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What to do in Marbella when it rains?

Gecko Towers Strange as it may seem, given an annual average of 320 days of sun – though to be honest I’ve not measured it – there are some days that our Irish clients call “soft days”. These occurs when the sun doesn’t shine through the clouds and the heavens open. Hose-pipe bans and associated […]

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So what’s it really like to live in Marbella?

Gecko Towers When we first arrived to settle in Marbella, nearly twenty years ago, I was, for a number of months still commuting to work in London. We arrived in July so a weekly commute during the summer months was particularly strange. I would block book and travel Easyjet to Gatwick on a Monday night […]

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United Airlines to connect Malaga with New York City

Gecko Towers For the the Costa del Sol real estate market, USA purchasers don’t yet make it into the Top 20 of nationalities buying in the region. Is this all that about to change? From 31st May 2023, United Airlines will be flying directly from Malaga (Costa del Sol) airport to Newark (Liberty International – […]

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Costa del Sol – The DigiTech Revolution

Gecko Towers In the world of Digital Nomads, WFH entrepreneurs and online traders one of the vital pieces of the relocation jigsaw is a strong WiFi connection. For such would be relocaters, without it all the planning that embraces ideas of choosing where you wish to base you and your family and how you wish […]

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Marbella Healthcare – The Voltarol Years

Gecko Towers Update 09.04.24: An announcement has been made by the leader of the Socialist Government in Spain, that his government plans to amend or repeal the “Golden Visa” legislation. Currently no timetable for these changes has been suggested and there is opposition to any revision. That said, this discourse, that started in May 2023, […]

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Get to know the Marbella region.

Gecko Towers If you are looking for property intelligence on the region that is loosely described by estate agents as “Marbella” look no further. This is the comprehensive and honest guide to the area and is offered with full transparency to avoid wasting your time and making a mistake with your property search. In recent […]

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How will you benefit from Spain’s “Startup Act”?

Gecko Towers Have you ever thought of starting your own business or has your entrepreneurial zeal been blunted by the negativity often shown on “Dragon’s Den” or the often brutal approach of “The Apprentice”? Well, enterprise is alive and well in Spain. Central and local government campaigns are ongoing seeking to encourage you to consider […]

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Ubicación, Ubicación, Ubicación (Location, Location, Location)

Gecko Towers Our title today is the Spanish word for “Location”. We all know these are the three golden rules that should be followed in seeking the best property in your preferred area at your particular budget. With respect to all those who believe “location” is the only driver, I’d add another criteria for which […]

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Malaga Tech News V1

Gecko Towers As we are wholeheartedly committed to the blooming growth of the technology opportunities in and around the Malaga region, I thought it might be useful to collate some new pieces reporting on these exciting developments. There is every indication that in coming years the tech community of the Costa del Sol, based in […]

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Could renovation deliver your Marbella dream property?

Like many property seekers looking to settle in the Marbella area, we looked at a lot of property. I mean a lot. The ramshackle “country” property that the agent, who we’d not met previously, would confide in us, that it was partly illegally built; as though that was a positive quality. Apparently, the price was […]

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