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		<title>Murcia holds the Festival of the Wine Horses</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caravaca De La Cruz holds one the worlds most famous religious festivals  the festival the wine horses from 1st to the 5th May. The festival stems from when the Crusaders and Muslims were at war over the city of Caravaca De La Cruz in the Murcia region of Spain. During the battle that took place [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Caravaca De La Cruz holds one the worlds most famous religious festivals  the festival the wine horses from 1st to the 5th May. The festival stems from when the Crusaders and Muslims were at war over the city of Caravaca De La Cruz in the Murcia region of Spain. During the battle that took place there, getting water to the fighter was a common problem with the hot climate and few water sources. The Crusaders had to ride for a full day just to get water to the defenders, many horses died from this exhausting journey until new stronger horses were introduced to Caravaca De La Cruz and celebrations were organised in their honour.</p>
<p>During the festival the whole town is decorated with flowers and horses are dressed in silk, garlands and horse clothes. At 12 pm in the towns plazas they hold horse races with riders  and the whole evening ends with an impressive firework show in the evening.</p>
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		<title>What renters look for in a villa in Murcia</title>
		<link>http://www.connectrentals.com/blog/?p=192</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:25:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Summer fast approaching here is a list of things that holiday makers really look for in villas to rent in Murcia:
Welcome Packs
WIFI and Internet Access
Games Consoles  
DVD Players
Satellite TV 
IPod Docks
A Safe
Hair Dryers
All of these extras are likely to make to make your luxury villa in Murcia more appealing to renters and more enjoyable [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With Summer fast approaching here is a list of things that holiday makers really look for in villas to rent in Murcia:</p>
<p><strong>Welcome Packs</strong></p>
<p><strong>WIFI and Internet Access</strong></p>
<p><strong>Games Consoles</strong>  </p>
<p><strong>DVD Players</strong></p>
<p><strong>Satellite TV </strong></p>
<p><strong>IPod Docks</strong></p>
<p><strong>A Safe</strong></p>
<p><strong>Hair Dryers</strong></p>
<p>All of these extras are likely to make to make your luxury villa in Murcia more appealing to renters and more enjoyable for them whilst they are in resort.</p>
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		<title>Test flights completed at Covera Airport</title>
		<link>http://www.connectrentals.com/blog/?p=190</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Antonio Sevilla (Minister of Public and Planning) has announced that the initial calibration and maneuver tests have now been completed at the new international Corvera airport in Murcia.
The tests were to needed to be able to open the airport next year, and now AENA can produce reports on the navigation systems which can then be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Antonio Sevilla (Minister of Public and Planning) has announced that the initial calibration and maneuver tests have now been completed at the new international Corvera airport in Murcia.</p>
<p>The tests were to needed to be able to open the airport next year, and now AENA can produce reports on the navigation systems which can then be referred to the Commission for Development and Defense (CIDFO) to secure the necessary licenses.</p>
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		<title>Buying a holiday home to let</title>
		<link>http://www.connectrentals.com/blog/?p=187</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The option of a buy to let holiday home has become very popular with second home owners. There are many reasons why the buy to let market is now boomimg.
Self catering holiday are on the rise and according to research from Mintel it has increased by 22% between 2002 and 2007, which shows that more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The option of a buy to let holiday home has become very popular with second home owners. There are many reasons why the buy to let market is now boomimg.</p>
<p>Self catering holiday are on the rise and according to research from Mintel it has increased by 22% between 2002 and 2007, which shows that more and more holiday makers are becoming fans of making their own package holidays.</p>
<p>There has also been a growth of holiday home rental websites, which increases exposure for self catering properties and makes it easier to people to rent out their holiday homes.</p>
<p>There is also a very good financial advantage to renting out your property when you are not using it. It can help you cover the mortgage payments and with enough bookings you can even turn a profit.</p>
<p>Often when you buy property abroad you can get a lot more for your money than you would in UK, which is another financial gain from buying to let.</p>
<p>You just have to remember to research the area and the property, to make sure that it will be suitable for yourselves and potential renters.</p>
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		<title>Rising property interest in Murcia</title>
		<link>http://www.connectrentals.com/blog/?p=185</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a rising number of people looking to buy a holiday home in Murcia. Jon Ainge Director of International Property Success reveals that he believes the increase in interest is due to the Paramount Theme Park.
