The low budget Irish airline has announced a number of new routes from the UK to Málaga. In April, new services will be available from East Midlands (Nottingham), Liverpool and Bournemouth and in May they... >> read more
March
Spain gets a new tourist boost!
Expectations for Spain’s tourist industry during 2008 are high. Exceltur, the holiday industry group have confirmed that tourist numbers rose during 2007 from 58.5million to 59.7million and are expected to reach 60.7million... >> read more
February
The “new road” gets a name and is due to start in April!
At long last, the new motorway connecting Las Pedrizas and Puerte de la Torre has been given a name and according to the Sur newspaper will be started in April of this year.
The AP 46 should significantly improve the... >> read more
January
Predictions for 2008
Well the first thing to stress about any predictions is that we can only base our thoughts on experience and on the facts that we see on a daily basis. We, at Torcal Estates, have a wealth of property experience, not just in Spain... >> read more
News – 2007
December
A Review of 2007
For many people the year has been a difficult one with a change in the market place that has meant a completely new approach to property in Spain. For the first time in 10 years, the Spanish property market has shown signs... >> read more
November
Environmental concerns bring buyers closer to home
With the increased awareness of environmental issues and the likelihood that governments will impose new taxes on our individual carbon footprints, there is an increase in interest from buyers seeking a foreign property closer to home.... >> read more
November
The end of Buy to let in the UK could be the start of Buy to let abroad
The recent changes to Capital Gains Tax in the UK as outlined in the pre-budget statement may well bring an end to the 10 year binge on Buy to let in the UK. Changes coming in to force in April 2008 will allow investors to dispose of their buy to let properties... >> read more
October
The pain in Spain is mainly on the coast
More headlines about the Spanish property market are hitting the press, both in the UK and here in Spain. Many of them are worrying when you see them at first glance. 4,000 estate agents to close”, “construction.... >> read more
October
Not all bad news!
Whilst some newspapers are always going to target the negative headlines as seen above, there are more and more articles showing that the right way to view any property market is with a balanced approach... >> read more
October
New Airport for Antequera!
The long discussed airport north of Antequera has been given the green light. The purpose of the new airport is to take away some of the cargo traffic that currently uses the main airport at Málaga and is also supposed to receive... >> read more
September
The Global Credit Crunch – what will happen in Spain?
The pressure on financial companies is growing, the ability to borrow is in doubt, the general level of debt is increasing and the ability to pay is falling. That, in brief, will give you some idea of what the credit crunch is all about.... >> read more
August
What, no news?
The month of August is generally regarded as the most important month in the whole of the Spanish party calendar. Most villages hold their annual “feria” during August and partly due to this and the heat, many villages shut up shop and have fun.... >> read more
July
The political landscape changes and how that can affect us all!
It is not just the UK that is experiencing a change in the political landscape with the “enthroning” of the new Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. Across the whole of Spain, local elections took place at the end of May and many new local governments... >> read more
June
Tax deadline is on the horizon
For those people who own a property abroad, a recent article in the OPP Magazine makes for a nervous few months. Whether you own a property in Spain, have a bank account or any substantial assets in a foreign country, time is running... >> read more
June
Spain still top of the pops for British buyers
A recent survey by OPIC has revealed that Spain is still the most popular destination for British buyers who intend to buy a home abroad. OPIC offers a service in which they take your requirements for a property abroad whilst you are waiting for your plane to depart... >> read more
June
The doom and gloom is lifting!
Since the sensationalist headlines hit much of the British press in May, the realism of the situation seems to be settling everyone’s nerves. The facts are that Spain remains an extremely popular destination for homeowners, tourists and investors... >> read more
May
The Spanish property market in free-fall? Yes or no?
Well, there really is only one question on people’s lips that have any interest in the Spanish property market at the moment, so here at Torcal Estates, we thought we would let you know what we think of the current situation... >> read more
March
Massive Málaga Investment Programme
Each year the Junta de Andalucia provides each of its regional governments with a certain amount of money allocated to the enhancement of transport and infrastructure improvements. The Málaga government has targeted 2007 as the year in which it will... >> read more
March
Economic Stability in Spain
With Europe wide concerns over the cost of the new accession states joining the, ever larger, EU it is rather surprising to see some unlikely stars in the healthy category of economic stability. Spain has always been considered a poor relation to the... >> read more
March
Return of the Rental
As talk of the Town Hall corruption continues, one sector of the Spanish property market in Marbella continues to flourish – the Buy to Let market. Many cash rich individuals have seen the benefits of Buy to Let in the UK and are now transferring their experience and...
>> read more
March
Why Spain is still an ideal destination for British buyers…
Mark Stucklin, the independent journalist who writes for the Sunday Times has recently published an interesting article (Sunday Times 21st Jan) supporting the view of Brits hoping to head for the sun. Whilst many journalists have been concentrating on the... >> read more
January
Announcement of the new website arrival
Torcal Estates are delighted to announce the arrival of the new website serving all buyers and sellers. www.torcalestates.com has been some months in the making but, it is hoped, will prove an immediate hit with all current and future clients... >> read more
January
“First time buyers would invest abroad”
According to the Moneycorp, 59% of all first time buyers would buy their first property abroad if they were priced out of the UK housing market. The survey of more than 2,000 adults, undertaken by 72Point, found that Spain is the number 1 choice, closely... >> read more
January
The new suntrap?
SPAIN is finally going to make use of the one natural resource that has inspired generations of Britons to buy homes on the Costas — the sun. From October, a new building regulation will force all owners of new homes to fit solar panels. So using the sun’s rays, which... >> read more
January
Spain still Top of the Pops for relocating Brits.
A recent report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has estimated that a massive 3.3million British pensioners could be moving to Spain in the next 40 years. The attraction of an established property market, excellent healthcare and better... >> read more
Articles
The Spanish Property Market in 2007
Just what is happening?
Well, the first thing that most of us have noticed during 2006 is that there are fewer buyers looking for properties and therefore fewer sales are being made. This is having a direct affect on prices and the speed at which any sales are being achieved. Many properties...
>> read more
Nederlandse Versie | 
Home
Buying Property in Spain
