The Leeds Building Society, which has had a branch in Gibraltar since 2002, has announced that they are branching out and opening new offices in Spain and the Canary Islands. The Society offers sterling and Euro mortgages to Gibraltarians, UK expatriates and UK residents to buy homes or to arrange refinancing of existing mortgages.

Simon Murphy has been appointed Business Development Manager for the area. He will cover the Costa del Sol, Canary Islands and Gibraltar. He has worked as a Mortgage Business Developer for Langtons Spain (Independent Financial Planners), where his role included giving mortgage advice to expat clients on purchases and remortgages in Spain.
On his appointment Simon said, “I have a successful business development background, enhanced with qualifications and knowledge of financial services.

“Leeds Building Society is the UK’s seventh largest Building Society with a fantastic set of products, and I look forward to meeting as many staff as possible within the business and developing my career through the extensive training and development programme offered by the Society.”

You can speak to Simon on telephone number - (0034 6466 89947) or email him at smurphy@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk

You can also email Spain@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk for Decisions in Principle or general information.

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Thomson is about to launch a brand new holiday concept - away from the more traditional 7-14 day breaks,

Their Platinum Brand has a fantastic range of holidays including Cape Verde. Customers using the Premier Holidays have priority check in, a larger luggage allowance , free reserved seating, priority drop off and free day before check-in at Gatwick and Manchester as well as complimentary in -light meals.

Thomson have also added five long haul destinations are added to the Faraway Shores programme: Holguin and Varadero in Cuba; Samana in the Dominican Republic; Aruba in the Caribbean, Sri Lanka, as well as Boa Vista in Cape Verde.

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For Business Owners in Tenerife, Knowname Incorporated is the answer to your prayers. All those million and one jobs that need doing that you never get round to sorting out, all that paperwork you keep putting to one side because you don’t have time to do it… Payroll management and accounts administration etc. Knowname can sort it all out for you, they are there to make your life easier!

If you need rescuing from your “in Tray” call Knowname Incorporated on
922 391 878 or email knownameinc@gmail.com

Dynamic Systems is a company rapidly expanding throughout the Canary Islands who chose to work only with companies that share their drive and enthusiasm for creating profitable partnerships and demand for excellence. The word dynamic means vibrant, go-ahead, energetic, vigorous and no company deserves the name more!

Their team of consultants, technicians, designers and tech savvy developers, offer your company a blend of experience and forward thinking. The teams combined skills evaluate situations and help your business move forward.

Whether you are looking for answers to simple day to day problems or long term business strategies they will work with you until you arrive at exactly where you want to be.

Are you looking to get online or just having a nightmare with your home computer?

If you are looking for an integrated home media solution that brings your TV, films, music, photos, email, web and phone together in one neat package Dynamic Systems can provide you with everything you need

Please click here for more information, or telephone them on 0034 922 636 756.

Although you may be stocking up on suntan lotion for your summer holiday, only the incredibly organised are able to see as far ahead as where they want to be for their winter holiday

Monarch airlines have announced plans to increase their number of flights from Birmingham and London Luton, both airports are running more services to Tenerife and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Demand for travel to the Canary Islands in particular has always been high in winter and Monarch are issuing 15 per cent more seats than last year from Birmingham and 10% from London Luton.”

Flights are available for winter 2008 - 2009 and are available to purchase now. For more information, click here:

Gran Canaria, in the Canary Islands, has again been chosen to host the fantastic El Corte Ingles 2008 Car Rally. Run over two days, 18th and 19th of April the cars will cover a distance of over 600km over many different types of terrain from mountainous ranges to high-speed dirt tracks and promises to be a treat for all speed freaks everywhere.

Over 100 rally teams are expecting to compete and visitors will have a chance to watch this annual event as well as sample the delights that Gran Canaria has to offer as the race goes through spectacular areas of Tejeda, Vallesco and San Mateo.

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Apartments Play Azul, Las Americias, the liveliest, most vibrant resort on Tenerife, has a total of 125 apartments divided in 3 buildings, elevators and reception are in the main building. A fantastic resort if you are considering buying a property with superb rental potential.

