Real Estate

31-Oct-2025

The government seeks to make the purchase of second and third properties more expensive through taxation

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...

Real Estate

30-Oct-2025

Congress resumes the law to control short-term rentals

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...

Real Estate

27-Oct-2025

Arcano Calls for the Abolition of Rent Controls and a Commitment to Vertical Construction

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...

Real Estate

30-Sep-2025

The Spanish real estate market continues to break records and never ceases to amaze

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,...

Real Estate

19-Sep-2025

Home prices and transactions will continue to rise in 2026

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...

Real Estate

03-Sep-2025

The room rental market in Barcelona grows by 30%

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...

Real Estate

03-Sep-2025

Spanish real estate wealth exceeds €7 trillion

Real estate wealth in Spain has reached historic levels. Data from the Bank of Spain reveals that the value of homes owned by Spanish families has surpassed €7 trillion, an unprecedented milestone since 1980, when records began. In the last year, residential a...

Real Estate

01-Sep-2025

When is the best time to negotiate the rental price in Barcelona?

The current rental situation in Barcelona is, frankly, complicated. The shortage of supply translates into fierce competition for every available property. The data speaks for itself: during the second quarter of 2025, 8% of the apartments listed on idealista...

Real Estate

28-Aug-2025

How to buy bank-owned apartments?

Buying a bank-owned apartment, in business terms, can be a smart strategy if you're looking to optimize your budget, access competitive mortgage terms, or find investment opportunities. The process requires some skill and preparation, as, although it has simil...

Real Estate

27-Aug-2025

Can a house be sold without electricity or water? A practical and legal perspective

This is a fairly common question, and the answer is yes: yes, it is legally possible to sell a home without electricity or water. However, the procedure may vary depending on the autonomous community and whether the property requires renovations to be able to...

Real Estate

13-Aug-2025

Barcelona builds 40-apartment public housing building in 10 days using prefabricated modules

Barcelona has taken a step forward in public housing construction by completing a 40-story building in just 10 days using prefabricated modules. The new development, located at 22-24 Avinguda Carrilet (in the Bordeta neighborhood), is primarily intended for yo...

Real Estate

11-Aug-2025

New Type of Housing: Shipping Container Homes

If you're looking for a practical solution to build your own home without the wait or costs of traditional construction, this prefabricated shipping container home company may be just what you need. They offer custom deliveries: from the basic structure to the...