• Cala Vinyes Hills II offers impressive new homes in desirable Mallorca location
• 15,784 Balearic property transactions in 2018 (Colegio Registradores)
• Buyers focusing on contemporary homes with superb environmental credentials in prime locations

Leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España has announced its second Mallorca residential property development launch of 2019, just three weeks after revealing details of its Blue Cove site.

The new development – Cala Vinyes Hills II – features 16 exclusive, three-bedroom townhouses in a private setting with a communal pool. Spacious private terraces and gardens provide plentiful access to the Mallorcan sunshine, with prices starting from €619,700 plus VAT.

“Mallorca’s property market is ticking over beautifully right now and demand for homes is far outstripping the existing supply. Foreign buyers are having a notable influence on the market, accounting for some 34% of buyers. They are driving up prices by snapping up homes and thus reducing overall availability. It’s a trend that we anticipate will continue over the coming years, making now a good time to buy for those looking to grow their capital as well as enjoy their second home.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

The contemporary townhouses of Cala Vinyes Hills II are located in the prestigious Cala Vinyes area, close to Puerto Portals and Port Adriano, as well as the popular Santa Ponsa, Bendinat, Poniente and Son Vida golf courses. The area’s attractions have proven a strong draw for second home buyers over the past several years, making it a key contributor to the Balearics’ 15,784 real estate transactions that took place during 2018.

The stylish homes of Cala Vinyes Hills II are perfectly attuned to buyers’ desires. Spacious, open plan living areas for cooking, dining and relaxing flow through to well-appointed terraces or gardens, making them ideal for the blended indoor/outdoor lifestyle that is so integral to island living. Interiors have been designed to reflect the cool, natural tones of the local environment, with living spaces exuding a calming feel and bedrooms promoting comfort and relaxation.

“Mallorca buyers are focusing on modern properties that boast stylish interiors, superior outdoor spaces and excellent environmental credentials – all in a prime location. That is precisely what we’re delivering at Cala Vinyes Hills II. The sustained level of demand for such homes is supporting Mallorca’s property stock to grow at as rapid a pace as the local government feels is appropriate, while still respecting the natural environment. This is leading to a stable and continuing increase in prices, as buyers queue up to buy their dream Mallorcan homes.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

For more information, please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

• Taylor Wimpey España completions up 14% and operating profit up 9% in 2018
• Fundraising for Challenge 2018 saw team raise record total of nearly £13k
• Challenge 2019 aiming to raise even more money for charity

Leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España has reported impressive results for its 2018 performance, delivering 342 homes over the course of the year, compared with 301 in 2017. The 14% increase in completed homes was complemented by an improved operating profit of £29.2 million for 2018 (2017: £26.8 million). The success of developments such as the Costa del Sol’s La Floresta Sur was key to the company’s robust performance.

However, the Taylor Wimpey team is about more than making Spanish second home buyers’ dreams come true – staff also want to make young people’s dreams come true. They are doing this through active fundraising for their participation in Challenge 2019.

The Challenge event is held every year by Taylor Wimpey in order to raise money for charity. Teams from across the vast organisation test their spirit, strength and teamwork in a series of demanding challenges while raising funds for worthy causes. This year, the teams will be scaling the Brecon Beacons in Wales in order to raise money and awareness for the Youth Adventure Trust, which works with outdoors with vulnerable young people to build their confidence and skills, and DEBRA, which works to improve the quality of life of Spanish people with epidermolysis bullosa, a rare and painful condition where the skin blisters easily.

“The Taylor Wimpey España team is getting into shape ready for Challenge 2019. We’re seeking support for our two chosen charities as we gear up for this year’s event and are looking forward to – hopefully – beating our 2018 fundraising target by quite some way in order to give back to the communities in which we work.” 

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

Taylor Wimpey España has a strong track record when it comes to the Challenge events. In 2018, the team raised a record-breaking total of just under £13,000 – 323% of its original fundraising target and the highest amount raised by any of the teams taking part. The effort contributed to a total amount pledged by parent company Taylor Wimpey of £167,575 – the highest sum ever raised by its annual Challenge.

