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Immigrants Finding It Harder To Get A Mortgage
Submitted by Yolanda Solo on Tue, 13/05/2008 - 8:45am.With the current financial ´crisis´in Spain, the banks are tightening their criteria for mortgage applicants and according to www.prestamoshipotecarios.com.es, immigrants are considered a much higher risk.
My radio interview with Spanish REM
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Thu, 08/05/2008 - 3:45pm.My radio interview with Spanish REM -
Yesterday, I was interviewed by Maurice Boland of REM.fm about my new (25th actually) book Career in Your Suitcase. I had a great time, and think you will enjoy the interview. Here it is: . Let me know what you think.
 | A Career in Your Suitcase: Third Edition author: Jo Parfitt asin: 1905430337 |
Compare mortgage offers in Spain
Submitted by Yolanda Solo on Thu, 08/05/2008 - 2:22pm.Finally there is a website where you can compare all the offers in one place! Bankimia.com is a new service that searches all the offers from the different banks, lists them in order of monthly payments and has an easy to view checklist with the requirements for each offer.
While you obviously still have to check the fine details with each bank, it means you have compare a much wider range of offers at a glance.
Check it out at www.bankimia.com
new site for global minds
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Wed, 23/04/2008 - 11:38am.I have just joined a site just for those with global minds. Expats, people who live abroad. Check it out at Internations.
The ten steps to a career in your suitcase
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Wed, 23/04/2008 - 11:17am.Ten Steps for a Career in Your Suitcase
| A Career in Your Suitcase: Third Edition author: Jo Parfitt asin: 1905430337 |
How To Find The Best Mortgages In Spain
Submitted by Yolanda Solo on Sat, 19/04/2008 - 1:26pm.Finding a mortgage with the best conditions can be a daunting task at the best of times, especially in today´s financial climate. However, with mortgage interest rates having risen a third over the last two years, a good mortgage can make the difference losing a property or surviving the economic downturn.
The True Cost of Mortgages in Spain
Submitted by Yolanda Solo on Mon, 24/12/2007 - 4:39pm.A few years ago the range of mortgages available in Spain was relatively limited – however the rate of interest was also low so this was not such an issue. However, over the last couple of years, the alarming increase in mortgage rates appears to have helped speed up the introduction of a variety of new mortgages such as: multi-currency mortgages, 50 years mortgages and long term interest-only mortgages to name but a few.
Expat Videos - Your chance for 15 minutes of fame
Submitted by Yolanda Solo on Tue, 04/12/2007 - 12:39pm.I am putting together a selection of video clips from expats telling the story of their experiences in Spain.
The theme will follow the Expat Survival Guide showing mistakes that we have made, advice to other expats and funny stories.
The intial categories would be:
The Pain In Spain - Rise of The Cost Of Living
Submitted by Yolanda Solo on Thu, 29/11/2007 - 10:07pm.Many years ago, Spain was a bargain hunters paradise. Cheap property, holidays, food and drink made it a favourite for property investors and holiday makers alike. Not so today with the exaggerated increase in mortgage interest rates and basic food stuffs.
