Any talk of a “property boom” in Spain has long been greeted with a certain degree of caution – particularly given that the period of surging prices in the country until the late 2000s was then followed by a major economic slowdown.

However, it seems the “boom” that has hit the Costa del Sol lately is built on impressively sustainable foundations. That, in turn, could have strong implications for the moves you make as a would-be buyer or seller of property in Sotogrande over the course…

If there is one thing that can be said about swimming pool covers, it’s that there is no such thing as ‘just’ a swimming pool cover. That’s because these items will represent a crucial investment in your pool, and depending on whether the cover in question is a solar cover, a winter cover, or even perhaps a pool enclosure, you are likely to have high expectations of its performance, durability, and longevity.

One factor that will always make a big difference to the effectiveness of a…

How many stories can a ‘mere’ walkway hold? Well over a century of many thrilling, fascinating and even outright dangerous ones, it turns out – at least if you ask the walkway commonly referred to as El Caminito del Rey, which has been clinging to the steep walls of a narrow gorge in the village of El Chorro, in the Andalucian province of Málaga, since the 1900s.

Well, sort of. You see, the path by this name that you might conceivably walk along today as part of your sightseeing in…

In some ways, the idea of live streaming your wedding – whether it takes place in Gibraltar or elsewhere – might seem “very 2020”. We were at the height of the coronavirus crisis back then, and even at times during that year when the heaviest lockdowns weren’t in place, it seemed like a new one was likely to be imposed at any moment.

In those circumstances, it felt utterly logical to many people getting married in Gibraltar to set up Skype or similar video conferencing software, and…

It‘s already well-known that finances can be precarious for the self-employed - but a new set of figures recently reported by the i newspaper has helped illustrate just how precarious many such independent professionals‘ situations are.

The newspaper cited new research that found more than two thirds of self-employed people in the UK did not have a regular income. This risks self-employed people increasingly struggling to afford their bills as the cost-of-living crisis intensifies for…

It’s the subject that has got much of the UK talking in recent days, and which will remain relevant right through this, and other summers: the potential risks of elevated heat, and how these can be managed.

There might be a temptation among some of us to dismiss hot weather in the summer as simply a fact of life during this season. However, the Met Office issuing its first-ever red alert for hot weather is news that needs to be taken extremely seriously.

Keeping a close eye on…

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, so you’re going to want to make sure it’s memorable for you and your guests. One vital part of the day is catering because the wedding breakfast is the point where everyone can sit down, relax, enjoy great food and drinks, while listening to the speeches.. However, there is a lot more to luxury wedding cateringthan meets the eye, so we are going to provide you with our expert advice that will help you choose the right wedding…

There may be a need for medications, especially those for children, to be prescribed in accordance with the bodyweight of the patient, or even their body surface area (BSA). Medication dosage calculations that account for a person’s weight are particularly common on paediatric wards.

The bodyweight of an adolescent for example will be significantly more than that of a newborn baby. As such, it is easy to understand the importance of accurately prescribing the correct dose to be…

Our online digital marketing experts here at PENNInk Productions have written previously about the benefits that a minimalist website design can have for many brands, including improved compatibility across many different devices, and greater ease of maintenance.

What about minimalism in graphic design? What characteristics or elements does a minimalist graphic design approach have?

Here we have set out just a few of the things you can expect from minimalist graphic design.…

Companies limited by guarantee are a form of legal entity mainly used by charitable or non-profit making organisations. They are private companies where the liability of the members is limited to the amount of money they have paid to the organisation as a guarantee in case the company is wound up while they are a member (or within one year of their ceasing to be a member). The amount that is guaranteed is usually £1.

The main differences between companies limited by shares and those…

We won’t be offering prizes for guessing why we have chosen to write about Spanish marine insurance right now – the fact is, this is a time of year that sees a lot of enquiries about this type of policy. And here at Ibex Insurance Services, we are proud to offer comprehensive and reasonably priced insurance cover in Spain for sailboats, motorboats, and superyachts alike.

But as is the case with any other type of insurance, it really is crucial to know exactly what you will be buying,…

We won’t be offering prizes for guessing why we have chosen to write about Spanish marine insurance right now – the fact is, this is a time of year that sees a lot of enquiries about this type of policy. And here at Ibex Insurance Services, we are proud to offer comprehensive and reasonably priced insurance cover in Spain for sailboats, motorboats, and superyachts alike.

But as is the case with any other type of insurance, it really is crucial to know exactly what you will be buying,…

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, so you’re going to want to make sure it’s memorable for you and your guests. One vital part of the day is catering because the wedding breakfast is the point where everyone can sit down, relax, enjoy great food and drinks, while listening to the speeches.. However, there is a lot more to luxury wedding cateringthan meets the eye, so we are going to provide you with our expert advice that will help you choose the right wedding…

It might seem at times as if there are constantly new ‘must do’ trends being put forward that will apparently magically bolster workplace wellbeing and productivity. So, you might understandably be sceptical if I was to suggest to you that online Pilates classes could make a real difference to how happy and productive your workers are in the office, in this new ‘hybrid office’ era.

But there are also genuine reasons to believe that your team members taking on the challenge of Pilates…

With the latest State Opening of Parliament taking place amid considerable economic uncertainly brought on by such factors as escalating inflation, cost-of-living pressures, and the continuing war in Ukraine, it is fair to say plenty of eyes were on this year’s event, including from UK business.

Ultimately, the Queen’s Speech – which for the first time, was delivered by the Prince of Wales – prompted a mixed response from business groups.

What did key business players have to say…

The UK Government has announced the introduction of the country’s first ever Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB), which will investigate road accidents and help shape future road safety policy.

The Department for Transport (DfT) said that a specialised inspection team would be hired for the investigation branch, with the aim of providing insight into the factors causing road accidents, and what needs to be changed in order to save lives.

Why has the investigation branch been…

In the wake of the latest IPCC report, is fashion doing enough to reduce its climate impact?

A strong statistic frequently bandied in recent times refers to the link between fashion and its impact on our planet. Potentially, the fashion industry accounts for as much as 10% of the world’s carbon emissions. That’s enough to make it the second most polluting industry globally.

Given this and the increasingly climate-conscious nature of our society in general, it shouldn’t be any…

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Choose from Sweet Almond Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Argan Oil, Neem Oil, Black Cumin Seed Oil, Virgin Hempseed Oil, Castor Oil and Organic Castor Oil, Vitamin E oil and Aloe Vera Gel.…

While for many people, the notion of literally havingbeer on tap at home might seem a distant fantasy, significant numbers of other people are committed to making the fantasy a reality.

So, if you are in the process of installing or reshaping a home bar, what are some of the elements you need to make sure it includes? Below, we’ve set out a few ideas.

The perfect location

A home bar isn’t just a seemingly random selection of drinks; it should be a truly sophisticated…

You might imagine that an organisation like ourselves at BM Sotogrande will always be telling you to buy, sell, rent, or let out Sotogrande property – after all, it is simply our business, right?

That may be so, but there are also some genuine reasons to look differently upon the prospects for Sotogrande property in 2022, compared to might have been the case over the last few years. And those factors have been cited by relatively impartial property experts – not just estate agents!…