Alicante set to welcome more passengers from Northern Ireland courtesy of Jet2.com

by Georgina Spain

 

In perfect timing for the opening of the new Terminal at Alicante Airport in the Costa Blanca this March, Jet2.com has announced its 13th destination with new flights from Belfast International Airport to the Region of Alicante in Spain.
 
The Costa Blanca is a popular destination for the Northern Irish and for the peak summer period, holiday makers and home owners alike can escape to sunnier climes from only £39.99 (including taxes) every Monday during the height of the season, between 27th June and 29th August 2011.
The no-frills airline already flies from Belfast to Murcia and so the additional Belfast to Alicante route will further expand Jet2.com’s presence in Spain.
 
Alicante Airport will certainly be able to handle the increased traffic with the third terminal set to officially commence operation on 24th March, increasing passenger capacity from 9 million to 20 million per year. Alicante is the perfect stepping stone to the popular nearby destinations of Benidorm, Torrevieja, Denia and Calpe where Taylor Wimpey de España has also been expanding its own operation of new home developments.
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España comments:
 
“Other than Alicante itself where we offer a number of select and boutique developments to second home buyers, nearby Calpe is a popular choice offering owners stunning Mediterranean beaches, excellent golf resorts and year round sunshine. Travelling north beyond the crowded beaches of Benidorm, Calpe is only 45 minutes drive from Alicante Airport and so a easy commute for owners.
 
“Our most popular developments in this area are Montesol and Calpesol. Both residential complexes offer spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouses with gardens, private parking and communal swimming pools. These turnkey homes are available now from €251,000 and €169,500 respectively.
 
“The new flights from Jet2.com will make a real difference to existing owners and those seeking to purchase in Spain. Many will be using the properties themselves for their own summer holidays but owners can also cash in on the peak summer demand for accommodation by letting out their property to holiday makers. The increased availability of flights is certainly a positive development for everyone.”
 
For more information contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 
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Montesol, Calpe, Costa Blanca
 
The Montesol residential complex consists of houses with gardens and communal swimming pools.
 
The properties have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, cloakroom, garden, roof sun terrace and private parking, air conditioning and heat pump system, hydro massage bath, and are constructed to a high quality. Some of the properties have basements .
 
These properties are ready for possession and available now from €251,000, Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 
Calpesol, Calpe, Costa Blanca
 
Located one hour from Valencia and 45 minutes from Alicante these 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom properties are situated in a scenic beach side valley surrounded by mountain landscape. Offering various activities such as water sports and golf this popular tourist town is modern whilst maintaining a traditional Spanish feel.
 
These properties are available now from €169,500. Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

Visitor Numbers Set for Boost with Opening of New Alicante Airport Terminal

by Georgina Spain

 

There are just days now until the official opening of the much anticipated new Terminal at Alicante Airport in the Costa Blanca, Spain. The improved facilities will be completed in perfect time for the busy Easter and summer holiday periods.
 
Alicante is Spain’s sixth busiest airport by passenger numbers and the main airport for the Murcia region. It is also the fourth largest base for low-cost giant Ryanair with 59 destinations served by the airline. Other no-frills airlines offering discounted air travel include EasyJet, BMI Baby, Monarch and Jet2.com all providing daily services to Alicante from all major cities in the UK and Europe.
 
In 2010 Alicante Airport’s two terminals handled 9,382,935 passengers and 74,474 flight operations. The new and long awaited terminal is expected to open on 23rd March 2011 and Terminal 1 and 2 will merge with it on 24th March when flight operations will commence.
 
