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Home purchase by foreigners grew up a 15% in 2011 1

SpainHouses.netAugust 28, 2012September 3, 20121 Comment

Comunidad Valenciana stood at the forefront of home sales to foreigners in 2011

Comunidad Valenciana (Valencia, Alicante and Castellón) stood at the forefront of home sales to foreigners in 2011, accounting for the 30.6% of the national total. So, this group performed 10,730 transactions for an amount of 1,515 million Euros, according to the latest report of the Housing Observatory of the region.

The Government explained that the data from the end of 2011 "endorse the Consell bet to encourage the region home sales to European buyers", in order to increase the number of transactions over the previous year, when there were 9,300.

The total value estimated of these transactions amounted to 1.515 million Euros in 2011, an amount that also exceeds the quantity achieved in 2010, with 1,431 million Euros.

The Consell has highlighted its commitment to value the housing stock available in Valencia for foreigners in Russia, Sweden, Norway and the UK, especially new homes for second residence, located in the coastline and inland towns.

He pointed out that a secondary house purchase by foreigners in the Comunidad Valenciana is "to consider a number of advantages over other destinations, such as security, facilities, distance to markets and colonies of foreigners of various nationalities."

Finally, the same sources stressed that property investment "is a significant source of revenue for our community, and has an important impact on productive sectors such as construction, tourism, hospitality or services"

Source: elmundo.es

Fantastic luxury Villa in Costa del Sol – Benahavís

SpainHouses.netAugust 10, 2012August 10, 2012Leave a comment

Luxury villa on the Costa del Sol in an excellent location. Modern style and first qualities. Year of construction 2009 and the new brand taxed 4% VAT. Very quiet and exclusive area. Very good location, is a few minutes from Marbella, Puerto Banus and San Pedro. Everything you need to 5 minutes. The furniture are negotiable. (View all information of this villa on the Costa del Sol - Benahavis)

The exclusive villa has 3 floors.

ACCES(178 m2) of floor:

Big living room with gas fireplace. Kitchen and dining room. Laundry area. Desktop. One bedroom suite guests. A guest toilet. Access from this plant the gardens and swimming pool.

PLANTA ALTA (107 m2):.

Master bedroom with dressing area and suiite. A suite bedroom.

UNDERGROUND floor (226 m2):.

Garage for 4 cars. Laundry area. Storeroom. Entertainment area and possible bedroom and bathroom areas.

Community with only 4 villas security gate. Privacy and security. Centra air conditioning, hot and could. Under floor heating in bathrooms. Alarm throughout the House. Automatic irrigation system.

Beautiful views to de garden and mountains.

Distances

Nearby city: Marbella (10min.)
Main way: Autovía del Mediterráneo (5min.)
Airport: Málaga (45min.)

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Property in Spain ‘most attractive investment it’s ever been’ 2

SpainHouses.netAugust 6, 2012March 31, 20202 Comments

Buying a property in Spain is a more attractive proposition now than it ever has been

So says Marc Pritchard, sales and marketing director of Taylor Wimpey de Espana, who stressed potential buyers should look at the merits of the market at present and "strike while the iron is hot".

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"A favourable exchange rate between sterling and the euro combined with Spain's dip in real estate prices have meant that Spanish property is more attractive to buyers than ever before," he asserted.

Mr Pritchard also highlighted another reason to make a purchase now, rather than waiting - a potential tax increase which could come into force from next January.

He revealed value-added tax on real estate transactions, which currently stands at four per cent, may rise to ten per cent at the start of 2013.

Last month, director of international mortgage specialist Conti Clare Nessling told This is Money that Spanish property is a good long-term investment because the market is at its bottom and is expected to improve in the coming years.

Source: propertyshowrooms.com

The Agbar Tower in Barcelona

SpainHouses.netAugust 4, 2012April 2, 2020Leave a comment

This Tower might be a distant echo of old Catalan obsessions, carried on the winds that blow in from Montserrat. Inspired by the architectural legacy left behind by Gaudí and by the hills of Montserrat, the Agbar Tower rises from the ground with the power and lightness of a geyser, touching the blue skies of Barcelona.

Two non-concentric oval cylinders crowned by a glass and steel dome. The inner cylinder holds the vertical traffic nucleus and the installations.

Between this central axis and the exterior there are 31 spacious floors without internal columns.

Its first skin, covering the concrete wall, is a layer of polished aluminium in earthy tones and blues, greens and greys, decomposing as they gain in height. The second skin is made up of 59.619 sheets of clear and translucent glass.

Source: torreagbar.com

Spectacular Palace in Marbella on the Costa del Sol

SpainHouses.netAugust 3, 2012August 6, 2012Leave a comment

A unique and elegant under construction 6 bedrooms villa in one of the most sought after areas on Costa del Sol.

6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, area lot 2,013m2, built area 1,200m2, swimming-pool, seaside resort, brand new.

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Very stylish property designed in stone Greco-Roman inspiration with its spectacular entrance surrounded by columns with Ionic capitals and Corinthian to a roof covered by glass that allows natural light throughout the house, large rooms and a grand family kitchen.

The main floor comprises of four bedrooms all en suite with hydro massage bath, dressing rooms and access to the garden or terrace. Its glamorous staircase leads to upper floor where we find a large living room and dining area, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen with high quality appliances.

The basement has a heated swimming pool, gym, Jacuzzi and sauna, capacity for six cars, employee accommodation with lounge, kitchen, bathroom and ironing area.

