Sales of properties increasing in Spain as foreign buyers eye bargain prices

Sales momentum is building in some parts of Spain with one well established agency reporting transaction activity up 25% in the first three months of 2013 compared with a year ago. In January, Murcia based estate agent Mercers predicted 25% increase in house sales for 2013 over 2012 and the figures now back this up. 'I can't pinpoint exactly why our sales are up so much, but momentum is certainly beginning to build. It can't be attributed to an end of year rush before VAT on new builds went up f...