Retirement in Spain Reigns On

by Georgina Spain

 It appears that Spain’s popularity as a retirement destination for Brits reigns on with Taylor Wimpey de España, one of the country’s leading house builders, reporting that nearly a fifth of all their buyers choose the Iberian nation to live out their retirement in the balmy Mediterranean sunshine joining the 400,000 expats who already live in Spain according to recent research from FindaProperty.com.

 

Spain has been voted the number one retirement destination on a number of occasions, most recently by Standard Life in a survey compiled at the end of 2010, something that was backed up by Aon Consulting who surveyed 7,500 of its employees on where they would most like to retire to and they emerged with the same conclusion – Spain is the best place in the world for retirement.

 

But what is it about Spain that attracts this market’? Well it isn’t just those of retirement age who love Spain, it tops the polls for holiday destinations as well, perhaps our familiarity with the country and culture is partly a reason for deciding to emigrate?

 

Certainly the weather is a major factor in people’s decision making, who wouldn’t want to live out their days basking in glorious sunshine? And it’s the year round weather which helps produce such abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, coupled with the fruits of the Mediterranean Sea, Spain offers a very healthy lifestyle and diet to its residents.

 

Health is without a doubt of great importance to this age group and Spain has an excellent healthcare system, although many overseas residents choose private healthcare to skip the queues. With an average life expectancy in Spain of over 81 years of age, they must be doing something right!

 

Of course you can’t retire to Spain without your dream home in which to live out your dotage. Spain like the rest of the world has been hit by the global recession. Over the last 3 years prices have adjusted and in many prime areas these prices are reportedly at rock bottom so the crisis has presented a lucrative opportunity for buyers today to purchase their ideal retirement home in Spain for less.

 

Ignacio Osle, the Sales & Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, informs us:

 

“The market in Spain has become quite fragmented where some areas are suffering from over supply of new homes yet in many prime locations there is still high demand and not enough building to satisfy this. Across the board, however, house prices have reduced and so those looking to purchase in the best areas can make the most of the current market and snap up excellent value property before the prices start increasing once again.”

 

This is something that Val and Mike Reay from Northumberland have capitalised on. They purchased a 3 bedroom townhouse from Taylor Wimpey de España in the Montesol residential complex in the town of Calpe in the Costa Blanca and have never looked back since!

 

“We love the house, the area and everything about our Spanish home. Our children and grandchildren visit regularly as do other family and friends. We spend 2 months in the UK and 2 months in Montesol alternately. We should have done it years ago!”

 

If you are considering in following in the footsteps of Val and Mike then get in touch with Taylor Wimpey de España to find your perfect retirement home in Spain. They offer homes in the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Mallorca. Contact on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

 

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 On the market:

Montesol, Calpe, Costa Blanca

 

The Montesol residential complex consists of houses with gardens and communal swimming pools.

 

The properties have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, cloakroom, garden, roof sun terrace and private parking, air conditioning and heat pump system, hydro massage bath, and are constructed to a high quality. Some of the properties have basements.

 

These properties are ready for possession and available now from €251,000, 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.

39% increase in Mallorca’s rental property market provides sizzling opportunities for owners

by Georgina Spain

 

The gorgeous Spanish Island of Mallorca, a popular holiday destination for many Brits and Europeans drawn by the island’s charm and sophistication as well as its offerings of sun, sea and sangria, is experiencing strong growth in holiday rental booking enquiries this year with a 39% increase from Q1 2010 according to latest data from HomeAway Holiday Rentals.
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, one of Spain’s leading house builders, explains,
“Over the last 12 months we have seen both visitor numbers and enquiries for property in Mallorca rise steadily. Buyers from the UK and Europe are not only looking at the traditional property hotspots on the mainland but further afield to Spain’s stunning islands such as Mallorca.”
And stunning is certainly one way to describe Mallorca. With its dazzling white sandy beaches, secluded coves, picturesque mountains, traditional architecture and abundance of amenities and leisure activities to suite every need, not to mention its superb climate, perfect for topping up your tan, it’s no wonder Mallorca attracts millions of visitors year after year creating a thriving tourist as well as rental accommodation market.
Providing a further boost to Mallorca’s visitor numbers in 2011, Monarch Airlines is increasing its programme of flights from the UK to Mallorca from April in response to customer demand as well as Aer Lingus adding a twice-weekly service from Cork in southern Ireland to Palma de Mallorca.
 
