Spain’s mammoth, unregulated real estate sector is ‘crying out for better standards’, writes Adam Neale
A LOT has been written about the new housing law that was introduced at the beginning of 2023. I have offered my own take on
EXC: Why Spain’s Marbella desperately needs a new urban plan to help the town thrive – and deal with the mess left by the infamous Jesus Gil era
EIGHT years on and there is seemingly no end in sight for Marbella’s attempts to update its urban planning scheme. In an effort to bring
Golden Visa under threat
In the middle of February, Ireland and then Portugal announced that they were cancelling their versions of the so-called “Golden Visa” scheme. This program gave
Doom or boom?: What’s in store for the Spanish real estate market in 2023?
MOST buyers and sellers I speak to these days keep mentioning the possibility of a downturn ahead. How could they not? Just look at the
A boom year for property sales on Spain’s Costa del Sol and Marbella
LAST year was an exceptional year for the Costa del Sol property market. Most of the agents along the coast, including us at Terra Meridiana,
ESSENTIALS: What you need to know about getting a mortgage on your property in Spain’s Costa del Sol
In the first of a two part article, Terramediana gives some advice on getting a mortgage on the Costa del Sol
THE LUXURY MARKET IN MARBELLA IS HERE TO STAY
AFTER financial and pandemic crises, one trend is becoming crystal clear: the luxury market is the most resistant and dynamic of all!You might have thought
ANALYSIS: House prices increased across the world in 2020 but Spain is different, writes real estate agent Adam Neale
Spain was the only property market worldwide where housing prices contracted over the last 12 months, according to a comparative survey of 22 countries reported
TAXING TIMES: Post-Brexit taxes for British resident and non resident property owners in Andalucia
After the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, the right of free movement is not the only thing to have changed for Brits who
How to choose a builder? Chris Warren of Renson Management tells Terra Meridiana everything you need to know
SETTING out to find the right contractor to construct your new home or property extension can be a daunting task if you are not familiar
Costa del Sol property sector eyes strong positives, writes Adam Neale
Home prices have risen solidly, that's true, but they remain well below the level of most major centres in Europe and other parts of the
All you need to know about Spain’s ‘patrimonio’ wealth tax
Wealth tax is the one that takes many foreign residents by surprise
WANTED: Real estate professionals in Spain – no knowledge or ethics necessary
REAL estate is arguably the most important economic activity on the Costa del Sol and employs a good deal of its working population. A prime
How does income tax for non-resident homeowners in Spain work?
IF you are a foreign citizen but a non-resident homeowner in Spain there is a tax that applies to you: Non-Resident Income Tax. In this
Why getting an energy efficiency certificate for your property is essential
Owners are required to contract a registered technician to produce a report
Sun still shining on Costa del Sol with record tourist numbers and the ongoing recovery of housing market
From January to the end of June, Andalucia welcomed close to 8.4 million visitors
The Homeseller’s Bible
Be a savvy seller to get the best price for your house and the swiftest sale possible
Why Estepona is blooming marvellous
Property expert Adam Neale reveals why Estepona's on the rise, but will it become the new Marbella?
The price you pay in Spain
In the final part of this series on Costa del Sol property development, we review the fees and taxes a vendor has to pay before
Another year of growth, but more Arabs and even Americans buying
A new Olive Press Property Observatory has analysed what’s hot in property for 2016. Our panel of experts looked at key issues that continue to
Getting Spanish nationality and residency now easier than ever for foreign investors
Spain has introduced new laws and revised existing legislation to streamline processes
Property sales on the up in Spain
Property sales are back on track with multi-million euro purchases, a renewed sense of confidence and fresh hope for the future
Buying a new new home in Spain
Purchasing a brand-new or off-plan property in Spain can be more complex, and risky, than buying a resale home, unless you, or your lawyer, ensure
Daily Mail labels Malaga the new Barcelona
Where OP columnists dare to venture, UK nationals appear to follow
K.O. the kickbacks: Olive Press launches campaign to expose shady property lawyer practices
Some lawyers giving estate agents ‘backhanders’ of up to 20% for working on conveyancing deals
The times they have a’ changed
Spain may not have emerged from 'la crisis' yet, but, in prime areas of the Costa del Sol, property is selling faster than it has