The eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to resolve Spain's chronic housing crisis, fuelling debate before next year's election.
The eviction of an elderly disabled woman from her lifelong apartment after an investment firm bought the property and raised her rent more than fivefold has sparked nationwide outrage and protests in the Spanish capital.
If you're a non-resident in Spain, but you want to make some big financial purchases here such as buying a property or a car, you'll need what's known as a non-resident NIE number. Here's how to apply.
Cities across Europe will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under plans to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots that the European Union is to unveil Wednesday.
It’s well known that Valencia’s Costa Blanca is a favourite spot for foreigners to live or buy a property here in Spain, but the latest figures from the country's General Council of Notaries reveal just how popular it still is.
Do you require a building permit to install solar panels in Spain? What steps do you need to follow and what certificates do you need? What if I live in an apartment block? Here's everything you need to know.
Spain's housing crisis doesn't look like it will be solved any time soon as a new study reveals it will take eight years of record levels of construction to make up the housing deficit.
The latest figures show that foreign property buyers continue to break records in Spain, representing a bigger share of the purchasing market than ever as authorities register a drop in buys among Spanish nationals.
The Spanish government’s planned new housing legislation, which includes several measures to favour tenants' rights over landlords', faces a rocky path to parliamentary approval in September despite the country's worsening housing crisis.
From changes to room and seasonal rentals, to deductions for repair costs and new rules for the IBI property tax, here are the major changes Spain's leftist government wants to add to housing legislation, and their impact on tenants and landlords.
Finding somewhere to live in a new country can be challenging enough without having to worry about fraud and being scammed out of money, so here are the things you need to be aware of.
Building a swimming pool at your Spanish property may not be as expensive as you thought, but there are a number of considerations to factor in first, from permits to extra costs and whether it's a worthwhile investment.
If you’re planning on buying a property in Spain to rent out to tourists on platforms such as Airbnb, you need to think very carefully about where the property is located as many places have strict restrictions.
The northern region of Navarre has come up with an innovative new plan to help solve its housing crisis - transform abandoned historical buildings into new shared housing complexes.
Wildfires have increasingly become a problem in Spain and every summer they become more and more common. If you live in an at risk area, here's what you can do to protect your home.
If you're lucky enough to have a shared pool in your building or residential complex in Spain, you may be wondering if you're allowed to invite guests to use it and how many you're allowed to bring. Here's what you need to know.
What does Artificial Intelligence think about Spain's property market and is it predicting prices will decrease? From Gemini to ChatGPT, the world's most popular AI models seem incapable of agreeing on what awaits homebuyers.
Whether you’re a landlord or a renter, knowing which costs you’re responsible for is essential before signing a rental contract or when unexpected expenses arise.
If you rent your property out to tourists in Spain, is it necessary to register as 'autónomo'? Does how much you earn or how often you let it out to holidaymakers make a difference? Here's what you need to know.
It's becoming increasingly clear just how hot Spain can get during summer, and for many, pulling the shutters down or using a fan doesn't cut it. So what should homeowners and renters consider before thinking of installing an air-conditioner?
The ruling Socialists' junior coalition partner Sumar has put forward a new proposal which seeks to change the minimum requirements for rental properties in Spain and make air conditioning mandatory.
With wildfires becoming increasingly common in Spain, it's important to find out what your home insurance will cover in the event it gets damaged in one.
When summer arrives in Spain, bringing with it scorching temperatures, you may start to notice that your home suffer too, whether it's windows and doors swelling, cracks appearing or more insects getting inside.
