🏠 2025 Housing Aid in Spain – What You Need to Know (From Your Real Estate Agent) As a real estate agent committed to helping you find the best path to your new home, I want to share the key housing subsidies available in 2025 for buying, renting, and renovating properties in Spain. Below, you’ll […]
A recent ruling by the Provincial Court of Madrid has once again brought into the spotlight the growing conflict between owners who rent out homes for tourist use and neighborhood associations that are trying to put a stop to this practice. The court has rejected the request of a community that sought to prohibit the […]
Housing Law in Catalonia: does it really work? The Housing Law in Catalonia has generated a lot of controversy since its implementation. According to the Minister of Housing, Isabel Rodríguez, the regulation has managed to lower rental prices and guarantee stability for tenants, while at the same time working to increase the supply of housing. […]
In the real estate sector, it is widely recognised that the tax burden has a significant impact on the final price of a property. Various studies have indicated that taxes can represent up to 25% of the total cost of a property, which is a determining factor in the accessibility and affordability of the real […]
When purchasing or renovating an old home, it is essential to ensure that it complies with current urban planning and habitability regulations. To this end, the first occupancy licence is an essential procedure, both for the safety of future occupants and to ensure the legality of the property. What is the first occupancy licence? This […]
The new Housing Rent Adjustment Index (IRAV), implemented by the National Statistics Institute (INE), has been criticised by various actors in the real estate market. This index, which replaces the CPI as a reference for the annual update of rental rents, stands at 2.28% for December 2024. The IRAV ‘is not really an index that […]
Reasons for termination of the rental agreement The rental agreement can be terminated for different reasons, both by the landlord and the tenant. Termination by the landlord: Breaches by the tenant: non-payment, nuisance activities, etc. Termination of legal extensions. Need of the dwelling for own use or for first-degree relatives: ‘The landlord may terminate the […]
Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions in anyone’s life. One of the first questions that arises when starting this process is: ‘What mortgage can I afford? Answering this question is fundamental to avoid an excessive financial burden and to ensure long-term financial stability. From our team of mortgage advisors, we […]
Junts (Independtentist party of Cataluña) finally joined the PP, Vox and UPN to reject in the Plenary Session of Congress the acceptance of the bill presented by the PSOE’s left-wing partners, which sought to amend the Law on Urban Leases in order to limit seasonal and room rentals. Although the Catalan representatives had previously announced […]
Homeowners considering selling or renting their properties should be aware of a new European regulation that introduces an additional requirement related to energy efficiency. Complying with this regulation will be essential both for signing a sales deed and for formalizing a rental contract. Until now, it was sufficient to have a valid Energy Efficiency Certificate […]
