Eye on Spain Newsletter - 30 March 2010                16,768 Subscribers Buenas tardes I don't know if it's just me but considering it's Easter week, it doesn't appear to be particularly busy around here with tourists. We were at a restaurant in Puerto de la Duquesa last night and the whole port was very quiet. In fact, some bars and restaurants were starting to close around 11pm. Maybe it's just our area but I do hope the summer is busier as local businesses really do need the trade. Anyway, thanks to everyone who entered last week's poll. You can find the links to the results of this below. And please respond to this week's below below too. As this is "semana santa", if you want to know more about what happens this week in Spain then read this article on Easter in Spain that we published a few years ago. And finally, enjoy this week's articles and remember to keep sending us your stories. Have a good week. Saludos Justin Poll Results: Has the Spanish property market reached rock bottom yet? Read the results of last week's poll here Poll of the Week Do you believe Spain still offers a low cost of living? The subject of the cost of living in Spain has been doing the rounds recently with many people saying that it has shot up dramatically. Many estate agents have often sold Spain as a "low cost of living" destination, but is that still the case today? Vote now...   Counting The Costa Locking Yourself Out If you have ever stayed, or own, a property in Spain you'll know that the front doors rarely have a door handle, so it's very easy to lock yourself out. But did you know that it's possible to open it in seconds with just a flexible plastic card? Thought not! Read Donna's story...   Moneycorp: Get The Best Exchange Rates Transferring Your Money To Spain Sponsored Message: If you're sending money to Spain, or back to the UK, then use Moneycorp to ensure you get the best exchange rates for your transfers. Great rates on regular mortgage payments and pension plan transfers available too. Find out more about Moneycorp...   Spanish Developers, Their Debts, and How Not to Solve a Problem Recent press reports reveal that Spain's 8 biggest, listed developers have seen their balance sheets shrink by 40% over the course of the Spanish property market crash. It's always worth keeping an eye on the listed developers: Between them and their bank creditors, they are giving us a good example of how not to solve a problem. Read the article...   The Ordesa Y Monte Perdido National Park Established in 1918 the Parque Nacional de Ordesa y Monte Perdido was Spain's first protected area and is an undisputed highlight of the Pyrenees. In 1997 the park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is best known for its dramatic valley and canyons. Read about the national park...   Learning Your Spanish Imperfect Tenses Just like the English language, the Spanish language has its own rules when it comes to speaking about the past. One of these rules is the use of the Spanish imperfect tense, which is quite different from the way the English language refers to the past. Find out how to master the imperfect tense...   Sotogrande - An Exclusive Residential Enclave Although it doesn't look like it now, 50 years ago Sotogrande was nothing more than a beautifully wild stretch of rugged, mountainous Mediterranean coastline some 27 km. west of Gibraltar. Now it's one of the most exclusive residential developments in the whole of Spain, if not Europe. Read more about Sotogrande...   Maria's Top Legal Advice From Last 7 Days Every week we bring you the top legal blog posts made by Maria de Castro of Costa Luz Lawyers (www.costaluzlawyers.es). Hope you find this useful and of interest. Business tip 10. Companies within the Tánger-Med port Legal tip 246. Newest regulations on Consumers Protection II: deceptive and aggressive practices Legal tip 247. Polaris asks for an extension Business tip 11. A company for internet design, website ranking, strategies and the internet market. Legal tip 248. Arbitration and property rentals Legel tip 249. Legals on rentals . Part I Learn To Speak "Real" Spanish SPONSORED MESSAGE: Peter Christian's excellent guide, "Streetwise Spanish" is aimed at those looking to learn "real" Spanish. Streetwise Spanish makes for painless learning in context and is especially good for learners who might need a break from the monotony of studying. Learn to speak streetwise Spanish...   Popular Forum Discussions From Last 7 Days Beware!!!!! forged notes!! Is Spain finally moving out of recession? Terminal 3 Malaga Airport Website to check if you have any speeding or parking tickets in Spain Places to stay in Cadiz & Jerez Urgent help required re-Spanish rental law Moving To Spain! Advice Please.... Bank repossesed property & mortgage Spanish MEPs See The Light TOO? Handing keys back to bank Sell Your Spanish Property SPONSORED MESSAGE: Eye on Spain offers a cost-effective way to help you sell your Spanish property. It allows you to sell your property privately so you have no comissions to pay and therefore you can market it at a lower price. In January 2010 we generated over 300 enquiries for our 600 properties! 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