The vast new L-shaped complex will host an arrivals and departures area plus boarding docks parallel to the runway and to give an idea of its size it is six times the combined areas of Terminals 1 and 2 spread across six floors. It will increase the capacity of the Airport from 9 million to 20 million passengers a year and any travellers passing through will enjoy new shops, places to eat and drink, luxurious VIP lounge and new baggage reclaim hall.
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, the leading new homes developer in the Costa Blanca region comments:
 
“Demand for access to the Costa Blanca is incredibly high especially from the Brits, Germans and the Dutch. This directly correlates with the demand for second homes from these countries also. The Costa Blanca has a great deal to offer northern European residents, beautiful year round climate, a host of leisure amenities, developed infrastructure and close proximity to home making it quick and easy to jet over to your leisure pad even just for the weekend.
 
“With an abundance of discounted flight fares available throughout the year and now the increased capacity for passengers that the new terminal in Alicante Airport will provide, the Costa Blanca will continue to be firmly set in the sights of second home owners and holiday makers alike.”
 
Osle continues:
 
“According to a recent Taylor Wimpey de España survey most of our buyers seek a two bedroom property for under €250,000 but in the Costa Blanca you can get more for your money than in the likes of Marbella on the Costa del Sol and so Calpesol in the Spanish town of Calpe is a popular choice. Only 35 minutes from Alicante Airport these 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom properties are situated in a scenic beach side location surrounded by the breathtaking mountains and from only €165,000 they are an affordable and highly attractive option.”
 
Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK call 00 34 971 706 244.

Anyone for tennis? – Yes please says Mallorca

by Georgina Spain

 

When you think of Mallorca you might not immediately think tennis. But, this small Balearic Islands boasts an impressive history of cultivating championship tennis stars.
 
First ‘created’ by the monks of Europe, tennis was played widely throughout monasteries often as part of religious ceremonies. The French aristocracy then adopted the game and it became known as Royal (real) tennis. It was not long before the game spread and became very popular, especially in Spain.
 
Mallorca’s most notable tennis export is the world’s current number 1 (ranked by the Association of Tennis Professionals, ATP) – Rafael Nadal. However Nadal was not the first tennis icon to come from this Mediterranean island; that accolade really should go to lesser-known Carlos Moyá. 

Born in 1976, Moyá played tennis from an early age and became the protégé of Alberto Tous – a tennis star in his own right in the 60’s. During his teens Moyá had no rivals in the Balearics and moved to Barcelona to improve his game. In 1999 Moyá reached the pinnacle of World No 1 but was swiftly overtaken by the accomplished Pete Sampras. Despite this he has since then continued to compete at the highest levels, winning over 500 ATP matches.
 
Tennis star, Rafael ‘Rafa’ Nadal was born in Mallorca in 1986 and he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His masterful success of playing on clay courts has earned him the impressive title of ‘The King of Clay’!
 
Nadal is not the only sports star in his family. His uncles include a retired professional footballer and a former professional tennis player, Toni Nadal, who introduced Rafa to the game at the grand age of 3! He has been coaching him ever since.
 
When Nadal reached turned 14 the Spanish Tennis Federation requested that he left Mallorca, as Moyá had done. However, Nadal’s family did not accept the offer believing strongly that if you were going to be an exceptional sports person then you should be able to fulfil your dream from any location.
 
By the tender age of 17, Rafa was ranked in the world’s top 50 players. His incredible success story culminated in August 2008 when he became ranked as No1 tennis player in the world and he has continued to be in the top two ever since.
 
Javier Ballester, the Managing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España spoke of the current passion for tennis in Mallorca,
 
“There are many tennis stars that come to Mallorca to train. It is not unusual to hear that Bjorn Borg, Steffi Graff, Ana Ivanovic are on the island brushing up their skills. The prestigious Tennis Academy attracts people from all over the world giving them the finest coaching and allowing them to enjoy all the wonderful features of Mallorca.”
 
A major development in Mallorca, is that tennis star Raphael Nadal, with the collaboration of the City of Manacor & the Consell de Mallorca, is to create an international tennis centre in his home town of Manacor. The construction is expected to begin at the end of the summer 2011 and will be entirely funded by Nadal.
 
