Spanish property market news
Keep up with the latest Spanish property market news here at Property Guides. We cover all the updates that matter if you’re looking to buy property in Spain, including legislation, market forecasts, and housing developments. You’ll also find handy tips and insights to help you on your buying journey. Read the latest Spanish property news below.
Our choice of Costa Cálida homes
Given that it is named “warm coast”, the Costa Cálida has an indisputable allure for overseas buyers. From super affordable apartments to fantastic villas, here is our pick of properties located there. Plus, all of these properties are under a 15-minute drive away from the beach.Read more...
Featured Articles
Costa Blanca suits Denise van Outen to a tee!
Find homes in Costa Blanca via our property portal. Essex girl Denise van Outen has been looking at property in the Costa Blanca. Playing golf in the sun with her new partner is the big draw, she tells Richard WayRead more...
Spotlight on Jávea, Costa Blanca
Earlier this month Jávea was in the news for all the wrong reasons as forest fires threatened its outskirts. Sometimes it’s only when it might be lost that we appreciate what we have, so now Javea is safe again, let’s look afresh at the appeal of this fashionable Spanish beach resort, says Richard WayRead more...
Spanish taxman’s spy in the sky
Find homes in Spain via our property portal. The Spanish tax authority’s use of drones and satellites has netted an extra 1.25 billion euros. Now it is extending the programme throughout the whole country and the Balearics. Don’t be caught out, make that declaration! The Spanish tax authority, called the Hacienda, is resorting to hi-tech methods to discover buildings which have not been declared for tax purposes. Since the end of 2014 they have found 1.69 million undeclared or illegal properties and they’re looking for more.Read more...
Firefighters save hundreds of British-owned homes
From Galicia to the Costa Blanca, Spanish firefighters have been battling wildfires that have devastated large areas perilously close to popular expats hotspots.Read more...
Alicante Airport sees 16% boost in passengers
Find homes in Alicante via our property portal. Record numbers of passengers flew into Alicante in the first six months of 2016, highlighting the increasing appeal of the Costa Blanca and its hinterland for off-season visitorsRead more...
Spanish PM Twice Fails to Win Investiture Vote
Find homes in Spain via our property portal. Lack of confidence in the Acting Prime Minister puts Spain on an election footing unless the Socialists agree to form a coalitionRead more...
Will Spain follow France over Burkinis?
Visitors to Spain should be aware of laws concerning what can be worn on and off the beach. At present, the authorities are more concerned with what people wear in the streets than on the sand.Read more...
The five cities driving Spain’s prime property market
San Sebastián and Barcelona are spearheading growth at the top end of Spain’s property market. But the crème de la crème of Spanish property doesn’t come cheap…Read more...
Your Mini Guide to Spanish Culture and Customs
Shouting at a waiter, paying the bill for everyone, conjuring up a surname, having two breakfasts and avoiding certain Tuesdays are all part of Spanish culture. Learn how to get involved. Find homes in Spain via our property portal. Visiting Spain on holiday is one thing, living in Spain is quite another. There are many things you will need to get used to once you move, especially Spanish culture. We take a light-hearted look at some of the differences between the British and Spanish ways of doing things.Read more...
Is Brexit affecting British citizens in Spain?
Find homes in Spain via our property portal. Since neither the British government nor European ministers are ready to talk, for the British in Spain, life is continuing much as before and British interest in buying property in Spain remains strong.Read more...