As Spain says adios to Golden Visa, Portugal says come on down!
It is proving exceptionally popular with American citizens
Britons scrambling to get their visa to a place in the sun.
Britons scrambling to get their visa to a place in the sun.
British rush for the Golden Visa for Spain
The government’s reasoning is that the increased interest in this option has contributed to the country’s housing crisis.
Surge in demand for Spanish Golden visas as U.S. citizens seek new life away from Trump
Richard Gere has recently moved to Spain and has slammed Donald Trump
Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
Spain is also planning to introduce a new tax on non-resident/non EU property purchases.
End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
"Could be a way forward for some after the demise of the Golden visa..."
Calling all Britons! April 3 is the final deadline for Golden visa in Spain
Blow for Britons planning to live in Spain
More complications for Britons wishing to move to Mallorca
It was seen as a way of attracting badly needed foreign investment in the wake of the eurozone crisis, which hit Spain’s property sector particularly hard.
Buying a 500,000 euro house in Spain, the solution to paperwork nightmare for Britons and 90 day rule
Spain looks to abolish Golden Visa in the New Year
Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
Thousands of Britons have taken out the Golden Visa.
One of the key reasons behind the anti-mass tourism protests this year was the lack of affordable housing which has been blamed on property speculation by foreign investors.
One of the key reasons behind the anti-mass tourism protests this year was the lack of affordable housing which has been blamed on property speculation by foreign investors.
The end of the Golden Visa for Mallorca
It was seen as a way of attracting badly needed foreign investment in the wake of the eurozone crisis, which hit Spain’s property sector particularly hard.
Adding insult to injury: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that made the headlines over the past week.
"No magic solutions" to Mallorca's housing problems
"Rent caps have not been successful anywhere and are doomed to failure."
Eliminating the Golden Visa will have minimal impact on Mallorca's property market
One of the real estate associations describes the elimination as harmless.
Palma is proving extremely popular with foreign property investors.
Palma is proving extremely popular with foreign property investors.
End of the Spanish ‘Golden Visa’ sparks fresh calls for a ban on second homes
The Canadian government has banned foreign investors from buying homes in the country until 2027.
Palma, one of the cities where the suspension of the 'golden visa' will be most noticeable
The Balearic capital is one of the most attractive for Russian and Chinese buyers.
Government to scrap 'golden visa' for foreigners buying luxury homes
Palma is one of the most in demand and "most stressed" areas in Spain.
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Ryanair changes its hand luggage and check-in rules
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'