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Valuation company Tinsa has reported that the Balearic and Canary Islands are the only regions in Spain where house prices went up in April over the previous year - an increase of 3.3% versus an average 10.5% decline for the rest of the country.

"A laudable approach to selling property, good customer service", some of the praise coming from the judges responsible for awarding uv10.com Best Small Agent in this year's Association of International Property Professionals Awards.

Final figures will show that in the region of 37,000 visitors attended the 30th edition of the Palma International Boat Show which came to a close yesterday, Sunday 5 May. Amongst them was the King’s only son, Crown Prince Felipe.

Around 1,000 marriages take place in Gibraltar each year, over 80% of them between non-residents. Now there’s another great reason to get wed on the Rock – the arrival of Nelson’s Schooner Pickle in Ocean Village marina.

Four companies are going to try and steal a slice of the limelight from the superyachts, sailing and motor boats at May’s Palma International Boat Show. Hulltimo Smart, oc3an.com, WaveJet and a rare Mercedes 300SLR will all be making their debuts.

Having debuted regular flights from London City Airport to both Ibiza and Mallorca in winter 2012/13, British Airways CityFlyer has enjoyed such success that it’s more than doubling its service for winter 2013/14.

The six yachting businesses behind the Balearic Yacht Brokers Association have divulged their pick of the superyacht bunch for the Superyacht Brokerage and Charter Show at the 30th edition of Mallorca’s Palma International Boat Show 1 to 5 May.

In January, Murcia-based estate agent Mercers boldly predicted 25% increase in house sales for 2013 over 2012. With Q1 showing exactly that, up 25% for the first three months of 2013 in comparison with 2012, the prediction is on track to reality.

Retired RAF crewman, Ben Greer, is one third of the way through a gruelling 440 mile walk with 100kg on his back. Each mile of The Big Lift is in honour of a British serviceman who’s lost his or her life in the current Afghanistan conflict.

With the curtain is raised on 1 May, at this year’s Palma International Boat Show Princess Motor Yacht Sales will be showcasing seven models whilst Oyster Marine will have its stunning 100ft superyacht “Penelope” on display – a rare treat.