November 2019

Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza (and the tiny island of Formentera, off Ibiza) form the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. On Mallorca, the madness of resorts like Magaluf sits alongside classy seaside villages and resorts where the Spanish royal family spends its summers and the likes of Richard Branson have homes. It has something for everyone, including the beautiful (and expensive) city of Palma, arty …

Before you buy, it is important to bear in mind that any purchase agreement you make will involve taxes, so it is a good idea to find out ahead of time how much you will have to pay. The price appearing in the purchase agreement will be the base on which taxes are calculated, although if the price is lower than the property’s real …

The south of Spain includes the well-known Costa del Sol in the middle, the less famous Costa Tropical to the east and Costa de la Luz running up to Portugal. With resorts like Almuñecar, Nerja, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella and Estepona it is the classic Spanish property-buying destination. The British are still the biggest buyers here, but there are also large numbers of Russians, …

When you sign the purchase agreement, you and the other party are giving your formal consent to the deal. The seller hands over the keys to the home, and the buyer (or the bank that is financing the transaction with a mortgage loan) hands over the money. So, this is the point of no return. That is why it is best to observe all …

Spain becomes more arid as you head south from the Costa Blanca, including an actual desert at Almanzora. However, it is also a major agricultural supplier too, especially in Murcia in the northern section and inland to the south of Almeria city. South of Murcia, within Andalusia, Almeria was a relatively quiet and poor province until the tourists and new residents arrived, priced out …

Nowadays buying a home almost always means taking on a mortgage to finance the purchase. The lending institution pays the seller, and the buyer has to return the money to the bank along with a certain interest. The bank makes sure the loan will be paid back by placing a mortgage on the home, which enables the bank to have your home sold off …

South of Valencia the weather warms up all year and the most popular expat areas start. It has a climate judged by the World Health Organisation to be the healthiest in the world, with warmth all year but tempered by Mediterranean breezes. Costa Blanca North is greener, more mountainous and with smaller, quieter resorts and expat-friendly towns like Dénia and Jávea. Inland, the Jalón …

Now, You can translate text into a different language while typing on Gboard. On your Android phone or tablet, install Gboard for android o Gboard for Iphone. Open any app that you can type with, like whatsapp or Gmail. Tap an area where you can enter text. At the top of the keyboard, tap Open features menu. Tap Translate . Pick the language to translate …