Pedro Sanchez now wants TOTAL ban on non-EU home purchases in Spain with two exceptions
PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sanchez is proposing to get even tougher on potential homebuyers from outside the EU with a total ban unless they live there
Why buying the home you want is getting harder in Spain
THE number of homes in Spain for sale dropped by a significant 15% in the last quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter of
Buying Real Estate Guide for Expats in Spain: Tips & Advice
Over the past decade, Spain has become an attractive destination for expats looking to invest in real estate. From bustling city lifestyle to tranquil seaside
Worried UK buyers ask if they can back out of deals to buy Costa Blanca homes due to proposed 100% tax on non-EU buyers
REAL Estate agency associations on the Costa Blanca have slammed a proposal from Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over introducing a 100% stamp duty style tax
PM Pedro Sanchez to raise tax on Airbnb tourist flats and non-EU residents buying property in Spain
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced plans for tax increases on tourist flat rentals and restrictions on non-EU residents buying a home in Spain. Monday’s
Ibiza town loved by the rich and famous breaks all-time record for house prices in Spain
A TOWN on Ibiza has set a new record for Spanish second-hand property prices according to a report from the Fotocasa real estate portal. Santa
This is the quickest way to get rid of squatters in Spain, according to a leading judge
A SUPREME Court judge says some squatters in Spain should be charged with fraud to help landlords get them evicted quickly. Vicente Magro believes people
Property prices hit the roof as housing stock dries up in Spain’s Valencia region
HOUSE prices have soared to a record high in the Valencian Community according to the property portal idealista due to supply being unable to match
Malaga property prices surged more than any other province in Spain this year, figures show
HOUSE prices in Malaga province are rising at the highest percentage rate in Spain according to appraisal firm Tinsa. Figures showed a 13% annual rise
Pictured: These five luxury homes were the most viewed in Spain this year – and they’re still on the market
THE online property portal idealista has published a list of the top five luxury homes in Spain that have attracted the most views during 2024
Revealed: These are the four most expensive towns to rent a property in Spain’s Andalucia – including Torremolinos
IT’S no secret that rental prices are continuing to surge across Spain. And the southernmost region of Andalucia is no exception, with costs having increased
Arab fund buys La Zagaleta: Gated Costa del Sol community where villas sell for over €30m is among the most exclusive in Europe
AN ABU Dhabi company has bought one of Europe’s biggest luxury housing developments- La Zagaleta on the Costa del Sol. Modon Holding now owns the
Spain’s Golden Visa scheme gets last-minute reprieve after law to repeal it is vetoed in the Senate
AN end to Spain’s Golden Visa scheme has been delayed after the country’s Senate voted to keep it going. It was set for abolition as
Squatter crackdown U-turn in Spain as politicians send ‘game-changing’ amendment back to Congress – in crushing blow to victims
FAST-TRACK trials for squatter cases have been delayed by a vote in Senate on the Judicial Efficiency Bill. Congress approved the measure last month but
Good news for homeowners in Spain as property prices surge by 8.1% – this is where they grew the most
PROPERTY prices in Spain have increased by 8.1% year-on-year, latest figures show. The surge came in the third quarter of this year. It is the
Where can I legally build a prefabricated home in Spain?
PREFABRICATED homes are surging in popularity in Spain amid a continuous rise in property rental and purchasing prices. The so-called ‘prefab’ structures are mass produced
Pictured: The incredible prefabricated home in Spain that comes with a swimming pool
THE quality of prefabricated homes in Spain continues to soar. One company is offering a two-bedroom home with a swimming pool for just €54,000. READ
Spain’s new ‘anti-squatter law’ will NOT protect the most vulnerable homeowners, warns property expert
HOMEOWNERS across Spain rejoiced last month when a law change seemed to spell the end for widely-criticised squatter rights. But an expert in property law
Good news for variable mortgage holders in Spain as Euribor rate falls more than expected
HOME owners in Spain with variable-rate mortgages have received good news that the Euribor index used to calculate repayments is expected to reach its lowest
Tiny ‘micro flat’ in the centre of Malaga is smaller than a parking space – but can YOU guess the price?
A ‘MICRO-FLAT’ in Malaga that is smaller than a parking space has just come onto the market. The listing on Idealista lays bare the surging
Revealed: The most expensive and cheapest areas to rent a property based on monthly income in Spain’s Costa Blanca
FINESTRAT on the Costa Blanca has been named as the most expensive municipality in Alicante province for rental properties based on monthly income A study
Soaking up the future: The Olive Press looks at how cities around the world are guarding against Valencia-style flood disasters
A SERIES of devastating floods caused by massive rainfall have hit cities around the globe so far this century – and Valencia is just the
Is Malaga the new Barcelona?: Olive Press Property Insider Adam Neale revisits a question he first posed for us a decade ago
ALMOST 10 years ago I wrote an article comparing the cities of Malaga and Barcelona. “Is Malaga the new Barcelona?” I asked in my regular
Abandoned hotel in Torremolinos is being turned into luxury homes for digital nomads
THE eyesore Los Alamos hotel in Torremolinos will be replaced by a luxury sustainable complex featuring wood as its main ingredient and targeting digital nomads.
The Portuguese village that has turned the heads of Prince Harry and George Clooney
NESTLED along the picturesque Alentejo coast of Portugal, Melides has emerged as a premier destination for property buyers, which include Prince Harry and George Clooney.
Squatter fears, digital nomads and wealthy British retirees are behind growing rental crisis on Spain’s Costa del Sol, experts suggest
DIGITAL nomads, wealthy British retirees and a fear of squatters are causing a rental crisis on parts of the Costa del Sol, industry leaders have