A choice between studios, one bedroom and two bedroom, spacious refurbished apartments, semi independent kitchen with electric hob, oven, fridge, microwave, toaster and kettle; large lounge area fully furnished with TV; balcony with sea, pool or mountain views.

Resort offers large swimming pool and kiddie’s pool, poolside bar and garden areas. Situated in the center of Playa de las Americas, only 200m from the beach.

There is an 18 hole golf course situated between Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos. Playa de las Americas comes alive at night offering shows, night clubs, bars, restaurants to suit all tastes and off course the Casino.

From only 100,000€ (71,430GBP approx) you can expect to generate from €220 per week for a studio apartment up to €400 per week for a two bedroom apartment.

For more information about income and expenditure, click here:

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After the huge success of the Elton John concert, the next susperstar to grace our shores will be Jamiroquai. They will be performing in the Aguaviva Canarias Festival being held at Estadio de Gran Canaria in Gran Canaria on 13th of June.

On the 14th June the band are in Tenerife to perform at the Estadio Olímpico Antonio Domínguez as part of the same festival.

Tickets for both concerts will be available to buy from 1st April from Caja Canarias or by telephone at +34 902 405 504.

This is of course separate from the rumours that Alicia Keyes has been approached to perform in the Canary Islands, watch this space!!

The following Thomson Flights are available for Gatwick airport to Sal and Boavista, Cape Verde, from April 2008 until April 2009

Gatwick to Sal

31/03/2008 to 20/10/2008

Flight Number: TOM1883: Monday. Depart: 09.40. Arrive: 13.20

04/04/2008 to 25/04/2008

Flight Number: TOM 2447: Friday. Depart 11.00. Arrive: 14.45

02/05/2008 to 24/10/2008

Flight Number: TOM1883: Friday. Depart: 09.45. Arrive: 13.30

27/10/2008 to 31/10/2008

Flight Number: TOM 1883: Monday. Depart:09.40. Arrive: 14.20

Flight Number: TOM1883: Friday. Depart: 09.45. Arrive: 14.30

03/11/2008 to 28/03/2009

Flight Number:TOM2447: Monday. Depart: 09.55. Arrive: 14.40

30/03/2009 to 27/04/2009

Flight Number: TOM2447: Monday. Depart: 09.55. Arrive: 13.40

Sal to Gatwick

31/03/2008 to 21/10/2008

Flight Number: TOM1884: Monday. Depart: 14.20. Arrive: 21.55

04/04/2008 to 25/04/2008

Flight Number: TOM2448: Friday. Depart:15.45. Arrive: 23.25

02/05/2008 to 24/10/2008

Flight Number: TOM1884: Friday. Depart: 14.30. Arrive: 22.05

27/10/2008 to 31/10/2008

Flight Number: TOM1884: Monday. Depart: 15.20. Arrive: 21.55

Flight Number: TOM1884: Friday. Depart: 15.30. Arrive: 22.05

03/11/2008 to 23/03/2009

Flight Number: TOM2448: Monday. Depart: 15.40. Arrive: 22.20

30/03/2009 to 27/04/2009

Flight Number: TOM2448: Monday. Depart:14.40. Arrive: 22.20

Gatwick to Boavista

07/11/2008 to 27/03/2009

Flight Number: TOM1353: Friday. Depart: 09.55. Arrive: 14.45

03/04/2009 to 24/04/2009

Flight Number: TOM1353: Friday. Depart: 09.55. Arrive: 13.45

Boavista to Gatwick

07/11/2008 to 27/03/2009

Flight Number: TOM1354: Friday. Depart: 15.45. Arrive: 22.20

03/04/2009 to 24/04/2009

Flight Number: TOM1354: Friday. Depart: 14.45. Arrive: 22.20

A brand new website specialising in helping both tourists and residents get information on medical care in Spain, including the Canary Islands, has been launched, www.treatmentinspain.com

The site provides information on what treatments are available and aims to make it easier for patients to contact the relevant providers for treatment and the health services from doctors to dentists, plastic surgery to infertility treatments.

The website also features advice about how the Spanish health care system works, healthcare information for expatriates, services for medical tourists and resources for holiday makers and business travellers.

The site has been launched by the same company who launched www.treatmentabroad.com.
which helps patients find out about medical treatments all over the world