John and Susan in Estepona: A New Life Made Possible with a Personal Touch
By Maria de Castro, CEO and Founder of CostaLuz Lawyers At CostaLuz Lawyers, we don’t just process visas; we help people like John and Susan
Where to get a rental bargain in Spain while staying near to the action – with one Malaga clifftop gem high up on the list
EXPATS struggling with Spain’s soaring rental costs could do worse than look beyond the obvious hotspots, as a new study reveals where tenants can secure
Spending power of foreign property buyers in Spain levelled up in 2024 as prices soar
PROPERTY purchase deals in Spain by foreigners flattened out last year to €11.7 billion of sales- up by just 0.4% in value compared to 2023.
Special two-day event for potential investors in Dubai taking place in Marbella later this month
IT’S a must-visit for anyone with an interest in buying in Dubai. A property roadshow explaining everything you need to know about the Middle Eastern
Costa del Sol town to slash property taxes by around 20% in next bill – affecting 38,000 homeowners
TENS of thousands of households in Estepona are set to benefit from property tax cuts that will save residents around €6 million this year. The
Controversial law allows new property builds on rural land ‘reserves’ in Balearic Islands
THE Balearic Islands parliament has approved a controversial new law that will allow rural land to be used for new homes. It has also pardons
Wanting to move to Spain? How about being paid to live here
SEVERAL Spanish towns are offering living grants to people who choose to move there. The steady movement of locals from Spain’s rural towns to bigger
Spain’s housing market is breaking all records – but it isn’t even in the EU’s top three fastest growing
IN the first quarter of the year Spain has recorded the third highest increase in housing prices in the entire European Union, with an increase
Home Insurance in Spain: 5 Key Questions Answered
Whether you live in Spain full-time or own a second home, having the right home insurance is essential. Although not legally required unless you have
What role has the arrival of Blackstone and Goldman Sachs played in Spain’s housing crisis?
ACCESS to housing has proved to be very difficult for many Spanish people in recent years, particularly in the country’s main cities. Rental prices are
Malaga property market sets new record as sellers ‘find buyers within hours at never-before-seen prices’
PROPERTY prices across Andalucia have rocketed by 15% in the past year, with Malaga cementing its position as the most expensive province in the region.
Spain’s Airbnb crisis exposed: One in three homes in tourist hotspots now short-lets
NEARLY 400,000 tourist flats are eating Spain’s holiday hotspots alive – and in some city-centre streets, short-term lets now outnumber homes for locals. A bombshell
Bubble alert: Property prices in the Balearics shoot up another 15%
THE housing bubble in the Balearic Islands has increased even more in the past year, with property prices shooting up by another 15%. Housing on
Churrigueresque: How Spain’s most over-the-top architecture took the world (briefly) by storm
FROM the palaces of Spain to the cathedrals of colonial Mexico and the revivalist flair of early 20th-century California, the Churrigueresque style dazzled with theatrical
Bargain alert: Three-bed pads are available in Spain for under €70,000 – here’s how to find them
WITH Spain’s housing crisis dominating headlines, it can seem a far dream to ever secure property on the Iberian Peninsula, yet Idealista is showcasing several
This surfer’s paradise is the only town in Andalucia’s top 10 most expensive outside of Malaga
NINE out of ten Andalucian towns with the most expensive housing are in Malaga province, with a typical 80-square-meter apartment costing an average €320,000. Tarifa
Spain’s mandatory tourist flat registry comes into effect TODAY – with €500k fines for those who miss it
MORE than 168,000 properties advertised as short-term tourist rentals must remove their listings off platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com today or face large fines ranging
Squatters scupper Brits’ Mallorca cat sanctuary dream as local mayor ‘completely ignores us’
A BRITISH couple’s dream of turning a sun-soaked slice of Spanish paradise into a feline haven has been put on hold after squatters refused to
Both Madrid and Barcelona have had a housing bubble ‘for the past two years’ – but what’s been driving it?
SPAIN’S two largest cities have been gripped by a dangerous housing bubble since 2023, according to a new academic study that warns of ‘overheating’ in
From Crisis to Keys: How One British Couple Safely Bought Off-Plan in Spain
Remember 2008? For many British expats, “buying off-plan in Spain” became a four-letter word. Thousands lost their life savings when dreams of a sunny Spanish
Trial begins in Mallorca of €3.3 million luxury property fraud in the Lujo Casa Baleares case
THE real estate macro-scam of Lujo Casa began its trial today, with the understanding that sessions will be held in July and September. The start
Aloha Property Finder: Your Trusted Partner in Marbella Luxury Real Estate
If you’re searching for luxury real estate in Marbella, look no further than Aloha Property Finder—a leading agency based in the prestigious area of Puerto
Housing crisis latest: Spain urged to invest in regional public transport to ease demand on major cities
SPAIN should invest heavily in regional transport infrastructure to tackle the housing crisis gripping the country and ruining lives, according to new academic research. University
CaixaBank launches new property-and-financing portal in Spain with 40,000 homes for sale or rent
SPAIN’S third largest bank CaixaBank has launched a new online property portal called Facilitea Casa, offering more than 40,000 homes for sale or rent across
EU investigates Spain for targeting foreigners with ‘discriminatory’ property taxes
SPAIN is facing legal action from Brussels over claims it has been unfairly taxing foreign property owners – many of them retirees and second-home owners
How crooks are stealing Spanish villas with forged powers of attorney and sinister late-night threats
The Olive Press has revealed the astonishing cases of two foreigners, a Swede and an American, who have had their Costa del Sol properties stolen