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14/03/2018

Once just the gritty capital of Andalusia and the gateway to the beach resorts of the Costa del Sol, the vibrant port city of Malaga is now a destination in its own right.
Overlooked in favour of Barcelona or Palma, Majorca, as reinvented city-beach destinations, Malaga is finally beginning to attract overseas home hunters.
The forthcoming National Geographic biopic series about the life of Pablo Picasso showcases the city’s beautiful Centro Historico, and might attract a few more. The artist in Genius is played by Antonio Banderas, also born in Malaga.
He has recently renovated a sixth-floor penthouse apartment and is now spending longer periods in the city. Featuring some striking contemporary art, his stunning rooftop terrace offers views of the Moorish hilltop citadel of Alcazaba, the Picasso museum, and the towering renaissance cathedral.
While Picasso fans can see many of his works in London’s Tate Modern this spring, why is Malaga on the radar of more than just art lovers?
“Thirty years ago, Malaga was bypassed by people heading to Marbella but a new mayor, Francisco de la Torre Prados, has been transforming it,” says Alex Radford, a solicitor who lives nearby.

“The port area has now opened up, the parks and gardens [are] much improved. Added to its 30-odd museums and art galleries have been the Museo Carmen Thyssen and the Pompidou, an offshoot of the Paris museum.”

So if you are thinking of buying in Spain the city of Malaga offers another option and of course its easy to get to taking around 2.30 minutes from most UK airports.

If you want to find out more about this wonderful area email me or ring and I will be happy to help you.

This article appeared in The Telegraph yesterday.

26/02/2018

The overseas property market is starting to heat up and prices whilst rising still represent good value. A villa in Spain can still be found for under 200000 euros and provide you with a wonderful lifestyle or investment.

Raising funds to help with the purchase can make life easier for you and with rates from around 2%+ now is the time to take that leap. Not only can we help you find that perfect property but we can also help you find the best mortgage rate.

Why wait for property prices and mortgage rates to increase before you buy?

Contact us today to see how we can help you.

22/02/2018

If Spain does not interest you and you want to go further afield then no better place at the moment than Florida and why not as
Orlando was named the No. 1 city in America to invest in housing for 2018, according to a list by Forbes Magazine.
Forbes teamed up with Local Market Monitor to track more than 300 U.S. housing markets. The monitor tracks thing such as population, jobs and home prices.

According to the study, Orlando's home prices increased by 9% in 2017, bringing the average home price in Orlando to $247,550. The city is expected to have a 3-year price growth forecast of 35%. which means a probable decent return on your investment. It seems Orlando performs well when America performs well, since the city is dependent on tourism. This has caused an increase in both job growth and population growth in the city beautiful.
Orlando is not the only city in Florida to crack the top 5, Jacksonville came in at No. 3 spot.

If you want help finding that perfect property in Orlando contact us 07525 286795 or visit stevetiley.com

20/02/2018

A busy week for the pound with lots of info expected which will have an impact on exchange rates.

On Wednesday the UK announces the latest set of Unemployment data for the last three months as well as Average Earnings data.
Average Earnings do not appear to be keeping up with inflation levels and this is causing a problem for the Bank of England about what to do with monetary policy. The central bank has recently suggested that an interest rate hike may be required in order to control inflation which remain above target and the recent suggestions are that we could even see a rate hike as early as May. In theory this could help to strengthen the Pound if this does take place as it could encourage more investment in the United Kingdom for a higher return.
Although unemployment has remained very positive for the UK and is currently close to its lowest levels since records began over 40 years ago, the real problem for the UK remains inflation.
UK Growth Expectations
On Thursday the UK releases the latest GDP figures for the final quarter of 2017. As this is the first estimate this can often result in a lot of movement for the Pound so it is important to keep a close eye out on the release. .

