Esmeralda Blog

Revel in the heart of the Costa Blanca from one of these apartments in Calpe
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.
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The best family holidays to soak up the sun
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.
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What to do when you retire
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.”
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New developments in Costa Blanca: The Spanish construction industry is back
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.
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Investment advice that your financial advisor should tell you, but hasn’t
The real aim of prudent investment isn’t to get rich quick, but rather to make sure you save money for your retirement.
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Property for sale in Calpe: Why you should retire here
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.
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The sights, scenes and smells of Spanish Architecture
One needs only a modicum of architectural knowledge to recognise the quirky curves, colours and shapes of Gaudi’s phantasmagorical creations.
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The executive’s guide to balancing work and family
Sometimes it feels like a whirlwind: managing the demands of work while trying to keep control of the mania of life with kids.
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Buying a house abroad in Spain
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.
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The six most important factors influencing the property market in 2015
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.
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