Spanish government told to have a rethink as British holiday home buyers would be hit hard by new tax
7,000 home sale to non-residents
A real British classic off the coast of Andratx
She served in the Royal Navy in World War 2
5,000 passengers come ashore as Britain's biggest cruise ship docks in Palma
Cruise ship has 30 bars and restaurants.
Foreigners moving to the Balearics not paying taxes
Regarding the criteria for determining whether a person is resident in Spain or not, she points out that one of the most common is to have residence for more than 183 days in Spanish territory.
US buyers pay highest prices to snap up Spanish property
North Americans are still well behind Britons, who remain the biggest foreign buyers in Spain.

Travel in style and maximum comfort on board a British-built Airlander 10 airship.
Travel in style and maximum comfort on board a British-built Airlander 10 airship.
GOOD NEWS! Little chance of new property tax, which hits Brits hard, getting the green light
Opposition politicians, real estate agents and lawyers doubt that the new law, introduced to give Spaniards a greater chance of getting on the property ladder, will ever be approved.
Foreign property deals account for 32.5% in the Balearics
Nationally, the British are in the lead, with 8.52% of the total; followed by Germans (6.43%), Moroccans (5.46%), Poles (5.32%) and Italians (5.25%).

The 90-day rule, implemented after Brexit, directly affects British citizens who own second homes in the European Union
The 90-day rule, implemented after Brexit, directly affects British citizens who own second homes in the European Union.
The Mallorca property nightmare: A British family’s fight for justice as home is demolished
“I’m not bitter, but I’m confused. How can this happen without anyone stepping up to take responsibility?”
Could Marks & Spencer be heading for Mallorca?
With this comeback, Marks & Spencer aims to re-establish its presence in Spain and reinforce its commitment to sustainability and quality.

The majority of Britons would love to live in the sunshine.
The majority of Britons would love to live in the sunshine.
Balearics is home to the safest retirement spot in Spain
The Office of National Statistics’ (ONS) most recent report indicates that a total of 284,988 British citizens are now living in Spain.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell shines in the Balearics
Briton is a regular visitor to Mallorca and Ibiza.
Three Brits arrested and 36 guns seized in Spanish raid
A recent seizure in Spain in collaboration with the Spanish National Police.
Mallorca set for a population explosion
Spain is among the European countries with the highest proportion of immigrants, with 17.1% of residents having been born abroad.

Brexit has complicated the lives of many expats in Mallorca, especially businesses.
Brexit has complicated the lives of many expats in Mallorca, especially businesses.
Remembering the legend: Steve Wright and the evolution of radio
I was of course listening to the radio when I heard the tragic news of his passing.
- The end of solo driving in Spain....minimum of two people per car
- Mallorca weather for Saturday - Whole of Mallorca now on alert for rain and thunderstorms
- Conor McGregor puts on a show in Mallorca: boxing training on Sa Rapita beach, knocks holidaymakers out
- The small, picturesque village in Mallorca that has won Dua Lipa’s heart: fairytale coves and nature
- The most spectacular unspoilt beach in Mallorca, according to AI
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