18-Nov-2025
No money involved, no clear tourism rules, and no defined tax obligations. Home swapping between private individuals—the so-called “home swap”—is gaining ground in Spain as an alternative to traditional holiday rentals, but it remains in a legal limbo where th...
18-Nov-2025
Top 7 Spanish Capital Cities with the Highest Interest in Home PurchasesThe Spanish residential market continues to show signs of strain, with cities experiencing high demand and a limited supply unable to meet it. Madrid once again leads the ranking of cities...
11-Nov-2025
BBVA Research is clear: housing prices will continue to rise. According to its latest report on the real estate market, in the coming months we will see fewer sales, more new construction, and, yes, even higher prices.The bank's research team expects housing d...
31-Oct-2025
The measures proposed so far to fix the housing mess haven’t achieved much, so the government is considering a different approach. This time, they want to treat housing as a right guaranteed by the Constitution, not just as a commodity to buy and sell. Their f...
30-Oct-2025
Congress has reactivated the law aimed at regulating short-term and room rentals, almost a year after it was first accepted for consideration. The proposal, driven by Sumar, ERC, Bildu, Podemos, and BNG, now has a set date for its committee discussion: Tuesday...
27-Oct-2025
Arcano, the investment management firm, has outlined the true origins of Spain's housing problem and the measures that can help alleviate the economic and social consequences. Its research team, Arcano Research, makes it clear that the current crisis is not du...
30-Sep-2025
In August, the average price of used housing increased by 14.8% year-on-year, reaching €2,498/m2, the highest figure since idealista began collecting data. Seven provinces lead the list of all-time highs: Balearic Islands, Madrid, Gipuzkoa, Malaga, Barcelona,...
19-Sep-2025
In short, those who follow the real estate market are clear that the forecasts continue to show an upward trend, and it doesn't look like things will slow down in 2026. The latest report prepared by the Real Estate Business School in collaboration with the Uni...
17-Sep-2025
The rise of teleworking has made Barcelona a magnet for foreign professionals seeking temporary or permanent residence. Demand from these workers has grown by 42% in recent years, according to real estate industry sources. This is no coincidence: Spain's appea...
05-Sep-2025
This segment of buyers focuses on prime tourist locations and high-yield investments. CaixaBank's latest report makes this clear: these buyers are willing to pay, on average, 70% more per square meter than locals, cementing Spain's reputation as a prime destin...
04-Sep-2025
Cancellation of the Tax Domicile and Inspections from ScratchThe recent ruling by the Spanish Tax Agency (TEAC) marks a turning point in the management of disputes over tax domicile changes. For those of us who work in tax matters, the message is clear: if the...
03-Sep-2025
The room rental market in Barcelona is experiencing a real boom, growing by 30% amid a municipal crackdown on tourist apartments. The reason is clear: housing prices remain sky-high. Between demographic pressure, a lack of new construction, high taxes, slow pe...