The facility will include 25 tennis courts, a football ground, swimming pool, medical centre and accommodation for 100 athletes. A project like this is fabulous news for Mallorca, and does a great deal for heightening the profile of the island. It is anticipated that this centre will attract a variety of sports people who want to do some serious training.
 
April 18th sees the start of the Spanish Open in Barcelona and with prize money of €1,550,000 up for grabs the heat will be on. International tennis stars will be arriving in Spain to vie for their place in the 59th edition of the Barcelona Open. The ATP world tour is one of the most important events in Spanish tennis and of course for the Barcelona social calendar. Mallorca’s Nadal will be playing this year and hoping to put up a good fight against the defending champ Fernando Verdasco.
 
For more information contact Taylor Wimpey de España on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.
 
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On the Market…
 
Cala Anguila, Puerto Cristo, Mallorca
 
The new Cala Anguilaresidential development is located on the east coast of Mallorca near Porto Cristo. Cala Anguila benefits from being one of the last few plots of land for a home next to a beach in Mallorca and tennis courts can be found within 800m of the resort.
 
Cala Anguilaconsists of 25 two-bedroom apartments designed to reflect the beauty of the surrounding area.  All the apartments come with a private outside parking space.
 
These properties are available now from €199,500. Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

Balearics leads Spanish property market revival with 14.5% increase in sales

by Georgina Spain

The revival of the Spanish property market continues at a pace with the Balearic Islands recording a 14.5% increase in property sales in 2010 compared to 2009 according to the latest data from the Public Works Ministry.

For the first time in 3 years, the downward trend has been reversed with Spain as a whole reporting a 5.9% year-on-year increase in sales in 2010 compared to 2009. According to the official government data, a total of 491,000 properties were sold in Spain last year, 10,860 on the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Majorca, Minorca and Formentera alone.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, Spain’s leading house builder with developments within the Balearics, comments,

“Over the past 12 months we have seen buyer interest in the Balearic Islands, especially Majorca, rise steadily. The largest Balearic Island offers something for everyone from amazing sandy beaches to stunning scenery, idyllic coves, traditional architecture and wide range of sports and leisure activities.”

Majorca has long been a favourite destination with British holiday makers in particular who account for around 25% of all visitors. And indeed the popularity of the island has not escaped the attention of one of Spain’s leading carriers, Monarch Airlines, which is increasing its programme of flights from the UK to Majorca from April 2011 in response to customer demand.

As Ignacio Osle continues,

“Majorca remains one of the most sought after holiday and second home destinations in the Mediterranean. The local property market remains buoyant with foreign buyers keen to get a slice of island life by purchasing high quality, well located properties from as little as €143,900.”

Following the success of its other Majorca projects, Taylor Wimpey de España has just launched a new development on the east coast of the island. Cala Anguila is a boutique residential development comprising two bedroom apartments, set around lush gardens with direct access to the beach. Only 3km from all the amenities of Porto Cristo, Cala Anguila is ideally located with coves to explore, idyllic views to enjoy and numerous golf courses nearby.

Built to the highest standards, apartments start from €199,500 with ground floor properties boasting spacious terraces and private gardens and top floor apartments benefiting from private roof terraces.

Interest in Cala Anguila is high so for more information contact Taylor Wimpey de España on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. If you reside outside the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

 

Monarch increases flights to Spain as more Brits jet off in search of the sun

by Georgina Spain

 

Monarch Airlines, one the leading carriers to Spain, is increasing its programme of flights to the land of sun, sea and sand from April due to growing customer demand.
 
Keen to escape to sunnier climes, the airline which operates regular flights from London Gatwick and Manchester airports, has added additional flights from the UK to holiday and second home hotspots of Malaga on the Costa del Sol, Alicante on the Costa Blanca and the Balearic island of Majorca. 
 
As the MD of Monarch Airlines commented: “We have been astonished by the soaring demand for Monarch flights in April, which we believe is being driven by the proximity of Easter to the additional bank holiday. Bookings for April are already up 49% compared with the same time last year with demand from customers still increasing.”
 
