What should you pay, or be paid, for your property in Spain?
In this column we'll take a look at how valuations are calculated, who needs them, and how they can help you
Expect Spain’s property prices to plateau and ‘sustainable’ to become the buzzword for buyers, writes Adam Neale
The market’s appetite for sleek white villas and apartments appears to be slowly cooling but homebuyers continue to look for innovations in style, comfort, economy and, in particular, sustainability
FROM ABC TO UBC: DOES THIS SPELL TROUBLE FOR THE SPANISH REAL-ESTATE MARKET?
IN our current climate of instability, lots of people have lots of questions about the Spanish real estate market and what it means for...
INVESTING IN THE SPANISH REAL-ESTATE MARKET AS A PROPERTY DEVELOPER
In this article, we’ll look at real-estate development to sell or rent properties to third parties from a business point of view, rather than...
A new law on community votes to ban holiday rentals now only requires a majority, writes Adam Neale
SUMMER is coming, a time when many urbanisation dwellers suffer from holiday let overload as tourists take over their pools and gardens.
But not any...
ON THE UP: Why are property prices in Marbella still rising?
WHEN the Covid-19 pandemic first hit, homeowners and property developers braced themselves for a drop in housing values, but in the end this didn't...
Property insider: House contracts in Spain
How to ensure you obtain a secure deposit and contract when buying a house in Spain
Landlord of the manor: Letting your castle in Spain for the long-term
If you own a second home or investment property in Spain, the chances are you're thinking about letting it – or already have done – to cover running costs or earn extra income. Here's some food for thought...
Adam Neale discusses Plusvalia and how land is valued and taxed in Spain
It is important to note that the tax is only applied to the value of the land, and not to the property on it
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...
The costs of selling on the Costa, part 1
Find out about the costs you'll have to cover before and after you find a buyer.
Although buyers are liable for the lion's share...
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 world
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,...
New Junta holiday rental rules from May 2016
New Junta rules for tourist accommodation rentals begin in May, but what exactly do they all mean?
‘Real estate’ in Spain will live up to its name and hold firm during the COVID-19 crisis, predicts agent...
Once life returns to normal, the country will remain a great place to live and spend time for those lucky enough to own property here
How homeowners can beat Brexit
If you're a UK resident with property in Spain, there are still ways to make Brexit work in your favour
Dose anyone love Spain’s Costa del Sol as much as Scandinavians?
IT has always been a bit of a stereotype of the Costa del Sol, the image of sunburned Brits and Germans, frolicking on the...
Beware Marbella, Estepona is the new hotspot on the Costa del Sol
FOR decades Estepona lived in the shadow of its rich, glamorous neighbour Marbella, but now things are changing.
Marbella is still very much in...
Caveat Emptor, part 2: A short guide to buying a home in Spain
Here's an overview of the expenses that will be coming out of your account to pay for your new home in Spain
Caveat Emptor, part 1: A short guide to buying a home in Spain
A brief rundown of the most important steps prospective buyers need to take when purchasing property in Spain
POST-BREXIT GOLDEN VISA ADVICE FOR BRITISH PEOPLE AND PROPERTY INVESTORS IN SPAIN
Since the start of 2021, following the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union, Britons who wish to live, work or buy property in...
Legal changes planned for holiday rentals in Spain
At the start of 2015, the Junta de Andalucía aims to pass new legislation to regulate the short-term rental market, raising standards for tourists and requiring owners to register apartments and declare earnings
To buy or not to buy (property in Spain through a company)
Three considerations are most often cited as considerations for buying a property through a company in Spain: privacy, tax mitigation, and succession
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
Why getting an energy efficiency certificate for your property is essential
Owners are required to contract a registered technician to produce a report
LATEST NEWS FROM THE OLIVE PRESS
Angry lab workers demonstrate outside troubled Costa Blanca hospital in Spain during Health Minister visit
MEDICAL workers and patients joined forces outside Torrevieja Hospital on Friday to demand improvements during a visit by Valencia Health Minister, Miguel Minguez.
Minguez was...
