Category Archives: Buy a House in Spain information

Spain’s housing minister: real estate construction in severe slowdown

However, Corredor reiterated it was a good time for first-time Spanish house buyers to enter the market as large property developers are likely to offer price discounts given the high level of new unsold homes. »

Spanish property: A wise investment?

Numbers seem to suggest that foreign demand for Spanish property has picked up significantly since last year, even though property professionals report that the market is still very slow. »

Spain still reigns

The recent property market upheavals have created ample opportunities for finding wonderful property bargains in Spain – but caution is vital in choosing what you buy. »

Buying a Home in Spain: A Survival Handbook

Buying a Home in Spain, by David Hampshire, covers everything a prospective buyer could wish to know. »

Non-Resident Tax Crackdowns In Spain

If you own property in Spain, whether as buy-to-let or a holiday home, you need to be sure that your non-resident status is reflected by your tax arrangements. »

Boom market in Spanish coastal properties

The British are buying into Spain in ever greater numbers. Many see their investment as an alternative pension plan, as the high charges, stealthy tax increases and general complexity of “normal” pensions can be off-putting. Others point to a unique benefit of committing capital to a house or flat: it’s just about the only investment you can live in. »

House Prices: Go Abroad to Get on the Ladder

When a couple of twentysomething friends told me they were buying their first home in Spain, I was amazed. “Think about it,” they said. “It’s cheaper, sunnier. And besides, we couldn’t afford buying in Britain for another ten years at least.” »