Overall tourism to Spain is on the increase with car hire comparison company, carhiremarket.com, reporting that the Iberian nation was the most popular destination for 25% of Brits taking a fly drive holiday in December 2010 and January 2011 with Palma de Majorca taking pole position.
 
The latest Eurostat data also paints a positive picture revealing that of all 27 Eurozone states, travellers spent the largest number of nights in Spanish hotels in 2010, an increase of 6.4% on 2009 levels.
 
Indeed the destinations set to receive additional flights from Monarch mirror the locations in which Taylor Wimpey de España offers superb new build developments.  It is re-confirmation of TWE‘s belief – it’s all about location location location. 
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director comments: ‘We are obviously delighted with the increase of flights from the UK to Malaga, Alicante and Majorca where we have offices and properties; it just goes to show that the Brits are still returning to the best spots in Spain. 
 
“Our sales figures have not once reflected the decrease in interest in property that the rest of Spain has seen. We feel very fortunate to have selected premium locations such as these to focus our core Spanish business on. It really does mean that we have been able to get on with doing what we do well and that is building superb homes, using the best labour force and the highest quality materials that we can to do the job.”
 
To view the wide selection of properties available from Taylor Wimpey España call today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 
 

UK is top touring destination for Taylor Wimpey de España

by Georgina Spain

 

Exhibitors at A Place in the Sun Live, Earls Court London 11th – 13th March (C42)
 Taylor Wimpey de España have a busy year ahead of them, not only are they launching new boutique developments across Spain but they are also touring Europe this Spring to showcase their quality developments. With 6 destination events planned including Germany, Holland and Sweden, the UK’s A Place in the Sun Live property show is the pinnacle of their exhibition calendar.
For Taylor Wimpey de España their message is most definitely ‘now is the time to buy’. The most established British developers in Spain only select prime locations for their first-class developments and it is these prime locations which maintain a high demand from overseas buyers. The old adage of ‘location, location, location’, really is key especially in a market where sadly, some regions are suffering from oversupply in the less desirable areas. Taylor Wimpey de España are already seeing an uplift in the market with increases in enquiries and off plan purchases. A Marbella development launched last April is already 65% sold with all properties expected to be reserved by June 2011 ready for completion in July.
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director comments, “Looking forward to 2011 we are delighted to be able to offer our customers fresh developments in sought after locations. Cala Anguila in Puerto Cristo, Mallorca, is our most recent development to launch and considering sales were up by 50% in 2010 for Mallorca compared to the previous year we are positive this will be yet another popular choice for Spanish home buyers. “
“A Place in the Sun Live creates the opportunity for us to meet our British buyers, we usually have many existing customers who come to catch up with the team, interested buyers who want to speak to the professionals and many first time enquirers seeking the best property on the Spanish market. We found that at the Birmingham show there were more new enquirers than previous years and so this is a trend we are expecting to continue.”
Taylor Wimpey de España can be found on Stand C42 at Earls Court London from 11th to 13th March and be sure to attend the Buying in Spain seminar everyday between 12pm – 12.45pm where Marc Pritchard, Market Development Manager, is speaking on the expert panel.
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Cala Anguila, Puerto Cristo, Mallorca
The new Cala Anguila residential development is located on the east coast of Mallorca near Porto Cristo. It is a naturally beautiful area where the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean peacefully lap the sandy beaches of the surrounding coves. Cala Anguila benefits from being one of the last few plots of land for a home next to a beach in Mallorca.
Cala Anguila consists of 25 two-bedroom apartments designed to reflect the beauty of the surrounding area. All the apartments come with a private outside parking space.
These properties are available now from €199,500. Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 

Investment in Costa Blanca spells good news for property owners

by Georgina Spain

 

It has been a hard 18 months for property owners and developers in the Spain but there is definitely some light at the end of the tunnel for the Costa Blanca this week.
 
