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The official opening of one of the most eagerly awaited residential projects in Valencia has arrived: the Ikon Tower, a skyscraper of flats 110 metres and 29 storeys high. The building, promoted by Kronos Homes and the posthumous work of the architect Ricardo Bofill, is located next to the Palacio

When we plan to buy a house and need to ask for a mortgage, a concept we must be familiar with is mortgage-related origination fees.

International demand is again one of the keys to the Spanish residential market's strength. In 2022, foreigners bought almost two out of every ten houses in Spain (18.7%), according to Euroval data, which is higher than in pre-pandemic years.

Comfort, efficiency and speed have become essentials in today's society. Can you imagine controlling every aspect of your home by just clicking a button? Well, now you can, thanks to smart home solutions.

The housing market is suffering the impact of economic uncertainty and interest rate hikes, although prices seem to be escaping for the time being. While sales and new mortgages have been falling in double digits year-on-year for several months now, residential prices remain stable...

Is it a good time to buy property in Spain in 2023? Is summer a good time to buy a home?

When you decide to buy a house, you must remember that, apart from the price agreed with the seller, you will also have to pay a series of taxes associated with the transaction. When buying a used home, the most notable tax is the Property Transfer Tax (ITP by its acronym in Spanish).

Buying an average home in Spain is equivalent to paying 14 years' rent for the same property, according to a study published by idealista. One of the indicators that can help you calculate which market is more attractive – i.e.

Jaime Malet, Chairperson of the United States Chamber of Commerce in Spain (AmChamSpain), believes that Spain holds a "strategic position" on the world map, and therefore must cement its position as one of the main destinations for European and US investment in Europe, especially in key sectors such

idealista has published a new ranking of the most sought-after towns and cities to buy a home thus far in 2023. Among those locations with a large stock of flats, Madrid and the suburbs stand out again, along with other provincial capitals.

Deciding where to buy a holiday home in Spain can be both exciting and challenging. With a vast array of stunning locations, diverse cultures, and beautiful landscapes, Spain offers a wealth of opportunities for those looking to invest in a holiday property.

The residential sector was more dynamic than expected during 2022, especially the first half of the year. However, rising borrowing costs have led to a slowdown in the market and reduced the pace of housing growth, according to the latest figures from the consultancy firm CBRE.

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

The good weather is on its way, and you're about to make take full advantage of your second home in Spain – your place on the beach or in the mountains. You even consider – now that technology permits – moving there before the summer arrives so that you can make more use of it.

According to a study conducted by the insurance company Hiscox, the luxury housing market in Spain is dominated by the province of Malaga, particularly the region known as the "Golden Triangle," comprising Benahavís, Estepona, and Marbella.

The European Central Bank's (ECB) latest Economic Bulletin states that residential investment in the euro area is expected to fall in the short term despite the resilience it has shown over the past year.

Spain's controversial new "Law on the Right to Housing", more often known as Spain's new Housing Law, came into force on 26th May 2023 following its publication on 24th May in the Official State Gazette (BOE).

Article written by Bruno Rabassa, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Spain Golden Visa Spain: In recent days, the news that the government could tighten the regulations allowing foreign citizens to apply for a visa after investing in Spain has aroused public and media opinion.

Bank repossessed houses for sale in Spain typically mean that the bank who financed a property has taken the property back into its possession, usually when the owner fails to pay their mortgage over a certain period of time.   Cheap property for sale in Benidorm Cheap property and bank r

The future of 'golden visas' is under debate in the central government once again. In February, Más País presented a bill to the Spanish Congress of Deputies to eliminate the 'golden visa' for foreign investors who buy a property worth €500,000 in Spain.

Strolling through Spanish streets and neighbourhoods, you'll come across all sorts of different properties, including dream homes, and in some cases you'll inevitably wonder who has the privilege of living there.

A Spanish political party in the Valencia region, Compromís, has presented a series of amendments to Spain's Housing Law, among which it proposes a new regulatory provision to emulate the measure adopted by Canada to temporarily prohibit the sale of homes to individuals or legal entities without Spa

Spain's Platform of People Affected by Squatting (PAO), like many others, has expressed its worries concerning the country's new Housing Law.

1. Store of value. In times of political and economic instability (war, stock market crash, global pandemic, bank runs, high inflation, etc), gold and real estate are king as traditionally they act as safe havens where savers shelter their money to weather the storm. 2. Staves off inflation.

As usual, the world's richest people look to Paris or New York to buy a luxury home to live in. And this year, these major cities are joined by Miami, Tokyo, London and, once again, Madrid, which returns to ninth place among billionaires' favourite cities, according to the BARNES Index City 2023.