Airbnb faces fines of up to €100,000 (maybe more*) from the Spanish authorities for failing to remove thousands of unlicensed tourist apartment listings, despite prior warnings. This comes after Spain's Consumer Affairs Ministry launched formal sanc ...
Introducing the IAA
A new professional network for independent real estate agents has launched in Spain's Costa del Sol. The Independent Associate Agents (IAA) network, established by LM Group and LMG Academy co-founder Marina Nitzak, aims to provide operational support ...
Breakfast of Champions
You may have heard that the local agents association the LPA - The leading property agents of Spain held a real estate breakfast presentation earlier this week. Plenty to unpack, I’ll do something more in-depth another day but for now, the main ta ...
Meh Month for Spanish Real Estate
The number of properties sold in Spain in May 2024 increased by a moderate 3% year-on-year, reaching 62,485 homes, with the average price per square meter at €1,681, representing a 1.3% annual increase, according to official figures from Spain's Nota ...
What Goes Up…
Following two consecutive months of increases, property sales in Spain in March 2024 reached 56,559 a drop of 13.7% year-on-year, figures from Spain's Notaries show. However, it should be noted that sales in March were 𝐮𝐩 against February by 3,417 pr ...
New Short-Term Rentals Rules on Costa del Sol
The real estate market in Costa del Sol is experiencing significant shifts in regulations regarding short-term rentals, impacting both buyers and agents. Recent judgments and regulations have introduced new considerations for those looking to invest ...
Despite Spain Sales Drop, 4th Best since 2007
In 2023, the real estate landscape experienced significant shifts, as highlighted by recent statistics. Despite a notable 11.2% annual decrease in home sales, the market saw a surprising 1.5% increase in prices. These numbers underscore a dynamic yea ...
UCI Survey: Spanish Property Market Trends Revealed
In the results of the 17th edition of the UCI and SIRA Real Estate Barometer, titled 'The Sentiment of Real Estate Professionals,' significant insights into the Spanish property market have emerged. Optimism in the Real Estate SectorRegarding the out ...
Spain’s Real Estate Market Defies Concerns
Market Update: Spain's real estate market defies global economic concerns, boasting the Eurozone's highest growth forecast at 2.2%-2.4% by 2023, according to pisos.com. Despite a slowdown in transactions and mortgages, substantial price drops have no ...
Spain’s International Arrivals Surge: 10% in September
In September 2023, the number of passengers arriving in #Spain from international airports reached 𝟗.𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, marking 𝐚 𝟏𝟎% 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 compared to the same month in 2022, according to data from Turespaña. From January to September, Spain received 73 ...