La Junta de AndalucÃa amplÃa en 25 millones de euros los avales hipotecarios para jóvenes de hasta 40 años y anuncia una reducción progresiva del ITP desde 2027. Además, eleva a 200.000 euros el precio máximo de vivienda para beneficiarse de los tipos reducidos y superreducidos
The housing crisis requires solutions. More housing, more available land, less bureaucracy, legal certainty, and policies that make construction and renovation possible. But what Brussels has now put on the table could take us in exactly the opposite direction: towards a situation in which the authorities decide who can buy a home, where they can […]
The Government is once again presenting housing as a national priority. This time, it has introduced a package of measures approved with the urgency of a crisis: restrictions on evictions until December 31, 2030, extensions to rental contracts, rent freezes, and new rules for seasonal rentals, room rentals, and tourist accommodation. On paper, the message […]
Access to housing remains one of the main challenges facing the real estate market. Although prices, interest rates and access to financing are often discussed, there is another factor that directly affects the final cost of a home: the difficulty and time required to transform land and launch new developments. The Spanish National Commission of […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
