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Are landlords of tourist apartments in Spain in danger of being de-registered?

THINKING of letting your Spanish property to holidaymakers? Beware. In Andalucia, some local councils are now revoking tourist licences, claiming properties breach local planning laws

26 May, 2025 @ 13:36

Lead·Other News·Property

Empty Spain: rural exodus leaves property market in flux as foreigners move in

SPAIN’S rural heartlands are hollowing out. As young people migrate to cities and northern European ‘snowbirds’ snap up second homes, villages are left teetering on

26 May, 2025 @ 13:20

Lead·Other News·Property

Housing crisis latest: Three out of four renters in Spain are unable to save up to buy a home

SPAIN’S housing crisis is hitting renters the hardest, with new figures showing that three out of four rental households cannot afford the upfront costs of

26 May, 2025 @ 11:00

Lead·National News·Property

No silver bullet: Despite new housing laws and government intervention, Spain’s rental market remains under severe strain

THE rental housing situation in Spain remains dire. The number of long-term rental units continues to decline, even as demand keeps rising. Everyone agrees something

24 May, 2025 @ 15:00

Adam Neale: Property Insider·Columnists·Lead·Other News·Property

Non-resident foreign property owners face car restrictions in Mallorca Non-resident foreign property owners face car restrictions in Mallorca A ONE car per household limit could be introduced for non-resident foreign property owners in Mallorca. The aim is to reduce traffic jams during the 27 May, 2025 @ 12:00 Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca ERA Costa & Sol: The premier property agency on Spain’s sunshine coast. ERA Costa & Sol is making waves as a standout real estate agency along Spain’s beautiful southern coast. Part of the renowned, international, ERA Real 27 May, 2025 @ 11:42 Sponsored Empty Spain: rural exodus leaves property market in flux as foreigners move in SPAIN’S rural heartlands are hollowing out. As young people migrate to cities and northern European ‘snowbirds’ snap up second homes, villages are left teetering on 26 May, 2025 @ 13:20 Lead·Other News·Property Spain moves forward with hiking tourist flat taxes and new 100% levy on non-EU property buyers Spain moves forward with higher Airbnb taxes and new 100% levy on non-EU property buyers A BILL to increase tourist flat rental taxes in Spain which also features a new 100% levy on non-EU property buyers has been registered in 23 May, 2025 @ 13:30 Lead·Politics·Property Hidden gems: The up-and-coming Spanish hotspots that smart property buyers are watching While the masses flock to Spain’s familiar hotspots, savvy property hunters are turning their attention to under-the-radar locations where authenticity and value still reign supreme. 23 May, 2025 @ 09:23 Lead·Other News·Property Polish property buyers head west to Spain to escape war in the east Polish property buyers head west to Spain to escape war in the east POLES looking for a safe haven are boosting foreign property sales in Spain amidst fears that Russia could attack their homeland. They had the biggest 19 May, 2025 @ 17:30 Lead·Property House sales set March record as highest-ever on Spain's Costa Blanca Property sales set March record for highest-ever on Spain’s Costa Blanca

MORTGAGE THINK TANK: Riding the Eurozone’s easing tide but will Trump’s tariffs upset the markets and affect interest rates?

MARBELLA’S property market is feeling the ripple effects of the ECB’s 2025 rate cuts. A steady series of 25-basis-point reductions has lowered key rates, directly

23 May, 2025 @ 14:12

Columnists·Lead·Other News·Property

SPANISH STYLES: The ornate Plateresque style flourished during Spain’s Golden Age, leaving a legacy of intricate facades

SILVERWORK is delicate and it’s all about detail, so when an exclusively Spanish style of architecture flourished in the time of Cervantes and Philip II,

23 May, 2025 @ 14:06

La Cultura·Lead·Other News·Property

Spain moves forward with hiking tourist flat taxes and new 100% levy on non-EU property buyers

Spain moves forward with higher Airbnb taxes and new 100% levy on non-EU property buyers

A BILL to increase tourist flat rental taxes in Spain which also features a new 100% levy on non-EU property buyers has been registered in

23 May, 2025 @ 13:30

Lead·Politics·Property

Hidden gems: The up-and-coming Spanish hotspots that smart property buyers are watching

While the masses flock to Spain’s familiar hotspots, savvy property hunters are turning their attention to under-the-radar locations where authenticity and value still reign supreme.

23 May, 2025 @ 09:23

Lead·Other News·Property

Millionaire alert: Luxury villa on Marbella’s ‘Golden Mile’ on sale for a cool €25m

A LUXURY villa on Marbella’s ‘Golden Mile’ is up for sale for €25 million. The Altos Reales property on a 2,000 m2 plot was renovated

22 May, 2025 @ 11:21

Lead·Marbella·Property

Marbella FC scores €114 million 10,000-seater stadium deal

MARBELLA City Council has officially awarded a 75-year land concession to the Marbella FC Foundation to develop an ambitious new football stadium complex. The €114

20 May, 2025 @ 18:08

Lead·Marbella·Property·Sport

Housing crisis deepens: Seasonal rentals surge by 25% as long-term options disappear

THE Spanish housing crisis has intensified as seasonal rentals surged by a staggering 25% in the first quarter of 2025, according to property portal Idealista.