The property benefits from under floor heating, A / C, home automation system, three fireplaces, security system 24 hours, elevator from the basement.

Panoramic views to the sea, mountain and surrounding from the terrace-solarium. The gardens are quite exceptional with manicured lawns with large outdoor pool.

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The beach apartment rentals drop up to 40%

SpainHouses.netJuly 27, 2012March 31, 2020Leave a comment

The apartments rental have fallen across the Spanish coast between 10% and 40% this summer

The Comunidad Valenciana has suffered a greater drop in prices, down 40%, ahead of other destinations such as Canary Islands (-30%), Andalusia (-25%) and Murcia (-25%).

608675 49335 1 - The beach apartment rentals drop up to 40% — Holiday rental villa in Salobreña (Granada)

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Other regions such as Galicia, Cataluña, Cantabria and the Balearic Islands have declined 20%, while the fall in prices has been lower in Asturias and the Pais Vasco (-10%).

Analyzed the cheapest places you can rent at the beach, Almería is situated between the economic areas, behind Castellon and Lugo.

For reference, the rental housing during the month of August at the beach would always be above 2,000. In this range of prices there are destinations like Punta Umbria in Huelva (2,100 euros), Almuñecar in Granada (2,000 euros), Tarifa in Cadiz (2,000 euros) or Playa de Las Americas or Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife.

In any case, the choices along the Spanish coast are very different and target different pockets and possibilities. So, in Cadiz is possible to find an apartment of 45 square meters on the line or pay 8,000 € 1,100 € per 160 square meters in San Roque and Malaga, Puerto Banus 3,100 euros to 1,300 euros in Nerja.

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The Basilica La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

SpainHouses.netJuly 27, 2012July 29, 2012Leave a comment

The Basílica La Sagrada Familia, is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Although incomplete, the church is a Unesco World Heritage Site, and in November 2010 was consecrated and proclaimed a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI.

Though construction of Sagrada Família had begun in 1882 , Gaudí became involved in 1883, taking over the project and transforming it with his architectural and engineering style—combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms.

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Fantastic villa in La Palma “Isla Bonita”, Canary Islands

SpainHouses.netJuly 26, 2012July 27, 2012Leave a comment

With a plot of 5,170 m2, of which 266 m2 this luxury villa is situated in the countryside.

This spacious villa with separate apartment, has an indoor pool in tropical gardens and stunning panoramic views of ocean and mountains.

A spacious living on two levels, a covered porch and conservatory, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 office or nursery, 2 bathrooms with showers, kitchen with exit to the terrace, radio control garage door, terraces about 55 m2.

Above the kitchen is a covered patio with 18 sqm and 30 sqm terrace with a pergola covered with ivy and a seating area. The living room leads to a futile covered 20 square meters on the large patio with stunning views. From there, a wide staircase leads to the swimming pool tiles.

La Palma is one of the seven Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The island is affectionately called by the Palmeros 'Isla Bonita'. The property is located just outside the village, on the west side, in Todoque.

Quiet and private location.

Los Llanos, the second largest city is located 5 km far away. Shops and restaurants are very close.

Price: 690,000 €

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Spain’s property market gripped by new realism as prices plunge

SpainHouses.netJuly 20, 2012February 20, 2017Leave a comment

Bargain-hunting Scandinavians and Russians replace British buyers as Spain faces up to banks' toxic debts

Spain's property market is changing, with apartments in Barcelona and other major cities costing far less than in recent years.

Estate agents in Spain say there is a new realism in the property market as officials finally face up to the issue of the banks' toxic debts.

Henri Dovermann, of Hedrealestate.com, an agency in Torrevieja, said: "Things are changing – we are being given whole developments to sell, and pressure is on to sell them fast."

In the past foreign buyers getting into financial difficulties were quietly switched to interest-only mortgages which slashed monthly repayments for three to four years, he said. Spaniards who have got into difficulties have been allowed to stay in their home paying a rent rather than making mortgage payments. Developers, he said, that were technically bankrupt, were propped up so the banks did not have to own up to their bad debts.

But, according to Dovermann, apartments on the coast that were making €200,000 at the top are now, he said, going for €70,000-€80,000, although there are signs that those prices may be reaching the bottom, with local buy-to-let landlords starting to invest.

Bargain-hunting Scandinavians, Russians and even Ukrainians have replaced Britons as the key foreign buyers, often arriving with cash generated at home.

Source: guardian.co.uk

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao 2

SpainHouses.netJuly 20, 2012March 31, 20202 Comments

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art, designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, built by Ferrovial, and located in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain.

It is built alongside the Nervion River , which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Atlantic Coast. The Guggenheim is one of several museums belonging to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation . The museum features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists.

One of the most admired works of contemporary architecture , the building has been hailed as a "signal moment in the architectural culture", because it represents "one of those rare moments when critics, academics, and the general public were all completely united about something." The museum was the building most frequently named as one of the most important works completed since 1980 in the 2010 World Architecture Survey among architecture experts.

Eleven thousand square meters of exhibition space are distributed over nineteen galleries, ten of which follow a classic orthogonal plan that can be identified from the exterior by their stone finishes. The remaining nine galleries are irregularly shaped and can be identified from the outside by their swirling organic forms and titanium cladding. The largest gallery, measures 30 meters wide and 130 meters long.

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