The new airport, under construction near Murcia City, was touch and go for a few months in 2010 when, amongst other things, funding dried up. Thankfully it is all forging ahead again and construction is making great headway. The delays have meant that the opening of the airport has been put back by 10 months and should now open late summer this year. Naturally there has been extensive bickering about the delay to the airport and it is certainly not ideal that the high volumes of traffic that was hoped for in the summer will be using other airports. The fact that the airport has gone ahead is credit to Spain and the determination to keep the Costa Blanca ahead of the game and planning for their future.
 
The airport is expected to triple the number of visitors to the area. It will have the positive affect of increasing competitive flight prices and also increasing rental incomes in the areas for landlords. 
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales & Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España comments: “Rental occupancy should definitely show an increase after the opening of the airport although it is very hard to state hard figures in a market like this. The Costa Blanca has been through a challenging period but seeing the Government and financiers investing in the infrastructure of the province is immensely reassuring for both current and prospective property owners.
 
“At Taylor Wimpey de España we have deliberately slowed our development pace in the area to mirror the economy but we are happy with the way our properties have been selling and we are quietly confident that as long as the current pace of enquiries and sales continues that by the end of the year we will be seeing a stronger flow of prospective buyers through the door.”
 
Alicante airport saw a 2.7% increase in traffic in 2010 which was amazing considering the number of Brits that stayed away last year. Travelsupermarket.com, have recently completed a survey about holiday plans for 2011. They state that the number of customers wishing to take an overseas holiday this year has risen by 4% and the number of holiday makers that are considering taking 3/4 short breaks rose from 21% to a staggering 32%.
 
The survey also shows that Spain is the most popular choice overall and Britain is going to lose out, as people planning on braving a damp summer in the UK has dropped by 16%. Spain appears to be a top choice, benefiting from a weak Euro and the fact that accommodation owners are fighting for business which is driving the rental prices down.
Taylor Wimpey de España’s Osle goes on to say: “Possibly the best long term news that we have received is the green light for the Paramount Studios theme park which now looks like it is definitely going ahead. Obviously a development of this size will take several years to plan and build but in doing so will bring many jobs to the area. The investment in our local infrastructure of €555.7 million will ensure that by the time the park opens its doors there will be enough airlines and high speed rail links in the area to serve a theme park of this magnitude.
“As a property developer in the area we are naturally thrilled that the Costa Blanca has been ear-marked for this project and we are very confident that this will bring further wealth to the area – not to mention greater opportunities for our home owners! Our closest resort to the proposed site is just over 50 miles which makes the journey very acceptable for a great day trip.”
For more information contact Taylor Wimpey de España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com.
Notes to Editor:-
An example of a development being offered by Taylor Wimpey which is only 40 miles to the new Murcia airport and 50 miles to the proposed Paramount site is Brisas de Alenda priced at only €189,000.
Brisas de Alenda, Alicante, Costa Blanca
The private complex of beautiful 3 bedroom townhouses of Las Brisas de Alenda is located in the peaceful and quiet area adjacent to the Alenda Golf Course. The wonderful beaches of the Costa Blanca are just a 15 minute drive.
 
The townhouses are provided with fully-furnished kitchens, equipped with a vitro-ceramic hob, extractor hood and oven as well as air-conditioning with heat pump, and fitted out wardrobes. All homes are set over two floors with spacious terraces, gardens and two bathrooms.
 
Las Brisas de Alenda has generous private gardens, a communal swimming pool and a club house. A gym, bar and restaurant are all being incorporated into this development.
 
These properties are available now from €189,000, Contact Taylor Wimpey de España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

2011 looking good for Taylor Wimpey de España

by Georgina Spain

 

Emerging from the winter season with 2011 ahead of us, there have been mixed reports about the Spanish market, with official statistics spelling out very different stories. One company however, that is looking forward to a promising 2011 based on their property sales figures from 2010, is Taylor Wimpey de España, the largest British developer in Spain.
 
