CHEAPER LOANS: Negative rates mean a stronger property market in Spain
A SUMMARY of Spanish mortgage market data in the first quarter of the year gives an insight into the nation’s housing market.
An interesting point...
Leap of Faith: Buying a home in Spain
BUYING property overseas can seem like a daunting prospect, especially after Brexit, but it needn’t be.
Whether you are looking to make the move to...
As Spain’s COVID-19 crisis recedes the spectre of Brexit has returned for British property buyers
SPAIN has finally allowed tourism to return after several months of the world’s most draconian COVID-19 lockdown.
Brits, Germans and other key tourist markets are...
Mortgage enquiries are still coming in, but the Spanish market cannot sustain coronavirus lockdown much longer, warns the Finance...
THE mortgage market has still been functioning during the current crisis (albeit at a slightly slower pace), supporting the property sales that are still...
The Finance Bureau’s Tancrede de Pola explains mortgage holiday rules as the Spanish property sector battles on through COVID-19
On March 17 the Government announced by Royal Decree a ‘moratorium’ or ‘mortgage holiday’ for residents struggling with payments
Tancrede de Pola looks ahead to brighter days after a tricky 2019 for mortgages in Spain
As the new year beckons, there are some positive changes to mortgages in store
Brits applying for mortgages in Spain should not panic, but should be Brexit-ready, writes Tancrede de Pola
With the value of sterling plummeting to historic lows - even dipping below €1.10 in August - Brexit has the banks scared
Spain’s new mortgage law will force homebuyers to take a test in Spain before sale can be approved
Also known as the Housing Credit Law, it should greatly diversify what is on offer for homebuyers while providing better protections
A recent slowdown in growth does not mean doom and gloom for Spain’s property market, writes Tancrede de Pola
SALES figures from March have led some analysts to suggest that Spain’s property market is slowing down.
It comes after the third month of this...
Want a return on your property investment? Look no further than Spain, writes the Finance Bureau’s Tancrede de Pola
The growth has been strong but stable and seems to be avoiding the fatal boom and bust cycle which lead to the meltdown some 12 years ago
Latest figures show Spain’s property expansion is slowing, but there’s no reason to panic
Uncertainty surrounding the UK’s divorce is no doubt having an impact on British buyers, the biggest foreign market for Spanish property by far
Spain is not entering a new property bubble, but it can still do more to prevent another
The recent warning from the International Monetary Fund may have been a cause for concern for many a homeowner or investor
Mortgage approval numbers are soaring in Spain as property market continues its recovery
MORTGAGE approval numbers are soaring.
The latest figures show that this April alone there was a 34% increase in mortgage approvals in Spain, while the...
Property market in Spain still a safe bet
House prices are rising in double digits
Why you’ll always need a mortgage broker in Spain’s booming property market
SPAIN’S property market is the healthiest it’s been for years.
And the facts don’t lie, sales in the first quarter of this year were...
Beware the 100%: Are mortgages that pay for your property in full a good idea? writes Tancrede de Pola
THE news that BBVA is bringing back 100% mortgages for resident buyers in Spain should be a cause for concern for some.
Before the...
The Finance Bureau answers the frequently most asked questions about getting a mortgage in Spain
THE Finance Bureau in Marbella has helped thousands of prospective expats and locals find the mortgage that’s right for them.
In his decades of experience,...
Must-dos before signing on your new property in Spain
AS Brits return home after a summer break on the Costa del Sol, the grey skies and memories of G&Ts on the beach make...
What to expect when buying a mortgage in Spain as a non-resident
BUYING a property in Spain for non-residents can be difficult, but not impossible.
Some Spanish banks may not lend money to people living abroad, whether...
What are some of the extra fees you can expect to pay on your Spanish mortgage?
All mortgages come with extra costs, but they can vary from country to country
How to construct the home of your dreams in Spain
The advantages are several in that you can design completely to your own spec., incorporating all of those features you always dreamed of.
Now is the best time to buy a property in Spain
Before you get started, read Finance Bureau’s Tancrede de Pola’s top ten must-do’s
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Mortgage foreclosures are down 30% compared to last year
ECJ adviser throws €8 billion compensation deal into doubt
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