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What you need to know about Capital Gains Tax when selling property in Spain’s Andalucia, in 2025
Our resident property expert, Mathew Wood of Hola Properties, headquartered in Lanjarón – explains the latest state of play… SELLING …
The Solar Eclipse in Aries (9°) – a cosmic rite of passage – horoscope for southern Spain
Our resident astrologer, Kim la Rue, divulges what the lastest cosmic alignment means for our lives… THE stage is set …
SUCCESS STORIES: Sustainable street wear business from Granada – Zen Riders Club – goes viral and international after recent launch, with mother and daughter duo at the helm
STARTING a new clothing brand is no easy feat. Despite the challenges of capturing customers in a market saturated by …
OPINION: The EU advice on stockpiling 72 hours worth of supplies is likely to cause panic buying – and a shortage of loo roll (if taken seriously)
WE’VE BEEN here before, haven’t we? Anyone who remembers the beginning of the Covid quarantine in March 2020 will recall …
Motorists in Spain are facing misery during 2025 – with more restrictions, “express multas”, and a lowering of drink drive limits that overly target women
RECENTLY, Spain has become more complex and expensive for motorists. This year, various initiatives will make our life more difficult …
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 14 – a practical reset for La Alpujarras’ wild souls
Our resident astrologer, Kim la Rue, tells us all about the Pisces New Moon Kim la Rue On Friday March …
Property market statistics for Spain’s Granada and Costa Tropical – March 2025
Mathew Wood, our resident real estate expert from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – divulges the latest statistics for …
Storm Jana fills Malaga’s reservoirs and Granada’s ski slopes
THE second week of March has seen “the heavens open”, drenching southern Spain with much-needed ‘agua’. As with previous storm …
Property market update for Granada and Costa Tropical, March 2025 – an upsurge in investment, prices, and US buyers
Resident property expert – Mathew Wood of Hola Properties, based in Lanjarón – divulges the latest trends in the local …
IN PICS: Día de Andalucía weekend and carnaval in Cáñar and Órgiva
ANDALUCES and Andalucas are traditionally proud of their autonomous community, and the long weekend of 28 February was used to …
Pisces New Moon Forecast for Southern Spain
Resident astrologer, Kim la Rue, casts her forecast for the coming week… THE NEW MOON in Pisces on March 10, …
Lights, camera, action in Spain’s Andalucia: what famous movies and series were filmed here?
THE DIVERSE landscape of Andalucia has long been popular with filmmakers. With its (usually reliable) sunny climate, Moorish architecture, and …
What to do on Valentine’s Day in La Alpujarra, if you dislike it!
THE infamous ‘Día de San Valentín’ {Valentine’s Day) rolls round annually on 14 February, delighting some people and irritating others …
Full Moon illuminating Leo ‘Snow Moon’ horoscopes for Spain
Our resident astrologer, Kim La Rue, divulges what’s in store for us Zodiac-wise approaching Valentine’s Day… On February 12, 2025, …
Property market report for Granada and Costa Tropical, based on January 2025 trends
Resident real estate expert, Mathew Wood from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – explains the regional property market, trends …
Are non-EU property buyers being banned from Spain (including Brits)?
Mathew Wood, our real estate expert from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – explains the proposed restrictions on non-EU …
Horoscopes for New Moon in Aquarius, ushering in Year of the Snake
Resident astrologer, Kim La Rue, gives her latest Zodiac forecast.. The New Moon in Aquarius on January 29, 2025, appearing …
Review: Dub Valle brings world-renowed dub producer and selector, Bukkha, to Granada
ON SATURDAY 18 January, the Dub Valle HiFi crew brought a famed dub selctor/DJ to Granada, as part of their …
IN PICS: San Antonio and San Sebastián – a weekend of fire fiestas in La Alpujarra, including Soportújar
OVER the fridgidly cold ‘extended’ weekend of January 16-19, the region south of Granada celebrated two revered saints – San …
Spain’s proposed tax reforms for non-EU buyers and the impact on tourist rentals explained
Mathew Wood – our resident real estate expert from Hola Properties – headquartered in Lanjarón – explains the ins and …
