Cash Crisis and Spanish Property

Spanish Property Market - Cash Buyer's Set to Cash in During Economic Downturn
By Robert Griggs

Well, you'd have to be an alien not to have heard or worse still, experienced the affects of the current economic downturn that has crippled financial markets worldwide. With many would be investors waiting for a greater depreciation in house prices and more favourable exchange rates, is this the right time to buy and what kind of affects has the current crisis had on the Spanish property market in general?

There have definitely been some major changes and moves taking place here in Spain, with prime minister Zapatero recently agreeing to allow unemployed owners of Spanish mortgages to defer their mortgage payment up to 500 euros per month for two years commencing in…

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Credit Crunch and Spanish Property

Spanish & Mallorca Property Market Report - December 2008
By David Novi

The Spanish property market was the European market most likely to crash when the credit crisis hit. Here we examine the ingredients of disaster

With Spain arguably the number one destination for British buyers of foreign residential property - for investment, second homes, or retirement in the sun - it is hardly surprising that there is so much interest in the Spanish property market. Hardly a day goes by without some ‘crisis on the costas’ story in the press, bemoaning the collapse of prices and demand, fully illustrated with images of half-built apartment complexes and swathes of empty sun-drenched villas!

Some interesting facts and figures
• Spanish house price inflation was 5% in 1998, rose to 17.75% in 2004 and slumped to 5% in 2007.
• Property prices increased 2.2 times in real terms between 1996 and 2006.
• Between 2005 and 2007 the interest burden on Spanish … to read the full article, please follow one of these links:

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Buying Property in Spain

Buying Spain Property For Sale - What Are the Mechanics
By Dale Campbell

Buying Spain property for sale has always been a popular choice with UK buyers. Spain is a beautiful country but that’s not the only reason making the region popular. A pleasing climatic zone, compatible lifestyle and affordable property options together attract continual attention to the area.

As we spend our hard earned cash on Spanish property, especially in the present credit crunch period, it has become increasingly important to be well apprised of the purchase schema and associated nitty-gritty details associated with buying property. The following information provides pertinent details on … to read the full article, please visit:

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Expat News

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Majorca Property

Mallorca Properties Dreams Come True

By William Robert Wood

Majorca's popular Spanish name is Mallorca and it is an island in the Mediterranean sea. It is the biggest island of spain and is a part of the Balearic archipelago. Most of the islands of the Balearic archipelago are famous holiday destinations due to the secenic beauty amidst the fabulous settings.

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Majorca has many advantages over its competitors in relation to connectivity and inland development. It is connected very well to almost all of Europe and you can get there with just about 2-3 hours of travel. Majorca's entertainment scene is very luring to all tourists. People of all ages can find something to do in this small island, as it has everything from posh marinas to rocking night clubs. Water sports is the main attraction and can be found almost everywhere. The clear blue waters and long stretches of beaches are a dream. The island's topography can keep you hooked, with the rugged coastline ... to read the full article please follow this link:

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C'an Pastilla - Majorca - a View of the Resort

C'an Pastilla consists of little more than a narrow main street, with the small parish Church of Sant Antonio de la Playa set among tightly packed side streets which lead down to the very picturesque harbour and the Club Marítimo San Antonio de la Playa marina, which is the home to a number of yachts and other pleasure craft.

The town itself is built at the western end of a 2.1/2 mile stretch of beach called "Playa de Palma", which is joined by a wide promenade … to read more please follow this link:

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Spanish Homes

Spanish homeowners face tricky times
By Gavin Stamp
Business reporter, BBC News

Sunbathers on a beach in San Sebastian

Will homeowners get their fingers burnt as the property market dips?

For people looking to find a place in the Spanish sun, the past few days have been far from glorious.

Fears of a crash in the Spanish housing market, prompted by a sell-off in property shares, have made life uncomfortable for thousands of Brits who own homes or are looking to take the plunge and buy abroad.

But these worries have not deterred one would-be buyer.

"There are a lot of negatives around and I have no doubt that property values will go down in the short term," says Richard Leigh, from Wiltshire, who is buying a flat near Estepona, a town at the western end of the Costa del Sol.

"In the long term, I think prices will come back quite quickly. For those who hold their nerve and hang on, I don't think there will be a problem in a couple of years time."

The Spanish way of life is appealing to many Brits

Property glut

Such optimism has been in rare supply recently, with much of the talk about the Spanish market focusing on how severe a slowdown

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Property in Majorca

Where Can You Find a Mallorca Property Far Away From the Hassle of City Living
By William Robert Wood

If you are looking for some of the best and most exclusive Mallorca property for sale, head for the North West coast of the island.

Divided from the rest of the island by the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, this coast is not as easily accessible as many other parts of Mallorca, although this situation has been improved in recent years. Being more remote is probably one reason why this part of the island has become so popular with the world's rich and famous.

Deia is a small, picturesque coastal village and has been famous for many years for its literary and musical inhabitants. More recently, famous owners here include Richard Branson, and Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

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Valencian Property Prices Could Be Affected

Valencia Loses 750,000 Passengers and 750 Jobs

This report could imply a slight impact on property prices in the Valencia area as the cost of flights will increase from other airlines as competition is lost. Meaning less visitors and less demand for property.

Ryanair, Europe’s leading low fares airline, today (24th Oct) announced the closure of its base at Valencia following the refusal of the Comunitat Valenciana to engage in constructive discussions in relation to the promotion of the airport and its routes across Ryanair’s network in Europe. The closure will lead to a loss of over 70 weekly Ryanair flights, 750,000 passengers p.a. and over 750 jobs in the region.

