Spain Real Estate News
After the disappointment of the Spanish Supreme Court’s blunderings over who should pay Stamp Duty on new mortgages, the Government has rushed through a change in the law to make banks pay the tax from Monday. ...continue reading "Government changes law to make banks pay mortgage taxes"
In this occasion, the house of the week takes us to the province of Soria in which we can find this shy town surrounded by Mount Berrún, the reservoir of Cuerda del Pozo, the Sierra de Cabrejas and Mount Valonsadero. A privileged enclave in protected natural areas in the Riberas del Duero and its tributaries, the Robledales del Berrún and the Sabinares of the Sierra de Cabrejas, all of them integrated into the Natura 2000 network. This beautiful and close-up house of Herreros located in the centre of the town just 23 km from Soria capital is ideal for those who seek isolation, live really in a quiet place and nature, and at the same time a couple of hours from Madrid. ...continue reading "The perfect refuge in a house in the quietest area of Spain"
On many occasions, when we proceed to buy a home we sign a deposit agreement or sign before signing the contract of sale, either in public or private document. It is a way to commit ourselves to the sale and to make clear the terms of it. Below we explain everything you need to know about this practice and the different types of deposit agreement contracts that exist ...continue reading "The deposit agreement in Spain (Contrato de arras)."
The magazines and the windows are dressed in autumn with warmer textiles and materials and more muted colours. It is time to start thinking about changing some elements of our house to adapt it to the coldest months of the year.
This autumn the key trends for home decoration go through a change of materials, new textiles, a coat of paint for the walls, lighter chairs, furniture with architectural forms or the return of simple objects. If you are thinking of redecorating or renovating your home, these keys will help you discover where trends in interior design are going. ...continue reading "Fall deco trends 2018"
Finally, the Supreme Court of Spain has ruled that customers will have to pay the mortgage tax when they buy a property. After 15 hours of debate about who should pay the tax, known as AJD, the Supreme Court judges voted from 15 to 13 that the client must pay the bill, not the bank. Banks win and the citizen loses. ...continue reading "The decision of the Supreme Court on the Spanish mortgage tax the highest in Europe"
The house of the week, this time brings us closer to a rustic environment, it is about this beautiful rustic house that looks like something out of a story, located in the upper area of Rivert, next to the spring that provides water to the whole town, is located in Conca de Dalt, a municipality belonging to the province of Lleida, located in the center of the Pallars Jussá region, characterized by its natural, scenic and cultural attractions. If your dream is to live surrounded by nature and in a unique rural environment this extraordinary property offers the luxury of living in a unique and relaxing place. ...continue reading "Find out the unique natural paradise that surrounds this beautiful rural house in the heart of the Pre-Pyrenees"
As a seller, you can find yourself facing the situation of wanting to sell your mortgaged house. Of first it can seem a problem, but the solutions are several. It should be borne in mind that each case has its own needs, in this post we will detail the different circumstances that you may have to face and we will analyze them. ...continue reading "Can I sell a house with the mortgage pending payment?"
Many love it and others hate it; We are at the gates of the coldest season. Having a well-heated home will help you save energy and keep the home warm and cosy during the cold months. So that winter does not catch you unprepared, we recommend that you take care of the maintenance of your home. Do you want to know some tricks to prepare your house for the winter? ...continue reading "Prepare your house for winter"
Once again, The house of the week takes us to the Costa del Sol and its small paradises of serenity in a beautiful duplex penthouse in Estepona (Málaga), cosy, very bright, charming and full of charm. This fantastic penthouse on the beachfront of the New Golden Mile, has an excellent location on the beach and a few meters walk from shopping centre and 10 minutes drive from Puerto Banús and 2 minutes from Estepona. ...continue reading "Fantastic penthouse on the beachfront of the New Golden Mile"
A tribunal of the Spanish Supreme court recently ruled that banks, not borrowers should pay the tax incurred by notarising and inscribing a mortgage deed, overturning a previous ruling in the opposite direction. Though apparently good news for borrowers, this ruling has left the highest court in the land at sixes and sevens, and plunged the Spanish mortgage market into confusion, with negative implications for the housing market. ...continue reading "The Spanish Supreme Court will decide who should pay the mortgage tax on November 5"