Holiday home

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things in Spain, and among these, crime patterns on the Spanish coast. This is demonstrated by the report 'Burglaries in insured homes.

2020 was a difficult year for the tourism sector in Spain, including the area of holiday rentals.

Following up on our article Buy-to-Let in Spain: Landlord Tax Reliefs, VAT invoices are the backbone on claiming landlord tax relief.

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

Having a second home can be a real blessing, especially in this atypical year when many families have decided not to travel too far to avoid catching the coronavirus, or in the case of many expats, a place in the sun to escape quarantine in their home country and even for working remotely.

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

During the COVID-19 pandemic, in many cases being at home has ceased to be a place to rest and has become the epicentre of work for many people across the world.

The Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality (el Instituto para la Calidad Turística Española, ICTE), with the approval of the Spanish Ministry of Health, has developed a protocol for national tourist rentals, in order to prevent further coronavirus infections.

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 Property Guides website has recently carried out a survey on the growing desire of the British to buy property in "sunny Spain".

"The response of the demand in the real estate market after the coronavirus health crisis depends on several factors such as the development of the 'de-escalation' phases, the financial situation of the potential buyers, the employment figures, the impact on the investment, etc.

Good news is in store for the Spanish tourism industry after COVID-19 and those who are holding onto the hope of having a summer holiday in Spain this year or those travelling from abroad to their Spanish holiday homes, as the Spanish Government has announced that the recently introduced restriction

At the beginning of May, the Spanish government published a set of new measures that are part of a gradual recovery plan to get the country out of the strict lockdown that was put in place in March in a bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the country.

The Ministry of the Interior in Spain has issued a guide for state security forces in a bid to standardise criteria when giving out fines for breaching the confinement decreed in the state of alarm for the coronavirus.

Before you know it, summer will be upon us again and the market for second homes and holiday homes in Spain continues to grow. In 2019, there was a notable increase in both local and foreign demand.

The purchase of a holiday home may sound nice and glamorous, but you have to leave the fantasies aside to take on this purchase like any other property.

As you are probably aware by now, one of the best, if not the best, businesses in Spain as of late is to rent out property, specifically as a holiday home (short-term).

Have you ever dreamed of owning a historical property in Spain? The Spanish peninsula and islands are full of rustic farmhouses, ancient castles and other existing properties in need of renovation.

If you've always wanted to live by the sea, with a view of the ocean when you wake up and when you go to bed, now is your chance with this fantastic villa in Port Adriano on the island of Mallorca. The villa is located in the exclusive Port Adriano, in the southwest of the Mallorcan coast, one of t

Majorca is the perfect place to buy a second home.

The Baleares steal the hearts of many, and many of those who fall in love end up finding a new home there, in a beautiful house on one of these Spanish islands. Blue and green colours are everywhere and life goes by slowly, like it usually does in a place that lives in permanent summer.

Country houses are always a big attraction for both Spanish nationals and tourists from other countries. In Spain, moreover, it is common to use these rural properties for short-term rentals and weekend getaways, and this trend shows no sign of stopping.

Hiring a rented apartment via different online platforms is fast becoming the most common way to find holiday accommodation these days. However, criminals seeking to take advantage of people are always looking for new ways to rip off users.

While Cristiano Ronaldo was out in Russia for the World Cup 2018 with his Portuguese teammates, his family was on vacation in an amazing mansion in La Zagaleta, Malaga, one of Spain's most expensive and luxurious private estates. The family stayed in a property with unbeatable views of the Marbella