The Spanish Supreme Court has reinforced the role of architects in projects involving the change of use from commercial to residential, a necessary decision to ensure habitability and safety. However, this path will only help combat the housing shortage in Spain if the resulting properties are devoted exclusively to permanent residency or long-term rentals, rather than tourist or temporary use
Before buying a home in Spain, it is essential to verify it is free of liens, debts, and tax attachments. We explain how to prevent Tax Office claims and avoid surprises after signing
This is not a calculation error. It is not inefficient management. It is a system designed to ensure that becoming a homeowner is never simple. A few days ago, my blog published a study, and today I am reading a publication in the newspaper Expansión echoing a study by economist Jaume Menéndez Fernández that presents […]
Buying a home in Spain has become an obstacle course in which the biggest hurdle is not the price of the property itself, but the insatiable greed of the administration. Amidst a tangle of acronyms, fees and taxes, the State — at all three levels: central, regional and local — acts as a silent partner […]
The Housing Law was created with the intention of capping rental prices and facilitating access to affordable housing. However, a recent study by Fedea concludes that while the regulation is successfully moderating rents in the areas where it is applied, it is also triggering side effects that complicate market entry for many tenants. The report, […]
For a British citizen to buy a property in Andalusia, the process has changed slightly since Brexit, as British citizens are now considered third-country nationals (outside the EU). Here are the main steps and requirements in addition to the NIE: 1. Obtaining the NIE (Foreigner’s Identity Number) As you rightly mention, this is the indispensable […]
New Housing Plan 2026-2030: Increased Rental Support, Renovation Incentives, and Stronger Public Housing Protection The Spanish Government has approved the new 2026-2030 State Housing Plan, a strategic roadmap for the coming years aimed at addressing the housing affordability crisis. While its approval comes slightly later than originally planned, the final text incorporates key agreements with […]
41.3% of citizens cite it as the country’s main problem, although it drops 2.2 points after March’s record. The economy and employment close out the podium The April CIS Barometer confirms something that now seems like a constant: housing has been the number one problem for Spaniards for 17 consecutive months. This month, more than […]
Descubre qué es un poder notarial, para qué sirve, qué tipos existen y qué hay que hacer para otorgarlo. Te explicamos de forma clara cuándo se necesita, cómo funciona y qué aspectos conviene tener en cuenta antes de firmarlo.
The recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has upended the situation for multi-currency mortgages in Spain. This judicial decision strengthens consumer rights and opens the door for nearly 20,000 affected individuals to annul unfair clauses and recover their money. What happened with multi-currency mortgages in 2026? The European Court […]
