Real Estate

Recent housing regulations in Spain - limiting annual rent increases to 3 % and restricting revaluation in stressed areas - have produced unexpected effects: more than 30 % of rental properties have been withdrawn from the market, according to sources such as elEconomista. 1. Why are so many floors being removed? Limited profitability: Fotocasa points out that by imposing caps on increases, some...

The Spanish real estate market is experiencing an increasingly evident phenomenon: the growth of pent-up demand. This is a segment of the population that wishes to buy a home but, for economic, employment or financial reasons, has postponed the purchase. Although the term is not new, it has become particularly relevant in the post-pandemic context and in an environment of high interest rates. What do we...

The Bank of Spain has issued a strong warning: the average price of housing in Spain is above its long-term equilibrium level. According to its latest Financial Stability Report (April 2025), this imbalance ranges between 1.1% and 8.5%, exceeding the range estimated six months earlier. The agency notes with concern certain macroeconomic and market indicators that could point to the formation of a new real...

The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT), which reports to the Ministry of Finance, has confirmed that inherited properties must be taxed at the cadastral reference value of the Cadastre, regardless of whether the value declared by the heirs is lower or even if the market value is higher. This measure, in force since January 2022, continues to generate legal uncertainty and fiscal tensions, especially among...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...