The situation over the last few weeks concerning the Russian attack on Ukraine has been an exceedingly fast-moving one, and there has been much turbulence and unpredictability arising from the crisis for businesses in the UK, too.

Indeed, it is only now – several weeks after the beginning of the major escalation of the broader Russo-Ukrainian conflict that has been ongoing since 2014 – that we can begin to get a serious sense of what the military invasion could mean for British…

Recent years have seen all manner of fascinating trends sweep through the world of weddings – and beyond – but one of the most important for you might well be body positivity.

What is body positivity? In short, it’s the notion that we can, and should, all feel proud of our bodies, whatever our shape or size may be. It’s a movement that has captured a lot of attention and admiration lately, but it’s also one that seems to sit uneasily alongside the tradition of ‘shredding for the…

Let’s face it; many of us are very good at keeping things we don’t necessarily need. Sometimes, people store these things in the attic, and sometimes they leave them lying around and filling the cupboards.

While it is easy to store things, it can be harder to part with them. So, we thought we’d take a closer look at some of the steps you can take to declutter your own home.

1.Everything in its place

For any items that you use frequently, there needs to be a place to store…

Whether you wish to treat yourself or spoil a loved one or colleague, a hamper can be a lovely present to be appreciated and enjoyed. Full of all the intended recipient’s favourite things, the possibilities regarding the creation of the perfect hamper are more-or-less endless!

You may, though, find it difficult to narrow down what needs to go inside your hamper, and how to make it in the first place. Fortunately, below, we have detailed the tips and tricks you need if you are to create…

Self-esteem; defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “belief and confidence in your own ability and value”, it’s something that a lot of us struggle with at times. You might be more than directly familiar with all manner of negative self-talk; that you aren’t good enough at something, or that there’s no way you could possibly compare to ‘that’ or ‘this’ person you’ve always admired.

And unquestionably, in order to improve your own self-esteem, it is crucial to challenge that self-talk…

It is not exactly news that the coronavirus crisis has profoundly altered the ways in which many of us think about our lives and our health. Now, however, we are beginning to see statistics emerge that help illustrate this, including with regard to sales of income protection cover.

According to data recently released by the London-based analytics and consulting firm GlobalData, more than half (52%) of respondents to its 2020-21 UK Insurance Consumer Surveys said the pandemic had…

The mountain village of Benahavis has long punched above its weight as a tourist destination and indeed, as a place increasing numbers of people choose to live, work and play.

Those who have taken advantage in the past of our Malaga airport transfers to Benahavis are likely to appreciate the Costa del Sol municipality’s many charms, sights and stimulations. But what are just some of the things…

Pool chlorine is essential for a healthy swimming pool, but why? After all, the very notion of even placing chemicals into water that we intend to swim in might seem an odd concept for some of us who have never owned or maintained a swimming pool in the past.

The reality is, though, that the risk of water contamination is one of the greatest things you should be looking to guard against in your swimming pool. In short, the cleaner your pool, the healthier you will be, and the more you…

Prestigious and hard-to-find vehicles have often very specific and demanding requirements, and so do the drivers of such vehicles. Ensuring the continued good and safe condition of these expensive, often classic and highly sought-after vehicles, could scarcely be more crucial.

Unfortunately, traditional car insurance may not provide the level of protection for your classic or high-value car that you truly need and expect. That’s why you might instead turn to Ibex as your motor insurance…

There have long been many great reasons for design offices or studios seeking to undertake the fast printing of CAD and general poster work to consider the Canon ImagePROGRAF printers TM-200 or TM-300. These highly regarded large-format printers – 24” A1 and 36” A0 respectively – offer a level of performance, precision and productivity that few alternatives from rivals can match.

We could write extensively on the various things that make a Canon TM-200 or TM-300 a wise purchase, ranging…

Whether you are at the start of your wedding planning journey or your much-anticipated nuptials are now just hours away, it’s fair to say that once your big day does arrive, you’ll find yourself thinking, “why did no one tell me this before my wedding?”

We don’t want that to happen to those of you who are presently contemplating or organising Gibraltar weddings! So, we thought we’d set out just some pieces of advice you are likely to appreciate from us in the run-up to one of the most…

If there is a time to jump into Sotogrande property, that moment may be now. This much is made clear by recent news headlines suggesting that house prices in Spain are on the rise once again amid many Western economies’ continuing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Spanish News Today website, for example, has recently reported a warning by the Bank of Spain that residential property values in the country are seeing increases that are likely to last into 2022.

A range of…

Shopify numbers see a boost in the fourth quarter of 2021

At the beginning of the holiday season of 2021, many businesses faced the fear of an unremarkable Christmas. But not Shopify, as our own Shopify agency for high-end brands notes with interest.

Shopify saw a huge increase in sales

On the weekend of Black Friday through to Cyber Monday in December 2021, Shopify’s sales amounted to $6.3 billion. This is according to Shopify’s official quarterly and annual report, which…

As recently reported by the Gibraltar Chronicle, a Gibraltar Irish Business Network has been founded on the Rock, as part of efforts to encourage networking and business opportunities for professionals in Gibraltar who have a connection to Ireland.

The network held an event at O’Reilly’s in Gibraltar on St Patrick’s Day, to enable attendees to discover more information about the network, in addition to meeting Irish individuals face to face.

“There has been an influx of Irish…

You may be accustomed to seeing Marbella as many things – including as a land of sun, sea and sand – but have you ever thought of it as being smarter than your smartphone?

That is the conclusion you may now reach, in the wake of the news that Marbella has become the first city in Andalucia to be bestowed with the title of Smart Tourism Destination, courtesy of the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality.

Marbella has been handed this accolade on account of its “innovation and…

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Cryptocurrencies are building themselves a niche within the accounting world. A growing number of traders now seek the help of accountants for crypto tax calculations and record-keeping. But the question remains, should accountants dive into this growing market?

Regardless of your opinion on cryptocurrencies, there is no escaping the fact that they are becoming prevalent and will soon be an unavoidable part of the finance industry.

The latest FCA estimate shows a rising awareness…

If you have recently undergone surgery, your instinct is likely to be to rest, instead of engaging in more strenuous activity. Indeed, even everyday tasks that would hardly have caused you to break into sweat prior to your operation, may feel overwhelming during the early stages of your recovery.

This is not to suggest, of course, that you should take a leisurely approach indefinitely, particularly as you seek to begin recovering your strength after your surgery.

This is where…

Most of us are familiar with the concept that if something looks a little too good to be true, it probably is. And it’s a concept that might well come to your mind if you are offered a 100% mortgage for a property in Spain. The chance to snap up your dream home in a sun-drenched idyll like Andalucia, without the need to put down any deposit at all – surely, that can’t be for real?

Well, before we go any further, let’s answer the question we posed with the title of this blog article:…

Foxes.es are Spanish Mortgage & Conveyancing Experts. We are a team of legal & financial professionals with years of experience helping non-residents & Spanish residents through the process of purchasing a property in Spain

Regulated Financial Brokers

Registration number D470.

The whole team has passed the banking exams set by the bank of Spain and has to take refresher courses every year.

The company itself also has to pass various tests and ensure we have…