• Only 650,000 Spanish properties are in compliance with energy performance certificates (Spanish Ministry of Industry Energy and Tourism)
• This figure represents only 13% of all Spanish properties (Certicalia)
• 100% of Taylor Wimpey España properties have energy performance certificates

According to the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism only an estimated 650,000 of all Spanish properties are in compliance with the rules of energy performance certification (CEE).

The online platform specialising in energy certification, Certicalia, has reported that this figure only represents 13% of the properties that should have been certified, with the lack of information about the need for an energy certificate and a dysfunctional adaptation of regulations in different regions the causes behind the “poor monitoring” of these regulations.

Interestingly, according to a recent study by Ecofys, a leading consultancy in renewable energy, energy & carbon efficiency, energy systems & markets and energy & climate policy, energy efficient buildings can cut bills and fuel poverty, and with strategic renovations, could more than halve European dependence on Russian gas imports by 2030.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of leading Spanish house builder, Taylor Wimpey España, comments,

“CEE’s are essential when selling a Spanish home and property professionals should ensure that the CEE score of your future purchase is included in the property details. Failing to own an energy performance certificate can result in an already agreed sale becoming void, as well as the potential for buyers to claim compensation and the estate agent being fined.

“Here at Taylor Wimpey España, 100% of our properties have CEEs, removing the hassle that comes with sorting out extra paperwork when buying your brand new holiday home, not only safeguarding your property, but making the buying process as easy as possible.”

Haven’t got the energy to shop around for CEE comparisons? No need to worry, Taylor Wimpey España has got it covered with every property boasting a top grade CEE. Check out the latest property offering from the leading Spanish house builder.

The Cala Magrana III residential complex on the island of Mallorca is situated close to the sea, golf courses and the marina of Porto Cristo. It consists of 2 bedroom apartments of Mediterranean design surrounding a communal garden with a large swimming pool. Last Key Ready properties available now

The area offers a wide range of amenities giving you the chance to sample the delights of the local cuisine or explore the famous caves of Drach. With a variety of water sports, various golf courses to try and the tranquillity of the development, Cala Magrana is a perfect choice for your own personal slice of Spanish sunshine.

Last key ready properties are available with prices starting from €230,000 + VAT. Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com  for more information.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

* 47% of all property enquiries in Spain sit within £50k to £150k price range (Kyero.com)

* Costa Blanca remains favourite region accounting for nearly 35% enquiries on Kyero.com

*Taylor Wimpey España answering demand with latest development, La Recoleta in Torrevieja

Leading online Spanish property portal Kyero.com’s latest analysis of the forever popular Spanish property market identifies just where and what foreign buyers are looking for in terms of Spanish second homes.

Kyero.com’s enquiry report analysed enquiries made by email during the first quarter of 2014 showing that between January and June 2014 47% of enquiries for properties in Spain sat within the £50k to £150k price range with 39.8% of enquiries looking for an apartment while 33% desired a three bedroom property.

Furthermore, the findings show that by province, Alicante on the Costa Blanca remains the favourite location for foreign property hunters accounting for nearly 35% of enquiries made on Kyero.com.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Manager at Taylor Wimpey España comments,

“The Kyero.com report provides an interesting insight into what today’s buyers want from Spanish property. There are numerous reasons why the Costa Blanca still ranks top of the list for property buyers. For Brits the easy to reach reliable good weather plays a big part, swapping grey clouds for blue skies and the strength of the pound against the euro (currently at a 22 month high) means that visitors can get more for their money which has no doubt aided the increase in people snapping up attractive deals. “

Pritchard continues,

“We at Taylor Wimpey España believe we can meet the needs of customers not only because many of our properties are located in the wonderful Costa Blanca region but because we can deliver on property type and budget requirements as highlighted in the Kyero report. We have seen a rise in enquiries for second homes across Spain particularly amongst Britons, Germans and Russians and these are translating into sales – with British buyers showing a 24% increase from Jan-Jun this year in comparison to 2013!”

As a result of the Costa Blanca’s popularity, Taylor Wimpey España have launched another front line development in a joint venture with Grupo Inmobiliario Gomendio near Alicante.

Property buyers wishing to soak up the sun in this fantastic region should look no further than La Recoleta. These new apartments are located in a stunning location in Punta Prima, Torrevieja on the wonderful Costa Blanca, famed for its fabulous white sandy beaches.

La Recoleta’s Mediterranean style buildings, wide avenues leading down to the sea, immaculate garden areas and well-run services make this a perfect place to relax and enjoy the fantastic climate all year around.

The two or three bed apartments have a well-designed layout with private terraces for those all-important summer barbeques; afford beautiful views over the sea, swimming pool and private gardens from just €142,000.

According to the Kyero report 3 bedroom properties in Alicante with swimming pools are top of the list for holiday homes in Spain and this development absolutely meets buyer’s needs, showing that Taylor Wimpey España are on point yet again, catering to demand across the Costa Blanca.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 0034 971 70 69 72.

