15-Jul-2025
In June, prices registered an annual increase of 14%, reaching a not inconsiderable €2,438 per square meter, a record figure according to the latest index. If we look only at the last quarter, the increase is 5.5%. The figures speak for themselves: demand rema...
15-Jul-2025
Come on, this sounds like a notary's word, but in the end, it's simpler than it seems. Imagine you have the mortgage of your life (or your nightmares, depending on the month) and, for whatever reason, the terms no longer suit you. Well, this is where the famou...
15-Jul-2025
When purchasing a second-hand home, it is essential to know what to do if hidden defects or defects appear after the purchase. In these cases, not all defects can be legally claimed from the seller; there are clear criteria that must be met:- The defect cannot...
15-Jul-2025
BBVA is making a splash in the mortgage market this summer. Beyond the headlines surrounding the takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, the bank led by Carlos Torres has launched one of the most competitive offers in the sector: its fixed-rate mortgage at 2.60% (3.6...
16-Jun-2025
Barcelona City Council has approved a record €320 million investment plan until 2029 to expand its public housing stock and address the affordability crisis in the real estate market. The primary goals are to increase the supply of affordable housing and curb...
13-Jun-2025
The ruling parties PSOE and Sumar have clashed again over the bill regulating temporary housing rentals and room leases. The Congress rejected ERC’s request to expedite its parliamentary processing. ERC (Catalan Republican Left) had urged the government...
12-Jun-2025
General Distribution: Rental housing demand is, on average, distributed with 52.4% in provincial capitals versus 47.6% in the rest of the province. This contrasts with the property sales market, where in 34 provinces, demand is greater outside the capital.High...
11-Jun-2025
Spain faces a structural imbalance in its housing market. According to the report by the Spanish Real Estate Consulting Association (ACI), in 2024, 134,649 fewer homes were delivered than needed to accommodate new households. The cumulative deficit over the la...
10-Jun-2025
Spain’s real estate market has welcomed a pioneer: ALAS, the first operator of affordable rental housing under a limited-profit model, registered as a Social Benefit and Common Interest Company (SBIC). Why It Matters for the Industry: 1. Innovative...
06-Jun-2025
Mayor Jaume Collboni announced that Barcelona City Council will not renew any Tourist Use Housing (HUT) licenses after their expiration in November 2028. This measure will affect over 10,000 legally licensed flats in the city. The stated objective is to...
05-Jun-2025
CaixaBank's research unit has significantly upgraded its forecasts for the Spanish residential market, confirming a more robust expansion phase than anticipated. Key Projections: 1. Housing Prices: 2025: +9.0% (upward revision of...
04-Jun-2025
The average price of resale homes in Barcelona continues to climb, reaching €4,875/m² in April 2025, according to the latest report from Idealista. This marks a 1.5% increase from the previous month and an 11.7% year-over-year surge, reinforcing an upwar...