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October 22nd, 2009
Renting in Spain hasn't changed much over the past few years, the advice held in this article from 2004 is mostly just the same in 2009, with some positive differences when taking into consideration the current market. Apartments are the predominant property in Spain, with few detached homes especially in towns ...
Continue reading Long term apartment rental in Spain
November 26th, 2009
A survey, conducted in June this year among more than 6,000 people reveals that currently the major obstacle in buying a property in Spain was in obtaining financing. In fact, 87% said it is difficult or very difficult to get a loan today, well above the European average 60%. However, it also ...
Continue reading Spanish Property Buyers just need Finance
December 9th, 2009
In an interesting report, the British bank HSBC has stated that the adjustment of the housing market in Spain will continue in coming quarters even though there have been signs that the "free fall" of the property sector is nearing the end. The report compares the current status of the housing ...
Continue reading How Valid is One Bank’s Opinion on the Property Market in Spain?
December 11th, 2009
Looking back at the archived article below, from 2004, it was difficult not to get tied up in thoughts of the world's property slump and financial problems. The Costa del Sol was home to a great deal of growth and it certainly has taken a hit now that a readjustment ...
Continue reading Spain’s Costa del Sol – Where would you Rather Live?
December 28th, 2009
Spanish national television begins a new era in its 54 year lifespan on Friday, primarily through the disappearance of advertising on its two channels, TVE1 and TVE2 (La 2), and also by a number of limitations introduced on the amount of US films, tv series and major sporting events. Starting on ...
Continue reading No More Advertising on Spanish Television
December 28th, 2009
The high-speed rail line (AVE) between Almeria and Granada will require an investment of 2,200 million euros and will be built on "Spain's most complicated terrain" said Spanish Undersecretary for Ministry of Works, Jesus Hita Miranda. The line will reduce the travel time between the two cities in Andalusia to ...
Continue reading 2 hours by Train from Almeria to Seville
December 29th, 2009
The management of technology group Asimelec has sent the government its proposals to amend the bill on sustainable economy which is seeking to allow Spain to take advantage of the impact of the introduction of technologies on the economy, society and environment. Its proposals include a request to reduce corporate income ...
Continue reading Keeping up with the Technology Race
January 4th, 2010
A total ban on smoking in bars, restaurants and entertainment venues in 2010 will cause the closure of between 35,000 and 40,000 premises (10% of the total in Spain), and the loss of 100,000 jobs according to the Vice Chairman of the Spanish Federation of Hotels and Restaurants
Continue reading 100,000 To Lose Jobs Due to Spanish Total Smoking Ban
January 4th, 2010
The American newspaper The New York Times has commented on today's "problematic" increasing rate of youth unemployment in Spain, which has reached 42.9% in the age group between 16 and 24 years. Specifically, one of the most worrying
Continue reading Few Opportunities For Young Spanish Workers
January 8th, 2010
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the euro zone rose by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2009 compared to a decrease of 0.1% (revised figure) in the second quarter, this is according to the second revision of data released today by Eurostat and confirms
Continue reading EU Recession Over but Spain and UK Struggle
