Andalucia looks to turn the page on illegal building

The government of Andalucia reveals a new policy to deal with an estimated 300,000 illegal homes in the region. The solution involves changing local attitudes towards illegal building.

The best of times, the worst of times

Is now a good time to buy property in Spain? The current Minister of Housing says yes, the former Minister says no (though she used to say yes). Who is right?

Spanish house prices under pressure until 2012 say Fitch

The Spanish property market correction will run into 2012, with prices down by 30% in total, say ratings agents Fitch.

The Anguish of Urban Abuse increases in the Almanzora Valley

A press release from the ‘Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No!’ citizen’s action group reveals more demolition threats for innocent British buyers in the Almanzora Valley

Asking prices in Spain: From cheap as chips to an arm and a leg

The Spanish property market offers homes to suit all budgets, but going by some of the asking prices at the top end, not all vendors have heard about the credit crunch.

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