about the future of the Costa del Sol property market
It's been over a year since Covid-19 emerged and 2020 was a year like no other. As we progress through 2021 let us tell you why we're feeling positive about the future of the Costa del Sol property market. Revaluing life - If anything good has come out of this...
How will Brexit affect buying in Spain?
As the December 31st 2020 deadline approaches, what are the implications for Brits wanting to invest in Spain? We are often asked whether Brexit has led to a fall in Spanish property prices? The simple answer is no. Overall, Spanish property prices have risen every...
Spotlight on East Marbella
In our "Spotlight on ..." series we taken an in-depth look at some of the most popular areas of the Costa del Sol. This time we focus on East Marbella. East Marbella is lively all year round, as opposed to some of the more seasonal areas of the Costa del Sol, and the...
Thousands of British Expats come Flooding Back to Spain’s Costa del Sol and the Costa Blanca
The number of UK citizens emigrating to the EU has risen by 30 per cent since the Brexit vote. The biggest jump in migration was to Spain, where an estimated 380,000 British nationals live. Registration has not been essential in the country so many have lived there...
