The news has made headlines: the price of Publicly Subsidized Housing (VPO, or Vivienda de Protección Oficial) has reached a new historical maximum, hitting 1,195.7 euros per square meter nationally, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) for the third quarter of 2025. While any increase in value […]
Every week, new data, surveys and reports confirm what we all already perceive in our daily lives: in Spain, accessing decent housing is becoming an impossible task. The housing crisis is no longer just an economic or real estate problem, but a social problem that threatens to fracture the foundations of our coexistence. The latest […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Closing down tourist flats will not be as easy as recent political announcements suggest. While Barcelona City Council has pledged to eliminate all these flats in five years, Sánchez’s government is considering amending the law so that Airbnb cannot operate in communities where neighbours live. However, these measures could have legal and economic effects not […]
Not content with the immense bungling of the new traditional rental law, which has only brought a shortage of supply to the shortage that reigned before it came into force in June last year, the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning has once again threatened to intervene in the rental market. This time, the Minister […]
When we acquire a property or premises, it is common that, due to its condition, personal preferences or family needs, it is necessary to carry out works that, in many cases, imply a complete or partial renovation of the property. It is essential to remember that when we buy our property, we also acquire a […]
The new ICO guarantees, approved by the Government, constitute a line of financing of 2,500 million euros aimed at the purchase of the first home for young people under 35 years of age and families with dependent minors. This government initiative seeks to offer a concrete solution to a complex problem that requires specific instruments […]