Building will be starting in May and there is an expected demand for property in the region as a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a rising number of people looking to buy a holiday home in Murcia. Jon Ainge Director of International Property Success reveals that he believes the increase in interest is due to the Paramount Theme Park.</p>
<p>Building will be starting in May and there is an expected demand for property in the region as a result. More than 1 million square foot of land has been purchased for the park which is scheduled to open for business in 2015.</p>
<p>Mr Ainge commented that even though Murcia is appealing to property investor they should be careful about the assets they purchase, saying that 5 star resorts are the best places to invest in.</p>
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		<title>Easter breaks in Murcia</title>
		<link>http://www.connectrentals.com/blog/?p=182</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The region of Murcia is perfect for family Easter breaks as it will give you the opportunity to see how another culture celebrates the holiday.
Holy Week will allow your family to experience the daily celebrations plus the nightly processions through the streets of this historic city.
If you are looking for to go to Spain but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The region of Murcia is perfect for family Easter breaks as it will give you the opportunity to see how another culture celebrates the holiday.</p>
<p>Holy Week will allow your family to experience the daily celebrations plus the nightly processions through the streets of this historic city.</p>
<p>If you are looking for to go to Spain but want something a little different from the bars and clubs f Barcelona or Madrid, then Murcia is definitely for you. It is steeped in history and culture that you will not find anywhere else.</p>
<p>The region has an average of over 300 days of sun per year, which is ideal if you want totake advantage of the 252kn of coastline and sandy beaches offering a range of water sports.</p>
<p>There are plenty of attractions further afield, as the nearby town of Caravaca de la Cruz is one of only five places to be given Holy City status by the Pope.</p>
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		<title>Murcia properties featured on A Place in the Sun</title>
		<link>http://www.connectrentals.com/blog/?p=179</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week Murcia was featured on the hit day time tv show A Place in the Sun. This hopefully will create some very good publicity for the Murcia region and it wonderful villas to rent or buy.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week Murcia was featured on the hit day time tv show A Place in the Sun. This hopefully will create some very good publicity for the Murcia region and it wonderful villas to rent or buy.</p>
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		<title>Corvera airport plans</title>
		<link>http://www.connectrentals.com/blog/?p=176</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Corvera airport has been in the news again this week, after the new Minister of Infrastructure has pulled together plans for whether the trains will stop at Corvera airport and when the AVE high speed train line will be built in the area. Hopefully these plans will be finished and work will start on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Corvera airport has been in the news again this week, after the new Minister of Infrastructure has pulled together plans for whether the trains will stop at Corvera airport and when the AVE high speed train line will be built in the area. Hopefully these plans will be finished and work will start on the train line that with any luck will have a stop at the new international Corvera airport.</p>
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		<title>Purchase tax will remain at 4%</title>
		<link>http://www.connectrentals.com/blog/?p=173</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In 2012 the Spanish Government has said that they will keep the reduced VAT rate of 4% on the sales of new and key ready homes. This will further assist the investment that is currently pouring into the region. This has been confirmed with Spanish tax authorities.
This means that properties that are bought from developers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In 2012 the Spanish Government has said that they will keep the reduced VAT rate of 4% on the sales of new and key ready homes. This will further assist the investment that is currently pouring into the region. This has been confirmed with Spanish tax authorities.</p>
<p>This means that properties that are bought from developers (either off plan or a property that the developer has yet t sell) are subject to only 4% tax.  This will apply to some properties through bank and financial institutes but not all.  However if the property is currently owned then the transfer tax will remain at 7%.</p>
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		<title>New wind farm in Murcia, Spain</title>
		<link>http://www.connectrentals.com/blog/?p=170</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sierra de las Cabras wind farm in Murcia is now under construction. The 22mw farm is planned to be commissioned by the end of 2012.
The company says it plans to invest around 22 million Euros to commission the facility through its subsidiary Energfas Renovables de la Region de Murcia.
The farm will be built by Ibredrola [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sierra de las Cabras wind farm in Murcia is now under construction. The 22mw farm is planned to be commissioned by the end of 2012.</p>
<p>The company says it plans to invest around 22 million Euros to commission the facility through its subsidiary Energfas Renovables de la Region de Murcia.</p>
<p>The farm will be built by Ibredrola Ingenieria  and will be equipped with 11 Gamesa G97 2MW turbines.</p>
<p>Iberdrola said that will also be building an electrical infrastructure to move the energy produced by the five wind turbines to the Altiplano County in Murcia.</p>
<p>The company will also commission 2 new substations and various power lines. The total investment is said to be around 20 million Euros.</p>
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