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What a century! After years of recovering gradually, on a worldwide basis, from the economic crisis of 2008, when things were just getting back to normal, we came face to face with a worldwide pandemic, and now with the world plunging into an energy crisis, a war that is unnerving everyone, rising inflation and talk of recession, we can definitely say that the times of predictable trends in any market are over - at least for the foreseeable future. And yet, houses in Spain, especially around the Med, are still selling! This Spring, there was a post-covid rush to buy properties – not only bought by our fellow European neighbours, but also by local people looking to escape the towns. Every agent has been rushed off his or her feet showing houses and preparing contracts. The Summer is always quieter, as serious house hunters avoid the expensive travel and accommodation costs and the heat. So the question is, what will this Autumn be like in the market for selling properties. I would say that if you are thinking of selling, but unsure if the situation in the world will mean it is not a good time to sell, THINK AGAIN! We are already surprisingly inundated with requests to view properties this September and October and we just don’t have enough variety of properties to match the demand. With so many properties sold this Spring, and not that many new ones coming onto the market, any new property appearing in the agencies’ windows, websites and property portals is eagerly studied by buyers anxiously searching for their new homes. Especially in demand are country houses with rustic and character features, houses with pools, and village houses with good outside spaces. So do not shy away, we are waiting for your call! Toni and Mikel Unspoilt Andalusia See main advert below
To advertise call 664 210 468 or email sales@thesentinella.com 80 Celebrity News Summer magic The late Dame Olivia Newton-John admitted to intense 'magical' attraction to Grease co-star John Travolta, but maintained they never had an affair.
In extracts from her 2019 tome ‘Don't Stop Believin’, the actress, who died recently from breast cancer aged 73, claims that loyalty to their partners meant they could never hook up.
The pair famously played popular heart-throb Danny Zuko and Australian transfer student Sandy Olsson, who develop an attraction for each other during a summer romance.
John had recommended her for the role and Olivia said that when they met on the set, the chemistry was undeniable.
“Yes, we really liked each other and there was an attraction, but we would never date because we were both involved with other people at the time and both of us have a loyalty streak that runs deep,” she says in the book.
And John remembered: “It almost happened between us a few times, but it didn't. Sometimes life just offers you the wrong timing. We had to leave it as dear friends.” Tour therapy Gay comedian Alan Carrhas discussed the breakdown of his marriage to alcoholic husband Paul Drayton, and says his new tour is 'therapy.'
The comedian, 46, and his party planner partner, 50, who had been together for 13 years, announced their separation in January after three years of marriage.
Alan spoke about the split on a recent edition of Good Morning Britain while promoting his new TV show and his recent tour.
Chatting with presenters Charlotte Hawkins and Adil Ray, the Chatty Man star explained how he found his Regional Trinket tour therapeutic as his split from Paul was understandably still quite raw.
Dates from his tour had been postponed from 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic and resumed this year with Alan re-writing his material following the break-up.
'I was writing fresh and on the go, so it's very personal and very raw, but it's going down well,’ he said.
'It does make it therapeutic. I get the impression people just want to laugh and I do see it as therapy — I just get on with it,' he admitted.
Paul, who has now checked himself into rehab, added, ‘We part ways with great memories and continued love and friendship for each other as we go our separate ways.’
