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 […]
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The Spanish Supreme Court has taken an important step in the debate over the municipal capital gains tax (plusvalía municipal). In a ruling dated June 13, 2025, the Administrative Chamber established that taxpayers who, as of the Constitutional Court ruling 182/2021 (October 26, 2021), were still within the legal deadline to appeal in court, may […]
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Since August 12th, a new regulation has come into effect that changes the rules of the game: from now on, a property cannot be appraised for a mortgage unless it has a valid Energy Efficiency Certificate (EEC). This means that if you are planning to buy with financing, sell your home, or refinance your mortgage, […]
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The housing crisis in Spain is no longer just a concern. It’s an emergency. And the most alarming part isn’t that we’ve reached this point, but that those with the power to act remain frozen—trapped by ideology, bureaucracy, lack of political will, and, let’s be honest, incompetence and short-sightedness. Where is the government when it’s […]
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🏠 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 […]
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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 […]
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The Plenary of the Constitutional Court has ratified most of the Housing Law promoted by the government of Pedro Sánchez and approved in May 2023, which establishes limits to rent increases and regulates the figure of the large tenant, defined as the owner of more than five or ten homes. The Court has determined that […]
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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 […]
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Closing the Deal Once you have selected your future home, the closing process involves the signing of several contracts as it progresses: -Earnest money contract: This act represents the reservation of the home and requires a down payment. Failure to comply carries penalties for both parties and establishes deadlines and forms of payment to complete […]
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Is the housing price overvalued in Europe? The technical services of the European Commission have just provided the answer in their recent report, and it’s clear: yes, it is. This applies not only to Spain but to two-thirds of the countries in the European Union, where prices don’t align with income levels. However, there are […]
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