Buying property in Spain

A recent Parliament session in Spain has amended the 2018-2021 State Housing Plan in order to speed up  the process and increase its coverage to encourage renting and property renovation or refurbishment.

The Spanish Christmas lottery is one of the most anticipated annual events in Spain.

You may be mulling the idea of acquiring a Spanish property taking advantage of today’s ultra-low prices - but you need a mortgage loan.

A British property website specialising in real estate raffles is raffling off two properties in the south of the island of Tenerife for the modest price of £2.50, about 3€ if converted to euros with the current exchange rate.

If you are serious about buying a property in Spain, then as well as carefully searching for the right property, it is also highly important to do your research when it comes to getting a mortgage in Spain if you plan to ask for financing.

We frequently get asked by our foreign clients if gazundering and gazumping are both allowed in Spain. In this short blog post we’ll address both. Gazundering This is typically a strategy to lower the sales price moments before completing on a property before a notary.

Spain attracts people from all over the world and for a range of reasons: studying, retiring in the sun or moving for work, to name a few.

If you're thinking of movin to Spain or investing in property in the country, then 2020 could be the perfect moment. Alfa Inmobiliaria experts anticipate that during the last quarter of this year, the gap between what is asked for and what is offered will be the smallest in the coming years.

Smart homes are gaining ground in the real estate market in Spain, especially due to the coronavirus lockdown where the nation was forced to spend months at home.

1. Store of value. In times of political instability, which lead to stock markets in upheaval, gold and real estate have traditionally been a safe haven where the affluent plough their money to weather off the storm. 2. Security.

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.

Penthouses, especially those with spectacular views, are a common attraction in the luxury housing market in Spain.

If you're planning to move to Spain with kids, then finding the best school will be an important factor in settling into a new life abroad. For a family in the process of searching for a home, to buy or to rent, one of the most relevant and even determining factors is the proximity to schools.

The coronavirus crisis has changed the preferences of many Spaniards and expats living in Spain: some are now choosing to look for a house on the outskirts of big cities, while others are heading to the countryside to have more space and breathe the fresh air.

All homes in Spain must have home insurance. Home insurance is important to consider if you are buying a property in Spain.

In the midst of summer, imagine being able to work in the city and enjoy life by the beach without having to go on holiday. There are many areas of Spain, such as Cadiz, Murcia, Alicante and Gijón to name a few, where this life by the sea with work a short commute away is a great

The most exclusive municipality in Spain in 2020 is in fact an island.

The property market in Spain is attracting more and more foreign buyers, even despite the COVID-19 health emergency across Europe and the world.

Buying a property in rural Spain in a quiet or deserted village could be a great alternative for those thinking of moving to Spain.

Owning a beautiful home on the cliffs of the Costa Brava, with magnificent sea views or an idyllic swimming pool to cool off in the glorious sunshine sounds like nothing short of a dream. Situated in the north-east of Spain overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Costa Brava region enj

Living in Spain is a dream for many people, especially moving to the Mediterranean Coast, or to Spain's Balearic or Canary Islands.

Spain is one of the countries preferred by foreigners both for holidays and for buying property.

Spain continues to be a favourite destination for expats and foreigners, with an increasing number choosing to buy all over Spain, the most popular destinations for foreigners still being the Spanish “costas” and islands.

The sale price of properties on the Spanish coast fell by 0.4% during June, to 1,749 euros/m2, according to a study published by idealista, the largest real estate marketplace in Spain.

The idealista website is full of surprises. This charming village in the region of Asturias in the north of Spain that has been for sale for more than two years has gone down in price and might just tempt some adventurous buyers to move to Spain.