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Retention and With Holdings When Selling Property in Spain
Everything you need to know about retentions or withholdings for selling properties in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain, Tax in Spain – August 2017 Welex: your conveyancing lawyers in Marbella. At some point, you might need to know more about the retentions that are carried out for the conveyance of properties…
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The Property Market in Spain
Realizing the Dream of Owning a Property in Spain By Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Tourism and Culture in Spain August, 2017 After the burst of the real estate bubble in 2007, many people were sceptical about recovery possibilities and future growth of Spanish real estate. This crisis was indeed worse…
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Rental Law In Spain
Welex lawyer in Marbella can advise you on all you need to know to understand the rental law in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain, August 2017 Welex: your motivated English-speaking lawyers in Marbella! The Urban Rental Law, modified by the Law 4/2013 of June 4th, regulates the rental…
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How To Register a Trademark in Spain
Leading law firm in Marbella informing about the key points of registering your trademark in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Others, Spanish Accountancy August 2017 Welex: your motivated law firm in Marbella! If you want to register your trademark in Spain, we will show you the key points to do so and…
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Cancelling A Mortgage In Spain
How to formally cancel a mortgage on a property in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain August 2017 If you find yourself in the long awaited moment of having finally settled the mortgage debt on your Spanish property with the bank, you need to know what steps to take once…
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Rights For Community Property Owners In Spain
Questions and answers about the community of owners in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Others, Property in Spain August 2017 Below, we set out a series of the most frequent questions (and their answers) related to horizontal property matters. What kind of work can I carry out on my property in…
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Obtaining a Spanish NIE Number
Easily obtain your Spanish NIE number by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Others, Property in Spain, Tax in Spain August 2017 Law firm in Marbella What exactly is an NIE number, and what do you need it for? There are many questions related to this matter, and we aim to resolve all of them in…
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The Importance of Deposit Contracts
What is a deposit contract and what types of them are there in Spain? by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain August 2017 When you sign a purchase-sales document for a property, you are compromising yourself through an important document of obliged fulfilment. Therefore, the first contract you will sign, even…
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Purchasing A Company In Spain
What liability do we acquire when purchasing a company in Spain? by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Spanish Accountancy August 2017 On many occasions, it is possible to become involved in purchasing a Spanish company which could entail some kind of negative consequences due to the liability these companies may carry. Therefore, when…
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The Truth About Cash Payments In Spain
What you need to know about cash payments in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Spanish Accountancy August 2017 Accountant in Marbella informing on how to deal with cash payments in Spain. In connection with the fight against tax fraud, the unregistered economy and money laundering in Spain, tax offices are increasingly…
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Selling Your Property In Spain
Formalities and recommendations when selling your property in Spain by Welex Lawyers & Accountants in Property in Spain, August 2017 Are you thinking of selling a property in Spain? If so, you must consider a series of requirements with which you must comply, to ensure that everything is handled legally. Apart from our other recommendations,…
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EXPERT SERVICES FOR COSTA PROPERTY DEVELOPERS
Real estate development is a complex, multi-faceted business process, encompassing activities that range from the purchase of land to the sale of the finished property to others. Strata is a company ideally positioned to coordinate all these activities, offering specialised services to property developers who want to build either for…
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SPECIALISTS IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND LUXURY PROPERTIES
Aguilene Benicio worked in marketing and events for some of Marbella’s most prestigious venues when she decided to found Elite Estates Marbella in 2004. In addition to her “day job”, she had been helping people find property for sale and luxury villa rentals in Marbella and, without realising it, had…
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DUTCH CELEBRATIONS AT PUENTE ROMANO RESORT
The 14th edition of the Herring Party was held at the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa in June. Members, partners and other invited guests enjoyed an evening full of entertainment and were pampered with 1,300 fresh herrings, eels, oysters and many other delights. This year, there were two winners…
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SPANISH BODEGAS SHOWCASE TOP WINE SELECTIONS IN MALAGA
More than 100 Spanish and international bodegas presented 420 different wines at the second edition of the Salón SolWines trade fair in Málaga. This year, in addition to the whites and rosés exhibited at the fair in 2016, the event included a special new category for “peculiar” wines. One wine…
