Is Black Friday a Big Con? When the shopping phenomenon Black Friday crashed upon these shores from our cousins across the Atlantic it was seen as retail heaven by many. Prices slashed pretty much everywhere on everything and the best part was its timing. Black Friday comes after the American celebration of Thanksgiving. This year […]
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Five Tips to Avoid a House of Horrors In this article, we look at five things you want to avoid when selling your home. This infamous five will have prospective buyers fleeing your property as quickly as if they bumped into Freddy Kruger in your bathroom! But fear not as we have a treat for
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The sweet smell of success At Hola Properties we know first impressions count – whether it’s a job interview, a date or viewing a property. Home buyers nowadays make even quicker snap judgements than they did a decade ago. Especially in today’s video age. We constantly find that buyers want properties that not only appeal
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Currency exchange news. The financial markets had another traumatic week as investors adjusted their portfolios to reflect rising interest rates. As expected, last week’s volatility centred around Washington and London. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision, followed by the Bank of England on Thursday. The Fed raised the cost of borrowing
Renovations Worth Making Before You Sell Your Home When it’s time to sell a house, many homeowners start thinking about sprucing up the place or doing some renovations to get the most out of the sale. While renovations are a good idea, some are more important than others. Kitchen and bathroom renovations help a homeowner
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cadastral value vs market value Why do you need to know the Cadastral Value when buying a home in ….. What is the Catastro? Firstly you may hear this called both the “Cadastral” and the “ Cadastro” basically these refer to the same thing, this is a record of the fiscal value, for tax purposes,
Currency exchange news for buying a house in Spain The dollar weakened all of last week in reaction to the perceived dovish tone from the Federal Reserve, this led to the expectation on tapering in September to fade. The primary beneficiary was the euro which in turn was helped by some seemingly hawkish statements from members of
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What are the top tips for living off grid in Spain, also in particular relating to The Alpujarra. These are not just made up, these come from both my own personal experiences of living off-grid but also from many others who have contributed to these tips with their many years of experience. Living off-grid in
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Currency news 12th July 2021 In the last week, the focus for many traders has switched from fears of rising inflation to concerns over the re-emergence of Covid combined with a slowing economy. Almost as the Fed published the minutes from its June FOMC meeting, the market’s attention switched to worries over the recent run
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Having insurance for your property in Spain is no less important than in any other country. It doesn’t matter if it’s a flat in town, a coastal villa, or a country finca. Insurance offers peace of mind. If something awful happens, like fire, flood, or burglary, you will have a safety net to help
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