Being self-employed in Spain may suck even more next year… The Spanish government is preparing to raise the Social Security contributions for self-employed workers (autónomos). The increases would range between €11 and 206 per month starting next year. The percentage hikes vary depending on the self-employed person’s income, up to 35 % in some cases. The proposed hikes would affect the 490,717 foreigners who are […]
Hot on the heels of Malaga City, the mayor of Palma de Mallorca has announced a ban on all new tourist rental licences across the city. Only the 639 legally authorised properties will remain. Once a licence is cancelled, it will not be reissued, so 639 is the max number of tourist licenses which will be in force, the Mayor said. New hostels will also […]
Are you thinking of renting a property in Spain? Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, it’s important to understand the different types of rental contracts available and the rules that apply. Spain’s rental system is primarily governed by the Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU), or Urban Leases Act, but there are some key differences depending on whether you are renting for tourism, temporary […]
About 70% of real estate experts in Spain say there is no nationwide housing bubble, according to the latest Observatorio de la Valoración report from the Asociación Española de Análisis de Valor (AEV, Sept 2025). However… most agree that some areas, especially coastal and tourist markets show signs of overheating. Experts say the situation is different from 2007. Buyers are more solvent, and banks apply […]
For many British families, the idea of relocating to Spain remains an attractive prospect. Whether it’s for a change of lifestyle, retirement, or new professional opportunities, moving to Spain since Brexit now requires careful consideration of visa and residency rules. UK citizens are no longer EU residents, meaning they must apply for one of several visas depending on their circumstances. Below are the main routes […]
The latest data on price per square meter paid by foreign buyers in Spain confirms a clear trend: purchasers from high-income regions are driving market prices upward. The table below from Spain’s Land Registry for Q2 2025 shows a clear segmentation of buyer budgets. Global Price per m² by Region (Q2 2025) Region Price per m² Quarterly Var. North America 4,314 3.4% Oceania 3,601 -1.3% […]
The latest episode of the LPA Podcast, hosted by Mia Pearlman, featured Alvaro Botella, President of the Leading Property Agents of Spain (LPA), and committee member Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain. The discussion focused on initiatives within the association, upcoming regulation in the real estate sector, and tools being developed to support agents and clients on the Costa del Sol. Growth of the AssociationAlvaro […]
Year-to-date data show the Spanish real estate market remains resilient. Steady price growth has offset small drops in transactions. In July 2025, 71,550 homes changed hands across Spain. New figures from Spain’s Notaries reveal that this marks a small 1% decline compared with July 2024. The islands show divergent patterns. The Balearics maintain stable activity but subdued prices. The Canaries face sharper sales declines despite […]
When international buyers start looking at Spanish property, one thing quickly comes up: transfer taxes. In some regions, these can be high, think 10% in Catalonia or Valencia, which adds €30,000 on a €300,000 property (Financial Times). But for buyers looking at Marbella and the Costa del Sol, the picture is far less intimidating. Standard ITP (transfer tax) rates by Spanish regions that are popular […]
In 2015, gating content was the standard playbook. You created a whitepaper, put a form in front of it, and waited for leads. Marketing teams measured success by the number of downloads. That world is gone. Buyers have changed. The way people consume information has changed. The internet itself has changed. Yet many companies still lock reports and guides behind forms. Here is why that […]