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ELEGANT BOUTIQUE PROJECT IN PUERTO BANUS
ER Arquitectos and Omar Constructora completed a stunning project in Puerto Banús – collaborating with the prestigious Jacob Cohen textile brand – for clients they had worked with on a previous occasion. The project was the culmination of a correspondence initiative with Italian studio Area17 from Florence. This elegant shop…
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BREATHING CREATIONS FOR THE HOME
It is not easy to describe the feeling when leaving the Miss Miyagi universe. As soon as people “return to normality”, they tend to miss the tiny, precious green living organisms: real micro-paradises, ensconced in their glass living spaces. Imagine then, a small Japanese garden, a mini English countryside setting…
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STUNNING NEW FURNITURE AND ART STUDIO IN BENAHAVIS
Danish-born international artist Tanja Skytte and artisan furniture crafts expert Gary O’Connor have established a new studio, Skytte & O’Connor, in Benahavís village, where they will be showing their latest works throughout the summer. The studio exhibits many of Tanja Skytte’s latest textured and abstract paintings. She has exhibited her…
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FULFILLING DREAMS OF WORRY-FREE TRAVEL
Todo En One (or “All in One” in Spanglish) was created to help people realise their dreams of worry-free travel in just the one spot. As the company explains it, “Whether you are thinking of your next travel destination, a luxury home or a perfect dinner date aboard a tailored…
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OFFICIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS FOR PALO ALTO MARBELLA
Oozing luxury and class, Gunni & Trentino’s interiors are one step above the rest. Official interior designers for Palo Alto Marbella, Gunni & Trentino are providing the kitchens, bathrooms, interior and exterior floorings for all apartments and penthouses in the complex. They are described as “sleek, elegant and with extremely…
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CELEBRITY LAUNCH OF WALKING FOOTBALL IN MARBELLA
Ex-professional footballer Adam Virgo helped to launch Walking Football in Marbella in June, when he played with Walking Football Spain at their regular Thursday morning game in Elviria. Walking Football is one of the fastest growing sports in the world with almost 1,000 clubs in the UK alone. It is…
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PAYMENT OF IBI REAL ESTATE TAX IN SPAIN
Do you want to sell or purchase a property in Spain? If so, who needs to pay the Spanish IBI real estate tax that same year? This matter is regulated in the Law for Local Tax Offices, which establishes that, for the purposes of this tax in Spain, rural and…
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OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF REBRANDED ACOOLA’S STUNNING NEW SHOWROOM
Leading European shade solutions provider TipTopShade has undergone a dramatic transformation, rebranding as Acoola to become “an ultra-cool one-stop-solution for innovative outdoor solutions”. The company has also relocated to a new showroom in San Pedro’s industrial estate, where clients can view an extensive and diverse range of outdoor decorations, furnishings,…
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FIVE TOP TIPS FOR RESIDENTS IN SPAIN
If you’ve just upped sticks, sold your home and moved to Spain, you are in good company. According to Regency for Expats, “You’ll be joining the ranks of millions of globally mobile people who have chosen to expand their horizons and are now enjoying the thrills and spills of life…
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CUTTING-EDGE INTERACTIVE BEDROOM SHOWROOM INAUGURATED BY UDESIGN
Dedicated to the fine art of interior design, UDesign’s new 300 square metre bedroom showroom in San Pedro de Alcántara was officially opened in June. It offers a huge selection of bedroom items including stone-washed linens and high-grade cottons, 22 different styles of bedside tables and large sheets together with…
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Captivating Images From Around The World
Belgian photographer Frederik Buyckx has been named as the Sony World Photography Awards’ 2017 Photographer of the Year. Judges chair Zelda Cheatle said of Buyckx’s photographs (titled “Whiteout”), “I have chosen a series of landscapes so that we may return to the essence of looking at photography. Landscape is…
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Radiant Yoga Marbella Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
Devotees and newcomers alike were able to sample an innovative array of yoga styles during an open day at Radiant Yoga Marbella to celebrate the studio’s fourth anniversary. One hundred and fifty people attended the event, which also raised money (over €500) for the David Toms Support Fund – in…
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Detecting Sleep Problems and the Benefits of Fibre
WEARABLE PATCH MAY HELP DETECT SLEEP APNEA New treatments for diagnosing and treating sleep apnea may soon make it much easier to combat this problem. Scientists have now come up with a disposable diagnostic patch that effectively detects obstructive sleep apnea across all severity levels. The device is called SomnaPatch…
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It’s All About Grapes
Anyone going into the wine business over the last 20 years could be classified as either crazy or knowing something nobody else knew. With consumption dropping like a stone in practically all wine-producing countries, and regulation becoming stricter when it should be getting easier, can the profits from selling wine…
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Nobu Culinary Magic
