There are stories I find hard to understand. A resident of Casabermeja, Málaga, is facing a request for 15 months in prison for placing a mobile home on a plot of land he owns. My first thought is: is there really no more reasonable way to deal with situations like this? It is important to […]
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 Spanish Government presents Casa 47 as a response to the problem of access to housing. It is supposed to be a public and affordable rental scheme designed to help people who cannot afford the prices in the private market. However, when we look beyond the headlines, the figures paint a very different picture: an […]
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
The Housing Law was created with the intention of capping rental prices and facilitating access to affordable housing. However, a recent study by Fedea concludes that while the regulation is successfully moderating rents in the areas where it is applied, it is also triggering side effects that complicate market entry for many tenants. The report, […]
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 […]
New Housing Plan 2026-2030: Increased Rental Support, Renovation Incentives, and Stronger Public Housing Protection The Spanish Government has approved the new 2026-2030 State Housing Plan, a strategic roadmap for the coming years aimed at addressing the housing affordability crisis. While its approval comes slightly later than originally planned, the final text incorporates key agreements with […]
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 […]
