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. Expediting the sale or rental process emerged as the primary motivation (44% of respondents). Additional reasons include: Setting realistic and objective pricing (33%) More selective buyer or tenant screening (32%) […]

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 Marbella owner Karen Ayat Issa , and local lawyer Sebastian Sebastian-Stewart recently discussed these transformations in the Andalucían context, highlighting key shifts in touristic licenses and operational requirements that impact property […]

Spanish mortgage market shows 11.2% growth in 2024, with 423,761 new home loans registered, according to Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE). Key findings from INE’s annual mortgage data: Total mortgage value reached €61.73 billion, up 14.2% from 2023 Average mortgage amount increased 2.7% to €145,673 Fixed-rate mortgages dominated the market, representing 63.4% of loans in December 2024 Average interest rate stood at 3.25% in December […]