COMES TO MARBELLA… AT PUENTE ROMANO BEACH RESORT & SPA Celebrated chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, who owns 35 restaurants around the world, has now opened his 36th in the prestigious Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa in Marbella. It has the honour of being the first Nobu restaurant in Spain, and…
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Chic Designer Style
FOR ROOM MATE GERARD IN BARCELONA When interior decorator Jaime Beriestain was commissioned to design the Room Mate Gerard interior areas, he had a clear vision. He wanted to create a “masculine, comfortable and informal” hotel with a sense of “mischievousness and seduction”. He was keen to break traditional design…
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“Fresh & Wild” Summer Launched
AT ESTRELLA DEL MAR IN MARBELLA Vincci Hotels invited guests to a lavish opening party in June to mark the beginning of a new summer season at the Beach Club Estrella del Mar. The hotel club’s “Fresh & Wild” theme is inspired by the area’s water-based and natural attractions. It…
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Marble and Light
LITHOS CREATES A LUMINOUS BACKDROP FOR SANLORENZO Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo sought out a diverse range of cutting-edge design options for its high-range SL86 yacht. The mega-yacht’s interior was designed by Marty Lowe in a version tailored to the US market, and was inspired by marble traditions from Carrara, where the…
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Design Showcase – Casa Décor Celebrates Anniversary Milestone
Over the past 25 years Casa Décor has showcased latest decoration and design trends at 50 venues of impressive architectural and cultural significance, including embassies, schools, mansions and factories. This year, the exhibition returned to its origins in 1992, taking over a majestic residential building dating to 1900, in Madrid…
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A passionate Commitment to Construction
Interview with Rúben Otero from Otero Group Otero group is a family business… what were its beginnings and how it did it come to Marbella? Otero Group was founded in 1955 by my grandfather, Antonio Otero, who built homes for families in towns around La Coruña. During my father’s…
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Eye-Catching Family Villa in La Mairena
ER Arquitectos and OMAR Constructora are two well-established and highly regarded companies in the world of architecture and construction. Their philosophy as a team, under the Bespoke Living mantle, is based on hard work right from the start, liaising closely with all those involved in the construction process in order…
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Stunning Setting for Atalaya de Río Verde
This exceptional property is located in one of Marbella’s most coveted areas, Atalaya de Río Verde, close to golf courses, other sports and leisure amenities, and Centro Comercial Plaza. To the north it borders the urbanisation’s access road, to the south are parks and gardens, and on either side, neighbouring…
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The Perfect Blend of Cotemporary Villa in Nueva Andalucía
This modern detached villa, situated in the exclusive Atalaya de Rio Verde area, is just a 10-minute walk to Puerto Banús and is in the heart of Nueva Andalucía – home to a huge number of good quality restaurants and bars. The main lounge offers superb views out to the…
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A Fresh New Tailor-Made Concept in Real Estate in Benahavís
The Benahavís area has woken its sleepy head and is getting itself a makeover. With more licences being released in this highly-desirable part of the Coast, buyers and investors alike have seized the moment to snap-up their piece of paradise, building homes of jaw-dropping aesthetic beauty. In the centre of this hive…
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Fresh Approach In Real Estate
Commissioning an Expert Broker Who Protects Buyers’ Interests Marco Dalli, who can usually be found buzzing around the Marmorin Design Studio, has lived on the Costa del Sol for more years than he cares to remember. He has seen the property market take twists and turns that would make anyone feel dizzy.…
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Great Natural Ideas TO ENHANCE OUR HOMES
Summer is here, and sprits are brighter after the winter rains and greyness. So what better than to get out and see what brightness we can bring into our homes. How? Easy: get gardens inside – big or small, you can always do it. There are millions of ideas,…
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Cool Plantation- Style Shutters for the Coast
Two new fitting jobs by Shutters in Spain have the same white lacquered interior shutters made of basswood, but the final result could not be more different. The first project was finished at the beginning of May 2017. This apartment, in a recently completed development west of Estepona, features a…
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Bespoke Designs for Beautiful and Sustainable Homes
Interview with Carles Moliner, General Manager Reynaers Aluminium Spain Tell us about Reynaers and the products and services you offer… Reynaers Aluminium Spain is the subsidiary of Reynaers Group, one of Europe’s leading providers of architectural aluminium systems for windows and doors, and a long-established and successful global business headquartered…
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Tasteful Tableware
When it comes to achieving a superlative culinary experience, it is just as important to have beautiful tableware as the delectable food you place upon it. Functional tableware that oozes style and sophistication is sure to wow your dinner guests and make your gastronomic creations look even more impressive than they…
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Smooth Sounds
Enjoy your favourite tracks this summer with high-quality speakers to get the most out of your music collection.