This news is certainly positive for all at Taylor Wimpey de España with Ignacio Osle stating:
 
“Mallorca is quite rightly seen as a jewel in the Mediterranean. The Irish – coming from their own Emerald Isle – have always enjoyed Mallorca and it is great news that it will now be even easier for them to travel here.”
 
But it’s not just the frequency and ease of low cost flights to the island or sizzling hot weather and stunning scenery that will be attracting visitors this year. Mallorca’s buy-to-let property owners will be excited to learn that Mallorca will be hosting one of the world’s biggest yachting events, the Global Ocean Race 2011-12, which will lure thousands of sports fans from across the globe to the island, providing a further boost to the rental market.
 
The booming Mallorcan holiday home market provides the perfect opportunity for anyone seeking to buy a property and generate rental income. According HomeAway Holiday Rentals, a two bedroom property yields an average of £700 per week and a three bedroom property an average of £1,000 per week in rental income.
 
For potential buy-to-let investors Taylor Wimpey de España has launched a luxurious new residential development, Aires de Pollensa, just minutes from Pollensa beach in the north of the island. This sleek and contemporary residence offers a winning combination of peaceful surroundings and beautiful views matched with a wide array of popular facilities around the port such as golf courses, including the famous nine hole Pollensa golf course, cycling routes, kite surfing, sailing and diving schools as well as traditional restaurants and trendy bars. This modern three floor development has 9 two and three bedroom apartments available from €260,000 with spacious terraces and private gardens in a gated community with parking and a dazzling communal pool.
 
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 00 34 971 706 244.

Golf guarantees property gains?

by Georgina Spain

 

There’s no doubt about it, golf is one of the most popular sports today and the love of the game doesn’t seem to be waning. In North America alone there is reportedly close to 30 million golfers. In the UK, you don’t have to travel far to reach a golf course, we all know a golfer or two and have possibly stayed on a golf resort on holiday.
 
But how has this tenacious appetite for the sport translated into the world of property and how can you make a financial gain from this? Owning a prime golf property would be the answer to this according to the experts in Spain, Taylor Wimpey de España.
 
Taylor Wimpey de España know a thing or two about golf and after 50 years of building in one of the greatest golfing Mecca’s in Europe they certainly know a lot about property.
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey de España, comments:
 
“It used to be the case along the Spanish costas that you could purchase a property on any golf course and you’d be certain to reap financial rewards, but the key factor to consider here is ‘prime property’. With all property purchases only the highest quality builds in the best locations will deliver the security of a purchase that most people aim for and with a reported 400,000 expats already living in Spain (FindaProperty.com) you need to ensure your property has unique selling points to make it stand out from the rest when it comes to rental or sales.
 
“Without doubt in a holiday and overseas home destination such as Spain, properties on golf resorts offer more for the buyer. You tend to find a greater range and quality of facilities such as the club house, restaurants, shops and leisure amenities including swimming pools, gymnasiums, spas and of course golf ranges and the courses themselves. And just as owners can see the appeal to purchase on such community resorts, so can potential holiday makers which opens up the possibility to rent out homes to holiday golfers.”
 
Demand for golf property in Spain in the prime locations is also increasing according to Taylor Wimpey de España. Enquiries have increased by 121% in the first quarter of 2011, 57% of which are from the Brits, one of the greatest golf loving nations of all.
 