The competitive Spanish team also did well during the 2018 event itself, coming first in the ‘Beast’ hiking competition and third in the ‘Dragon’ hiking and biking competition. This year, the team is fired up to perform even better – both in the Brecon Beacons and in terms of its fundraising efforts.

“Doing so well in the Challenge 2018 was a great feeling – but raising so much money for such good causes was an even better one. That’s why we’re pushing this year to beat our fundraising target once more and make Challenge 2019 our most successful year yet!” 

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

• New Blue Cove development provides perfect blend of location and quality
• Spain is healthiest country on Earth (Bloomberg)
• Gastronomy, sunshine and coastal delights keep buyer demand strong in Mallorca

As if the lure of its sunshine, coastal delights and superb gastronomy weren’t enough, Spain has just been declared the healthiest country on the planet, shooting up the rankings from its previous position of sixth healthiest. The 2019 Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index ranks nations based on factors ranging from sanitation and clean water to obesity and life expectancy. Life expectancy at birth in Spain is already the third highest in the world and is expected to be the highest by 2040.

Leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España is certainly familiar with the health benefits of life in Spain, having been building homes on the mainland and the Spanish islands for the past 60 years.

“The Mediterranean diet is one of the key factors behind Spain’s position as the healthiest country in the world. Not only is the gastronomy focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients, but the extensive use of olive oils and nuts brings further health benefits – as well as creating some superb flavours!”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

For those who holiday or buy second homes on Spanish islands such as Mallorca, the local cuisine is a big draw. From delicious vegetable dishes such as tumbet (layered aubergine, potato and red bell peppers topped with tomato) to the stew-like arros brut, the island’s many gastronomic delights are a real pleasure to experience. Together with the myriad other joys of Mallorcan life (the sea, mountains and balmy climate, for starters), its cuisine cannot help but charm. For those looking to make it a regular part of their lives and enjoy the health benefits of all things Spanish, a holiday home on Mallorca makes perfect sense.

Taylor Wimpey’s just-launched Blue Cove development at Cala Lliteras (Capdepera) is ideally located to enable buyers to enjoy the best of island life. The first line homes overlook the sea, with spectacular views over the bay and its turquoise water. A coastal footpath leads to Cala Agulla, just 750m away, meaning that the properties provide the perfect blend of tranquillity and easy beach access.

Blue Cove provides a range of one and two-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom duplexes and three-bedroom townhouses, all designed with Taylor Wimpey España’s usual level of exceptional attention to detail and high-quality finishes. The ground floor homes enjoy private gardens, while the penthouses and duplexes benefit from private solarium terraces and terraces to the front. Owners also have exclusive use of the development’s generously sized shared pool. Prices start from €181,000 plus VAT.

“We are delighted to be launching a site as stunning as Blue Cove on Mallorca. The setting really is exceptional and we have used Mallorcan design and Mediterranean-style architecture to ensure that the homes do justice to their premium position. Mallorca remains one of our key areas of focus, with strong buyer demand for properties that offer the perfect blend of location and quality.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

• Property prices tipped to rise in 2019 (Taylor Wimpey España)
• Malaga, Torremolinos and Marbella flagged as this year’s Costa del Sol hotspots
• Developers focusing on bright, tech-aware homes with energy efficiency built it

The Costa del Sol first began actively cultivating its tourism business at the beginning of the 20^th century. More than 100 years later, it remains one of Spain’s most popular destination for those seeking sun, sand and relaxation.

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, knows the Costa del Sol inside out. He has played an active role in the delivery of holiday homes such as the spacious apartments of La Floresta Sur, near Marbella (available from €228,000 plus VAT), and the stylish townhouses at Horizon Golf at La Cala Golf Resort (from €435,000) for the past 20 years.

Now, Marc shares his thoughts on precisely what it is that gives the Costa del Sol such lasting appeal and what’s in store for the region in 2019.