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Creating a Cosy Atmosphere
Enjoy your outdoor living space at night with a fireplace that provides a warm ambience and takes the chill out of the air when temperatures drop.
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Marbella Property Broker
FRESH APPROACH IN REAL ESTATE Commissioning an Expert Broker Who Protects Buyers’ Interests Marco Dalli, who can usually be found buzzing around the Marmorin Design Studio, has lived on the Costa del Sol for more years than he cares to remember. He has seen the property market take twists and turns that…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2017 ONLINE EDITION
Read the July/August 2017 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the July/August 2017 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Just click on the front cover to view it online! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge across the…
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Discovering the Convivial Charms of Costa Blanca
Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited by owners Filip and Shah to enjoy a wonderfully pleasant stay at The Riad Azure Hotel. This modest but charming two-bedroom establishment is situated in the attractive town of San Miguel de Salinas, near Torrevieja and five kilometres from La Zenia beach on the…
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THE ULTIMATE BEACH EXPERIENCE – CHIC TRANQUILITY: BONO BEACH
Situated between El Rosario and Elviria, Bono Beach enjoys one of the most beautiful beach settings on the Coast, with its shallow waters and pure sand with hardly any stones. The beach club itself offers a tranquil ambience with chill-out music – ideal for families or those who simply want…
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Change the Energy of Your Life
Toon Roijers gave a presentation at the Andalucía Lab in April about changing the energy of our homes in order to change the energy of our lives. According to Toon, “There is a relationship between people and spaces, and you can be influenced by the energy of a space and/or…
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Early Summer Celebrations… with a Jungle Theme – Redline Company
Over the past 12 years Redline Company has always aimed to be a leader rather than a follower, playing a key role for companies requiring the top-class services of an external marketing department. To that end, the Redline team decided to make an early summer start this year, opening their…
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Rebranded Company Expands to Capture Luxury Outdoor Market – Acoola
Leading European shade solutions provider TipTopShade has been rebranded as ACOOLA “to become an ultra-cool one-stop-solution for innovative outdoor solutions”. As part of this transformation, the company retains its motto, “Design, Inspire and Desire”, but relocates to a new private showroom in San Pedro’s Polígono (industrial estate), “where clients can…
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Cyber Threat Awareness Event On-Board the Sunborn Gibraltar
Gibraltar’s first ever cyber security event will be held on 13 June. The day will comprise demonstrations and speeches from some of the world’s most respected cyber security experts, who will offer advice and solutions. The day will also tackle subjects such as social media exploits, data protection, general online…
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Design Showcase
Dedicated to quality and innovation, the 56th edition of Salone del Mobile concluded last month after six days showcasing trend-setting Italian and international creativity and manufacturing interpretation. Centred on the overall theme of “Contemporary Elegance”, the 2017 fair also featured a common thread of luxury: “a synonym for precious and…
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Launch of Life Insurance with Special Worldwide Benefits
Regency for Expats has launched a new life insurance product “specifically developed to protect globally mobile individuals and employees throughout the world”. The insurance is being underwritten by Regency Assurance (Regency for Expats’ parent company) and is available from 1 May. According to Regency, “The policy is particularly notable for…
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Luxury Lounging In and Around the Pool -THAMARAI DESIGN
Thamarai Design is one of the most experienced landscape, swimming pool and pond design companies on the Costa del Sol, with over 17 years of experience internationally in the field. According to the company, “Each project is designed with close attention to detail, and managed and implemented with great care…
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Inaugural Hotel Art Exhibition by Maiju Tirri