Further highlighting golf in Spain are high profile Tours such as the Iberdrola Open which is taking place between 12th and 15th May in Son Servera, Mallorca, and the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Casares in Andalucia between 19th and 22nd May, both part of the European Tour. These tours bring in the crowds and in turn increase property demand in the surrounding areas.
 
Osle continues:
 
“The market in Mallorca is a particularly interesting one. The largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca offers a different experience to mainland Spain, it has unique culture and traditions and breathtaking beaches and marinas. Sales here are booming and we have to develop more residential communities to keep up with demand.
 
“Cala Anguila is one such development launched last month and already we have had 7 sales for the resort.  It is only a 20 minute drive from the hosting town of the Iberdrola Open in Mallorca and is nestled on the beach close to Porto Cristo offering owners the best of both worlds, sea views and nearby golfing facilities.”
 
Cala Anguila consists of 25 two bedroom apartments with terraces, parking spaces and a communal swimming pool, prices start at €199,500.
 
“The 12th April sees the launch of the next phase of Los Altos del Golf which is actually on the Andratx Golf Course so perfect for golf lovers and keen investors alike,” continues Osle. “On offer are two, three and four bedroom, two bathroom townhouses with large terraces, parking, a communal swimming pool, gardens and solarium. Owning on the course costs from £505,000. So Taylor Wimpey de España is able to offer golf enthusiasts properties to suit all budgets and requirements.”
 
Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK call 00 34 971 706 244.

London City Airport improves access to Spanish property hotspots

by Georgina Spain

 

In response to high demand from London City Airport travellers, BA CityFlyer, a subsidiary of British Airways (BA) has announced greater access to the holiday favourite, Spain, with a new route to Malaga in the Costa del Sol and increased frequency of flights to Palma on the island of Mallorca.
 
The move by BA to boost their Spanish routes from London City Airport is part of a wider improvement for holiday travellers with a 39 increase in ‘leisure flights’ from the capital’s airport for the summer season.
 
The thrice weekly flights to Malaga will commence from 8th June 2011 highlighting the continued popularity of this region in Spain and its year round appeal. The flights to Palma and Ibiza will increase from four to ten per week between July and September, the height of the vacation season.
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales & Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España enthuses:
 
“This is another positive step for Spain welcoming increased passenger numbers from London and the south-east of England. Demand is high for the Costa del Sol and Mallorca with many air travellers taking their holidays in these sunshine destinations but also we have great number of home owners in these regions so more flights allows greater flexibility in accessing second homes throughout the year.
 
“Responding to ongoing client demand, Taylor Wimpey de España is launching new developments in both the Costa del Sol and Mallorca this year with Cala Anguila on the eastern coast of Mallorca already released. The 3rd phase of Los Altos del Golf in Andratx is due to be launched at the end of March along with a new development in Pollensa, both in Mallorca. We have seen a good increase in property sales over the last year, especially in Mallorca, in fact we have just released a number of Show Homes to the market where all other stock has sold!”
 
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 00 34 971 706 244.
 
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Show Home sales:
 
Cala Anguila, Puerto Cristo, Mallorca
 
The new Cala Anguila residential development is located on the east coast of Mallorca near Porto Cristo. Cala Anguila benefits from being one of the last few plots of land for a home next to a beach in Mallorca.
 
Cala Anguila consists of 25 two-bedroom apartments designed to reflect the beauty of the surrounding area. All the apartments come with a private outside parking space.
 
These properties are available now from €199,500. 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.
 

