Records Spain broke with its Euro win...and other fun facts about La Roja
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:14:43
SPAIN'S last-minute win against England in the 2024 UEFA Euros comes on the 60th anniversary of the country's first-ever title in the much-followed competition – and has broken numerous records, too.
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'Second chance' for homebuyers to apply for income tax deduction
Fri, 31 May 2024 13:49:44
RESIDENTS in Spain who bought a new home before 2013 may still be able to offset the purchase against their annual tax return, if they have not done so already.
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BBVA begins merger talks with Banco Sabadell
Fri, 03 May 2024 13:23:23
TWO of Spain's largest high-street banks are reported to be in merger talks, potentially resulting in the joint entity being the second-biggest in the country in terms of share capital.
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Holiday plans for 2024: Up to €1,500, staycations or Europe, and DIY bookings most popular
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 05:47:03
THE average Spanish resident will spend between €500 and €1,500 on their holidays this year, with three in 10 set to increase their budget from last year and 16% reducing it.
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Express rail fares slashed by 40% through increase in competition
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:35:33
HIGH-SPEED rail services between Spain's largest two cities and France have been snapped up by half a million passengers in less than nine months, reveals the transport board.
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Spain's post office launches nationwide luggage locker service
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:27:06
SPAIN'S State post office has launched a new solution for passing travellers who do not want to lug their suitcases around: Lockers for bags are now provided, with prices depending upon weight.
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Orange-MásMóvil merger confirmed
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:21:54
A MERGER between two key telecommunications providers has now been finalised – Orange and MásMóvil will operate as a single company from April onwards.
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New childcare support law for Spain: An overview
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:22
GREATER practical and financial help for parents is on the cards now that a new 'family law' has passed its second reading in the Council of Ministers, with extended maternity and paternity pay, protected time off for childcare, tax rebates, and a revised definition of households eligible for extra support.
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How to get the best out of Valencia's Fallas festival, according to the experts
Sat, 16 Mar 2024 05:02:54
IF YOU'RE in the Comunidad Valenciana any time between now and the early hours of March 20, you may notice an awful lot of noise and colour on the streets. It's the season for the region's biggest festival, the Fallas – and it's anything but quiet.
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Customer service law approved: Changes for the better explained
Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:59:45
A GROUND-BREAKING new customer service law has finally been approved by Spain's Council of Ministers after being shelved for nearly two years.
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Extra-terrestrial treasure: Prehistoric links to outer space found in Alicante province
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:13:40
OUTER space and the Bronze Age do not sit well in the same sentence – they may both have existed at the same time, but anyone based on Earth back then would not have known much, or anything, about what lies beyond.
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What's new at Barcelona Mobile World Congress 2024?
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:25:14
A FIRM annual fixture for fans of the latest technology, the Barcelona-based Mobile World Congress (MWC) never fails to blow visitors' minds with creations they didn't know they needed. And these cutting-edge inventions are not just about ever-more sophisticated mobile phones and similar gadgetry – the futuristic concepts showcased cover all areas of life and work in a bid to make both as easy as possible. In 2019, the MWC even unveiled 'smart hives' for beekeepers.
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'Style Queen': UK media pours praise on HRH Letizia's elegant attire
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:24:15
BRITISH media outlets have lauded Spain's Queen Letizia's effortlessly-elegant dress sense over the past few days as she accompanies her husband King Felipe VI to London.
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Foreign incomers push population above 48 million for first time ever
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:14:24
SPAIN'S headcount has risen to its highest figure in history – for the first time ever, the population has broken the 48 million barrier.
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One in three homes bought without a mortgage
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:30:44
MORTGAGE-LENDING has reduced dramatically in Spain in the past year, but that has not stopped homes on sale being snapped up: Over a third were purchased in cash, according to the latest figures.
