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3 property legality traps and how to avoid themThese are three common ways buyers are tricked into thinking a property is legal when it is not by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer The problem for buyers in Spain, especially foreign buyers, is that there.. 18/03/2025
Costa del Cheltenham: Brits swap Gloucestershire for Benidorm's boozy betsSun, fun and horse racing: British punters flock to Benidorm for a budget-friendly Cheltenham Festival experience As the Cheltenham Festival kicks off, an increasing number of British racing enthusiasts are trading the chilly Gloucestershire.. 12/03/2025
How to fast-track building licences in Valencia and AlicanteUnderstanding ECUVs and how they can speed up your major works project by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer In the previous article we took a look at the two basic types of building licences and the steps in.. 11/03/2025
Types of building licence in Valencia and Alicante and how to get themIf you are planning building work to your property in the Valencian Community, you need to know the right type of licence to apply for by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer There are just two types of building.. 26/02/2025
Escape to the country: 1 hour from Alicante, jobs aplenty and houses for 11,000 eurosThis charming town in Valencia is offering incredible incentives to attract new residents In Spain, while big cities are bustling with growth, many small towns are facing a different challenge: depopulation. People are leaving these charming inland towns..
How Valencia is restricting holiday lets and why it means Costa Blanca vacations are about to get a lot more expensiveNew laws restricting the activities of short-term rental properties could have a serious effect on the Valencian economy, warns Technical Architect John Kirby by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer Just a couple.. 20/01/2025
Valencia's holiday let laws: A short stay for short-term rentals?New regulations could radically reshape – or eliminate – the holiday rental sector in just five years by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer In Spain’s Valencia region, two new laws have come.. 18/12/2024
Blame is misdirected as crackdown begins on rural Valencia properties following floodsUrban flooding needs an urban solution, not scapegoating, say experts by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer “Those that do not learn from history condemned to repeat it.” So said George Santayana.. 03/12/2024
Why the floods in Valencia happened and who is responsibleThere’s a reason why the flooding was worst in the towns surrounding Valencia city, and the explanation goes back more than half a century... by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer To the south of the city.. 05/11/2024
October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain DayBusinesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Saturday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also known as the ‘Fiesta.. 10/10/2024
Valencia Day in Spain: Festivo holiday on October 9 for the Dia de la Comunidad ValencianaRead on to discover what happens on Valencia Day, the Spanish holiday held on October 9 Every year, October 9 is celebrated in Spain’s Valencian Community as the ‘Día de la Comunidad Valenciana’ or Day of Valencia, and the day..
Why choose Ecosolarspain for installing solar panels and batteries in SpainThe Alicante-based solar panel provider is the top choice for energy-efficient installations in the Valencian Community As the demand for renewable energy solutions grows, finding a reliable and expert installer becomes crucial. Ecosolarspain stands..
First Neanderthal with Down syndrome found in SpainThe discovery reveals that early humans were compassionate towards disabled children The fossil of a six-year-old Neanderthal child found in Valencia, Spain, suggests that early humans cared for their vulnerable without expecting anything in return.. 15/07/2024
Say hello to Solar Balconies, a new type of solar energy installation for your homeGet the latest news on solar panels and trends in renewable energy, brought to you by Ecosolarspain The adoption of solar energy is not just about reducing electricity bills – it’s a step towards a sustainable future, and one that is being.. 07/05/2024
May 1 bank holiday in Spain: Everything you have to know about the next Spanish festivoLearn about the history of this public holiday in Spain, what happens on May 1st and who has the day off May 1 is a national holiday in the whole of Spain because it is Mayday, or Labour Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, a holiday.. 30/04/2024
Spanish beach getaways from MadridThese are the best and closest coastlines you can get to from the Spanish capital Madrid sits in the centre of Spain and is one of the best-connected capitals in the world. It means that you can pretty much travel anywhere in the country within just..
