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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:01:26Spanish property terms: a glossary for buyers in Spain
Buying property in Spain introduces a set of legal, fiscal, and administrative terms that have no direct equivalent in English. Some of them — like escritura or catastro — appear in almost every transaction. Others, like nuda propiedad or plusval...
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:19:56Short-term vs. long-term rentals in Spain: which is more profitable?
Deciding whether to place a Spanish property on the long-term rental market or list it as a short-term holiday let is the most critical decision an investor will make.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:23:01Spain vs Italy: which is easier and cheaper to buy property in?
For Italian buyers in particular, Spain and Italy are natural points of comparison — two Mediterranean countries with similar climates, comparable culture and cuisine, and a shared appeal as a place to buy a second home or relocate to. But the two ...
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:25:00Average Spanish mortgage passes €178,000 for the first time
The average new mortgage in Spain has broken €178,000 for the first time on record, according to figures published by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on 26 August. It is the clearest sign yet that the cost of buying — and of financin...
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:23:41Spanish homes under €100,000 – Is it still possible in 2026?
Spain's property market has moved quickly over the past couple of years, with national prices rising faster than at almost any point in the past two decades. It is fair to ask whether the classic idea of a Spanish home for under €100,000 still hold...
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:25:27What is the Spanish work culture really like?
Spain has a reputation for a relaxed approach to work — long lunches, an easy pace, life prioritised over career. Some of that holds up. Some of it doesn't. The reality of working in a Spanish office is more specific and, in some ways, more demandi...
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:42:11The Costa Tropical property guide: A quieter alternative to the Costa del Sol
For decades, international buyers looking at southern Spain have reflexively turned their attention to the Costa del Sol or the Costa Blanca. However, nestled between the heavily developed resorts of Málaga and the arid, striking landscapes of Almer...
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:17:35Common pitfalls when buying property in Spain, and how to avoid them
Buying property in Spain is straightforward when you know what to check and in what order. Most of the problems buyers run into are avoidable, and nearly all of them stem from assuming the process works the same way it would at home. Here are the six...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:26:33Top beaches to visit in Spain in summer 2026
Which are the best Spanish beaches to visit this summer? That's a tough question for an undisputed world blue flag leader with an 8,000-kilometre coastline. It also depends upon your preferences: Scenic, quiet, lively, easily accessible. But Spain's ...
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:16:04Spain's Beckham Law: who qualifies for the flat tax rate, and is it worth it?Â
Spain offers qualifying new residents a significantly reduced income tax rate for their first six years in the country. Officially known as the Régimen Especial para Trabajadores Desplazados and universally referred to as the Beckham Law â...
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:04:31August in Spain: what shuts down and what expats need to plan for
Ask anyone who has spent their first August in Spain and you will hear some version of the same story: a shuttered bakery, a bank that closes at two in the afternoon, a handwritten sign reading cerrado por vacaciones taped to a door that was ope...
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:18:59Spanish house prices are rising at their fastest pace in 20 years
Spanish property prices rose 15.2% in the year to the second quarter of 2026 — the sharpest annual increase since 2006, the final stretch of the pre-crisis boom, according to valuation firm Tinsa. Prices are now within touching distance of the...
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:09:12Annual costs of owning property in Spain: a complete guide
Buying a property in Spain is one thing — understanding what it costs to own one each year is another. Running costs vary depending on where the property is located, whether you are a resident or non-resident, and whether the property is a primary ...
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:26:02Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol: which coast is right for you?
The Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol together account for more international property purchases than any other region in Spain. Both sit on the Mediterranean, both enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year, and both have well-establishe...
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:46:04Wake up to the Mediterranean: Sea view properties for sale on the Costa Brava
The Costa Brava, stretching along the beautiful Girona coastline in Spain, is famed for its rugged cliffs, hidden coves, and spectacular Mediterranean panoramas. If you are searching for Costa Brava properties for sale, waking up to the sound of the ...