28-Mar-2025
The regulation of Spain’s rental market has been a central focus of housing policies promoted by the government in recent years. A shortage of supply in major cities has led to sustained price increases, making access to rental housing difficult for those with...
26-Mar-2025
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...
26-Mar-2025
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...
24-Mar-2025
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...
21-Mar-2025
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...
20-Mar-2025
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...
18-Mar-2025
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...
17-Mar-2025
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...
14-Mar-2025
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...
13-Mar-2025
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...
11-Mar-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...
10-Mar-2025
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...