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The United Nations has released a report ranking the countries with the highest life expectancy. At the top is Monaco, with an average of 86.5 years, followed closely by San Marino (85.8) and Hong Kong (85.6).

The MIM hotel chain, owned by Argentine footballer Leo Messi, has just opened a new five-star hotel in Sotogrande, Cádiz. The recently inaugurated MIM Sotogrande, situated in the heart of the exclusive marina and managed by the Majestic Hotel Group, boasts 45 suites, including the most prestigious, which is named after the Argentine star.

Rental properties in the Balearic Islands (29.1%), Alicante (27.4%), Málaga (25.7%) and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (21.9%) are seeing strong international demand, each accounting for more than 20% of total rental interest in Q1, according to a study by idealista.

Tucked away high in the Pyrenees, Andorra is one of those places that tends to fly under the radar, but it's got more than a few tricks up its sleeve for anyone thinking about living here.

Tucked away in a picturesque corner of the Pyrenees lies a small town that defies geographical logic and sparks curiosity due to its unique location. Os de Civís, situated in the province of Lleida, is a pene-exclave – a place on the Iberian Peninsula that can only be accessed from Spain by passing through another country. Remarkably, the only way to reach this Catalan village is via Andorra.

“A serious distortion of the current legal framework that would negatively impact a market segment essential for mobility, employment, academic activity and social life in Catalonia” – this is how several organisations have responded to the decree regulating seasonal and room rentals, recently appro

The European Commission has confirmed in a letter to the government of Andorra that it may include provisions in the association agreement to limit the acquisition of real estate by non-residents, similar to the system in Malta, specifically targeting second homes.

Spain is strengthening its position as one of the leading destinations for real estate investment in the European Union, with Catalonia emerging as a key hotspot. In particular, foreign investors are increasingly drawn to the region’s high-end and luxury property market.

Spain's luxury residential market continues to set trends, positioning itself as one of Europe's most attractive investment destinations, according to Lucas Fox's  2024 Spanish Real Estate Market Report.

Andorra is one of Europe's top ski destinations.

Andorra has reported a 19.1% drop in real estate transactions during Q2 2024 compared to the same period last year, when 451 exchanges took place, 86 fewer than this year, according to the country's statistics department. The same statement also shows fewer transactions from 1,132 properties in Q2

Property transactions tend to rise during summer, according to the experts consulted, which is why a slight increase in prices is also predicted. Prices have generally increased so far this year, but only moderately, by between 1% and 2%, a figure lower than inflation, which is expected to remain above 3%. According to Alfa Inmobiliaria, new builds could experience a greater increase in price due to their scarcity and more modern construction standards, which justify a higher price.

Andorra is attractive for its scenery, ski slopes and the tax benefits its residents enjoy.

The movements of some banks to improve the conditions of their fixed-rate mortgage loans have given a twist to the mortgage war. And the trend will increase in the coming months. The luxury real estate company Engel & Völkers assures that the improvement in mortgage offers will give speed to the market, while the economist and consultant Gonzalo Bernardos believes that fixed rates will return to 2% at the end of the year.

Andorra is a small country located in the Pyrenees, between Spain and France.

Who hasn't dreamt at some point of stepping into a fairytale landscape and discovering the magic in every corner?

Spain is renowned for its sunny beaches, but its ski resorts also shine as perfect winter getaways and property investment opportunities.

Discovering Ordino, one of Andorra's most enchanting corners, is like entering an environment of pristine nature and exceptional quality of life. Ordino has the perfect balance between calm and accessibility.

A common query among Brits seeking Spanish citizenship through residency is whether dual nationality is permitted in Spain.

Spain is the developed country with the worst unemployment and inflation figures, as demonstrated in is what is known as the 'Misery Index'. This index was created in the 1970s by the economist Arthur Okun and every year the Fraser Institute publishes the results of the world's main economies.