Buying in Spain can feel deceptively straightforward. You find a place you love, agree on a price, sign a few documents at the notary and pick up the keys.
It’s no secret that Spain faces a huge housing problem, which has only been compounding and aggravated over time, with the laws the government has approved in a continued market interventionism, which is backfiring. Spain’s property and rental prices have reached all-time highs.
Spring is upon us, and with it comes the best sales season. With this in mind, we’ve published a short article supplying a few basic pointers - by no means exhaustive - that buyers should be mindful of.
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa could lure remote workers frustrated by the Iran‑UAE conflict, offering residency with appealing tax terms under Spain’s favourable regime. As instability around Iran shakes confidence in Dubai, some professionals are exploring relocation to Spain for work flexibility and reduced taxation.
Andalusia’s new Ley 5/2025 abolishes the regional body that protected tenants’ rental deposits. Tenants now face greater risk of landlords withholding deposits, making refunds harder and potentially increasing legal disputes, especially for long-term and short-term rental agreements.