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You wish to buy a holiday home in Spain? Learn how…

If you wish to buy a holiday home in Spain, you should read this short guide. Planning to buy a holiday home in Spain? Spain could be the ideal location for you. With its sunny climate, beautiful beaches, and rich culture, it's no wonder Spain is a popular choice for holiday home buyers. In this informative guide on where to buy a holiday home in Spain, we will provide you with valuable insights into...

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Properties in Malaga attract high-end foreign buyers

Properties in Malaga - Discover why the luxury real estate market in Malaga is so attractive for high-end buyers in Spain... The first few months of 2023 have proven Malaga's growing dynamism in the luxury real estate market. The city has become an increasingly attractive destination for high-end international buyers, driving solid and promising growth in this market. At Lucas Fox, we have seen a 6%...

USA, UK and Spain, favourite destinations for the wealthy to buy property

Where in the world are the wealthy buying homes? Spain has become one of the top choices for high net worth individuals when it comes to buying homes abroad, behind only the United States and the United Kingdom, according to Knight Frank's The Wealth Report. So, where in the world are the wealthy buying homes? We have the details. Spain is closely followed by Australia and France, the other two...

Foreigners are buying more houses than ever in Spain

Between January and June 2022, 328,208 home sales and purchases were recorded in Spain, levels not seen since 2008. In fact, the 163,909 sales recorded in the second quarter of this year alone are the second best result since the beginning of 2008, behind only the 164,299 recorded in the first quarter of 2022, according to the Real Estate Registry Statistics of the Association of Property Registrars,...

Spain attracts 15.6 billion euros in foreign investment in the first half 2022

Spain received a total of 15.6 billion euros in foreign investment during the first half of the year 2022 (between January and June), which represents an increase of 53.4%, with the Community of Madrid being the region that leads in attracting funds from abroad, with 10,9 billion euros invested, 69.8% of the total. We have all the details of how foreign investment is looking to Spain in 2022. This is...

What time do people eat dinner in Spain?

When moving to another country, or when going on holidays, one thing to check before travelling is the time of different meals. Lunch and dinner times in Spain have always been a talking point due to the cultural difference with other neighbouring countries. So, what time do people eat dinner in Spain? And how does dinnertime in Spain compare to other European countries? We have the details. Routines...

Factors boosting luxury housing in Spain, according to the Instituto de Valoraciones

After the impact of the pandemic, the real estate sector in Spain has been recovering positively, with property sales figures higher than pre-pandemic levels. In this recovery, private buyers and investors interested in luxury properties located in large cities such as Madrid or Barcelona, on the islands and in coastal areas have played a major role. In times of crisis and uncertainty, it is to be...

Real estate more attractive than ever: investment in Europe hits record highs

The real estate sector continues to be attractive to investors. So much so that it has reached an unprecedented level in history. According to a report published by the consultancy firm CBRE, the sector attracted record investment in Europe in 2021, reaching a volume of 359 billion euros. The figure is 25% higher than that recorded in 2020 and 8% higher than in 2019, before the pandemic broke out...

What do real estate investment experts expect for Spain in 2022

Housing transactions are set to move in a positive direction this year, according to the important players in the sector, although this does depend on various factors, such as the impact of the health situation (which is rising in urgency at the moment), inflation and the shortage of raw materials, which could lead to a rise in property prices. Given this scenario, what will real estate investment be like...

How long does it take to get a mortgage in Spain?

If you're planning on buying property in Spain but you're not a resident, there are many factors that need to be considered. Can a non-resident get a mortgage in Spain? Buying a property in Spain, such as a holiday home, and getting a mortgage in Spain for non-residents can be challenging, but certainly isn't impossible. While some Spanish banks will straight out not lend money to people who live abroad...

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