Move over Madrid, Mallorca will be Spain’s Hottest Destination this Summer

by Georgina Spain

 

The capital city of Madrid may be well known for its searing summer heat but this year’s hottest Spanish destination, in terms of property that is, will be the Balearic island of Mallorca according to the experts at Taylor Wimpey de España.
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, explains,
“Over the last 12 months we have seen both visitor numbers and enquires for property on Mallorca rise steadily. Buyers from the UK and Europe are not only looking at the traditional property hotspots on the mainland but further afield to Spain’s stunning islands such as Mallorca.”
And it’s not hard to see why this charming Mediterranean island is so popular. Mallorca offers something for everyone from amazing sandy beaches to stunning scenery, idyllic coves, traditional architecture and wide range of sports and leisure activities. Palma de Mallorca, the island’s capital, has also recently been voted one of the five leading Spanish towns for travel and tourism in 2010 by Exceltur.
Over 21 million passengers pass through Son San Joan airport at Palma de Mallorca year making it Spain’s third busiest airport and in summer, the busiest. In response to demand numerous airlines have increased frequency and started new routes to the island making accessibility even easier.
Eastern Airways will be launching new weekly direct flights from London Oxford Airport to Palma this June, easyJet is now operating a new flight from Manchester, tickets are on sale with Jet2.com from Glasgow to Palma and budget airline Ryanair will commence routes from Birmingham to the island this summer as well as a new national route from its base in Alicante.
In addition to air arrivals, Mallorca is also seeing significant numbers of visitor arrivals by sea with Palma receiving over 500 cruise ships last year, carrying some 1.3 million passengers. Docking in Palma has become so popular in fact that a designated berth is under construction at a cost of some 28 million euros by the Port Authority in the Poniente docks to accommodate up to 5 of the larger vessels. 
One previous cruise ship regular, entertainer Claire Sweeney, stopped at Palma so regularly and fell in love with Mallorca so much so that she purchased a home at Cala Viṅas, just minutes from the capital.  
The Balearics’ property market remains robust with a 145% increase in property sales in 2010 compared to 2009 recorded by the Public Works Ministry and Mallorca itself has the second highest average asking price in Spain at €428,300 according to the latest Kyero.com Spanish House Price Index (Q1 2011).
Asking prices however have fallen over the last 24 months as the market has realigned and affordable properties are available. Taylor Wimpey de España for example are launching two superb new residential developments, Aires de Pollensa, just minutes from Pollensa beach in the north of the island and in respond to client demand, a new phase at Los Altos del Golf in Andratx, in the south west.
Both developments offer a very high standard of build as is expected of Taylor Wimpey de España with spacious 2 bedroom apartments at Aires de Pollensa available from €260,000 and large detached 2, 3 and 4 bedroom properties in one of Mallorca’s most exclusive areas at Los Altos del Golf available from €505,000.
Just launched to the market, interest in these developments is already high so for more information contact Taylor Wimpey de España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. If you reside outside the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 
 
 

Alicante set to welcome more passengers from Northern Ireland courtesy of Jet2.com

by Georgina Spain

 

In perfect timing for the opening of the new Terminal at Alicante Airport in the Costa Blanca this March, Jet2.com has announced its 13th destination with new flights from Belfast International Airport to the Region of Alicante in Spain.
 
The Costa Blanca is a popular destination for the Northern Irish and for the peak summer period, holiday makers and home owners alike can escape to sunnier climes from only £39.99 (including taxes) every Monday during the height of the season, between 27th June and 29th August 2011.
The no-frills airline already flies from Belfast to Murcia and so the additional Belfast to Alicante route will further expand Jet2.com’s presence in Spain.
 
Alicante Airport will certainly be able to handle the increased traffic with the third terminal set to officially commence operation on 24th March, increasing passenger capacity from 9 million to 20 million per year. Alicante is the perfect stepping stone to the popular nearby destinations of Benidorm, Torrevieja, Denia and Calpe where Taylor Wimpey de España has also been expanding its own operation of new home developments.
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España comments:
 
“Other than Alicante itself where we offer a number of select and boutique developments to second home buyers, nearby Calpe is a popular choice offering owners stunning Mediterranean beaches, excellent golf resorts and year round sunshine. Travelling north beyond the crowded beaches of Benidorm, Calpe is only 45 minutes drive from Alicante Airport and so a easy commute for owners.
 
