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German mortgage bank Deutsche Hypo has joined the already long list of European organizations that note the deterioration of the situation in the real estate market of the continent. According to the bank, there is a high level of caution among participants in the real estate market, many operations are paralyzed or take an extremely long time, prices are falling. The latest Deutsche Hypo report indicates that in the third quarter, the indicators of European markets are beginning to weaken, including the Reecox index. ...

One of the things that needs to be done before selling a property is to inform a potential buyer about any structural problems that pose a danger to the health of the inhabitants. For example, whether there are cracks in the foundation in the house, pests or, perhaps, lead paint. But an equally necessary thing is an explanation of the «emotional defects» that housing has. The list of such «defects» includes murders, suicides, and any violent crimes that occurred within the walls of the dwelling. Moreover, in countries such as Spain,...

«Flipping» residential real estate is one of the most popular forms of real estate investment in the world. Despite the high risk, for example, when compared with earnings from rent, it is able to bring large incomes in a relatively short time. The meaning of «flipping», in other words, short-term resale, is the correct understanding of the current state of the market. In most cases, an investor needs to «catch» the market at a fairly early stage of growth and find cheap real estate on it. Usually these are «unwanted real estate» -...

Unfortunately, many Russians have been affected in some way by the recent political and economic events that have occurred around the world over the past few months. One of the unpleasant effects of the sanctions against the Russian Federation was that players in the Spanish real estate market sought to capitalise on the panic caused by the situation. Let’s examine the factors that Russians should consider if they want to conclude a successful real estate transaction in Spain today. Content:

Before investing in real estate in Spain, the buyer needs to conduct some research. The first task would be to identify the risks associated with the purchase of a housing unit. In addition, it would be necessary to take action to prevent future problems. The investor will save money and receive the anticipated profit on time with the help of a risk assessment. Content: International Investment Attractiveness of Spain in the Real Estate Market ...

Alicante has been the object of special interest from real estate investors for a long time and, recently, has earned special popularity among small investors. So, in 2022, up to 32.3% of all real estate transactions in the city were carried out by means of this category of buyers. This indicator is 3.3 points more than the results of the whole of 2021, which accounted for a share of 29%. The main earning strategy for such buyers is renting out the purchased objects. In this regard, Lazaro Cubero, Director of Market Analysis at...

When you hear the word "Spain", many positive images come to mind. Great weather, amazing cuisine, and friendly people - these three factors alone are enough for some to consider the country an idyllic paradise. That is why so many ex-pats, from all over the world, live here. Of course, it is not only the abundance of sunlight, delicious food and drinks, and the mentality of the locals that have made the country so popular. Here are the top five reasons why ex-pats prefer to buy a property in Spai...

The Spanish hotel real estate market continues to attract great interest from both national and international investors. The current situation in the sector drew the attention of the specialists of Cushman & Wakefield, which recently held another annual conference for investors in hotel real estate — «Investments as the basis of the strategy for the development of the hotel sector». The event was held at the Intercontinental Madrid Hotel, with the support of IHG Hotels & Resorts and Vignette Collection, and brought together...

In the current economic situation, and the situation specifically in the Spanish real estate market, prefabricated houses are becoming increasingly popular. Often, they turn out to be a good option both as holiday accommodation and as the main place of residence. This market segment is actively developing, covering more and more new categories of prices and buyers. One of the striking examples of elite prefabricated houses is a small object with an area of 19 square meters of the brand «KEU Pocket». It will cost about 45,000 euros to...

The real estate sector in Spain, the sale and rental of housing in particular, remains one of the few sectors of the Spanish economy that maintains its growth rates at extremely high levels, still holding the post-pandemic momentum of development. In some regions of the country, this is especially noticeable, for example, in Seville. The available market data demonstrate that currently Seville maintains an extremely impressive pace of construction of new residential real estate and attracts huge volumes of tourists, expats, investors...