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# [A safe haven in uncertain times](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg/safehaven)

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[John R. Uppard](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg/author/john-r-uppard)   
Apr 14, 2026, 11:44:24 PM

Why Spain stands out on the European investment map

# Articles about Las Colinas

#### [Apr 14, 2026, 11:44:24 PM A safe haven in uncertain times](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg/safehaven)

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#### [Apr 14, 2026, 11:44:19 PM What does a top-ranked golf course mean for you as a property owner in Las Colinas: even if you don’t play?](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg/what-a-top-ranked-golf-course-means-for-owners)

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#### [Apr 14, 2026, 11:44:14 PM Don't forget the "usable value" in the overall value picture!](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg/usable-value-the-return-no-prospectus-shows)

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#### [Apr 14, 2026, 11:44:04 PM Do you wear your rain jacket more than your swimsuit?](https://lascolinas.no/en/lcn-blogg/rain-jacket-or-swimsuit-south-east-spain)

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