OPINION: This spring has been much hotter and drier than usual across most of Northern Europe. Because of this unusual weather, some people have put their plans on hold for buying vacation homes in sunny Spain, for now. But there's good news! During ...
Spain may be forced to change how it taxes second homes for non-residents. The European Commission has opened an infringement case against Spain over its tax rules on second homes owned by non-residents, including many foreign property owners. The EU ...
The European Union, Britain and Spain yesterday agreed to end border controls between Gibraltar and Spain, settling one of the final pieces of the Brexit puzzle. The European Union (EU) and Britain reached an agreement on the status of the oversea ...
Spain’s housing market is losing steam - but the full picture depends on where you’re looking. Spain's housing market momentum has begun to wane, with provisional data from the Land Registry revealing more than 53,600 home sales in April 2025—a modes ...
For once, the Spanish PM is asking for something we want: actual historical sales prices for a property in Spain. Pedro Sánchez is urging for greater access to real estate data already held by various public institutions. In a letter to the regional ...
Starting 1 July 2025, Spain will implement a mandatory national registry for short-term rentals, encompassing tourist accommodations, seasonal leases, and room rentals. This initiative, part of the Real Decreto 1312/2024, aims to enhance transparency ...
In January Sanchez dropped a bomb, mentioning an ambiguous 100% tax on non-EU buyers. This week, Spain´s housing minister, Isabel Rodríguez announced the new tax with the catchy title of "Impuesto Complementario Estatal sobre la Transmisión de Bienes ...
Spain has formally introduced a controversial new housing bill that includes a potential tax targeting non-resident non-EU property buyers. While some media refer to it as a "100% tax," the actual rate remains unclear. The bill needs parliamentary ap ...
According to a Fotocasa analysis, 62% of Spaniards have either used or are considering professional real estate services for property transactions. Of these, 43% have already employed such services, while 19% are contemplating future engagement. E ...
The short-term rental market on the Costa del Sol in Andalucía, Spain has undergone significant regulatory changes in recent years, requiring all stakeholders to adapt to new compliance requirements. Industry expert Alfredo Bloy-Dawson, Swish Marbell ...