Spanish VAT

Continuing on last week’s post (10% VAT on holiday homes), holiday home landlords must now raise VAT invoices with their guests as of the 1 December 2026. This is because the tax office now regards holiday homes as running a business activity.

Spain approved a new housing decree in October 2026 which introduces a slew of significant novelties, including for holiday homes. Chief among them, holiday homes are now equated to running a business.

Second homes are a significant part of the Spanish real estate market. Many people buy a second home as an investment, to have somewhere to relax or as an alternative to their main residence.Venturing into buying a second home can be an odyssey.

Taxes in Spain differ depending on whether you are buying a new-build (from a developer) or resale property (second-hand property or reventa, in Spanish). In addition to the above, taxes are not uniform in Spain.

Spain’s government has approved an ambitious package of 80 emergency measures worth €5 billion to cushion the economic impact of the war in Iran, as rising oil and gas prices put pressure on households and businesses.Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the plan following an extraordinary Cabinet

Building your own home is likely the cheapest option in Spain, saving you hundreds of thousands of euros, if not more. Many owners resort to it.

If you’re moving to Spain permanently and becoming a Spanish resident, you will need to register your vehicle in the country. From that moment on, you have six months in which to register your car with the authorities.

If you are a homeowner and you’re thinking about putting your property on the rental market, there are three types of contracts that exist in the market that you should know about.

Interest rates for mortgage loans are at a low right now, and it’s possible to can earn more than 7% each year if you invest in a property in Spain.

The cost of buying a house is more than just your monthly mortgage payments.