When Celene Francis first stepped inside her new council house in Rotherham, she was greeted not with warmth, but with yellow-stained ceilings, peeling lino, and a medley of leftover wallpaper and purple doors. It was, as she frankly puts it, “what they deem liveable.” But fast-forward to today, and
Owning your slice of paradise in Spain is a dream come true – but even if you live outside of the country most of the year, Spain still expects you to keep up with annual tax obligations, and missing them can lead to fines, interest charges or even stressful surprises when you decide to sell.Here’s
A major shift is underway on the Costa del Sol. As of April 2025, Spanish law grants homeowner communities (comunidades de vecinos) the legal right to approve or block short-term rentals within their buildings. This marks a turning point not just for landlords—but also for property buyers and seller
Spain has introduced new legal requirements for owners of short-term rental properties. From 1st July 2025, all authorised short-term rental properties must be registered with the Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad). This is now a mandatory legal obligation.If you rent out your property on plat
Buying a home in Spain is a dream for many — sun-soaked beaches, relaxed Mediterranean living, and the chance to wake up each day to the sound of the sea and the warmth of the sun. But turning that dream into a reality takes more than just good weather and beautiful views — it takes trust, guidance,
Anyone living in Spain, or even just passing through, has noticed it: property fever is back. Estate agents are busy, For Sale signs pop up and disappear almost overnight, and the chatter at cafés and dinner tables always seems to come around to housing.Everyone’s got an opinion: “Is this 2007 all o
A major new residential tower is set to be built just metres from Praia da Rocha beach in Portimão, Algarve.Spanish developer AEDAS Homes and land specialist LandCo – owned by Santander bank – have teamed up to create the 116-apartment Ribamar project, marking their first joint venture in Portugal.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €133 million loan to the regional government of Andalucía to fund major infrastructure projects in healthcare, education, digitalisation, and sustainable transport.The agreement, announced via a press release on June 24, 2025, forms part of the EU’s
As June unfolds along the Costa Blanca South, we’re entering the final — and often most decisive — window for serious property sales before the traditional summer high season. At Vistacasas, we’re seeing motivated international buyers eager to secure their spot in the sun, and for sellers, this is y
In a jaw-dropping twist to the global rental crisis, a flashy new startup has decided that simply looking at a flat should come with a price tag – and yes, you have to pay before you even sniff the air for mould or check if the toilet flushes.Say hello to Rently – the Silicon Valley darling that’s t