What is the outlook for the Costa del Sol in 2019?

We expect to see a steady increase in property prices over the course of this year along the Costa del Sol. We also expect visitor numbers to remain stable in 2019, following a meteoric rise in 2018 (Spanish visitor numbers shot up by 10% in 2018, according to the country’s national statistics institute, the INE).

Malaga province now welcomes more than 5 million tourists per year and we anticipate the region continuing to enhance the leisure facilities and cultural pursuits on offer in order to cater to those visitors.

What are the top 2019 Costa del Sol hotspots likely to be?

This year, it’s all about Malaga, Torremolinos and Marbella, both as holiday destinations and as locations in which to buy second homes. Foreign buyers now account for a full 31% of property purchases in Malaga and we expect that figure to remain much the same in 2019, making Malaga a key hotspot for the year ahead.

Are there any ‘up and coming’ parts of the Costa del Sol that second home buyers should keep an eye on this year?

Absolutely. Marbella has long been synonymous with fashion and glamour and its reputation is growing rapidly, with visitors from around the globe discovering this Spanish gem.

Interestingly, we’re seeing Torremolinos coming back into fashion right now too. The town has left its rather dubious 1980s reputation in the dust and is now a popular haunt for both Spanish and international visitors. In fact, its popularity with domestic tourists means that Torremolinos has a wonderful, authentic Spanish vibe.

What is it about the Costa del Sol that causes so many holidaymakers to want to return there again and again?

There are several reasons that the Costa del Sol remains so popular. The bountiful sunshine and year-round warm climate call to many visitors, but there’s plenty more to the area than just the ‘sol’ for which it is so well known. From outstanding sandy beaches to over 70 golf courses that can be enjoyed all year long, this stretch of coastline offers a wealth of pleasurable experiences.

The lifestyle and gastronomy of the local area are also attractive, as are its many cultural and historic monuments. From a practical standpoint, the Costa del Sol is very well connected, with an international airport and a number of low-cost carriers. The fact that English is widely spoken and that the cost of living here is low compared to many other European countries also serves the area well in terms of attracting visitors from overseas.

Why is it that the Costa del Sol works so well as a retirement destination, as well as a place to visit?

Many people seek out year-round warmth for their retirement years, which obviously the Costa del Sol can provide. It’s also got great health services, a low cost of living, a relaxed lifestyle and good connections, be they by plane, bullet train, boat (there are several marinas) or car along the region’s modern motorways.

What tips would you give to anyone thinking of buyer a Costa del Sol property this year?

Always buy direct from a well-known developer such as Taylor Wimpey España! We’ve been building here for 60 years, which means that buyers can expect high quality finishes, native speakers of their first language and exceptional customer service. Sadly that’s not the case with every developer in the Costa del Sol.

What are the latest building/design trends in terms of second homes on the Costa del Sol?

Contemporary properties in this area boast large windows and terraces in order to maximise enjoyment of the Spanish sun. Interiors are open plan for relaxed and connected family living, with tech features including USB sockets, WiFi and charging points for electric cars.

We’re also seeing plenty of energy saving appliances in use in the latest Costa del Sol homes, from modern showers to highly efficient heat pumps and air conditioning units.

Other than the Costa del Sol, where should second home buyers be considering closely in Spain this year? 

The Costa Blanca is always a good choice. It offers lower prices than the Costa del Sol, while still offering an excellent climate, relaxed lifestyle and good international connections. Mallorca and Ibiza are also great locations for second homes, offering a vibrant, stylish experience that comes with all the unique quirks of island life.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

• Nearly 83 million tourists visited Spain in 2018 (INE)
• Home sales up 10.1% and visitor spending up 3.3% in 2018
• 2 new Taylor Wimpey España show homes generating keen visitor interest

Visitor numbers to Spain have hit record-breaking levels for the sixth consecutive year, following a ninth consecutive year of growth. 82.8 million people flocked to Spain for their holidays during 2018, according to the Spanish National Institute for Statistics (INE) – 1.1% more than in 2017. Visitors were also freer with their cash in 2018, with spending up by 3.3% to around €1,086 per visitor.

