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Inland Malaga … 10 interesting things to do!
Inland Malaga … 10 interesting things to do. Caminito del Rey. El Caminito del Rey ("The King's Trail") is a footpath that runs from Álora in Málaga (Spain) to Campillos through the El Chorro Gorge. The path is three kilometers long, up to one meter wide and is...
Reliable Alora transfers by Solhop.
Situated on the sun-soaked Costa del Sol, the exquisite village of Alora is an inviting destination for any visitor looking for a relaxing break away or even a complete change in pace of life. This picturesque region of the Malaga province has an array of Spanish...
Energy certificate of home What is it?
The energy certificate of a home is an official and mandatory document that includes the energy rating of a home or building. This energy rating is calculated based on the degree of energy efficiency of the property after an evaluation of the annual energy consumption...
New legislation approved for Spanish property rental market.
The Spanish property industry is taking note of new legislation recently approved by the country’s Council of Ministers relating to reforms for the rental sector of the market. The royally decreed law is still to be published in the Spanish Official State Gazette...
Changing course.
Do you also want to change your life and do you also think "I am leaving"? We regularly receive questions from people who want to start a B&B in Andalusia. A B&B is a fun way to change course. Make money in the sun !! But there is often more to it than someone...
The Importance of Making a Spanish Will.
Have you recently bought a villa or an apartment in Spain? This article is an essential read for anyone who has invested in Spanish real estate and relates to the importance and the process of making a Spanish will. It is imperative that you are aware there is a...
The search for your dream home.
I would like to tell you how I see the search for your dream home. This search is like a pyramid in which you look very wide at the bottom and gradually work towards the top according to your wishes. At the bottom you start looking for the perfect location where you...
How to provide a substantial rental income.
How to provide a substantial rental income, if planned carefully. Introduction When you buy a holiday home in Spain, you’re not only making a property investment. It is also an opportunity to make money in the long run by renting the Spanish holiday home in the weeks...
Spain Made Simple
Alora – The Essential Guide from Local Residents Can’t decide if you should go to Alora in Spain? Let our quick guide help you make up your mind by providing some useful tips and advice from a local resident. Below, we feature an expat interview with Gerben Rooyakkers...
Tourism properties and how to register them.
Ten common questions that have arisen from the new decree to regulate tourist accommodation The first law to control private holiday rentals in Andalucía was approved last week. Owners who are already renting to tourists are now obliged to register the property on the...