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Germans and Dutch dominate Spain’s luxury property market – but which areas will be hit if Pedro Sanchez introduces a ban on non-EU buyers?

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez’s plans to shut non-EU-non-resident buyers out of the Spanish property market could affect a number of areas popular with Brits and Americans. The Costa del...

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 already or have families...

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 2023, according to an...

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 retreats, the breathtaking cities...

Spain’s proposed new property tax for non-EU citizens ‘likely to apply to Gibraltarians even in the event of a deal’

GIBRALTARIANS will likely not be exempt from proposals in Spain to double the tax paid by non-EU residents when buying property – even in the event of a deal....

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 on property purchases made...

Party protesting Mallorca’s housing crisis to take place in Mallorca this weekend

PROTESTORS have organised a party in Mallorca to highlight the island’s ongoing housing crisis. ‘Revival of the Resident Martyrs’ will be celebrated on January 19 in Palma’s Placa del...

Spain’s housing crisis: Long-term rental stock drops for 14 consecutive quarters, tourist flats continue to soar and Sanchez seeks to block non-EU buyers

SPAIN’S rental market has plunged deeper into crisis with long-term rental homes falling for the 14th consecutive quarter – while tourist apartments surge across major cities. The latest data...

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 announcement was part of...

Real Estate Trends in Spain for 2025: What to Expect

AS we enter 2025, the Spain property market is gearing up for transformative changes, shaped by evolving buyer preferences, economic trends, and technological advancements. From sustainable housing to digital...