“Our most popular developments in this area are Montesol and Calpesol. Both residential complexes offer spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouses with gardens, private parking and communal swimming pools. These turnkey homes are available now from €251,000 and €169,500 respectively.
 
“The new flights from Jet2.com will make a real difference to existing owners and those seeking to purchase in Spain. Many will be using the properties themselves for their own summer holidays but owners can also cash in on the peak summer demand for accommodation by letting out their property to holiday makers. The increased availability of flights is certainly a positive development for everyone.”
 
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 00 34 971 706 244.
 
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Montesol, Calpe, Costa Blanca
 
The Montesol residential complex consists of houses with gardens and communal swimming pools.
 
The properties have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, cloakroom, garden, roof sun terrace and private parking, air conditioning and heat pump system, hydro massage bath, and are constructed to a high quality. Some of the properties have basements .
 
These properties are ready for possession and available now from €251,000, 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.
 
Calpesol, Calpe, Costa Blanca
 
Located one hour from Valencia and 45 minutes from Alicante these 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom properties are situated in a scenic beach side valley surrounded by mountain landscape. Offering various activities such as water sports and golf this popular tourist town is modern whilst maintaining a traditional Spanish feel.
 
These properties are available now from €169,500. 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.
 

Visitor Numbers Set for Boost with Opening of New Alicante Airport Terminal

by Georgina Spain

 

There are just days now until the official opening of the much anticipated new Terminal at Alicante Airport in the Costa Blanca, Spain. The improved facilities will be completed in perfect time for the busy Easter and summer holiday periods.
 
Alicante is Spain’s sixth busiest airport by passenger numbers and the main airport for the Murcia region. It is also the fourth largest base for low-cost giant Ryanair with 59 destinations served by the airline. Other no-frills airlines offering discounted air travel include EasyJet, BMI Baby, Monarch and Jet2.com all providing daily services to Alicante from all major cities in the UK and Europe.
 
In 2010 Alicante Airport’s two terminals handled 9,382,935 passengers and 74,474 flight operations. The new and long awaited terminal is expected to open on 23rd March 2011 and Terminal 1 and 2 will merge with it on 24th March when flight operations will commence.
 
The vast new L-shaped complex will host an arrivals and departures area plus boarding docks parallel to the runway and to give an idea of its size it is six times the combined areas of Terminals 1 and 2 spread across six floors. It will increase the capacity of the Airport from 9 million to 20 million passengers a year and any travellers passing through will enjoy new shops, places to eat and drink, luxurious VIP lounge and new baggage reclaim hall.
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, the leading new homes developer in the Costa Blanca region comments:
 
“Demand for access to the Costa Blanca is incredibly high especially from the Brits, Germans and the Dutch. This directly correlates with the demand for second homes from these countries also. The Costa Blanca has a great deal to offer northern European residents, beautiful year round climate, a host of leisure amenities, developed infrastructure and close proximity to home making it quick and easy to jet over to your leisure pad even just for the weekend.
 
“With an abundance of discounted flight fares available throughout the year and now the increased capacity for passengers that the new terminal in Alicante Airport will provide, the Costa Blanca will continue to be firmly set in the sights of second home owners and holiday makers alike.”
 
Osle continues:
 
“According to a recent Taylor Wimpey de España survey most of our buyers seek a two bedroom property for under €250,000 but in the Costa Blanca you can get more for your money than in the likes of Marbella on the Costa del Sol and so Calpesol in the Spanish town of Calpe is a popular choice. Only 35 minutes from Alicante Airport these 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom properties are situated in a scenic beach side location surrounded by the breathtaking mountains and from only €165,000 they are an affordable and highly attractive option.”
 
Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK call 00 34 971 706 244.

Anyone for tennis? – Yes please says Mallorca

by Georgina Spain

 

When you think of Mallorca you might not immediately think tennis. But, this small Balearic Islands boasts an impressive history of cultivating championship tennis stars.
 
