Purchase property

The average rate at which Spanish banks granted mortgages in September exceeded 4.3%, at its highest level since February 2009, when it stood at 4.324%, according to data from the Bank of Spain published on Friday. Thus, the average rate on mortgage loans over three years for the purchase of free h

Cohousing is gradually gaining ground in the residential market as an alternative to traditional housing. This model is based on combining private spaces in properties with large communal areas and, above all, promoting shared usage among neighbours, who are both developers and end users.

Barcelona attracts investment interest in the first six months of 2023. The Catalan capital is among the top five European markets with the most foreign real estate investment in the first half of the year.

Understanding the difference between "piso" and "apartamento" is critical, as the difference can have a significant impact on our daily lives and housing needs. This difference is essential when making housing decisions, as "pisos" tend to offer more independence and space, while "apartamentos

With mortgage interest rates rising steadily this year and Spaniards' strong attachment to the sense of ownership, rent-to-own is becoming a more and more popular option for buying the property you fell head over heels for at first sight or the ideal property for your specific circumstances at that

In a prime location for living, where the Atlantic meets the island of La Gomera, AEDAS Homes is building Solum: 2, 3 and 4-bedroom flats and penthouses from €900,000 in an exclusive new luxury development in Playa de San Juan, in the west of Tenerife.

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The exemption for reinvestment in a primary residence is a tax benefit widely used by taxpayers in Personal Income Tax (IRPF).

Between April and June 2023, house prices rose by 3% compared to the previous quarter and by 1.1% compared to the same period last year, according to Solvia's II Solvia Market View 2023 study. The real estate services firm for individuals explained that after several months of slowing rises, house

Article written by Eduardo Amat Alcaraz, notary public of Puerto Lumbreras (Murcia) An outright payment is when the buyer pays the full amount for a good or service at the time of purchase.

The consultancy firm CBRE is expecting the real estate sector to recover soon.

The Vallvidrera neighbourhood, part of Barcelona's prestigious Sarria-Sant Gervasi district, is home to the outstanding La Budallera farmhouse, for sale on idealista for €5.5 million, amidst the incredible natural surroundings of its mountain range.

As it does every year, the General Directorate of the Cadastre has already published which towns and cities will be reviewed next year.

Foreign investment in Spain, without Foreign Securities Holding Entities (ETVE), has fallen by 26.6% in the first six months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, reaching a volume of €11.996 billion, according to the Foreign Investment Register DataInvex of the Secretary of State for Trade

Buying new build property in Spain over the last two years has been quite the frenzy. Post-pandemic, consumers were more than willing to spend their built-up savings leading to two digit increases of property prices, particularly offplan.

House prices continue to rise after the 7.2% increase recorded in August, reaching a national average of €2,004/m2.

Foreigners are still interested in buying property in Spain and are increasingly so in the north.

The Spanish real estate market is transitioning after the good results of 2022, with figures unseen since the previous housing boom. However, the current situation of uncertainty, with high-interest rates to contain inflation, opens the door to new trends, which are not always known among buyers.

When it comes to housing, the most common question is: should I buy or rent? But there is a halfway option that lets you enjoy the benefits of both.

The districts of Salamanca, in Madrid, and Sarria-Sant Gervasi, in Barcelona, are in the 'top 10' luxury neighbourhoods in Europe's most important cities for buying a home, according to the estate agency Evernest. The top spots among these most exclusive neighbourhoods to buy a home are Kensington-

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According to the Registrars, Data on property purchases closed the second quarter of 2023 with a 5.6% year-on-year fall. The fact is that 2022 was a record year, reaching transaction figures not seen since the real estate boom.

When we look for our first home, we do so with the desire to find the magic formula of good, lovely and affordable.

Many foreigners apply for a mortgage in Spain to buy a home.

Establishing a usufruct for life on a property involves dividing the property's ownership. From that moment on, there will no longer be one absolute owner with all the rights over the property.