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Early Autumn News
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Hello and to start off, its been a while since you've last heard from me, but I've been busy as always, as well as packing two daughters off to two different universities (one in Madrid and one in Barcelona which will make the "El Clasico" football match coming up in two weeks time very interesting).
Anyway inflation and now interest rates are rearing their ugly heads throughout Europe, and will mean no doubt a bit of a slowdown here in Spain. Yet there is still a lack of supply of good quality resale homes, especially in the more desirable areas, close to the coast, good views, outside space, etc so prices remain high for the time being.
And there is still a lot of demand. The Mediterranean coastline is showing incredible growth in numbers, whether it be in the number of new build licences issued, or the actual volume of purchases registered, which in 2021 was 166,800 transactions, up 17,3% on 2019 (2020 numbers are not recorded due to Covid).
So demand is still out there, people still want to come to this beautiful region of Spain, some for longer than others. It will be interesting to see how the digital nomad visa progresses as over the coming cooler months would be the perfect time to escape the colder confines of northern Europe and work from a laptop in the sun.
I think it would be fair to say that most real estate agents had a good start to this year, plenty of buyers around and the worst of the pandemic had passed, and buyers were spending more perhaps realising how important outdoor space is. Supply is still low though, when viewing its a handful of homes to view, not a list. We will have to wait and see what longer term effect the interest rate rises will have.
198,000 € - Check out these views from this brand new listing this week, a well maintained two bedroom three bathroom townhouse located in the popular, residential area of Residencial Golf Bahia, only minutes from Benidorm, and 30 minutes to Alicante. Wait to you see the sea views........ More details»
Some of you may be familiar with Delfin Tower already. It certainly brings a touch of Miami Beach or Dubai glamour to Benidorm, located right by the beach of Playa Poniente and quite simply stunning. The views, the finish, the facilities are all amazing. We have six apartments still available priced from 955.000 Euros (plus tax). Contact me here for more details.
If you or anyone you know would like to receive more information on any of these properties, contact us now byemail or telephone +34 966 112 773
The skyscrapers keep getting higher in Benidorm and three years from now, the highest residential block in Europe will be finished. After one year of moving earth and laying foundations, to a depth of 17 metres, the In Tempo building now boasts signs of life and the first three floors are visible. Last week, a mini celebration took place to commemorate the first anniversary of work starting on the site. Also worth celebrating is the fact that nearly 50% of the project is sold already, and that in the current economic crisis. The dimensions of the skyscraper are impressive, with it due to reach 200 metres in height, distributed over 55 floors and two towers that will be joined by a central piece in where the most expensive properties will be located (approx 6000 Euros per square metre). Such properties will cost 2.4 million euros. The current highest residencial block in Benidorm is Torre Lugano which actually rises 220 metres above sea level as it is located on the side of the Sier...
This is a significant legal development regarding tax discrimination against non-EU citizens who rent properties in Spain. The key points of this ruling are: Court Victory : The Spanish National Court ruled on July 28, 2025, that it's against EU law to prevent non-EU property owners from deducting rental expenses when filing their Spanish tax returns. Tax Discrimination Issues : The article discusses ongoing discrimination where: Non-EU citizens pay 24% tax rate vs. 19% for EU residents Non-EU citizens couldn't deduct property-related expenses Non-EU citizens couldn't apply rental income reductions (60%-90%) available to Spanish residents Legal Battle : The lawyer Alejandro del Campo Zafra has been fighting this discrimination for years and has additional cases pending that could further level the playing field. Practical Impact : Non-EU property owners in Spain can now request refunds for overpaid taxes and deduct legitimate property expenses, similar to EU residents. Chec...
I recently paid a visit to one of the many local bodegas in the Alicante area, Enrique Mendoza in Alfaz del Pi. It was a lovely surprise to receive the gift of a wine tasting event from my amazing wife, and so we arrived at the event just in time, starting at 12:00 prompt with our guide from the bodega. We started with a short discussion on the history of this family winery, how it grew from a small operation in Alfaz del Pi, and then outgrew Alfaz del Pi and bought up hectares of land in Villena, inland of Alicante and approximately 100 kms from Alfaz. Then a visit to see the storage and the bottling facilities (which are still managed in Alfaz) and of course the best bit, the tasting. Blessed by the good weather in early January, drinking a wine with the sun on your face, stunning surroundings, make sure you visit too! Seven wines, a selection of white and red and a sweet wine to finish, all were amazing and we were encouraged to drink and enjoy them, no s...
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