Amsterdam is the most sustainable city in the world, while Madrid ranks 50th and Barcelona 54th in the global ranking, according to the Sustainable Cities Index 2024 prepared by Arcadis. The report reveals some disparities between the leading sustainable cities, such as Amsterdam in first place, Ro

In Spain, the time owners have to wait to receive a court ruling to evict squatters from a property is at historic highs. At the end of last year, the average period was 23.2 months, adding the procedures of the Courts of First Instance and the possible appeals of the Provincial Courts. Castile and Leon and Murcia are the autonomous communities where it takes the longest, while Navarra and Aragon are the quickest. Law firms criticise the collapse of the Administration of Justice due to a lack of resources and assure that the right to private property is being weakened.

Ocaña (Toledo), Alhaurin el Grande (Malaga), Jodar (Jaen) and Riba-roja de Turia (Valencia) are the towns that have seen the biggest rent hikes between 2015 and 2022, according to the INE's Rental Housing Prices Index (IPVA), with increases of more than 27% in all cases. The first provincial capitals that appear on the list are Valencia (23.3%), Palma (21.8%) or Malaga (21.4%).

Spain continues to slide on the list of the most competitive countries in the world, according to the latest "World Competitiveness Ranking" by the IMD Business School. This year, it ranks 40th out of 67 economies, which is the worst score since 2013 and the second worst in the entire historical series. Spain's declining competitive position in 2024 is mainly due to worsening results in government efficiency, including factors such as public finances, fiscal policy, institutional framework, business legislation and corporate framework. Singapore, Switzerland and Denmark occupy the podium.

Beach houses in Spain are always an attractive option for families and potential investors, especially during the summer season.

Madrid and Barcelona are among the 30 most expensive European cities for expat professionals, as both cities have become more expensive for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to Mercer's annual ranking. Madrid and Barcelona ranked 30th and 25th in Europe, respectively, while globally th

The Costa Dorada, Spain's Golden Coast, is a haven of beautiful coastlines and calm, shallow waters in Catalonia. Nestled just Southwest of Barcelona, and with a rich history, it’s no surprise that this coast, with over 60 beaches and coves to explore and plenty of local amenities, is one of th

Tourist flats have become a popular investment option. However, understanding the benefits and challenges involved is crucial.

Submitting your tax return after the deadline, either voluntarily or as requested by the Spanish tax authorities, are situations that could be negative for you and result in significant fines and penalties. The tax authorities allow you to file your tax return after the deadline, but with consequences, although the size of the penalty will depend mainly on whether your omission affects you or the tax authorities.

Spain will be the most-visited tourist destination in the world in 2040 with 110 million arrivals, followed by France with 105 million, and the United States with 100 million, according to the NextGen Travellers and Destinations report carried out by Deloitte and Google.