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Obama's Victory Will continue to Change The Euro

Dollar Gains Against Euro After Obama Victory in U.S. Election
By Stanley White

 Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar gained against the euro on speculation Barack Obama's victory in the U.S. presidential election and Democrat gains in Congress will accelerate policies aimed at overcoming a recession.

The currency also rose against the British pound and the Australian dollar as television networks projected 338 electoral votes for Obama to 156 for Republican rival John McCain, who conceded defeat. To read the full story, please follow this link:

Online Currency Exchange

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Spanish Fiestas...

Fiestas in Spain - Squashed Tomatoes and Jumping Devils
By Alan Liptrot

Fiestas take place throughout the year in various parts of Spain. The ones in small villages are certainly worth a visit, but if you want to experience something truly spectacular, try one of these;

SEMANA SANTA

Easter week in Spain is something to behold. Processions take place every day across the country, culminating with 'the big one' on Good Friday, when members of the various brotherhoods carry huge floats through the streets until the early hours of the morning. The most impressive ones are to be found in Cordoba, Granada, Malaga and Seville.

THE RUNNING OF THE BULLS

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Investing in a Spanish Property

The shrewd investor saw the decline as an opportunity to secure a dream home at a much reduced price. In fact this aspect of a declining market was the main purchasing selling point that the Spanish Market was using to attract buyers.

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US Dollar Comeback could Help Pound and Euro

US dollar makes comeback, 'bucking' world downturn
Amid wreckage of the US financial system, the battered buck makes surprise comeback

NEW YORK (Associated Press) - The stock market is in shambles, credit markets are squeezed and corporate earnings are cratering. But one piece of the mangled U.S. economy is making an improbable comeback: The once-almighty dollar.

As the financial meltdown clobbers world economies from South America to Asia, investors desperate for safe assets are plowing money into the battered buck _ helping it snap a six-year slide and reclaim its long-held status as a stable asset during rough times.

"The dollar has become the safe-haven play," said Kathy Lien, director of currency research at Global Forex Trading in New York. "It's a pretty monumental move we're seeing."

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Renting Abroad

Renting before you buy is always a good option, but don’t forget the rent is dead money; by that I mean non-recoverable. I have spoke to many people about the renting option and they have been looking around the internet for prices per month to rent. Generally those prices you see will always be above average as anyone advertising their property must accommodate the advertising expense within their rental charge.

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Currency Panic

How to Control a Currency Panic
Published: October 27, 2008

The financial crisis has ratcheted up a dangerous notch. The currency markets have gone topsy-turvy. The authorities now have to make some pretty big and delicate moves — something like performing microsurgery in a plane in turbulent skies.

The yen has risen by 40 percent against the euro since August, with most of that occurring in October.

This month, the Australian dollar has also fallen by 25 percent and the pound by 16 percent against the American dollar. Swings of this scale are alarming when they happen in the stock market . But they are petrifying in currency markets, because they make it virtually impossible to price exports or imports.

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Spanish Economy News October

Spanish banks solid, but economy feels crisis
Tuesday September 16, 11:40 AM

MADRID, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Spanish banks have minimal exposure to Lehman Brothers (NYSE: LEH - news) , and remain healthy, but worsening global financial market conditions will have an impact on Spain's economy, the Bank of Spain said on Tuesday.
The comments follow concerns smaller Spanish banks could be forced to seek fresh capital if the international financial crisis drags on and bankruptcies continue to soar in Spain's stricken property market.

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Economic News
Wednesday October 8, 11:56 AM
EU says told of Spanish banking sector plan

BRUSSELS, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Spain has informed the European Commission of its plan to stabilise the domestic banking system but it is not clear yet if it breaches European Union competition rules, the EU executive said on Wednesday... To read the full story, please follow this link:

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Alicante looking for wheely big boost
Article Date : Friday, October 24, 2008

A London Eye-style big wheel has been proposed for Alicante in a bid to bolster the city's image, something that could interest those thinking of investing in Spanish property.

The Alicante Hostelry Association has said ...  To read the full story, please follow this link:

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Spanish Tourism Stable
October 2008

October 24th, 2008

Some 47 million tourists have visited Spain in the first nine months of 2008, a figure that has remained largely unchanged (-0.9%) y-o-y, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Trade.

Despite the slight drop in visitor numbers since September last year, figures of tourist activity in September itself show a drop of 5.9% down to 5.7 million last month, suggesting that economic conditions are starting to have an affect on tourism.

While Madrid reported the highest growth in tourist arrivals (7.9%) since September 2007, the Cataluna region registered the most visitors, recording 11.6 million tourists ...  To read the full story, please follow this link:

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Properties in Mallorca

I was speaking to a few of my colleagues over the last week, two in Spain and two in Majorca. The two in Spain were reporting a dismal summer in property sales, yet the two in Majorca were reporting brisk business.

Either story implies different economical situations. In Spain you may find vastly reduced property prices and in Majorca you’ll discover a solid market with few price fluctuations. Buying in Spain you may find a quick increase in property price over the next five years. Buying in Majorca and the price increase will be steady.

In five years your property price will be at its peak, so sell and you’ll have made a handsome profit. Keep it and the slump may return three or four years later as the property market ebbs and flows. Five years on in Majorca and the price may have increased by 5%; five years beyond that and it may increase a further 5 to 10%.

Either market you could find a property price increase. With Spain you’ll need to know when to invest and when to sell. With Majorca your investment is pretty much safe, with a gradual increase in investment.

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Villas in Spain

Many will know that Spain is experiencing a Property Slump. The astute person however will know this is the best time to invest in Spanish Property. All property, especially villas are having to be reduced to sell. This means that some villas are bing reduced by up to 100,000 euros.

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