Spain Real Estate News
The Spanish coast is much more than just a holiday option. Living by the sea is a lifestyle and an investment with added value. Whether you want to work remotely in an inspiring location or enjoy a retreat in a privileged climate, beachfront homes in Spain offer unique advantages.
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Buying a second home in Spain is a profitable investment. Not only is it one of the major international tourist destinations, ideal for leisure, relaxation, and culture, but it also offers advantageous tax rates for foreign buyers in some cases.
Understanding the taxes associated with a home purchase is essential to planning the investment well and obtaining the maximum tax benefits from the transaction.
The pace of the real estate sector changes not only with the ups and downs of the economy but also with the seasons. The arrival of warmer weather revives the property market, and tempting opportunities arise. Considering the importance of choosing the right time to invest in a home, buying a home in spring would be wise for many reasons.
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US tariffs are not only disrupting international trade. Strategic sectors, such as real estate, are sensitive to the economic situation and market developments. Therefore, the uncertainty generated by the US tariff policy could affect home sales.
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The tax season has begun, and it's time to settle your debts with the Treasury. The deadline to do so is the 30th of June. However, every year, one of the main questions for owners of rental properties is the personal income tax deductions they can claim.
In this regard, it's essential to know that tax deductions apply also to improvements made to the property or its utilities.
Buying a house in Spain can be a complicated decision. The variety of options is endless, from large cities to quiet rural areas or from coastal towns to rapidly expanding metropolitan areas.
When choosing, the first criterion for buying a house in Spain will be the purpose of the property: primary residence, second home, or investment. Afterwards, we'll have to consider several other factors.
Guarantees and rental deposits are two issues that are sometimes confusing and generate many questions among tenants. Knowing what they are, their differences, and how to manage them is essential to avoid disagreements when the rental agreement ends.
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Lower interest rates are good news for the real estate market. It has been the sixth time the mortgage rate has been lowered in the last nine months, five consecutive. Rates have thus reached 2.5%, their lowest rate in more than two years. Supporting this, although more moderate, is the Euribor, which in March stood at around 2.43%, 1.28% lower than the same month last year.
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The Spanish real estate market has demonstrated considerable strength. Proof of this is the number of foreign homebuyers, having steadily grown in recent years. In 2024, they accounted for 14.6% of all purchases, according to data from the Association of Property Registry Offices.
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The real estate market in Spain in 2024 experienced a more than notable rebound, which consolidates the upward trend that, with some exceptions, has been registered for years. Despite the increase in housing prices, the number of transactions and mortgages also increased. Besides that, we'll find other significant changes in the latest annual report of the General Council of Notaries.
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