Amid the current global uncertainty – both economically and geopolitically – it is understandable that you may be wondering what the picture is presently looking like for the prices of houses, apartments, and villas for sale in Sotogrande or other parts of Spain.

And there’s no doubt that the picture has become more complicated in many ways, in a relatively short space of time. As recently as the summer just gone, a strategy report and property-market forecast for 2022 and 2023 from the…

We’re sure that when you saw the title of this article, certain associations probably came to your mind. There’s a good chance that you were reminded of many occasions in the past when you have felt your physique wasn’t “good enough”, or when you have pondered how your friend who previously rarely went to the gym could have achieved their “ripped” results so quickly.

Certainly, the task of getting fit – and staying fit – isn’t just about having the necessary free time and determination,…

How to make professional-looking cocktails at home

That internet is rammed full of people telling you what they think they know about cocktails. You know the drill, someone posts their life story before showing you a recipe that includes shop-bought premixes and some very dodgy photos of tepid-looking drinks in mason jars. We’ve all tasted this kind of cocktail in real life, and it’s not a pleasant experience. But tip towards the other end of the spectrum, and you've got professional…

It has been a long time since sustainable practices were a matter that only some people would be expected to embrace or account for, in certain specific aspects of life. Today, it is only right that even party planning should be done with an eco-conscious mindset, to help protect the only planet Earth that we have.

Here at Caiger& Co, we will always be keen proponents of environmentally friendly party planning. But what are some of the steps that you could take to help minimise…

The whole point of taking out anincome protection insurance policy is to give yourself greater financial protection - in the form of monthly tax-free payments - in the event that you are rendered unable to work due to long-term illness or disability. For that reason, you can probably imagine that any prospective insurer will take a lot of interest in your existing health.

While a pre-existing health condition will be far from the only factor potentially affecting how much you pay for…

potential to cause more than a bit of political anguish, perhaps the greatest is the assembly of the wedding guest list.

You know the state of play; you have certain people you know you want to see at your wedding, and then certain others you might be ambivalent about, and then some more people who you absolutely do not want to invite. And that’s before you get to Of all the aspects of organising…

With Thursday 16th June having been National Freelancers Day, it is fascinating to see the recently released data indicating that many firms have called upon freelance skills to an even greater extent.

Many companies across the UK are still seeing the effects of the pandemic in their day-to-day business. For some, it has led to more staff working from home than previously, while for others, it has meant reducing the numbers of permanent staff they employ.

This, in turn, has…

Hosiery is one of those ‘old-timey’ things that seems to have been making something of a comeback in many ladies’ wardrobes in recent years, and it is a very well-deserved resurgence.

The term “hosiery” essentially refers to garments that are worn directly on the legs and feet; or to put it in the words of Cambridge Dictionary, it is “a word used especially in shops for things such as socks, tights, and stockings”.

As you will see when you browse our online store here at Zawzor,…

Tiling can be a great skill to add to one’s repertoire, for both experienced tradespeople from other fields, and those who have never learned a trade in the past. It could certainly greatly bolster your employability – but it’s also true that trying to make the right choice from all the tiling courses out there can be challenging.

So, why should you seriously consider our own NOCN Cskills 10-day Level 1 accredited Wall and Floor Tiling course here at YTA in West Yorkshire?

The…

Everyone can throw an event, but not everyone can throw a good event. It can be hard work and there are various factors to bear in mind, but your event can stand out from the crowd if you put thought, effort, and maybe some money into it.

Here are my top tips on executing a fantastic event that is sure to impress your attendees.

#1: Make a plan

It may seem like a simple tip, but the key to a smooth event is a robust plan. In the planning stages, you should be thinking about…

The list of reasons to pay a visit to the town and municipality of Estepona has always been a lengthy one; those making the most of our own Málaga Airport transfers to Estepona have long done so in order to immerse themselves in an area of the Costa del Sol that feels authentically Spanish, yet still friendly to tourists.

Well, now, those visitors have been given another reason to sample charming Estepona. As reported by SUR in English, a new section of Estepona’s Coastal Path, or…

Often in the press or online portals, you can find news that someone (usually a lone scientist) has discovered a cure for some extremely important disease. Such news stories appear and will continue to appear, and yet the new drugs they were talking about were as non-existent as they were. How does this happen? What is it that makes molecules, often so promising in laboratory studies, not end up as new drugs? The answer is ADME. But what is ADME?

What does ADME stand for?

ADME is…

You may be considering breast reduction surgery for any of a number of reasons; sometimes, this procedure is sought in order to improve self-confidence, or it might be problems like backache that serve as a greater spur for you to contemplate this type of surgery.

Whatever the situation for you, if you do commit to undergoing this procedure, it is important to be well-informed on the best ways to ensure a smooth and fast recovery.

Some of those methods for effective recovery are…

If one form of protection insurance helps to protect one thing in your life, combining two forms of protection insurance in one policy could be a great way to double your level of protection... right?

That’s certainly the conclusion that many people reach. But it’s also important to be well-informed and clear-eyed about exactly what a combined life insurance and income protection policy would mean for you, and what level and nature of protection you could expect.

With that in mind,…

If you are a regular reader of our blog here at Pool Warehouse, or even if you have simply landed at our online store in search of swimming pool equipment and accessories, you might imagine that this time of year isn’t the time to invest in a whole new swimming pool. Or maybe it is?

The fact is, our store serves up a wealth of options when it comes to swimming pools – ranging from wooden Plasticaabove-ground pools to kids’ play pools.

And with a swimming pool not exactly being a…

It’s one of the first things that you are likely to pay attention to after becoming the owner of a Spanish property, and quite rightly so; making sure everything is in order as far as the insurance you have in place for the property is concerned.

Of course, if you are an expatriate from somewhere like the United Kingdom or United States, there is a slight difference to be concerned about, in that you might have never taken out a home insurance policy in Spain, and not every aspect of…

Good posture is something that we should all aspire to – yet, it is something that far too few of us in today’s world actually achieve.

There are understandable reasons for that. It seems these days as if we are all rushing headlong from place to place, and even when we do get an opportunity for a rest, we too often find ourselves slouched or hunched over devices, frankly not doing our bodies much good at all.

Indeed, it might be your worries about poor posture – and the…

With significant numbers of people who buy property in Sotogrande through us doing so for investment purposes, it has heartened us lately to hear about the resurgent Spanish tourism sector – not just in the country as a whole, but also specifically in Andalucia.

As SUR in English and other outlets have reported, the tourism minister for Andalucia – Juan Marín – has described the recent hotel occupancy figures in the locality as “spectacular”.

The politician – who also serves as…

The chances are that when you were first beginning to plan your wedding, your special day taking place on a Monday wasn’t what you had in mind – unless, perhaps, you were always aiming to get married on a date of sentimental importance to you, and it happens to be on a Monday.

For quite a few reasons in recent times, though, the notion of tying the knot on a weekday has come to be taken more and more seriously.

There was – of course – the COVID-19 crisis, the beginning of which…

If you’re not Spanish or a Spanish resident, you might think that getting a mortgage to buy property in Spain is out of the question. Many people dream of buying a property in Spain but don’t think they can because they’re not Spanish, or fiscal residents of Spain. It can indeed be difficult to get a mortgage as a non-resident of Spain if you don’t know where to turn. This is where Foxes can help you.

The Spanish mortgage market has been growing rapidly in recent years and there are now…