Purchase property

Marbella is and remains the holiday destination par excellence for the rich and famous on the Costa del Sol. Apart from the pleasant climate, beautiful beaches and plenty of golf courses, there is a wide range of restaurants, shops and leisure activities.

For many young people, the dream of home ownership can seem far out of reach, or something that is a long way off in their future.

Prefabricated homes, factory-built houses, modular homes… the vocabulary surrounding this type of construction is very broad and increasing all the time due to the ever greater role they are playing in the real estate market across the world. This type of property is also increasingly popular i

After several months of pandemic, the real estate sector in Spain is gradually recovering its activity, something which has been revealed by the Real Estate Activity Register Index (IRAI) of the Association of Registrars, which shows how during the third quarter of 2020 the indicators related t

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

The COVID-19 pandemic and the potential economic crisis in Spain caused by it, together with some changes in property valuations made by Banco de España (the Bank of Spain) are just some of the reasons why potential house buyers in Spain without sufficient savings will not be abl

With the current state of the property market, including certain instability after the coronavirus pandemic in Spain, people are looking for cheaper ways to purchase a house or flat in Spain, especially new constructions with larger surface areas and outdoor space.

Leaving the house is currently not an option but this doesn't mean you can't enjoy having a look around some of Spain's best properties on the market.

Living in a house in the city can have one big disadvantage: the lack of space. A duplex apartment, or a maisonette, could however be the solution, especially for families in search of more space.

There have been some new additions to the ranking of the most attractive European cities to invest in the real estate sector this year.

The housing market in Spain has witnessed consecutive sharp rises since 2014 and is preparing for a break in the trend.

Although house sales in Spain have slowed down in recent months due to the new mortgage law and the general economic decline, the last quarter of the year is usually a good time to buy a home.

Inheriting a house in a will can be a blessing and a curse, and many people in Spain who inherit a new property choose to sell it to avoid having to pay taxes and maintenance fees.

The price of used housing in Spain rose 1.7% during the second quarter of 2019. This rise means the average house price in Spain per square metre is 1,733 euros, which is 161 euros per square foot, according to the latest idealista price index.

At 11.9 million euro, this enormous luxury villa on the Costa Brava is among the most expensive houses in Spain.

Welcome to the gorgeous luxury destination of El Toyo in Almería, Spain and this spectacular villa facing onto the golf course.

The Santander bank in Spain wants to attract more expat customers with a new plan that offers all kinds of products and services, from a specialist bank account to a non-resident mortgage, and even pet care. Named the 'Smith Plan', it is aimed at ex-pats who already have a home in Spain and al

This one-of-a-kind modern luxury villa in the exclusive private estate of Monte Pego, Alicante has its very own style that is sure to knock you off your feet, or may already have done if you’ve seen Ridley Scott’s “The Counselor” with Brad Pitt, in which this house appeared.

Many people have doubts about the taxes they will have to pay when buying or selling a home in Spain. This article seeks to explain the resident and non-resident tax on the purchase and sale of property in a simple way, with the help of economist and tax advisor José Miguel Golpe Saavedra.

Son Vida, on the outskirts of Palma on the island of Mallorca, is an exclusive residential area where ultra-luxury properties like this one that cost 12.5 million euro are common.

When you are buying or selling a home, friends and family members always have an opinion and want to offer helpful advice. But they can be more of a hindrance than a help, and the experts recommend ignoring them.

The purchase and sale of housing by expats in Spain has registered record figures for the second consecutive year, surpassing 65,500 transactions (a growth of 7.6% year-on-year), according to a report by the College of Property Registrars (Colegio de Registradores de la Propiedad).

In many home sales the price does not match the appraised value. When a property is overvalued, it can be both beneficial and problematic for the buyer.

More than 2,000 discounted houses have arrived on the market.

Real estate is currently the most fashionable investment asset thanks to the recent growth of the Spanish economy, the increase in rental prices, the progressive revaluation of properties and the boom in tourism in Spain. According to the IV Casaktua Study, 10% of Spaniards who are currently lookin