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When moving to Spain, obtaining your NIE number (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is one of the first and most important steps.

Spain climbed the ranking of the most attractive European countries for investors in 2023, coming in fourth, three places higher than the previous year when it was in seventh position. Spain is only behind the UK, Germany and France.

Getting the cadastral reference of a house or property in Spain is relatively simple and does not involve too much paperwork.

The Spanish Government has released the calendar of dates that apply to the 2022/2023 income tax return campaign, commonly known as the "Declaración de la renta". Residents in Spain are obliged to declare their income, and income tax is known as "Renta de las Personas Fisicas" (IRPF).

All owners who want to sell or rent their property in Spain (which was built before 2007) must have have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in compliance with the royal decree 235/2013, of 5th April.

One way to buy cheap property in Spain is by searching for repossessed property. You will be able to find a wide range of Spanish bank repossessions for sale on idealista, and there are some specific agencies dedicated to selling this type of property.

Whether you're planning a trip to Spain or even thinking of moving to Spain, there are some faux pas that you need to avoid that will help you fit in like a local and not stand out as a tourist.

The real estate sector continues to be attractive to investors. So much so that it has reached an unprecedented level in history. According to a report published by the consultancy firm CBRE, the sector attracted record investment in Europe in 2021, reaching a volume of 359 billion euros.

Madrid City Council, through the Delegate Housing Department, has decided to make a clear commitment to restoration; to transform and improve the residential fabric of the Spanish capital.

The United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Spain will be the biggest investment destinations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region over the coming year, in order of volume, according to international real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank. This is one of the conclusio

Valencia is attracting a lot of interest from national and international property investors, as it is a city with more affordable prices than Madrid and Barcelona and will offer more business opportunities in the coming years.

The gross profitability of buying a home to put it on the rental market in Spain has fallen over the last year to 7.1%. In the second quarter of 2020, the return offered stood at 8.2%.

"Is there a beach in Madrid?" is a question that we all know the answer to, with Madrid being possibly the furthest place possible from the beach in Spain.

Real estate investment is beginning to revive in Europe, with a promising outlook for those wishing to invest in property in Spain's capital, Madrid.

The real estate market ensures that foreign investors are continuing to keep Spain within their sight.

The employment specialist website Jobatus has carried out a study that points out the drop in demand for professionals in certain sectors in July compared to the same month in 2018 and 2019.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life as we know it. On one hand, these times of confinement in Spain have served to show people new needs that are emerging at home and that there are also currently many spaces that do not work or need to be redesigned to adapt them to the new normal.

The expat community in Spain is made up of 5.6 million foreign residents, according to the latest figures from the Spanish government.

With the current state of the property market, including certain instability after the coronavirus pandemic in Spain, people are looking for cheaper ways to purchase a house or flat in Spain, especially new constructions with larger surface areas and outdoor space.

Virtual meetings between professionals in the real estate sector have been the order of the day during the coronavirus confinement period.