Property/House & Garden news & information for Spain

A SHARP rise in the number of fixed-rate mortgages in Spain has been reported in the past two years – and they now account for 43% of every new loan taken out.

MORTGAGE-LENDING has reduced dramatically in Spain in the past year, but that has not stopped homes on sale being snapped up: Over a third were purchased in cash, according to the latest figures.

RESIDENTIAL property sales have been shrinking consistently throughout 2023, but latest figures show this trend is relenting.

MORTGAGE signings have dropped by nearly a fifth as a result of the greatest leap in interest rates in over 20 years – but debt defaults have not risen, despite the Euribor being at its highest since 2011.

BEFORE committing to buying a permanent home in Spain, many movers prefer to rent for a specific length of time to get a feel for life in their new country; this is also likely to be the go-to option for anyone planning...

EXPATS and permanent foreign residents in Spain, as well as holiday home owners from abroad, often appear to be clustered around very specific areas – typically on the coast.

PROPERTY prices, housing quality, healthcare and education, living costs and the job market are among the factors that determine where the happiest locations in Spain are, according to research by a leading national...

A HOUSE or apartment near the beach is usually the most sought-after property among buyers and renters in Spain, especially in the age of remote working where those employed in big-city firms do not necessarily need to...

HOME prices in Spain show a substantial year-on-year increase despite rising mortgage interest and a general fall in sales, according to a leading valuation group.

RESIDENTIAL property prices have increased year on year at the highest level seen since August 2006 – although this national average is skewed by five provinces in Spain where home values have soared dramatically,...

HOW long does it take to find a buyer for a residential property in Spain?

YOU may have heard the term 'Golden Visa' as a method of getting residence or even citizenship in certain European Union countries, including Spain – perhaps you are wondering whether you would qualify, or are...