Overall in 2010 Taylor Wimpey de España sold 25% more properties than in 2009, which has resulted in nearly 100% of completed and built property stock being sold. And looking at the third quarter specifically in 2010 there was a 27% increase in customer enquiries compared to the previous year. These enquiries are primarily for clients seeking holiday and retirement homes in the areas of Marbella, Mallorca and Alicante.
 
Due to growing high demand and reduced stock available Taylor Wimpey de España has recently launched 3 new developments in key popular areas in Spain. And despite the off plan market having reportedly gone out of favour, 30% of these properties have already been sold off plan.
 
Ignacio Osle, Sales & Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España explains:
 
“Undoubtedly the Spanish property market has been hugely affected by the global downturn but fortunes seem to be turning around now for the quality builders with some upward movement in the market. Spain is still one of the most popular holiday and second home destinations in the world for the British and a combination of property price reductions, decreased supply of property in the prime locations and a steady flow of serious purchasers has enticed home buyers. Sadly there are areas in Spain which are and will continue to be negatively affected by a mass over supply of homes , however in prime locations such as Marbella in the Costa del Sol or Mallorca, popularity with the British to own holiday homes or even live overseas, will maintain a steady flow of interest and ultimately sales.”
 
Speak to the established and quality developer Taylor Wimpey de España to secure your home in the sun on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.
 
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Editors Note – Brand new on the market for Taylor Wimpey de España
 
Cala Anguila, Puerto Cristo, Mallorca
 
The new Cala Anguilaresidential development is located on the east coast of Mallorca near Porto Cristo. It is a naturally beautiful area where the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean peacefully lap the sandy beaches of the surrounding coves.
 
Cala Anguila benefits from being one of the last few plots of land for a home next to a beach in Mallorca, only 50 metres from the shoreline.
 
The developmentis just 58km from the international airport of Palma de Mallorca with easy access to the main European cities.
 
Cala Anguilaconsists of 25 two-bedroom apartments designed to reflect the beauty of the surrounding area. There is a large swimming pool for the owners to enjoy with a sunbathing area. Properties on the ground floor have a spacious terrace with a garden for private use. Top floor apartments benefit from a roof terrace also for private use. All the apartments come with a private outside parking space.
 
The apartments are built to the highest standards and include designer brands of fixtures and fittings. The apartments are air conditioned with double glazing and security doors.
 
These properties are available now from €199,500. Contact Taylor Wimpey de España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

Formula 1 racing for Mallorca

by Georgina Spain

 Mallorca appears to be having more than it’s fair share of action this year.  This beautiful Balearic Island is already to be used at both the start and finish of the Global Ocean Race 2011 – 2012.  Mallorca had already shot to sporting stardom as the birthplace of tennis hero Rafael Nadal and is used as a training centre for many international tennis stars.

 

And now it is becoming a very real possibility that Formula One will be launched in Mallorca.  This will attract a whole new crowd of petrol head enthusiasts – undoubtedly attracted by the racing, the wonderful climate and the excellent food.  Mallorca is fast becoming the latest fashion destination in the Med 

 

Despite the growing F1 calendar leading to suggestions that there will be no place for a second race in any one country, plans to build another potential Spanish venue continue un-thwarted

With the Spaniard Fernando Alonso´s ongoing success at the front of the field, and that of local resident Jorge Lorenzo in MotoGP last season, hopes are mounting, for those passionate about the sport, to see a world class motorsport facility in Mallorca.  Rumour has it that Barcelona´s strong relationship with FI might prevent this happening  but  undeterred, those behind the dream of Formula One in Mallorca are now at the stage of finding backers for the project. 

 

If this project comes off it is seriously good news for this Island which has already been protected from the worst of the Spanish recession.   Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, who has over fifty years of property development experience in Mallorca, comments:

 

“Mallorca seems be receiving a touch of the Monaco affect, attracting the rich and famous to our shores.  The local area is already noted for being fashionable, desirable and fantastic for boat owners and beach lovers alike. If we are lucky enough to start hosting annual Formula 1 races then it will only serve to strengthen property prices as the demand to visit increases. 

