Purchase property

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

The European real estate sector is set to continue being one of the great investment options for big business in 2019, although not all markets will be the same. This is one of the conclusions that we can draw from a report by the consultancy firm PwC and the Urban Land Institute, after carrying ou

International buyers have undoubtedly been one of the main engines of growth in the residential real estate sector in Spain in recent years.

If you want to sell your house for personal gain and it is joint-owned with your partner, the consent of both spouses is required.

In Spain, the so-called ‘áticos’ are not really attics, but high-end penthouses that are the envy of everyone else in the apartment block. These properties are frequently sold first in new developments and also get the most demand in real estate agencies and on web portals.

There has been an increase of 0.8% in the price of used housing in Spain in October 2018, standing at 1,726 euro per square metre, or 160 euro per square foot, according to the latest idealista real estate price index.

Majorca is the perfect place to buy a second home.

If you've always dreamed of having your own yacht and sailing the high seas, or simply relaxing on your sailboat in a deserted cove in the Mediterranean, you've probably thought about the port where you'd like to dock your boat.

Nope, it’s not in New York and it’s not London… the coolest neighbourhood in the world is in Madrid and is one of the most traditional and famous in the capital: Lavapiés-Embajadores. This is the conclusion reached by 'Time Out' magazine, which has published a ranking of the 50 best neighbourhoods

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.

This stunning luxury finca farm house, surrounded by beautiful gardens and with a large expanse of land, provides you with total privacy and serenity.

Summer is a great time to make some changes, one of which is often renting or buying a new home. If you're thinking of moving, here are a few pro tips to help you avoid all the stress and save yourself a bit of money.

Despite the fact that the vast majority of real estate agencies and intermediaries in the sector are serious professionals, there are some things that happen in the housing market that undermine good practice. Buying a home is often a person's most important investment in their lifetime, and that's

The price of used housing in Spain increased by 0.8% in May 2018, reaching 1,645 euro per square metre, which is 154 euro per square foot, according to the latest idealista real estate price index.

Coastal and beach destinations are steadily becoming the main markets for purchasing a second home in Spain. In addition, with the economic recovery from the financial crisis, the demand for new construction in these areas is picking up again, according to a study by Aedas Homes.

There are favourable winds blowing for the housing market and not just for rentals.

If you’re thinking of buying a house in Spain, you should first know that once the property has been transferred, the charges are also transferred.

Everyone knows how much of a headache buying a house can be, even if it’s your first time… especially if it’s your first time!