Real Estate

26-Mar-2025

Catalonia Approves Changes to property transfer tax: introduces reduced rates and 20% rate for major owners

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...

Real Estate

24-Mar-2025

Eixample, the neighborhood where luxury rental prices exceed the city average

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...

Real Estate

21-Mar-2025

Data vs. Narrative: Catalonia’s housing law doesn’t force price cuts, but contracts plummet

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...

Real Estate

20-Mar-2025

Spain accelerates eviction of squatters: New bill to reclaim properties in 48 Hours

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...

Real Estate

18-Mar-2025

Spanish Constitutional Court upholds restrictions on tourist apartments in Catalonia

 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...

Real Estate

17-Mar-2025

Common mistakes when buying a discounted home in Spain and how to avoid them

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...

Real Estate

14-Mar-2025

Catalonia imposes fines up to €90,000 on landlords violating rent caps

Amid a severe housing crisis, Catalonia has become the first autonomous region in Spain to approve a penalty system for landlords who breach rent control limits in areas designated as "stressed residential markets." Starting in 2025, property owners who ignore...

Real Estate

13-Mar-2025

Barcelona City Council steps up measures to restrict tourist apartments to protect local residents

The Barcelona City Council, in collaboration with the College of Property Administrators and the Urban Property Chamber, is launching a program to provide free legal and technical support to housing communities seeking to ban tourist apartments in their buildi...

Real Estate

11-Mar-2025

Real estate sales in Catalonia: Double-digit growth expected in the Second quarter of 2025

Catalonia’s real estate market saw a 7.6% increase in property transactions in 2024 (98,732 sales), with experts from Solvia and Gesvalt predicting double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2025. Barcelona and its metropolitan area dominate activity, alongs...

Real Estate

10-Mar-2025

New tax measures in Catalonia: 20% property transfer tax (ITP) for large property holders and tourist tax increase

The Government of Catalonia and the Comuns party have approved a series of fiscal reforms aimed at regulating the real estate market and ensuring housing accessibility. Below are the key changes and their implications:  1. Reform of the property transfer...

Real Estate

29-Oct-2024

Important changes to property law in Spain in 2024

From January 2024, new legislative measures significantly affecting the rental housing market have come into force in Spain. These changes are aimed at stabilising prices, improving conditions for tenants and preventing speculative rent increases, especially i...

Real Estate

23-Oct-2024

Choosing Between Renting and Buying Property in Barcelona

In recent years, Barcelona has experienced a steady rise in housing prices, driven by several factors, such as high demand from foreign buyers, limited supply, and the market's recovery after the pandemic. This creates competition among buyers and leads to inc...