04-Apr-2025
As of April 3, a reform of Spain’s horizontal property law comes into force, granting homeowners’ associations the authority to approve or veto new tourist apartments in their buildings. Led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda under Isabel Rodríguez, t...
03-Apr-2025
On April 3, 2025, Spain officially terminated its investment visa program (golden visa) by amending Law 14/2013 through Organic Law 1/2025. This move eliminates Articles 63–67, which allowed non-EU foreigners to obtain residency through significant investments...
02-Apr-2025
Barcelona Implements strict measures against tourism boom: Consequences for the real estate marketThe city authorities of Barcelona have announced extensive measures aimed at combating the oversaturation of tourist accommodations. The decision, supported by th...
31-Mar-2025
Starting April 3, 2025, Spain’s Organic Law 1/2025 will come into force, aimed at expediting evictions of illegal squatters. The reform, introduced through amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law (LECrim), seeks to shorten legal timelines for squatting cases...
28-Mar-2025
The regulation of Spain’s rental market has been a central focus of housing policies promoted by the government in recent years. A shortage of supply in major cities has led to sustained price increases, making access to rental housing difficult for those with...
26-Mar-2025
The Government of Catalonia has approved several fiscal measures concerning property transfers, citizen income, and tourism.During the Executive Council meeting on March 25, officials greenlit a 1-point reduction in personal income tax (IRPF) to 9.5% for the l...
26-Mar-2025
The Government of Catalonia has approved several fiscal measures concerning property transfers, citizen income, and tourism.During the Executive Council meeting on March 25, officials greenlit a 1-point reduction in personal income tax (IRPF) to 9.5% for the l...
24-Mar-2025
Barcelona’s luxury housing market continues to outpace global trends, with prices projected to rise by 8.6% in 2025—far exceeding the 1.6% average forecast for 30 major cities. In prime districts like Eixample, luxury properties now command between €11,000 and...
21-Mar-2025
The Spanish Government and the Government of Catalonia (Generalitat) confirm that the Housing Law is achieving its key objectives: Price Reductions in Stressed Areas: A gradual decline in rental prices has been observed in key municipalities such as Barc...
20-Mar-2025
Spain’s Congress of Deputies has approved a bill proposed by Junts to expedite the eviction of illegally occupied properties, reducing the process to 48 hours. The initiative, backed by the PP and PSOE (with reservations), includes reforms to civil and penal c...
18-Mar-2025
Spain’s Constitutional Court has endorsed Catalonia’s law limiting the use of housing for tourism, dismissing an unconstitutionality appeal filed by the conservative People’s Party (PP). The ruling, backed by a majority of judges, asserts that the restri...
17-Mar-2025
Buying a discounted property in Spain might seem like a bargain, but hidden risks can turn a "great deal" into a costly headache. Here’s a breakdown of common pitfalls and how to avoid them. 1. Ignoring property defects Problem: A low price o...