GoldAcre Estates, Canary Islands, 03 April 2008 |
Cost Of Living In Spain Still Cheaper Than UK
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The results of a Cost of Living in Spain survey prove it is cheaper than the UK, especially if you live like a local.
The Cost of Living in Spain survey, from Spanish property portal Kyero, reveals on average a couple can live on €644 per month in addition to any rent or mortgage payments.
Taken from a wide range of locations in Spain and calculating average monthly figures, visitors responding to the survey gave the following figures:
Monthly Charges:
Buildings & contents Insurance €25
Council Tax €20
Community Fees €20
Administrative Fees €7
Electricity €50
Gas €12
Telephone Standing Charges €20
Telephone Calls €30
ADSL €40
Mobile Phone Calls €28
Car Insurance €35
Car Road Tax €7
Car Service Costs €30
Grocery Bill €300
Satellite TV Subscription €20
Monthly Total: €644
The figures were collated from across all regions of Spain and some regions such as the Canaries came in with a lower figure due to such things as better home and car insurance premiums because of the low incidence of crime.The results of a Cost of Living in Spain survey prove it is cheaper than the UK, especially if you live like a local.
Another fact that came out of the survey was the substantially lower cost of a night out, with again the Canaries working out very inexpensive, possibly due to the duty free status of the island.
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Pension rights, the Canary Islands offers more for your money
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Canary Islands offers a better place to collect your pension.
A new survey shows that more and more Britons are choosing to leave the UK and retire abroad. Up to two thirds of higher rate tax payers plan to join the so called “Silver Flight” when they finish working.
Many people are opting to purchase a home abroad sooner rather than wait for the actual retirement date and use the property for holidays and letting so reducing any mortgage costs before their pensions are due.
According to the Department of Work and Pensions more than one million people already draw their pensions abroad.
In Spain more than 75,000 pensioners receive their benefits paid into their foreign accounts while enjoying the benefits of better weather, lower costs and an easier pace of life. Specific gripes mentioned are spiralling council taxes, high energy bills and a faltering NHS.
The findings follow emigration trends with figures from the Brits Abroad Report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research showing that 5.5 million Britons now live abroad and that a further one million may leave by the year 2011. The Canaries are proving to be one of the most popular destinations for the Silver Flight as it offers an all year round summer climate just a short flight from the UK and still having the benefits of the EU. |
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Fuerteventura Hot Property |
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A fantastic villa in the popular village of Lajares. This property comes with nature landscared gardens and large terraced area around the pool. 5 bed, 2 baths, 205 sqm built, 1000 sqm plot. |
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Beach Upgrades for Costa Caleta!! |
Fuerteventura’s push to improve tourism continues.
Caleta De Fuste has always been a very popular holiday destination on the islands east coast. It’s purpose built nature ensures visitors have the facilities they require and the horseshoe shaped beach is always extremely popular with families. |
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Even though the beach itself is natural, the sand that makes up the surface was imported several years ago, and being of a finer grade can suffer from wind erosion. For many years the authorities on the island have been asking the Spanish government for funds to improve and extend the beach, after meetings in Madrid it has been agreed that funding of 4.5 million euros has been authorised.
Plans that have been approved include completely digging out the beach area by 1.5 meters, removal of the rocks that at present act as a natural barrier, this will increase water flow to the beach and stop the silt deposits building. The beach will then be filled with a white sand of larger grade which will stop it been blown away.
Works will also include extension of coastal paths from Cost Antigua around the beach and harbour area and all the way past the Sheraton Hotel to the Atlantico Shopping Centre.
This work will not affect the beach areas too much as they will work on half at a time so to allow access for visitors.
The ideas for this project will make Caleta de Fuste and the surrounding areas even more popular with the tourist market and property investors.
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Free internet access at new library in Corralejo |
The new library in Corralejo has recently installed broadband access to the internet. A large number of people attend the library each day to consult their email or to search for information on the internet. There are four brand new computers equipped with laser printers. This service is free of charge to members of the library. Laptop owners can also plug into the Wifi connection offered by the library. |
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Golf Tourism on the Increase in Fuerteventura |
Fuerteventura offers now three full 18 hole Golf Courses and one six hole course across the Island
Fuerteventura saw the opening of its third 18 hole Golf Course this month and we are advised it is a real test at any level. Situated in an elevated valley above the well known resort of Morro Jable the views look straight out over the lighthouse to the sea and surrounding mountains.
While the clubhouse is still being stocked up, tee times can be booked and paid for at the Barcelo Jandia Playa Hotel which is on the way to the course after turning off the coast road. Green Fees are €60 and €50 to Canarian Residents although you can pay and play 9 holes for €35.
Longer season tickets are to be available and you can keep up to date on the availabilities at www.golffuerteventura.com once all the details are known. With now Golf courses in Costa Caleta, Las Playitas and Jandia the golfers choice is ever increasing and further updated information can be found on all golf courses by visiting www.goldacre-estates.com or www.golffuerteventura.com.
The Jandia Beach Golf development is just one of the Fadesa golf developments available through Goldacre Estates with a mixture of apartments and detached villas all with Fairway and Sea views starting at €173,271. Further information is available by e-mailing info@goldacre-estates.com |
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Gran Canaria Hot Property |
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Puerto Rico, Mogán
Excellent opportunity to buy a holiday home with fantastic investment potential. Located in the popular resort of Puerto Rico. Close to all amenities. 1 bedroom appartment on small complex with communal pool stunning sea views and private terrace.
Only: 101.223 €
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Gran Canaria to host rally tournament |
Once again Gran Canaria will host the yearly rally event giving motorsport fans an opportunity for a trip to one of the Canary Islands.
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The El Corte ingles Rally will be held on the April 18th and 19th of this year, covering a distance of approximatley 600 kilometers. Over 100 Rally teams are believed to be competing this year performing on a range of different terrains from risky mountain roads to the high-speed dirt tracks around the island.
Visitors to the rally will have the best opportunity to visit the most hidden places of beauty in Gran Canaria - as long as they keep up with the race, including areas such as Tejeda,San Mateo and and Vallesco.
Rally fans will also have an opportunity to visit Turkey this year as the World Rally Championship visits the country from June 13th to 15th.
The race this year will take place in Kemer, just down the road from the tourist resort of Antalya.
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RIU Hotels & Resorts earn five 2007 HolidayCheck Awards
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Five RIU Hotels & Resorts are among the winners of the Third HolidayCheck Awards: ClubHotel Riu Funaná Garopa Resort (Island of Sal, Cape Verde), Riu Palmeras (Gran Canaria, Spain), Riu Don Miguel (Gran Canaria, Spain), Riu Festival (Mallorca, Spain) and Riu Palace Tenerife (Tenerife, Spain) were ranked by HolidayCheck portal users among the world’s best 99 hotels.
One of the hotel industry latest most sought after award is the ‘holidaycheck’ The results are obtained by the scores received by the 200.000 surfers of this internet portal. These scores for various hotels worldwide form the foundation of the world’s best 99 hotels that is recognized by the 2007 holidaychecks award.
The awards ceremony was held at the universal restaurant in Berlin on the 5th March as part of the International Tourism Fair that was running from March the 5th – 9th.
In 2006 holidaycheck acknowledged the Riu Oliva Beach Apartments in Fuerteventura, Spain as one of the five world’s best 100 hotels.
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