Spain Real Estate News
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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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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Buying a home is not a decision that allows for mistakes. It doesn't matter if it's your first time buying a home or if you already have some experience; the final decision should not be based only on the first impression. Appraising a home requires preparing some questions and carefully analysing the answers. Only in this way will you avoid unpleasant surprises.
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Deciding between buying a brand-new or a second-hand home is sometimes complicated. Making the right choice depends on preferences, needs and budget. New homes are purchased from developers, while second-hand homes have had one or more owners and are old. That is the starting point, but let's see some other factors we should consider.
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The forecasts for the real estate market in 2025 point to sustained growth, in line with the last months 2024. Regarding sales, an increase in demand and prices is expected. On the other hand, the rental market could reach historic highs in terms of prices.
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Buying your first home is one of the most challenging decisions to make. It requires time, a thorough analysis of your situation and an adequate understanding of the entire process.
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Access to housing is one of the biggest concerns for the youngest groups in the population. High prices, job instability and difficulties saving enough to meet the initial expenses derived from the purchase are obstacles that sometimes seem impossible. Help, in these cases, comes from youth mortgages.
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Whether for investment or as a holiday retreat, buying a second home requires the same dedication as if it were your habitual residence. Moreover, there are additional factors that one should consider.
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Acquiring a property is a complex process in which searching is only the first step. Once you have found the ideal home, it is essential to remember that a whole series of documents are needed to buy a house. The seller must provide most of them, but the buyer must check they are correct. That way, there won't be a delay in the transaction.
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