20 May, 2025 @ 16:30

Barcelona·Lead·Property

Polish property buyers head west to Spain to escape war in the east

POLES looking for a safe haven are boosting foreign property sales in Spain amidst fears that Russia could attack their homeland. They had the biggest

19 May, 2025 @ 17:30

Lead·Property

Spain orders Airbnb to block 65,000 illegal tourist apartments ahead of summer season

65,000 AIRBNB listings for unlicensed tourist flats in Spain face being removed after a Madrid court threw out an appeal by the company. The Ministry

19 May, 2025 @ 14:30

Lead·National News·Property

Ranked: The richest town halls in Malaga province as Benahavis takes the top spot once again

The glitzy Malaga town where six in 10 are foreigners – and favoured by Cristiano Ronaldo and Eva Longoria

IT has long been known as the wealthiest town in Andalucia. Now it has been confirmed that Benahavis is also the municipality with the highest

18 May, 2025 @ 16:26

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Property

House sales set March record as highest-ever on Spain's Costa Blanca

Property sales set March record for highest-ever on Spain’s Costa Blanca

PROPERTY sales in Alicante province during March were the highest-ever under modern records. The National Institute of Statistics says that 4,664 purchases were carried out,

18 May, 2025 @ 10:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Property

Why celebrities are flocking to the Costa Blanca’s very own ‘Golden Mile’

AN ALICANTE real estate agent believes Jávea is Costa Blanca´s Golden Mile, and the hotspot where celebrities are flocking to live. InmoVillas Jávea CEO Paloma

17 May, 2025 @ 13:32

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Property

Home buyers in Spain face ‘highest tax burden in all of Europe’

SPAIN has been named the European country with the highest tax burden on home purchases, with new data suggesting the nation’s fiscal policy is worsening

14 May, 2025 @ 11:58

Lead·National News·Property

Discover Royal Park Residence: Secure Your Luxury Sea-View Apartment in Estepona’s New Golden Mile

Own a piece of paradise at Royal Park Residence, an exclusive off-plan development of 57 luxury apartments Estepona New Golden Mile, Spain, crafted by Lion

14 May, 2025 @ 11:43

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‘Sell your home then rent it back’: Property expert in Spain advises pensioners in need of extra cash

A PROPERTY expert, known on TikTok as @crismasfamilia, has explained a strategy for pensioners to start investing in real estate. “Sell your property and stay

13 May, 2025 @ 14:00

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Mallorca agent slams Spanish sellers for ‘profiting from foreigners while moaning about them’

A MALLORCAN real estate agent has blamed some ‘locals’ for pushing up property prices because of foreign buyers. Maria Antonia Bermejo from the Gestpropiedad company

13 May, 2025 @ 13:00

Lead·Mallorca·Property

Competition for rental homes in Spain rises 20% in early 2025

FINDING a rental home in Spain is becoming increasingly difficult as new figures reveal a surge in demand across the country. According to property platform

13 May, 2025 @ 12:44

Lead·National News·Property

Squatters find new way to beat evictions in Spain after law change

SQUATTERS in Spain are finding ways of getting round a tougher new law to evict them despite the promise of speedy trials. A change to

13 May, 2025 @ 11:41

Crime & Law·Lead·Property

Spain’s housing crisis latest: New tenant review platform puts abusive landlords on alert

A RENTAL property review app is empowering tenants to ensure their future homes are safe, healthy and liveable. The app Reviu allows tenants to share

11 May, 2025 @ 16:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Property

Will Trump’s tariffs affect the Spanish real estate market, asks Property Insider Adam Neale

THERE is a lot of economic anxiety around the world at the moment. This comes after Trump’s April 2 announcement of tariffs on every single

10 May, 2025 @ 09:00

Adam Neale: Property Insider·Columnists·Lead·Property

A rising star: Property Insider Adam Neale casts his eye on Estepona

ONCE a quiet fishing village, Estepona has transformed into a thriving cultural and travel hub. With a population nearing 79,000 in 2024, the city has

9 May, 2025 @ 11:43

Adam Neale: Property Insider·Columnists·Estepona·Lead·Other News·Property

Where are the best places to buy second homes in Spain this summer?

Spain’s southeastern coasts are a complete haven for property investors and vacation enthusiasts alike. Renowned for its vibrant culture, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes, Spain

8 May, 2025 @ 14:41

Andalucia·Lead·Other News·Property

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