Going forward there are two very important events taking place as we go into March with Chancellor Philip Hammond due to announce the latest Spring statement as well as Phase 2 of Brexit negotiations.
Hammond will set out the latest economic forecasts and this will take place on 13th March. Hammond has been rather cautious previously so if he takes the same approach this could see the Pound struggle. The Brexit talks are likely to take centre stage so if they go well this time they could provide the opportunity that many have been waiting for. However, as we have seen in the past the previous talks have been long winded and we are still a long way from any clear resolution.

These events make it important that you obtain the best exchange rate at the right time. If you are buying or simply sending money overseas give us a ring and we can connect you with currency specialists.

19/02/2018

FOREIGN buyers spent 20% more on residential property in Spain last year than in 2016, according to the ministry of public works – showing that the country remains as popular as ever as a new destination for those wishing to emigrate and as a base for a holiday home.
Data by nationality are only available for the first nine months of 2017 so far, but these figures show that nearly €10.1 billion was spent on Spanish homes during that time by people born abroad.
The vast majority of this – nearly €9bn – went on pre-owned property, and this alone was higher than the entire spend for the same period in 2016, which was just over €8.4bn.
Second-hand residential property sales among migrants went up by 19.7% in that time, and sales of new builds to non-Spaniards rose by 19.8%.
Alicante and Málaga were the provinces with the most money on residential property changing hands – the coasts of which are known as the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol respectively.
Foreigners moving to, or already living in the province of Alicante parted with just over €1.82bn on buying homes, whilst those in the province of Málaga shelled out €1.57bn, the ministry confirms.

Choosing where to buy to suit your lifestyle is very important and that's where we can help you. Buying in the right area with the right type of property and making sure you get the best exchange rate is what we do to help your move fit you.

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16/01/2018

Spain became in 2017 the world’s second tourism destination overtaking the United States of America.
With 82 million tourists in 2017 alone, Spain has consolidated an impressive track record in the hospitality industry. To put it in perspective, Spain has witnessed a staggering 60% increase in tourism since 2012. British occupy the first spot with over 18 million tourists. Germany occupies the second position with 11.4 million and France comes third with almost 7 million.
An all-year-round mild weather, beautiful unspoilt scenery, great food, friendly natives, modern health and transport facilities, amenities and a rich cultural background make Spain a safe touristic hotspot to be reckoned with.
For almost 30 consecutive years Spain has led the world-ranking of Blue Flags awarded by the independent Foundation for Environmental Education. 2017 was no exception, Spain once more led unwaveringly the world’s ranking with over 579 blue flags trumping its closest competitor. Blue Flags are only awarded after meeting stringent requirements and are an indication of their high environmental and quality standards.
It is in this positive context that investors are flocking back to Spain showing increasing interest in the potential of buy-to-let properties (Spain is currently undergoing a two-digit rental property boom p.a.). A burgeoning real estate market coupled with a consolidated tourism industry are luring investors to foray into the market with a renewed sense of self-confidence.

Yes, now is the time to dip your toes in the water and buy that rental investment or a holiday home simply for you and your family to enjoy.

If you are thinking of making the move don't hesitate to contact us so we may help in the search for your perfect investment..

11/01/2018

Great area to visit and also a wonderful opportunity to consider if you are looking to change your lifestyle. If you want to know more please contact us

NERJA has come fourth in TripAdvisor’s rankings of the continent’s best emerging tourist destinations. And the coastal town also finished ninth worldw...

20/09/2017

Spain has stolen back the top spot from the USA. The country is shrugging off concerns of a slowdown in the wake of the UK’s Brexit vote, with international interest becoming increasingly diversified this year, leading to a record level of foreign buyer activity. This is the third time that Spain has been the most popular country on TheMoveChannel.com in 2017.
So once again Spain is now the most sought-after destination in the world among international property buyers , is it time for you to consider what Spanish life can offer to you and your family, if so don't hesitate to contact us so we can help you achieve your goal.
Thanks to The Move Channel for the latest information.