Spain Real Estate News
Finding homes for sale is easy: one click is enough for an Internet search to offer millions of results. But to discover good opportunities, it is necessary to go a little further. Although it requires some effort, there always is a property that meets our expectations and also fits the budget.
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Spain has many idyllic towns along the coast and also lots of inland paradises. These small towns are perfect for unwinding or for working from home surrounded by nature, or even as an investment thinking of holiday rental.
Buying a country house in Spain has the added advantage of enjoying a healthier lifestyle away from the stress and pollution of the cities. Furthermore, in rural areas, housing prices are usually more affordable and less fluctuating. However, before making the decision, it is worth considering some aspects.
Buying a house in Spain implies different procedures and taxes, which means expenses. Knowing all the costs of purchasing a home will be fundamental because they affect the total outlay of acquiring the property.
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Selling quickly and with the maximum benefit are the main goals of any owner who lists a property. Location and price are essential elements in achieving this. However, there are always some tips that can help improve your home valuation and don't necessarily imply a significant investment.
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With retirement comes the time to forget about obligations and enjoy life. It is then that many people decide to rethink their lifestyle and look for a new place of residence. Retiring in Spain is one of the most attractive alternatives. In effect, more and more foreigners decide to enjoy their retirement in our warm and welcoming country.
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The purchase of homes by foreigners have not stopped growing in Spain. Only in the second quarter of 2022 did they increase by 9.7%. And in the first quarter of 2023, registered home purchases by citizens of other countries accounted for 14.5% of total operations. These figures highlight that investing in real estate in Spain is attractive and profitable.
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Recently, the Spanish real estate market has been a seller's market. That is, demand far exceeded supply. However, the rise in interest rates and the consequent difficulties in accessing financing predict a contraction in home sales. In this scenario, selling a house in Spain is a decision not to be delayed.
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The forecasts have come true, the price of money continues to rise, and with the new ECB rate hike, these are now at 4%. And we must add that Euribor has also broken the 4% barrier. A scenario that portends a cooling off in the real estate sector, even more considering that forecasts do not currently point to a rates reduction nor the reference index.
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Investing in real estate in Spain is an attractive option, whether you are looking for a second residence or if the goal is to obtain profitability via rental. Stability and security, tourist attraction, geographical diversity, tax benefits and the potential for revaluation are just some of the aspects that explain why Spain is a safe-haven asset for investing.
The Spanish property market is very active, the variation in housing prices shows positive figures, and the gross rental yield reached 3.5% in 2022 (at the same level as 10-year government bonds).
Working from home in Spain is an increasingly attractive option, not only because of its weather, culture or atmosphere but because it offers everything to carry out a professional activity with maximum comfort.
In addition, the procedures for those who want to settle in the country are simple. It is possible to obtain a visa for digital nomads and to buy a house as a foreigner. But which would be the best location?