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West Costa del Sol property market report
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:36:29 +0000
What’s happening in the property market of the West Costa del Sol including Marbella, Estepona, Benahavís and Sotogrande? Download this free report by SPI to get all the key numbers and market trends for informed decision-making. SPI specialises in property market reports that give you a clear picture of the key trends using data and […] The post West Costa del Sol property market report appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Golden Visa in Spain: 21 reasons to apply
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:35:36 +0000
Lawyer Raymundo Larrain reviews the outstanding advantages of the Spanish ‘Golden Visa’, which can still be obtained despite government plans to abolish it. 21 reasons to obtain Spain’s Golden Visa Tax benefits. Golden visas do not make you tax resident in Spain (unlike every other visa). This is a unique advantage exclusive only to golden […] The post Golden Visa in Spain: 21 reasons to apply appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Pound euro exchange rate rocked by BoE rate cut speculation
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:23:50 +0000
The pound euro exchange rate briefly struck a new 23-month high this week, amid a trimming of Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cut bets. Pound fluctuates on uneven UK data The pound euro exchange rate got off to a slow start this week, with the pairing trading sideways through the first half of the […] The post Pound euro exchange rate rocked by BoE rate cut speculation appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Barcelona now Spain’s top hotspot for foreign buyers
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:24:01 +0000
The number of Barcelona home sales recorded in the Land Registry involving a foreign buyer hit an all-time high in the first quarter of the year, with much higher growth than any other big market in Spain. 962 of Barcelona’s residential property sales inscribed in the Land Registry in the first quarter of the year […] The post Barcelona now Spain’s top hotspot for foreign buyers appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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A sharp rise in the number of French regions taxing second-homes is another factor for holiday-home hunters to consider
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:50:37 +0000
A sharp rise in the number of French councils imposing a surtax on second-home owners makes Spain look more attractive as a holiday-home destination where council taxes do not discriminate against them. The French property and lifestyle website France Insider reports that there has been a sharp increase this year in the number of French […] The post A sharp rise in the number of French regions taxing second-homes is another factor for holiday-home hunters to consider appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Moving to Spain: debunking myths about wealth and Spanish tax residency
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:30:25 +0000
Spanish tax expert León Fernando del Canto argues that Spain can be an attractive tax jurisdiction for wealthy foreigners who know how to manage the system. “Don’t let the tax tail wag the dog,” my mentor Tony used to say back in 2000. During that time, he was a senior partner at Deloitte, overseeing the […] The post Moving to Spain: debunking myths about wealth and Spanish tax residency appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Pound euro exchange rate soars as markets trim BoE rate cut expectations
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 12:08:05 +0000
The pound euro exchange rate rallied to a four-week high this week, as GBP investors repriced their expectations for an August interest rate cut from the Bank of England (BoE). Pound jumps on hawkish BoE remarks Trade in the pound euro exchange rate was erratic at the start of this week, amid the surprise outcome […] The post Pound euro exchange rate soars as markets trim BoE rate cut expectations appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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German market update: Q1 2024
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 12:05:17 +0000
Spanish property sales involving a German buyer declined by 17pc in the first quarter but sales were still significantly higher than in the pre-pandemic period, show the latest figures from the Land Registrars’ Association. 1,457 Spanish home sales involved a German buyer in Q1, down 17pc on the same time last year, but 15pc above […] The post German market update: Q1 2024 appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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British and French election results will boost Spanish property sales
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 10:11:00 +0000
The British and French elections will drive more tax refugees to Spain, increasing property sales in the process. British elections The UK voted on the 4th of July. The Labour party under Sir Keir Starmer won two thirds of seats and a massive majority on the back of one fifth of the eligible vote. That’s […] The post British and French election results will boost Spanish property sales appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Prices rise despite falling sakes revals in-depth report on coastal housing market
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:52:14 +0000
The latest annual report by appraisal company Tinsa reveals that house prices in coastal districts rose by an average of 5.7pc over twelve months to the end of the first quarter, despite a decline in demand. The 55-page report looking at the housing market on all the Spanish coasts and islands in the last year […] The post Prices rise despite falling sakes revals in-depth report on coastal housing market appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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