First ‘created’ by the monks of Europe, tennis was played widely throughout monasteries often as part of religious ceremonies. The French aristocracy then adopted the game and it became known as Royal (real) tennis. It was not long before the game spread and became very popular, especially in Spain.
 
Mallorca’s most notable tennis export is the world’s current number 1 (ranked by the Association of Tennis Professionals, ATP) – Rafael Nadal. However Nadal was not the first tennis icon to come from this Mediterranean island; that accolade really should go to lesser-known Carlos Moyá. 

Born in 1976, Moyá played tennis from an early age and became the protégé of Alberto Tous – a tennis star in his own right in the 60’s. During his teens Moyá had no rivals in the Balearics and moved to Barcelona to improve his game. In 1999 Moyá reached the pinnacle of World No 1 but was swiftly overtaken by the accomplished Pete Sampras. Despite this he has since then continued to compete at the highest levels, winning over 500 ATP matches.
 
Tennis star, Rafael ‘Rafa’ Nadal was born in Mallorca in 1986 and he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His masterful success of playing on clay courts has earned him the impressive title of ‘The King of Clay’!
 
Nadal is not the only sports star in his family. His uncles include a retired professional footballer and a former professional tennis player, Toni Nadal, who introduced Rafa to the game at the grand age of 3! He has been coaching him ever since.
 
When Nadal reached turned 14 the Spanish Tennis Federation requested that he left Mallorca, as Moyá had done. However, Nadal’s family did not accept the offer believing strongly that if you were going to be an exceptional sports person then you should be able to fulfil your dream from any location.
 
By the tender age of 17, Rafa was ranked in the world’s top 50 players. His incredible success story culminated in August 2008 when he became ranked as No1 tennis player in the world and he has continued to be in the top two ever since.
 
Javier Ballester, the Managing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España spoke of the current passion for tennis in Mallorca,
 
“There are many tennis stars that come to Mallorca to train. It is not unusual to hear that Bjorn Borg, Steffi Graff, Ana Ivanovic are on the island brushing up their skills. The prestigious Tennis Academy attracts people from all over the world giving them the finest coaching and allowing them to enjoy all the wonderful features of Mallorca.”
 
A major development in Mallorca, is that tennis star Raphael Nadal, with the collaboration of the City of Manacor & the Consell de Mallorca, is to create an international tennis centre in his home town of Manacor. The construction is expected to begin at the end of the summer 2011 and will be entirely funded by Nadal.
 
The facility will include 25 tennis courts, a football ground, swimming pool, medical centre and accommodation for 100 athletes. A project like this is fabulous news for Mallorca, and does a great deal for heightening the profile of the island. It is anticipated that this centre will attract a variety of sports people who want to do some serious training.
 
April 18th sees the start of the Spanish Open in Barcelona and with prize money of €1,550,000 up for grabs the heat will be on. International tennis stars will be arriving in Spain to vie for their place in the 59th edition of the Barcelona Open. The ATP world tour is one of the most important events in Spanish tennis and of course for the Barcelona social calendar. Mallorca’s Nadal will be playing this year and hoping to put up a good fight against the defending champ Fernando Verdasco.
 
For more information contact Taylor Wimpey de España on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.
 
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On the Market…
 
Cala Anguila, Puerto Cristo, Mallorca
 
The new Cala Anguilaresidential development is located on the east coast of Mallorca near Porto Cristo. Cala Anguila benefits from being one of the last few plots of land for a home next to a beach in Mallorca and tennis courts can be found within 800m of the resort.
 
Cala Anguilaconsists of 25 two-bedroom apartments designed to reflect the beauty of the surrounding area.  All the apartments come with a private outside parking space.
 
These properties are available now from €199,500. 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.
 

