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Property buying costs in Spain: taxes and fees in 2025

What is the real cost of buying a property in Spain in 2025? Buying a house in Spain can be a both exciting and daunting for many reasons, especially for expats who are moving abroad and buying property in Spain for the first time.
Mortgages in Spain

Buying a house in Spain: mortgage guide

Spain has long been a dream destination for property buyers seeking sunny skies, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back lifestyle, whether looking for a second home, quiet spot for retirement or an investment opportunity.No matter the reason for your purchase, understanding the Spanish mortgage system i
Foreigners who take out the most mortgages in Spain

Executives and businessmen are Spain's top foreign mortgage signers

Spain stands out as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for non-resident foreigners, thanks to its favourable climate, delicious cuisine, high-quality public services, and relatively affordable property prices. In the past two years, over 250,000 homes have been purchased by foreign nat
Prefab house in Spain

Key facts about prefab house mortgages in Spain

Modular houses are becoming more and more common in Spain. Not surprisingly, they're built quickly and are also usually cheaper than traditional houses. Requesting a mortgage from a bank is one way to finance a prefab house, although it's worth keeping in mind that they have some particularities.
Mortgages in Spain

What is the transparency report? Why is it compulsory for mortgages in Spain?

The transparency report is the notarial document that aims to certify that Real Estate Credit Law requirements have been met, by which individuals know and understand the scope and conditions of the mortgage they are subscribing to. It has been in force since June 2019 and is the way for notaries to help and advise individuals in a personal and impartial way before signing anything.
Housing in Pozuelo de Alarcón

Spanish market expects mortgage war to continue and fixed rates to go back to 2%

The movements of some banks to improve the conditions of their fixed-rate mortgage loans have given a twist to the mortgage war. And the trend will increase in the coming months. The luxury real estate company Engel & Völkers assures that the improvement in mortgage offers will give speed to the market, while the economist and consultant Gonzalo Bernardos believes that fixed rates will return to 2% at the end of the year.
ECB to cut interest rates three times this year, says S&P

ECB to cut interest rates three times this year, says S&P

The US rating agency S&P joins the host of international forecasts on what will happen to interest rates and inflation in the eurozone this year. According to its calculations, the price increase in the common currency region will not return to 2% before 2025, while the ECB will cut rates from
Government and banks negotiate to extend free mortgage changes in 2024

Government and banks negotiate to extend free mortgage changes in 2024

The government is looking to extend measures to support vulnerable mortgagors and remove commissions that allow consumers to change their variable rate loan for a fixed rate or amortise capital to save interest in 2024. According to El País, the Ministry of Economic Affairs has already informed the
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"Dación en pago" explained (handing back the keys)

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, central banks worldwide flooded the money markets with liquidity (money) in an attempt to stop a major recession which could trigger - if left unchecked - a global depression similar to the last one from 1929. However, for every action there is an equal an