Finnish Artist Maiju Tirri launched Sunborn Gibraltar’s first on-board art exhibition, which will remain on view until 31 August. Currently residing and working in southern Spain, Maiju has had several solo and group exhibitions around Europe and has works in various public and private collections in Europe, the Middle East…
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Harmonious Holistic Treatments in Elviria
The owner of a top dental practice in Elviria (Marbella) has opened an aesthetics clinic next door in order to provide a more comprehensive service to clients. Dr. Karl Wehmeyer, who has been working in Marbella as a dentist at Clínica Dental Dr. Wehmeyer since 1999, opened Clínica Estética Contur…
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No Substitute for Passion
Getting what you want from your job and your life often takes mental toughness, especially – notes Doris Kavcic – when you live on the Costa del Sol and work in the real estate business. She founded Residencias Lujosas Vitalux, S.L. in 2009, “with a lot of passion and joy”,…
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ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TV on RTV Marbella
Marbella Now is a weekly English-language TV show on RTV Marbella with a new show broadcasted each Friday at 6pm. The show is repeated up to 12 times during the week and is available via streaming and online through their website. The focus of the programme is to help promote…
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Design Services with the Wow Factor in Marbella
Elisabet Asgeirsdottir, an Interior Architect from Iceland, has launched a new firm in Marbella, EA Interiors, providing top services in interior architecture and design. Elisabet previously had a successful career at larger firms, before fulfilling her goal of setting up her own business. She believes it is important to allow…
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Innovative Update of Aluminium Shutters
After last year’s successful introduction of the all-new real wood interior and exterior shutter ranges to the Spanish market, it became clear to ShuttersinSpain that the aluminium plantation shutter range was too limited. “High time for an update or, better still, why not replace it altogether?” The company is now…
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Celebrity Exhibition by Rita Martorell
An exhibition by Catalan artist Rita Martorell will remain on show at the ultra-exclusive La Zagaleta residential estate until 23 May. Rita started to paint portraits 20 years ago, first in Barcelona, later of famous people from throughout Spain and Europe, and most recently of leading members of Marbella high-society.…
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First Person (Femont Galvan)
How did Femont Galvan come about? After studying in Milan and London, and full of enthusiasm and boundless energy to create and explore, we were keen to develop a project space where the prime objective was to offer designs of great creative quality. Since its birth, the company’s main…
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Exciting Summer News for Clients
Banus Group is preparing for the 2017 high season with new promotions and new offers for customers. All the team is looking forward to summer “with positive energy and new ideas”. The group is starting five “significant” construction projects, including two turn-key projects that are expected to be completed this…
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GRAND OPENING OF LA TÉRRASSE AT PUENTE ROMANO BEACH RESORT & SPA
La Térrasse, the new open-air venue situated in the middle of Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa by La Suite, held its launch party over the Easter weekend with a rapturous audience of Marbella guests who enjoyed delectable canapés and free-flowing wine, cava and beer while being treated to music…
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HOME FAIR EXHIBITION IN TORREMOLINOS
The second edition of the Home Fair took place in the Palacio de Congresos Torremolinos at the beginning of April, showcasing many companies based on the Costa del Sol from the worlds of home decoration, construction, law, finance, real estate and much more. The event was organised by Yves Sirejacob…
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INAUGURATION OF NEW ITALIAN FURNITURE BRAND CALLIGARIS IN MARBELLA
International furniture brand Calligaris celebrated the opening of its Marbella showroom, in Centro Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s prestigious Golden Mile, with a cocktail party attended by many of Marbella’s movers and shakers. Guests enjoyed canapés and an array of beverages while perusing the diverse furniture displays. www.calligaris.es. Photos: Johnny Gates.