• Spain received 21.4 million foreign tourists in Q1 2014 (FRONTUR)
• Over 2 million foreign tourists visited the Costa Blanca from Jan-May 2014 (FRONTUR)
• Independent travel agency report 40% growth in bookings to Spain y-o-y (A1 Travel)
• Taylor Wimpey España forecast increase in tourism to boost property investor confidence

According to the latest data from the Frontier Tourist Movement Survey released by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism (FRONTUR), more than 2 million foreign tourists have already visited the Costa Blanca from January to May this year.

Nationally, Spain received 21.4 million foreign tourists until May, representing an increase of 8.2 per cent over the same period in 2012. In the first five months of the year almost all major emitting countries contributed to this growth, particularly Britain and France with increases of 6.9 per cent and 11.1 per cent respectively.

Furthermore, supporting news of a tourist surge to Spain, independent travel agency A1 Travel has reported a year on year increase of over 40% for bookings to Spain. The last three months in particular have seen a real boost in bookings to Spanish resorts, as families, couples and young groups look to finalise their holiday plans for this summer.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Manager for leading Spanish house builder, Taylor Wimpey España comments,

“It comes as no surprise that the Costa Blanca is once again a favourite summer holiday destination. Here we have seen an abundance of holidaymakers and foreign property buyers drawn to the clear blue waters, miles of golden sandy beaches, quaint villages, sophisticated cafes and restaurants and an abundance of historical, cultural and leisure activities.

“With the continued frequency and ease of flights to Spain, this boost in tourism will undoubtedly spell good news for property owners, boosting rental occupancy levels. As a property developer operating across Spain we are naturally thrilled that tourist numbers continue to soar into the summer months and we are very confident that this will bring a further boost to the Costa Blanca second homes market in particular.”

So for those looking to swap Cornwall for the scorching Spanish Costas this summer, look no further than Taylor Wimpey España’s latest offering!

The new La Recoleta apartments are located in a stunning location in Punta Prima, Torrevieja on the wonderful Costa Blanca.

La Recoleta’s Mediterranean style buildings, wide avenues leading down to the sea, immaculate garden areas and well-run services make this a perfect place to relax and enjoy the fantastic climate all year around.

The 2 or 3 bed apartments have a well-designed layout with private terraces for those all-important summer barbeques; afford beautiful views over the sea, swimming pool and private gardens all from just 142.000€.

*Sales of Spanish homes rose by 5.3% in April (INE)

*Sale of homes in Alicante rose by 24.3% (Q1 2014, Spanish Development Ministry)

*Taylor Wimpey Espana catering to high demand on the Costa Blanca with new joint venture

According to the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE) the sale of Spanish homes rose by 5.3% in April, up from the same month in 2013, to a total of 24,968 sales.

Alicante in particular has shown a strong recovery from turbulent economic times over the first quarter of this year, according to a report by the Spanish Development Ministry. The sale of homes in the province rose a remarkable 24.3% in the first quarter, registering more than 6,600 sales.

Moreover, for the first time in several years the domestic demand has begun to gather pace, increasing by 23.7%, compared to declines seen in recent years. Of course or Naturally, foreign buyers account for more than half of the purchases of properties in much loved, sunny Alicante, with 55% of sales going to non-domiciles.

Interestingly, according to the data, the Costa Blanca municipality of Torrevieja, Alicante as once again returned to the top of the list of most properties sold this year.  Just under a thousand homes sold in the first quarter, reaffirming both domestic and foreign love for the Costa Blanca as a top holiday destination.

Taylor Wimpey España is proud to be at the forefront of the province’s recovery. The established developer has over 50 years’ experience of building in the Spanish market and currently has a brand new joint venture frontline project under construction on the Costa Blanca, in Torrevieja, Alicante.

Javier Ballester CEO of Taylor Wimpey España, comments,

“Our joint venture with Grupo Inmobiliario Gomendio at La La Recoleta s the latest stage of our growth strategy in the Costa Blanca property market. La Recoleta III with its frontline location in the much loved Costa Blanca, offers a very attractive destination for second home buyers. We are very confident in the Spanish market going forward and are moving ahead with the development of a number of our Spanish sites.”

For those ready to take advantage of the revival of the Spanish market, the joint venture between Taylor Wimpey España and Grupo Inmobiliario Gomendio will see holiday homes at La Recoleta III residential development available from just EUR 142,000.

The new La Recoleta III apartments are located in a stunning location in Punta Prima, Torrevieja on the wonderful Costa Blanca, famed for its fabulous white sandy beaches.

Mediterranean style buildings, wide avenues leading down to the sea, immaculate garden areas and well-run services make this a perfect place to relax and enjoy the fantastic climate all year around.

The 2 or 3 bed apartments have a well-designed layout with private terraces for those all-important summer barbeques afford beautiful views over the sea, swimming pool and private gardens.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 0034 971 70 69 72.

• Alicante airport reports record year with 974,449 passengers in May alone (ANEA)
• Costa Blanca remains a favourite destination for Brits with majority of flights arriving in Alicante coming from UK (ANEA)
• New Flybe flights from Southampton Airport to Alicante and Malaga this summer
• Taylor Wimpey España answering demand with new joint venture in the Costa Blanca

According to ANEA (Spanish Airports and Air Navigation public body) the Costa Blanca’s main airport, Alicante-Elche, is celebrating a record year and is steadily reaching its target of ten million users for 2014.

