Málaga developer to build Spain's first retirement complex for gay community http://ping.fm/QJSrs

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But many, especially smaller unlisted saving banks usually controlled
by regional politicians, were badly hit by the collapse of the
country's once-booming Spanish property market. Unlike in several
other European nations, ...

Marks and Spencer opened in La Cañada

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is a major British retailer with over 885 stores
in more than 40 countries around the world. But there was none in
Spain. The company had stores in Spain before, in Madrid and Sevilla,
but closed it eight years ago. But with Marbella as a city with many
english people living here they want to try it again now and will use
the new store in La Cañada Shopping Centre as a pilot for further
expansion. The new store in Marbella is being established on a
franchise basis by the same company which has been in Gibraltar since
1968, which is York Marbella SL. The new shop is on the second floor
store in La Cañada, next to Benetton.


Making excellent use of the space, the 1.300 square metre shop
squeezes in a good selection of clothing, the ever popular lingerie,
home wear, gifts and children’s wear. Attracting more than its fair
share of interest was the food store, which although small, is packed
full of delicious British goodies including much of the ambient food
range, including teas, biscuits, crumpets, chocolate, competitively
priced wines, and a superb selection of frozen goodies, among them
many mouthwatering Indian, Chinese and Italian dishes. About three
million euros have been invested in the new Marbella store which will
employ between 50 and 70 people according to the time of the year.



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Still not out of the woods many Spanish are facing an uneasy Christmas.

Nearly half of Spaniards are losing sleep over the recession

A new survey says fear of redundancy or money problems are keeping
people awake at night

300 players under match-fixing suspicion in Spain

Around 300 players are under suspicion in a match-fixing scandal being
investigated by the Spanish football federation, Marca sports
newspaper reported Thursday. The federation is also investigating ...

Still lots of mixed news out there but without doubt there are still
some bargains to be found.

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property on the Costa del Sol is still deep in the doldrums, if a
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60,000 join the dole queue in Spain during November http://ping.fm/yE95E

'Mild' Recovery of the Spanish Property Market http://ping.fm/mW8Bw

Payments on average Spanish mortgage decrease 240 euros http://ping.fm/J2r33

Spanish Property To Remain Popular, Says Expert http://ping.fm/v1F7v

Looking forward to a long weekend on the Costa Tropical - clear blue
skies here.
Bad weather in the north as Spain sets off for four day weekend break

11 regions of the country have a fiesta on both Monday and Tuesday

Spanish property to remain popular, says expert - Overseas Property and Investment News

Spanish property to remain popular, says expert - Overseas Property and Investment News

Spanish property to remain popular, says expert Overseas Property and Investment News Editor of A Place in the Sun Magazine Richard Way argued that the findings of the latest Global Property Guide showing that 17 of the 27 nations featured ... and more »

Now British bankers weigh in to EU row as Sarkozy is accused of bid to
nobble the City of London


The British Bankers' Association (BBA) launched its stinging attack
after the French President hailed 'the victory of the European model'
over the Anglo-Saxon economic system.

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Is this something good for the image of Marbella? Where is Sean
Connery??
Dolph Lundgren named Ambassador to Marbella

The Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren has been officialy appointed as
Ambassador for Marbella by the Town hall on Tuesday. The actor who is
best known for his role as Russian Boxer Ivan Drago in the Hollywood
Blockbuster “Rocky IV” is one of the best known high profile
residents of Marbella.
Dolph Lundgren said that “Marbella is a [...]

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estate agent to work with when looking for your new property for sale
in Spain. Try and find one via recommendations as there is nothing
quite like a good recommendation ...

With the pressure for raising more income increasing the government
now is targeting rich exiles with assets including mobile numbers
still in the UK.


Taxman targets exiles who keep UK toehold

Rich Britons who claim to have moved overseas could find themselves
back in the clutches of the taxman if they have hung on to a car, a
mobile phone number or even a golf club membership in the UK. A new HM
Revenue & Customs unit is to probe the lifestyles of those who claim
to have moved to the Channel Islands, Monaco and other tax havens...

More (Times)

Temperatures set to plunge to -6C as a band of snow threatens to
spread across the north and west of Britain


Temperatures across the country are set to plummet as low as -5C over
the next two days, with Northern England and Scotland the worst hit.

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Close to Granada there are many homes built into the hillsides which
have become popular with foreigners in recent years.


