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Investing in Spanish Real Estate a Safe Bet to Live or for Profit - Investing in Spanish Real Estate: a Safe Bet to Live or for Profit

With a real estate market in full recovery, investing in housing in Spain offers benefits at all levels. The tourist attractions and the unbeatable weather, especially on the Mediterranean coast and the islands, are the most valued characteristics to buy a second home or a holiday rental.

But Spain offers many other advantages for those seeking investment opportunities. It is relatively easy for foreign investors to begin a business, buy a home to settle in the country or obtain a profit through home rentals.

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Saving to Buy a House Tips to Face the Initial Payment - Saving to Buy a House: Tips to Face the Initial Payment

Having a financial cushion is essential to face the initial payment involved in purchasing a home. Having enough savings to buy a home may be complicated, but it is possible with some time and a few basic recommendations.

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casas por un millon de euros en espana que puedes comprar si buscas una vivienda de lujo - Million-Euro Homes in Spain: What to Buy When Looking for a Luxury Home

Luxury homes have gained prominence in the real estate market recently. In fact, according to El Confidencial, in the market of buyers and investors in luxury housing, the goal is a one million euro property.

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Youth Rental Bonus 2022 Requirements and Procedures to Request it - Youth Rental Bonus 2022: Requirements and Procedures to Request it

Access to housing is one of the biggest obstacles the youth face. The average age of emancipation in Spain is close to 30 years, far from the 26 European average. Correcting these differences is the objective of the youth rental bonus, a recently approved aid program that could benefit around 70,000 young people.

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How to Transform Commercial Space into a Home What Steps to Take for a Change of Use - How to Transform Commercial Space into a Home: What Steps to Take for a Change of Use

Transforming premises into housing has been an upward trend lately due to the lack of housing stock in some areas and the little offer of more affordable homes.

Commercial premises at street level, offices and even small warehouses are thus changing their use to become homes, in some cases even luxurious. However, to change the use of a property, it is essential to follow a series of steps.

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The New Reference for the Cadastral Value in Spain What it Consists of and What this Modification Implies 1 - The New Reference for the Cadastral Value in Spain: What it Consists of and What this Modification Implies

On January 1st, the new reference for the cadastral value came into force. This value serves as the basis when calculating some of the taxes we pay when purchasing or inheriting a property: Tax on Patrimonial Transmissions and Documented Legal Actions and Inheritance and Donations Tax.

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10 excepcionales pisos en alicante por menos de 200000 euros - Ten Flats for Sale in Alicante Under €200,000: Choose yours!

Alicante is a little paradise on the Spanish Mediterranean coast. A warm climate and beautiful beaches make the city a fabulous place to create a home, enjoy a second home or buy to let.

Besides, it is possible to find apartments in Alicante for less than 200,000 euros, making it worth it to seek a good opportunity. Here you have a small selection.

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calculate your Budget to Buy a Home in 2022 How Much Can you Spend - Calculate your Budget to Buy a Home in 2022: How Much Can you Spend?

Buying a home is one of the most important investments you will make throughout your life. If you intend to look for a new home or second residence in the coming months, it is essential that you first do some accounting and establish a budget.

When making these accounts, you must assess aspects that go far beyond the property price. And, most importantly, you have to be realistic with your possibilities. What influences when preparing a budget to buy a home?

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planear la compra de una casa en 2022 previsiones en el mercado de vivienda 1 - Planning the Purchase of a Property in 2022: Forecasts in the Housing Market

The evolution of home sales in Spain has provided positive figures in 2021. According to the latest data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), in October 2021, the number of operations exceeded 46,200, 22.2% more in the interannual rate.

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Redeem the Mortgage When is it Convenient - Redeem the Mortgage: When is it Convenient?

Redeeming the mortgage means advancing the payment of the property's mortgage loan. This payment in advance can be total or partial, and in the latter case, it is possible to reduce the instalment or the deadlines. The best time and way to do it not only depends on liquidity. It is essential to consider some aspects before deciding.

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