Home sales also shot up in 2018 – by 10.1% over the course of the year, according to the latest figures from the INE. With both tourism and the housing market booming, leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España is racing to meet the demand for holiday homes in hotspots such as the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca. Together with its operations in Mallorca, the expert builder is launching six schemes in the first half of 2019. It has also just launched two superb new show homes, designed to enable visitors to feel what it would be like to own a second home in Spain.

“When we create a show home, the idea is to provide the perfect balance of tasteful elegance while still allowing visitors to picture how they would place their own stamp on the property. It’s a practiced art! It’s also important to create interiors that work with the flow of each individual property, which varies from development to development.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

The new show home at Horizon Golf, in La Cala Resort, Mijas (Malaga), exudes warmth and comfort. The cream, brown and copper tones bring to mind happy family holidays, as befits the development’s stunning location, which offers panoramic golf course views in a spectacular natural environment. The show home creates a sense of welcome the moment visitors arrive, enabling them to truly imagine what it would be like to enjoy such a fantastic property for themselves. The three-bedroom townhouses are priced from €435,000 plus VAT, with airy rooms and large terraces providing a lovely setting for creating cherished family memories. There’s also a time-limited offer to purchase one of the €455,000 (plus VAT) homes at Horizon Golf and get furnishings included in the purchase price.

Along the coast on the Costa Blanca, Kiruna Residencial also boasts an elegant new show home. The sleek, contemporary interior delivers an air of sophistication and style – this is a property that visitors can picture welcoming their friends to and entertaining in, as well as enjoying themselves. The bold use of glass to divide up the townhouse’s living space means that the spacious property is filled with light, enabling visitors to imagine themselves enjoying it whatever the season. Prices start from €168,000 plus VAT for a three-bedroom townhouse.

With tourism in Spain continuing to go from strength to strength, show homes will remain an important part of the country’s second home offering. The tourism industry as a whole grew by 3.1% in 2018 in terms of its number of jobs, with the creation of an additional 50,093 jobs, according to Social Security figures. With second homes drawing visitors back to the country time and again, the role of second homes in supporting wider tourism spending is not to be underestimated.

“Purchasing a second home in Spain shows a commitment to returning to the country repeatedly over a number of years, so it’s great news for the Spanish economy, both in terms of the property purchase and as a result of the future contribution to the tourism sector. Of course it’s also of huge benefit to the buyer, providing them with the perfect holiday home and, ultimately, the option to retire to Spain in the future should they so wish. It’s a situation in which everyone wins and show homes are often the very first step in that process.” 

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK, you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

• Foreign investors accounted for 68% of Spanish real estate investment in 2018 (Savills Aguirre Newman)
• Notable uptick in residential property investment in 2018 (Taylor Wimpey España)
• Buyer Marc Dechoux cites personal use and investment as reasons for buying in Spain from overseas

Savills Aguirre Newman has reported record levels of foreign investment in Spanish real estate in 2018. A total of €10,800 million was poured into Spanish real estate over the course of the year. Foreign investors accounted for 68% of that total – around €7,300 million. The figure was the highest for five years and up 23% on the amount invested in Spanish property by foreign buyers in 2017.

“The uptick in investment from overseas buyers was certainly noticeable in 2018. The appetite from real estate buyers from Europe and the US has been particularly strong and we are confident that 2019 will also be a strong year for the Spanish real estate sector as that interest continues.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

As was observed by leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España, the Savills Aguirre Newman figures show that 85% of the volume of cross-border operations came from Europe and the United States, which together accounted for just under 57% of the total investment. The e-commerce, retail and office sectors performed particularly well, while the Spanish second home market also went from strength to strength.

One of those who bought a second home in Spain from overseas in 2018 was Marc Dechoux. Marc purchased a home at La Floresta Sur on the Costa del Sol, where key-ready homes are available from €228,000. The two-bedroom homes are just 40 km from Malaga’s international airport, nestled among numerous excellent golf courses and the nearby beaches of Elviria, Cabopino and Bahía de Marbella (Marbella Bay).

