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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>DWS sees student housing and flex living as top investments in Spain</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ In Spain’s residential market, the gap between supply and demand has pushed rents more than 40% above pre-pandemic levels, particularly in Madrid and Barcelona, according to the latest DWS Real Estate report. As a result, investors must be increasingly selective. DWS identifies affordable housing developed with local authorities, student accommodation and flex living schemes for short- and medium-term stays as some of the most attractive opportunities in the current market.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>IBI tax explained</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Unbeknownst to most non-resident property owners, when buying property in Spain, you automatically become<strong> liable to pay IBI tax</strong> the following year. No one will give you a heads-up on this tax, so it is up to you to find out how much you owe and comply with your local Tax Authorities. IBI tax is the Spanish equivalent of the UK’s council tax.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Secure your exchange rate for property purchases in Europe with idealista</title>
        <link>https://www.idealista.com/en/news/financial-advice-in-spain/2026/06/23/873170-secure-your-exchange-rate-for-property-purchases-in-europe-with-idealista</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ One of the main concerns when buying property in southern Europe as a foreign <span>buyer<strong>&nbsp;</strong>is</span><strong> how the</strong> <strong>exchange rate</strong> <strong>will affect the final cost </strong>of the purchase.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Taxes on selling property in Spain</title>
        <link>https://www.idealista.com/en/news/financial-advice-in-spain/2026/06/22/821440-taxes-on-selling-property-in-spain</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ <span lang="EN-GB">Continuing<strong>&nbsp;</strong>with last week's article (</span><a href="https://www.idealista.com/en/news/financial-advice-spain/2026/06/18/6793-taxes-buying-property-spain" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>Taxes on buying property in Spain</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB">), in<strong>&nbsp;</strong>today’s article, we focus on the taxes sellers need to face.</span>]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Taxes on buying property in Spain</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ <span lang="EN-GB">Taxes in Spain differ depending on whether you are buying a&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.idealista.com/en/news/property-for-sale-in-spain/2025/06/04/846668-how-to-buy-new-build-property-in-spain" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>new-build</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"> (from a developer) or&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.idealista.com/en/news/property-for-sale-in-spain/2025/05/13/842566-how-to-buy-resale-property-in-spain" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB"><strong>resale property</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"> (second-hand property or </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">reventa,</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> in Spanish).&nbsp;</span>]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Spain criticised for tax discrimination on non‑resident landlords</title>
        <link>https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/06/11/900615-spain-criticised-for-tax-discrimination-on-non-resident-landlords</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The European Commission has expanded an investigation launched seven years ago into Spain’s treatment of non‑resident taxpayers, who are excluded from income tax reductions on rental income. While resident taxpayers can benefit from a reduction of up to 60% on taxable rental income, non‑residents are not eligible for this deduction, according to the Commission.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Spain strengthens position as south Europe’s most dynamic property market</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Spain has reinforced its standing as a leading destination for real estate investment – with €6.39bn recorded in the first quarter, according to Colliers. This figure surpasses the combined total for Italy, France and Portugal, highlighting the market’s strength. Beyond southern Europe, Spain is also emerging as one of the most dynamic real estate hubs across the EMEA region – with strong performance driven by the living, retail and hotel sectors.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>The real and ongoing costs when buying property in Spain</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ <span lang="EN-GB">Before you start house-hunting in earnest, it’s important that you know what you’re letting yourself in for financially. The <strong>costs involved in buying a property</strong> vary greatly between regions and also depend on the kind of property you’re buying.&nbsp;</span>]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Travelling with your pet? EU rules updated on 22 April</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Travelling with a dog or cat always involves more than just packing a suitcase. In addition to the carrier and food, you need to check vaccinations, documentation and your destination country's regulations. From April 2026, these procedures will be more clearly defined throughout the European Union, following the update of the legal framework governing pet travel between member states. From now on, you must have the following documents: a European pet passport, mandatory microchip identification and proof of current rabies vaccination.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Spain joins Europe’s top tier for real estate investment</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Spain has increased its share of European real estate investment, rising from 6% in 2019 to 15% in 2025, thus entering the "European top tier," according to the Spanish Association of Real Estate Consultants (ACI). In a comparative study, the association emphasises that the Spanish market "has moved from a secondary position to consolidate its place among the leading players in European real estate investment" and confirms its third-place ranking, after Germany (28%) and France (18%). Italy occupies fourth place (11%).]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>How are investment funds taxed in the tax return in Spain?</title>
        <link>https://www.idealista.com/en/news/financial-advice-in-spain/2026/05/01/891553-how-are-investment-funds-taxed-in-the-tax-return-in-spain</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Investing in funds is a common way to grow your savings – but it comes with tax implications that must be reflected in your tax return. Here’s <strong>how investment funds are taxed in Spain</strong> and which sections of the return you need to complete.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>It&#039;s official: Spain&#039;s retirement age set to 67 from 2027</title>
        <link>https://www.idealista.com/en/news/lifestyle-in-spain/2026/04/23/892050-it-s-official-spain-s-retirement-age-set-to-67-from-2027</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Social Security Administration has confirmed that the standard retirement age in Spain will be 67 from 2027, thus completing the phased increase planned in the pension reform. However, the system will keep one important exception: workers who have made at least 38 years and six months of contributions will still be able to retire at 65 without penalisation.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>Spain falls four spots in the index ranking foreign direct investment</title>
        <link>https://www.idealista.com/en/news/financial-advice-in-spain/2026/04/22/893612-spain-falls-four-spots-in-the-index-ranking-foreign-direct-investment</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Spain is losing its lustre among the world's most attractive countries for foreign investment. According to the ranking compiled by Kearney, the country has dropped four places in a year and now sits at 15th, weighed down by public debt, unemployment and restrictions on foreign investment in key sectors in a "context of increasing international competition" to attract this investment. The US, Canada and Japan lead, while China, Germany, the UK, France, Singapore, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are in the top 10.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>The hidden cost of exchange rates when buying property in Spain</title>
        <link>https://www.idealista.com/en/news/financial-advice-in-spain/2026/04/16/892364-the-hidden-cost-of-exchange-rates-when-buying-property-in-spain</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ If you’re buying property in Spain from abroad, it’s easy to fixate on the asking price, notary fees and taxes. The number that often slips under the radar is the<strong> exchange rate.</strong>]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title>How currency fluctuations affect property purchases in Spain </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ <span lang="EN-GB">Spain continues to attract&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.idealista.com/en/news/property-for-sale-in-spain/2026/02/10/883778-where-foreigners-look-to-buy-property-on-the-spanish-coast" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB">international property buyers</span></a><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;thanks to its climate, lifestyle and relatively accessible housing market. From coastal villas on the Mediterranean to apartments in historic city centres, foreign demand remains a major part of the Spanish property landscape.&nbsp;</span>]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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