Esmeralda Blog

The Costa Blanca remains a hotspot for travellers searching for sun, sea and a laid-back lifestyle. What’s more, it’s just a stone’s throw from the UK.

Everything’s a little more work in winter, especially with kids. Winter means fighting colds, it means putting layers of clothing on, taking layers of clothing off, and on, and off, and on again.

As a study from the Institute of Economic Affairs revealed, as much as “40% of retirees suffer from clinical depression, while 6 out of 10 report a decline in health.”

Following the global recession, construction industries around the world naturally went into decline and, as we know, Spain was hit hard. But the appeal of Spain is a resilient thing.

The real aim of prudent investment isn’t to get rich quick, but rather to make sure you save money for your retirement.

At a certain point in life, where after having worked hard to invest, build a career and raise a family, there’s finally time to think about yourself.

One needs only a modicum of architectural knowledge to recognise the quirky curves, colours and shapes of Gaudi’s phantasmagorical creations.

Sometimes it feels like a whirlwind: managing the demands of work while trying to keep control of the mania of life with kids.

The reasons for buying a house abroad are manifold. Some investors are looking for a more laidback beach lifestyle, others are taking advantage of the strong pound and stealing deals on beautiful villas on the coast for the price of a cupboard in central London, and many are seeking peaceful locales to spend their retirement.

Although one BBC article suggests that it may be possible to gauge ebbs and flows in the property market based on how well carpet companies are doing, there are more official ways to get to grips with shifts in the market.