DIGEST
PROPERTY SHOW IN PORTUGAL
WIN FLIGHTS TO CYPRUS
Monarch is launching new summer fl ights to Paphos in Cyprus from Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester and to celebrate, the airline has teamed up with A Place in the Sun to offer a pair of return fl ights as a prize for one lucky reader! You and a friend could be jetting off to sample the delights of the west
coast of Cyprus, an area that offers sun, beach life, warm hospitality and culture. Paphos’s fascinating old town is full of winding alleyways, markets and shops, and there’s a host of historical sights and monuments to explore such as The Tomb of the Kings and Roman mosaics. The town is also famed for its association with Cypriot legend, as nearby Aphrodite’s Rock marks the spot where the Goddess of Love is believed to have emerged from the sea! To be in with a chance of winning a pair of fl ights, simply go to
www.aplaceinthesun.com/winfl ights and answer the question. Monarch’s new service to Paphos from Gatwick and Manchester
kicks off on 13th April 2011, while its Birmingham service starts on 1 May. Prices start from just £76.99 one-way, including taxes. In addition to year-round low fares, Monarch also offers a great range of products and services both on the ground and in-fl ight. If you’re not a lucky winner this time, check out the latest deals or book your fl ights at
www.monarch.co.uk.
GOOD NEWS FOR OWNERS OF SPANISH ILLEGAL BUILDS
British people who unwittingly bought illegal property in southern Spain are a step closer to securing the long-term safety of their homes. In March the regional government of Andalusia announced the introduction of a decree that will enable owners of illegal properties in the region, which includes the Costa del Sol and Axarquía province, to request “regularisation” of their property through their town hall and to be issued with a licence of fi rst occupation. The British Ambassador to Spain, Giles Paxman said: “This is a real
step forward for owners of illegally built properties in Andalusia. The decree should enable thousands of people whose properties have been declared illegal to comply with the law and gain access to essential services. “Of course, there will be some properties built on specially protected land or in dangerous locations which it will not be possible to legalise. But the announcement will bring relief and hope to many people whose lives have been blighted by property and planning irregularities. We will continue to work with the Andalusian authorities on this issue.”
ukinspain.fco.gov.uk
10 A PLACE IN THE SUN APRIL 2011
NEW CONCEPT FOR CURRENCY EXCHANGE
A website that allows you to swap pounds into another currency, or vice versa, with other people who also need to exchange currency has launched.
CurrencyFair.com is an online marketplace
that lets consumers anonymously exchange money without going through a bank, thereby saving money on commission and fees. Users simply register and once they have credit in their CurrencyFair account they can start trading. For peace of mind, CurrencyFair is regulated as a Payment Services Provider and holds all client funds separately in a highly rated fi nancial institution. See our currency feature, page 21
A new exhibition showcasing homes for sale on the Algarve launches in June, so if you’re in the area doing your own property search or even just on holiday there it could well be worth popping in. The Algarve Property Show will feature homes ranging in price from less than €200K (£171K) into the millions of euros, located all across the Algarve. The event will also include seminars, and
the opportunity to take part in a property auction and sample local food and wine.
www.algarvepropertyshow.com, 10th-12th June 2011, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Congress Centre
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