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Home purchases by foreigners in Spain have leapt onto the political and media agenda in recent weeks.

Buying a home to rent is still a very popular investment alternative in southern Europe.

idealista, the leading real estate marketplace in Southern Europe, is sponsoring the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time. This year, the contest will take place in the English city of Liverpool from 9th to 13th May.

In Villalba del Arcor, in the province of Huelva and just 40 minutes from Seville, is Hacienda La Hincosa, a 30-hectare estate where you can enjoy absolute privacy.

Navigating banks in Spain can be challenging, especially when it comes to opening and closing accounts.

One of the largest residential projects on the Andalusian coastline and the most important in Malaga city is increasingly close to becoming a reality: 'La Térmica', a complex with housing, offices, and commercial and hotel spaces. The Directorate General of Coasts has approved this project which co

We’re here with the latest information about changing your driving licence when your residency is sorted in Spain.

The law that introduced the new taxes on banks, energy companies and large fortunes, in force for the last two months, came with an unexpected change in the Wealth Tax that fully affects non-resident foreigners who own property in Spain. A modification that, according to the experts consulted by id

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%.