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The number of court-ordered home evictions for non-payment of mortgages, rent or other legal reasons reached 67,189 last year, according to judicial statistics released on Friday.

46353 1285272 foto 1 300x201 - Home evictions averaged 184 a day in Spain last yearThe number of open cases – pending eviction requests – stood at 82,860, which is 9.8 percent fewer than the previous year, said the General Council of Judiciary (CGPJ) legal watchdog in its annual report.

Of the total number, 38 percent were due to non-payment of mortgages while 57 percent were for non-payment of rent. Another four percent were for other causes. The figures reflect an average of around 184 evictions per day in 2013.

A breakdown by regions shows that Catalonia had the most evictions last year (23.8 percent) followed by Valencia, Andalusia and Madrid.
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7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, Plot Area 1,300m2, Built Area 510m2

This large house, built in the first half of the 20th century by an Indiana, is located overlooking the Ria de Navia (Navia, Asturias). The décor indoors is the typical from that period and, despite the age of the mansion, it is very well-maintained. The plot contains fruit and palm trees.

It's close to schools, a hospitals and supermarkets, and the town of Navia is very well communicated with the main cities of Oviedo and Gijón.
The house is perfect to be fitted out like a charming hotel.

The price is 635,000 €.

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136 - House from the First Half of the 20th Century for Sale in Asturias
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This fascinating home in Terrassa (Barcelona, Spain), takes a completely different approach toward contemporary design. Crafted with innovative charm by Estudio Egue y Seta, the interior of this loft welcomes ample ventilation along with plenty of natural goodness.

Draped in warm materials such as iroko and oak wood, the home offers the perfect backdrop for plenty of shrubs ad potted plants. The extensive use of glass to create a seamless interior where one room flows into the next also ensures a wonderful visual continuity of space and light. The entire loft assumes a chic industrial style with exposed brick walls, metallic pipes and stylish pendants in copper hues making their presence felt. Yet, the ambiance is kept pleasant and serene while comfy couches and throw pillows add softness to the revamped house.

Loft in Terrassa1 - Contemporary Residential Design: Captivating Loft in Barcelona
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Housing prices dropped again in the last three months of 2013, representing an accumulated fall of 37 percent since the highs of 2007.

calpe 300x225 - Housing prices register fall of 37 percent since 2007 highsBut the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as well as ratings agencies such as S&P warn that prices in the Spanish real estate market must fall even more before the sector will reach a full adjustment.

According to the Index of Housing Prices, updated by the National Statistics Institute (INE), average house prices dropped 7.8 percent between October and December 2013 compared with the same period in 2012. This decline is one-tenth of a percentage point lower than the previous quarter, and represents the smallest drop since the summer of 2011.
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Beautiful House In La Moraleja, Madrid:
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Swimming-pool, Second Hand, Residential Zone

Villa located in the prestigious complex of La Moraleja, Madrid. This house is on a plot of 1890 mts. With 350 m2 built. The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, a large living room with fireplace, a fully equipped large kitchen and bedroom with bathroom ensuite. It has a nice attic that can be used as a playroom or a lounge. The house also has a porch of 80 m2, a wide garden, a private pool and a 60 m2 garage.

The price is 1,500,000 €.

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135 - Classy Villa in Madrid Charms With its Beautiful Garden
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