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DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS FOR HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
We were delighted to celebrate two Home & Lifestyle Magazine milestones this spring. The March-April issue was our 50th, and it also marked our ninth anniversary. The perfect reason, therefore, to invite clients, colleagues and associates to an exclusive party in the idyllic setting of El Campanario Resort, where they…
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Ultra-Modern Luxury Home in Puerto Banús
The five-bedroom home enjoys an unrivalled setting close to Puerto Banús beach, with its plethora of restaurants, nightlife, shopping, boutiques and famous marina, while also offering the peace and privacy of a quiet street location. It is just a few minutes walk from the prime amenities at Central Plaza, with…
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Unique Sense of Grandeur and Mediterranean Splendour
There are few more stunning locations in Marbella. Situated in one of the municipality’s most ultra-select hillside settings, these exceptional villas offer magnificent south-facing panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea. They are just a five-minute drive from the city centre and three minutes to a heliport ( for private use…
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Mark Shaw Moments ON SHOW IN LONDON
Opening after London Fashion Week earlier this year, the “Mark Shaw: A Moment in Time” exhibition is running until August at the Aston Martin brand experience centre in London’s Dover Street. Best known for his portraits of Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy, Shaw’s images of celebrities including Brigitte Bardot, Grace…
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Bilbao’s Guggenheim – COMMEMORATES TWO DECADES
The iconic Guggenheim contemporary art museum in Bilbao is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Designed by celebrated architect Frank Gehry, the building radically transformed the northern Spanish city’s cultural and tourist image. Gehry employed advanced software used in the aerospace industry in its construction, which extends over 24,000 square…
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Guernica Anniversary- CELEBRATIONS IN MADRID
The 80th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s most famous painting is being celebrated with an exhibition of 150 of the Málaga-born artists’ works from around the world. Titled “Piedad y Terror en Picasso: El Camino a Guernica”, the exhibition will remain on show at Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum until 4 September.…
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MONITORING COMMON COLDS… and Pulmonary Fitness
I’ve read a couple of articles this past month that have piqued my interest. The first concerns proof of something that I am sure many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other breathing problems already know. However, sometimes it’s just as important to raise awareness of things that,…
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Marbella’s Luxury Lifestyle
The state-of-the-art Palo Alto residential complex is being developed in a magnificent natural setting in Ójen municipality, only a few minutes from Marbella. The developers, Round Hill Capital, and award-winning architects Villarroel Torrico are working with Gunni & Trentino on several key aspects of the ultra-select project. This includes advice…
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Smart Help for Memory Loss … AND SIMPLE TESTS FOR DEPRESSION
Medical Minutes by John Schieszer A small study is showing that it may be possible to help a person maintain memory in a whole new way. Using a Google calendar application, researchers were able to maintain prospective memory (the ability to remember to do things in the future) in a…
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Contemporary homes are big business on the Costa Del Sol
If you have been driving along the coast recently – around Málaga, Benalmádena, Mijas Costa, Elviria, Marbella, Benahavís, Estepona, San Roque and Sotogrande – you will probably have noticed that everywhere you look there are new developments of contemporary design apartments and villas but very few traditional Andalucian style buildings.…
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Mountain Traditions … AND THE REAL THING
There are as many myths about wine tasting as there are about Father Christmas. Many stand up though: if you give expert tasters the same wine twice in a blind tasting competition, it will almost always get different scores. Try blindfolding someone and offering them a glass of red wine…
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Nature & Life
A pet hate of mine has been plastics. The profligate use of them in shopping has annoyed me for years but thankfully countries have realised that this usage simply cannot go on as it has been. Researching this use in buildings, I came across other good ways of recycling waste…
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Gourmet Cooking
DUCK DELICACY AT CASTILLO DE MONDA RECIPE: DUCK BREAST WITH BEETROOT, PARSNIP PUREE AND GRAPEFRUIT (2 PERSONS) FOR THE BEETROOT: 1 large beetroot Pre-heat the oven to 200C. Carefully wash the beetroot under cold running water and pat dry with kitchen paper. Cut away the leaves making sure you leave…
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High Tea in a Luxurious Setting
PUENTE ROMANO BEACH RESORT & SPA Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited by the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa to enjoy a high tea in the luxurious setting of the Sea Grill restaurant. The high tea is available to everyone for just €35, which includes a champagne reception, pot…
