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 […]
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 […]
Spain’s Constitutional Court has taken a major step that could shake up how property taxes are calculated. It has admitted for review a legal challenge against the controversial “reference value” (valor de referencia) used as the basis for calculating key taxes like the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) and the Inheritance and Gift Tax (ISyD). 📌 […]
The current housing situation in Spain is simply shameful. For the first time since official records began, the average price per square meter of subsidized housing exceeds €1,170 across the country. And what is most scandalous is that in eleven provinces, this type of supposedly affordable housing is even more expensive than private housing. What […]
Real Estate Tax (IBI) is a tax charge levied on the owners of real estate and is due on 1 January of each year. In the context of a real estate sale and purchase, the question arises as to who must pay the IBI for the current year: the seller, as the owner at 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Acquiring a property represents a decision of enormous importance in any person’s life. It involves a significant change and, at the same time, a considerable investment. It is therefore essential to ensure that all details are well considered. Approaching the purchase of a new-build home in an optimal way requires several essential steps. It is […]
