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Since the start of August three separate stories about restrictions on the Spanish housing market have surfaced: Palma has set a requirement of 15 years' residence in the Balearics to qualify for new flats, a Catalan law limiting purchases has received an adverse opinion from a constitutional body, and the state is simultaneously launching a €12.25...
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Anyone renewing a tenancy this summer will see the steepest increase in twenty months. On a rent of €1,000 a month the rise comes to between €25 and €36 — that is €290 to €420 over a year, and up to €600 in Barcelona. What is more, two neighbours with identical flats in the same building will be handed different amounts, and the reason lies neither...
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Spain’s mortgage market keeps gathering pace. On 20 July, the statistics office INE published its figures for May 2026: banks arranged 40,010 home mortgages — 2.3% more than a year earlier. The average loan grew by 11.1% to €173,331. At the same time borrowing got cheaper: the average rate on new home loans dropped to 2.90%. For buyers, this means...
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Investor activity from Russia decreased by 33% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023. What happened? According to information from the Association of Registrars, Russian citizens demonstrated the most significant decline in attraction for foreign investors. French investors rank second in declining activity (-24%), with Ukrainian citizens showing...
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The average price per 1 m2 in the new buildings category was €2,194 in Q2 2024. About the main thing According to the Board of Registrars of Spain, the growth rate of Spanish real estate is on the rise, with prices growing by 2.9% from April to June. Prices in the secondary market, which makes up 80% of transactions, rose by 3.8%, while they only...
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The year 2023 posed challenges for the Spanish real estate market due to factors such as global economic instability and rising interest rates. Despite these difficulties, the sector showcased a degree of adaptability, with varied results across different segments. Content: Housing Sales Housing Prices Mortgages Outlook for 2024 Segment...
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The Spanish government is putting in place actions to address the sharp increase in the quantity of holiday rentals in tourist areas. About the situation Recently, Spanish hotels have been limited in their expansion, but now they are leading the luxury tourism sector due to government efforts. The restrictions imposed on daily rentals help the...
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The growth of Spain's real estate market can be attributed to several factors, including increased demand amidst limited supply, particularly in the most popular cities. Other contributing factors include the steady recovery of the economy and an influx of foreign investments. Spanish real estate remains consistently popular among foreigners,...
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Málaga is a popular resort destination and one of the best places to live and invest in Spain. This beautiful Andalusian city is on the picturesque Mediterranean coast of the Costa del Sol. There is a huge variety of sandy beaches and excellent infrastructure for sea recreation. Moreover, Málaga has about 320 sunny days a year. More than...
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Alicante is a city in Spain on the Mediterranean coast. It is in the namesake province and is one of the largest cities in the Valencian Community. Alicante has an excellent infrastructure, including a well-developed road network, an international airport, a seaport, a railway station, and many types of public transport. It has a pleasant, typical...
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