Government’s House Price Index down 6.8pc in 2011

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Mark
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The House Price Index published by the Department of Housing shows house prices falling 6.8pc in 2011, and 19pc since the peak. Read more

VAT-free offer from Taylor Wimpey España extended to the end of February

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Spanish Property News
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Taylor Wimpey España will match the Spanish government´s 4% reduction in VAT on a selection of new properties until the 29th of February. Read more

Andalucia property market report 2012

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Guest Contributor
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Prime Property in Andalucia: a brighter outlook

By Barbara Wood of The Property Finders
January 2012

When I started writing this year’s Annual Report, reviewing 2011 and looking forward to 2012, I thought I might be able to re-run last year’s and just change the dates where necessary because so much of what I wrote then still applies today and at the bottom of this page you will find a link to that report if you’d like to have more background about the property market in Andalucía. The sections on unsold stock, the rural market and unrealistic sellers are still relevant and could stand repeating but there are also lots of other issues to discuss. Read more

NIE numbers become obstacle to solving Spain’s property glut

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Mark
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Just when the Spanish property market needs all the help it can get from foreign investors, the bureaucratic obstacle of getting a foreign ID/NIE number gets harder than ever. Read more