Balearics leads Spanish property market revival with 14.5% increase in sales

by Georgina Spain

The revival of the Spanish property market continues at a pace with the Balearic Islands recording a 14.5% increase in property sales in 2010 compared to 2009 according to the latest data from the Public Works Ministry.

For the first time in 3 years, the downward trend has been reversed with Spain as a whole reporting a 5.9% year-on-year increase in sales in 2010 compared to 2009. According to the official government data, a total of 491,000 properties were sold in Spain last year, 10,860 on the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Majorca, Minorca and Formentera alone.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, Spain’s leading house builder with developments within the Balearics, comments,

“Over the past 12 months we have seen buyer interest in the Balearic Islands, especially Majorca, rise steadily. The largest Balearic Island offers something for everyone from amazing sandy beaches to stunning scenery, idyllic coves, traditional architecture and wide range of sports and leisure activities.”

Majorca has long been a favourite destination with British holiday makers in particular who account for around 25% of all visitors. And indeed the popularity of the island has not escaped the attention of one of Spain’s leading carriers, Monarch Airlines, which is increasing its programme of flights from the UK to Majorca from April 2011 in response to customer demand.

As Ignacio Osle continues,

“Majorca remains one of the most sought after holiday and second home destinations in the Mediterranean. The local property market remains buoyant with foreign buyers keen to get a slice of island life by purchasing high quality, well located properties from as little as €143,900.”

Following the success of its other Majorca projects, Taylor Wimpey de España has just launched a new development on the east coast of the island. Cala Anguila is a boutique residential development comprising two bedroom apartments, set around lush gardens with direct access to the beach. Only 3km from all the amenities of Porto Cristo, Cala Anguila is ideally located with coves to explore, idyllic views to enjoy and numerous golf courses nearby.

Built to the highest standards, apartments start from €199,500 with ground floor properties boasting spacious terraces and private gardens and top floor apartments benefiting from private roof terraces.

Interest in Cala Anguila is high so for more information contact Taylor Wimpey de España on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. If you reside outside the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

 

Monarch increases flights to Spain as more Brits jet off in search of the sun

by Georgina Spain

 

Monarch Airlines, one the leading carriers to Spain, is increasing its programme of flights to the land of sun, sea and sand from April due to growing customer demand.
 
Keen to escape to sunnier climes, the airline which operates regular flights from London Gatwick and Manchester airports, has added additional flights from the UK to holiday and second home hotspots of Malaga on the Costa del Sol, Alicante on the Costa Blanca and the Balearic island of Majorca. 
 
As the MD of Monarch Airlines commented: “We have been astonished by the soaring demand for Monarch flights in April, which we believe is being driven by the proximity of Easter to the additional bank holiday. Bookings for April are already up 49% compared with the same time last year with demand from customers still increasing.”
 
Overall tourism to Spain is on the increase with car hire comparison company, carhiremarket.com, reporting that the Iberian nation was the most popular destination for 25% of Brits taking a fly drive holiday in December 2010 and January 2011 with Palma de Majorca taking pole position.
 
The latest Eurostat data also paints a positive picture revealing that of all 27 Eurozone states, travellers spent the largest number of nights in Spanish hotels in 2010, an increase of 6.4% on 2009 levels.
 
Indeed the destinations set to receive additional flights from Monarch mirror the locations in which Taylor Wimpey de España offers superb new build developments.  It is re-confirmation of TWE‘s belief – it’s all about location location location. 
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director comments: ‘We are obviously delighted with the increase of flights from the UK to Malaga, Alicante and Majorca where we have offices and properties; it just goes to show that the Brits are still returning to the best spots in Spain. 
 
“Our sales figures have not once reflected the decrease in interest in property that the rest of Spain has seen. We feel very fortunate to have selected premium locations such as these to focus our core Spanish business on. It really does mean that we have been able to get on with doing what we do well and that is building superb homes, using the best labour force and the highest quality materials that we can to do the job.”
 
To view the wide selection of properties available from Taylor Wimpey España call today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.