Having found La Floresta Sur on a property portal while at home in France, Marc was drawn to the development’s nice location and quality features. The site boasts a communal swimming pool and striking surroundings, which have been declared a natural biosphere reserve by UNESCO.

Like many foreign buyers of Spanish real estate, Marc was looking for a property that would serve as both a holiday home and an investment. La Floresta Sur ticked all the right boxes, with Marc describing it as, “the right apartment at the right price (lovely location, high standard of construction specifications combined with a nice apartment setup).”

After a smooth and efficient transaction, Marc was soon enjoying his new Spanish home. The ease with which the transaction took place is another reason that investors are so keen on Spain right now. Quite simply, it is an easy country in which to invest in real estate, particularly for those who opt to do so through reputable property developers such as Taylor Wimpey España.

“We’ve been operating in Spain for 60 years now and I’ve personally been involved with Taylor Wimpey España for 25 years. Providing buyers with a clear, established route to purchase property here is just as important as the properties themselves. People buy holiday homes for a range of reasons, but one thing they all have in common is that they want the transaction to take place quickly and with minimal hassle. Delivering that superb customer experience is part of what has enabled Taylor Wimpey España to thrive in Spain for so many years.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.

• British requests for Spanish citizenship treble from 2015 to 2018 (General Directorateof Registries and Notaries of Spain)
• Foreign buyers now account for 15% of Spanish property sales (Fiabci Spain)
• Taylor Wimpey España legal completions up 13.6% in 2018

Leading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España has reported a 13.6% uplift in legal completions of its properties in 2018, as the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Mallorca remain prized locations for second home owners. The number of foreigners buying in Spain has also risen, hitting 15% according to Fiabci Spain.

“Spain’s property market is absolutely thriving right now and foreign buyers are playing an important role in that. Foreign buyer numbers have been rising steadily over the past decade and demand for second homes in beach and golf resorts is incredibly high.” 

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

Taylor Wimpey has responded in force to the strong demand for their stylish, spacious homes, with six new developments launching in the first six months of 2019. That follows the legal completion of 342 homes in 2018.

Interestingly, but perhaps not unsurprisingly, the number of British people wanting to make Spain part of their lives has shot up in the last few years. The number of Britons applying for Spanish citizenship in 2018 was treble the number who applied in 2015, according to the General Directorate of Registries and Notaries of Spain. Assurances from the UK government that Britons living in EU member states will continue to receive the UK state pension, even in the event of a no deal Brexit, have bolstered the confidence of many who are seeking to hang on to their freedom of movement and other EU membership benefits after 29 March.

Brits are still enamoured with Spain as a holiday destination too, with visitor numbers increasing by 2.8% in November 2018 compared to November 2017. They remain the top nationality for visitors to Spain, with 17.64 million visiting between January and November 2018.

The number of registered housing sales in Spain has also increased by 2.8% when comparing November 2018 with November 2017, according to Spain’s National Statistics Institute. That figure rises considerably for certain areas, with Andalusia seeing an annual variation of 10.6%.

Developments such as Taylor Wimpey España’s Green Golf are well placed to serve those looking for something particularly special in Andalusia. Offering marvellous views over Estepona Golf, the private gated community provides luxurious three-bedroom townhouses. Pools and garden areas complement the stunning views, while the apartments themselves boast generous terraces. Prices start from just €280,000 plus VAT.

“Areas such as Andalusia continue to draw in not only considerable numbers of tourists, but also those who want a deeper connection with Spain and are looking to make it a more established part of their lives. For some of our buyers, that means a second home, while for others it means making Spain their primary residence. Either way, they benefit from all that this beautiful part of the country has to offer, from its fabulous climate and cuisine to its beaches, golf courses and so much more.”

Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey España

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://www.taylorwimpeyspain.com/. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 972.