The high-end real estate market in Spain’s Costa del Sol continues its upward trajectory, with Marbella, Estepona, and Benahavís, popularly known as the Golden Triangle, recording an average annual price increase of 11.9 per cent in May 2025, according to data from Idealista.Estepona is in front wit
Outdoor living is a central part of life in Spain, especially during the long, sun-drenched summer. From coastal villas to countryside fincas, Spanish homes often embrace alfresco living with terraces, patios, and poolside lounges. Warm Mediterranean evenings invite family gatherings, outdoor dining
THE homes along the Costas are a perfect example of how colour can bring life and warmth to interiors.Inspired by the stunning Mediterranean landscape, many homeowners choose colour palettes that reflect the sea, sky, and surrounding nature. If you want your home to feel bright, welcoming, and conne
In a surprising shift from high-end real estate, luxury developer Sierra Blanca Estates has announced plans to build over 370 subsidised homes in Malaga and Marbella.Known for its branded residences with Dolce & Gabbana and Karl Lagerfeld, the Marbella-based firm says this new initiative is a respon
The Brethren of the RAOB, of Patience Lodge 2177, have come to the rescue after hearing that a local charity in the La Marina village needed help for their food bank.The AAN (Asociación de Ayuda Necesitado – Association of Aid to the Needy), a charity run by husband and wife Steve and Brenda Bently,
House prices across the European Union rose sharply by 5.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, compared with the same period a year earlier. At the same time, rents went up by 3.2 per cent, according to the latest figures from Eurostat.This continued rise in housing costs comes after a brief cool
As summer heats up on the Costa del Sol, many are dreaming of a new life in the sun — and for those looking to buy, sell, or rent property in the area, Trimobilia Real Estate Marbella is a name to remember.Located in the vibrant centre of Elviria, just across from the Alanda Hotel at Centro Comercia
Mallorca is a global hub for socialités and internationally renowned artists, politicians, multibillionaires, and many other celebrities. Fiona Ferrer is no exception. When she organises a gathering, the most widely known names arrive at her door. Ferrer has teamed up with the Hydra HM Hospitas boat
The Balearic government has announced a landmark decision to legalise properties in the Tramuntana Mountains, even if they are situated on protected land. This change comes as part of an amendment to the administrative simplification law, passed after an agreement with the Vox party.Previously, ther
The European Commission has launched a formal infringement procedure against Spain, accusing Spanish tax authorities of imposing a discriminatory tax on non-resident EU property owners. The contested policy requires non-residents to pay a tax of up to 2 per cent of the cadastral value of their resid
