Selling your home and filing your tax return: the Treasury’s urgent warning that you can’t ignore

The Tax Agency has issued an important warning to all those who have sold a flat or house in 2024. This reminder is not minor: if the transaction is not declared correctly, the taxpayer may face financial penalties and tax complications that could have been avoided with proper planning. In this article we explain the essentials you need to know if you have sold (or plan to sell) a property this year, and...

The blackout in Spain: Can a power cut change our perception of the value of housing?

The widespread blackout that affected different areas of Spain yesterday has generated more than a simple anecdote: it has awakened a profound reflection on how we value our homes and their capacity to cope with unexpected situations. While a one-off blackout may seem like an isolated event, the reality is that events like this quickly reveal the strengths and weaknesses of our housing stock, especially in...

Record liquidity in the markets: is real estate in the spotlight?

In recent months, we have witnessed a significant financial phenomenon: the return of liquidity to historical levels both in Europe and the United States.Driven by the easing of monetary policy by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve (Fed), this dynamic is sparking investor interest in real and safe-haven assets, with particular attention to the real estate sector. According to data...

Is the real estate market back on the upswing? Everything points to yes.

The economic and financial panorama in Europe is experiencing a new twist with the recent lowering of interest rates by the European Central Bank (ECB), which has reactivated one of the great engines of the real estate market: financing. The improvement in mortgage conditions is favoring the return of certain buyer profiles that, in recent quarters, had been excluded due to the increase in credit...

Key changes in the European real estate market after 2030: are homeowners ready?

The European Union has taken a firm step towards the decarbonisation of the housing stock. From 2030, all homes for sale or rent will have to have a minimum energy rating of E. This requirement will be increased in 2033, raising the threshold to a minimum rating of D. This measure, included in the European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings, aims to reduce energy consumption and carbon...

Will house prices rise in Spain in 2025? Keys to the current real estate market

In 2025, the Spanish real estate market is showing significant increases in both sales and rentals. According to recent data from Tinsa by Accumin and Fotocasa, the average price of housing (new and used) registered an increase of 7.5% year-on-year in the first quarter, while rentals showed a growth of 10.4% in March compared to the previous year. This upward trend is particularly marked by a shortage of...

Spain accelerates: how economic growth in 2025 will impact the real estate market

The recent upward revision of the OECD's growth forecast for Spain to 2.6% by 2025 highlights the resilience and strength of the Spanish economy in the international context. This sustained growth has direct implications for the real estate sector, presenting both opportunities and challenges that require strategic attention from investors and real estate professionals. Impact of economic growth on the...

The rise of the periphery: Why are Madrid and Barcelona pushing their real estate growth out of the centre?

The real estate market in Spain is undergoing a significant transformation, with an outstanding growth in the outskirts of large cities. Municipalities such as Coslada, Pozuelo, Las Rozas, Getafe, Viladecans or L'Hospitalet de Llobregat have seen an increase in demand for both buying and renting. This phenomenon has been driven by various socio-economic and urban planning factors, which has led to a...

The end of the Golden Visa in Spain: implications for the real estate market

The Spanish government has announced the elimination of the Golden Visa programme, a measure that will come into effect in April 2025. This decision represents a significant change in the real estate sector, especially in areas such as Madrid, Malaga and the Costa del Sol, where this programme has been a key driver of foreign investment. What are ‘Golden Visa’? Golden Visas are residence permits...

Marbella and the Costa del Sol: The Future of Luxury and Real Estate Investment

At Quality Keys Inmobiliarios we know that our clients are looking for more than just a property: a unique lifestyle and opportunities that transcend time. That's why we want to share with you the most relevant keys to the evolution of the real estate market in Marbella and the Costa del Sol, extracted from our most recent 2025 report. The Golden Triangle: Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona Known as the...

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