Figures recorded in May revealed huge traffic, some 974,449 passengers passing through the airport, 4.8% more than in the same month in 2013 which, alongside the recovery of the national tourism market growing by 2% (almost 94,000 travellers), shows increasingly positive signs for the region.

Regarding operations, the airport handled 6,875 flights during May, 3.6% more than the same month last year and once again, the UK was the European country which had the most flights to Alicante (6,875), reaffirming the British love affair with the Costa Blanca.

Indeed, of the total 974,449 travellers last month, 880,139 were foreigners (a 5% increase on last year) and of these a whopping 452,261 were British, not forgetting 73,109 Germans, 57,449 Norwegians, 58,001 Dutch and 45,329 Belgians, all hot-footing it to Alicante for the summer season.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for leading Spanish home builder, Taylor Wimpey Espana, comments,

“It’s no surprise that in today’s competitive holiday market, people from all over Europe are looking for the best available deals to get the most for their money, and places like the UK’s favourite – Alicante – offer just that. Many holiday-makers prefer to stick to what they know and the cheaper cost of travel and indeed living in Spain makes the country perennially attractive to bargain hunters.”

Making travelling to Spain even easier from the UK this year, the low cost airline Flybe, announced it will be adding two new destinations to its list, launching new flights from Southampton Airport to Alicante and Malaga this summer.

Pritchard continues,

“This is excellent news for Spain. These routes are to very popular holiday destinations and have the potential to significantly increase traffic to the country. We are even more excited by the increase in passenger numbers this year as we have just completed a joint venture in the Costa Blanca with Grupo Inmobiliario Gomendio of an amazing front line residential development, La Recoleta III, with direct beach access in Punta Prima, Torrevieja just an hour away from Alicante airport. All south facing apartments have superb views over the swimming pool, private gardens and sea with Playa Piteras beach, only 400 feet away. This kind of location has not been seen in the second homes market for a good few years and we are confident it will be a hit from just 142.000€.”

For those who are thinking about making a Spanish property purchase this year on the sunny Costa Blanca, why not take a look at what Taylor Wimpey España has to offer in 2014?

The Calpesol residential complex is situated in the small tourist town of Calpe, in a desirable, peaceful spot only 5 minutes from the beach. It consists of properties boasting 3 bedrooms, cloakroom, 2 bathrooms, terrace, private garden and also benefits from outdoor parking, all for just €168,000.

Located one hour from Valencia and 35 minutes from Alicante, these beautiful homes, located in a scenic beachside valley surrounded by mountain landscape, offering various activities such as water sports and golf, are not to be missed!

For more information contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit  www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call +34 971 70 69 72.

Freezing winters, buoyant economies, much improved flight routes and a love of the Mediterranean lifestyle – is it little wonder that Scandinavians are now one of the fastest growing groups of foreign buyers of Spanish property?

According to Knight Frank’s Global Property Search, online searches for properties in Spain increased by 29% over the first three months of 2014 compared with the same period in 2013. With more than a fifth of all Spanish residential sales – 55,187 transactions – made by foreign buyers.

For the first time in several years, demand is outstripping supply in the Spanish second home market, with more and more Scandinavian buyers in particular, looking for their ideal property in the sun.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for leading Spanish house builder, Taylor Wimpey España comments,

“The interest from Scandinavian markets continues to boom as buyers take advantage of favourable exchange rates and reduced Spanish house prices to purchase their dream second home abroad. Scandinavians, particularly those from Sweden and Norway, now make up over a fifth of our buyers in Spain – a huge increase on previous years.”

Indeed, a real estate report, including a detailed analysis of the data made available from the Association of the Property Registries and the General Council of the Notary Offices, has confirmed strong growth in the percentage of home purchases by foreigners with respect to the total home purchases in Spain over the last 4 years. These figures showed that purchases reached 11.15% in 2013 (12.85% in the fourth quarter of 2013), a stark contrast to only 4.24% of sales as seen in 2009.

Furthermore, another significant fact shown in the report is that the group of the 10 principal countries purchasing homes in Spain (Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Italy, Algeria and China) has been very stable in the last few years suggesting recovery of the market.

For those on the hunt for the perfect Spanish property, why not take a look at what Taylor Wimpey España has to offer on the Costa Blanca, a hotspot for Scandinavian buyers.

The new La Recoleta apartments are located in a stunning location in Punta Prima, Torrevieja on the wonderful Costa Blanca.

La Recoleta’s Mediterranean style buildings, wide avenues leading down to the sea, immaculate garden areas and well-run services make this a perfect place to relax and enjoy the fantastic climate all year around.

The 2 or 3 bed apartments, available from EUR 142,000 have a well-designed layout with private terraces for those all-important summer barbeques, afford beautiful views over the sea, swimming pool and private gardens.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 0034 971 70 69 72.