 

“Mallorca’s property market has not been affected by the world recession like some regions in mainland Spain.  We have had to review prices but due to the lack of stock available compared to the demand for homes on the Island the market has remained really quite buoyant. Spain as a whole is a very fragmented market and good locations and quality property will always sell well whatever the market conditions. International events just add to their appeal”.

 

Llucmajor is the site being targeted for the F1 track.  It has close to the major city of Palma making travel to and from easy.  The organisers are hopeful that this bid will become a reality this year and there will be a grand prix in Mallorca in September 2012.  Llucmajor Mayor Joan Jaume, who is supporting the bid, said: "The project would help not only the local community, but give the whole island a tremendous economic boost"

 

The 5km circuit is being designed by Spain’s own Gabriel Palmer with the help of Alonso’s Ferrari team for advice.  He commented:  "The Balearic Islands are the only region in Spain where there is no such facility.  We had agreed to review the existing development plan in this community, and there we found a suitable property, which is only a short drive from Palma´s international airport, numerous hotels of all categories, and the capital itself."

 

It appears that the current FI Valencia Street Circuit has been much-maligned.  With drivers complaining about the lack of opportunity for changing position once the race has started.  With one race failing to feature a single on-track change of position it has been dubbed by drivers and spectators alike as ‘boring’.   The future of F1 in Mallorca (if at all) will largely be down to the Valencia Street Circuit´s plans to modify the course in an attempt to make the event more exciting to watch (and take part in). Valencia organisers will be speaking with F1 drivers to go over proposed alterations and see if they can integrate some overtaking opportunities into the circuit.

 

Taylor Wimpey’s Osle commented: “We are sitting tight and waiting to see what happens.  If Mallorca is fortunate to win this bid then we will thrilled and our clients will all benefit.  Our El Puerto II development in Cala D’Or only 20 miles from the proposed site.  This new residential complex is situated close to the glamorous Marina de Cala D’Or in an area of outstanding natural beauty; buying here would offer the owners the best of both worlds, the perfect holiday destination as well as proximity to the roaring engines of F1 racing.”

 

Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com  for more information.

 

Editors Notes

 

El Puerto II, Cala D’Or, Mallorca

 

Two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island very close to the glamorous Marina de Cala D’Or. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

 

These properties are available now from €200,000. Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com  for more information.  If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.

News Bulletin: Mallorca sales figures double for Taylor Wimpey de España

by Georgina Spain

 

The most established British developer in Spain, Taylor Wimpey de España announced this week that 2010 has seen increases of up to 50% in sales from last year. And it is the Balearic island of Mallorca that has played a major part in bolstering the figures by doubling their year on year sales.
 
Javier Ballester, Managing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España comments on the news ahead of the official yearend figures:
 
 “Sales to foreign buyers have been driven by the price adjustments that the Spanish market has seen; in Mallorca properties have seen reductions of up to 25%. Taylor Wimpey de España has of course followed the market closely and worked with the market conditions to maintain a buoyancy of sales which has proved effective. We are now looking at launching more developments to keep up with the current demand.”  
 
“Mallorca has seen particularly positive figures due to two important factors. Firstly, we were not hugely overstocked as the recession hit so the supply and demand was always in our favour. Secondly, Mallorca is still considered a unique place and in many ways superior to some of the mainland destinations.
 
“Taylor Wimpey de España prides themselves on selecting development areas that have not been over exposed and still retain a great deal of Spanish charm.”
 
El Puerto II, Cala D’Or, Mallorca are two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island very close to the glamorous Marina de Cala D’Or, one of the best known marinas on the island. This development boasts three communal swimming pools and are surrounded by stunning scenery. Local amenities also include other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area. These properties are available now from €200,000.
 
Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.