Two workmen die in cavehouse collapse

It happened on Tuesday morning in the Granada village of Freila, near
Baza

Mayor of Polop being investigated for property dealings http://ping.fm/Sh5Xj

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Appeal hearing continue in Málaga ahead of the Malaya case

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Time to clear the air

After a hotter summer which continued right in to September her in Salobrena the air was ladened with small dust particles, pollution etc. after the rain at thebeginning of the week we now have very clear skies and crystal clear views.

 

 

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Vern On Spain: GRANADA TAPAS BOOK - GOING, GOING...

Particularly useful book for tapas lovers here on the <a href=http://www.salobrenavillas.com/costa-tropical.htm>Costa Tropical</a>.

Tapas is still very typical here on the Costa Tropical and whether you live here, own a holiday villa or are just exploring as a tourist I am sure you will enjoy it.

Vern On Spain: GRANADA TAPAS BOOK - GOING, GOING...

Bars in areas such as the Costa Tropical, La Alpujarra, the Lecrín Valley and villages close to the Sierra Nevada ski resort. The book fits in pockets and handbags and costs just 10 Euros or Pounds (plus postage). ...



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Nice night with lots of stars unlike the two previous stormy nights. Too cold to sit out and enjoy it for long.

Received 3 offers for different properties in the last 7 days are people fed up with waiting for prices to fall further?

View from Costa Tropical to October snowSierra

Up in the Sierra Nevada lots of smow has fallen in the last 72 hours -
some of it has already melted though.

Some 20 people to be questioned over alleged planning irregularities in Almogía

Who is next? At least for once the mayor was not involved but I think he will be lonely when back at his now almost empty office!

Fortunately here on the Costa Tropical there has not been as much development as found elsewhere.

Some 20 people to be questioned over alleged planning irregularities in Almogía

It's understood the Socialist Mayor is not on the list and is back at work after the Town Hall search

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Motril Avenida Salobrena

For the last four or five months including the hot and dusty summer
the main road through the heart of Motril has been closed while they
widen it and lay new drainage and soakaways. Unfortunately there is no
end in sight and for the business along this stretch which must be
almost a kilometer in length must be suffering more than others in
these tough economic times

Autumn Arrives

Watching news reports on Spanish TV last week from Pamplona and
Vitoria where the reporters wore woollen scarves, hats, gloves and
thick winter coats served as a reminder that summer would not last
forever. Rain was predicted throughout southern Spain and so far
although we have not seen any rain the skies are grey and the air
cooler than during the previous months.

In the evening it is still possible to be out and about in just a
short sleeve shirt but not for much longer.

Almost mid October and at 8PM Almunecar was bustling with locals strolling along the promenade at sunset in T shirts

UK property market still sending mixed signals http://ping.fm/tlcac

With a slight change in the temperature on the Costa Tropical and slightly cloudier and windier conditions the late summer provides a good opportunity for sailors to get on out and enjoy these excellent saliling conditions

Snow in September

One of the advantages of the Costa Tropical properties that we have on Monte de los Almendros is that a good proportion of them have views of the snow throughout the winter months. (July and September are a little unusual to be able to enjoy this view)

Just a month after the last patches of snow disappeared from the mountains just behind the Costa Tropical in southern Spain the snow has returned on the highest peaks. Just visible on the western side of the mountains there were a number of suprised renters gazing at the mountains sunday afternoon. Unfortunately of the two cameras I had to hand neither were ideal for taking a good photo with a zoom.

Looking at our main website Salobrena Villas you will be able to see a number of better photographs of the snow in winter time.

Latest figures indicate the UK may be pulling out of recession. This optimistic forecast is based on the three months to August which showed the first economic growth since May of 2008.

Whether Spain will post similar figures is doubtful - but the sun is still shining!

Unusually cold start to the day here on the Costa Tropical. No one on the beach just grey and cloudy.

Midnight in Spain just going down to the local fiesta in salobrena I know the neighbours and clients will be there.

IBEX breaks through 10,000 level today with Banesto and other Spanish banks doing well. Hope mortgage availability improves!

Lots of "tiros" (shots) tonight as another weekend of fiestas begins on the Costa Tropical.

Had a good swim, feeling refreshed time to start thinking about where to go out to.

Almost 7:30 time to go for a swim almost 30 C - a quick photo of the snow on
the mountains in July behind the villas