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In Torrevieja alone, foreign buyers purchased 3,117 homes in the first half of 2024, according to data from the Notarial College of Valencia.

International buyers dominate over 80% of the Alicante property market

Kevin Reardon - 17/01/2025

Housing affordability has become a critical issue in Spain, driven by gentrification and the shift of residential properties to short-term rentals.

Spain Plans to Increase Taxes on Holiday Rentals

The recent proposal by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to significantly increase taxes on the sale of homes to non-EU citizens who are not residents in the EU has sent shockwaves through Alicante’s real estate sector.

Sánchez’s New Tax Plan Puts Thousands of Alicante Property Sales at Risk

With its record-breaking achievements and ambitious expansion plans, Alicante-Elche Airport is poised to strengthen its position as a vital gateway for international and domestic travel.

Strong year-end as Alicante-Elche Airport Sets New Record

From February 2025, the list will expand to include other high-risk professions such as chambermaids, professional drivers, and caregivers.

Workers who will be able to retire in Spain at 52 years of age on a full pension

The moment that the document was signed by the Minister for Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres

Spain Pardons Poet Miguel Hernández

Kevin Reardon - 22/10/2024 0

The primary obstacle lies in the lack of suitable land to accommodate the expansion of the road.

N-332 Road Widening in Torrevieja Delayed due to lack of land

Staff Reporter - 19/10/2024 0

Zaplana making his case during the hearing.

Former Valencia President sentenced to 10 years in prison

Kevin Reardon - 16/10/2024 0

Housing groups organise a workshop on how to house squat in Alicante

Housing groups organise a workshop on how to house squat in...

Staff Reporter - 07/10/2024 0

Mazón's popularity rises with projection showing gain of 4 seats

Mazón’s popularity rises with projection showing gain of 4 seats

Staff Reporter - 07/10/2024 0

Spain to Tax the Rich More

Spain to Increase Tax on the Rich

Mark Nolan - 04/09/2024 0

Torrevieja´s International Residents Councillor Visits the British Embassy

Torrevieja´s International Residents Councillor Visits the British Embassy

Mark Nolan - 20/04/2024 0

Ribera at the Mar Menor earlier in the year

Minister Teresa Ribera returns to the Mar Menor

Kevin Reardon - 17/04/2024 0

Mr Ellis will take up his appointment during summer 2024.

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Spain

Staff Reporter - 15/03/2024 0

Alicante gives itself six more months to implement Low Emissions Zone

Alicante gives itself six more months to implement Low Emissions Zone

Kevin Reardon - 25/12/2023 0

Over 5000 women currently receiving police protection in Alicante Province

Over 5000 women currently receiving police protection in Alicante Province

Kevin Reardon - 26/11/2023 0

Feijóo loses in the final vote of his investiture debate

Feijóo loses in the final vote of his investiture debate

Kevin Reardon - 29/09/2023 0

Barcelona Riot Policeman denounces demonstrator’s non-consensual kiss.

Barcelona Riot Policeman denounces demonstrator’s non-consensual kiss.

Kevin Reardon - 12/09/2023 0

Follow the Election Results Live

Mark Nolan - 21/07/2023 0

Golden visa in Spain going away?

Golden visa in Spain going away?

Bill Oates - 22/06/2023 0

Leftist alliance and Podemos hand lifeline to Sánchez

Leftist alliance with Podemos hands lifeline to Sánchez

@leadernewspaper - 11/06/2023 0

President of the Government Calls for General Election

Mark Nolan - 29/05/2023 0

Spain Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has arrived on Ukrainian soil

Sánchez arrives in Kyiv

Kevin Reardon - 23/02/2023 0

Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante asks voters to withdraw support for PP

Kevin Reardon - 14/02/2023 0

Low Emission Zones Will Become More Restrictive

Mark Nolan - 17/10/2022 0

Prime Minister to visit Torrevieja desalination plant tomorrow

Pedro Sánchez tests positive for Covid

Mark Nolan - 25/09/2022 0

Health Minister confirms she is unlikely to ease the mask rule

Health Minister confirms she is unlikely to ease the mask rule

Mark Nolan - 06/09/2022 0

Russia's decision to cut the gas pipelines with Germany, France, and other countries, has revolutionized the gas market

Spain Government to lower IVA on gas to 5%

Kevin Reardon - 01/09/2022 0

Many UK Nationals still without Spanish Driving Licence

Many UK Nationals still without Spanish Driving Licence

Andrew Atkinson - 10/08/2022 0

Financial Crisis Affecting Beach Infrastructure

Mark Nolan - 15/07/2022 0

Genis Boadella, PDeCAT deputy.

Proposed motion to evict squatters in Spain within 48 hours

Andrew Atkinson - 12/07/2022 0

Sánchez left without usual courtesy visit to the White House

Sánchez left without usual courtesy visit to the White House

Kevin Reardon - 01/07/2022 0

Additional 3,500 summer police in tourist spots - including Costa Blanca

Additional 3,500 summer police in tourist spots – including Costa Blanca

Andrew Atkinson - 29/06/2022 0

The Government expands financial support measures

The Government expands financial support measures

Mark Nolan - 26/06/2022 0

Alicante-Elche airport to increase police personnel at passport control

Alicante-Elche airport to increase security personnel at passport control

Andrew Atkinson - 15/06/2022 0

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