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.
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.
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.
A VAT hike, an end to rental loopholes, stricter anti-fraud measures, tax incentives and more - the Spanish government is preparing legislation for July 2026 which will have a big impact on the owners of tourist accommodation in Spain.
The Spanish government is to present a new set of housing measures in parliament this July to combat the worsening property crisis, including benefits for renters and the imposition of VAT payments on all short-term accommodation owners.
A recent ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court meant that the government's national registry of short-term lets was struck down. With Airbnbs blamed by many for rising prices and scarce supply, how will tourist accommodation in Spain be regulated now?
A new report has shown the stark differences in population and property pressures between rural and urban areas of Spain, with some inland areas full of homes sitting empty.
Spain's central bank has backed targeted measures to limit short-term rentals as it announced a shortfall of up to 750,000 properties for residents in the country.
If you’re from a country where smoke detectors are the norm or even obligatory by law, you will have no doubt noticed the lack of them in homes here in Spain. Find out the reason behind this.
The Spanish property market is producing some paradoxical numbers at the moment, figures that show both soaring prices and falling sales overall. What's the cause of this according to the experts?
Although Brits remain top of the leader board when it comes to foreign property buyers in Spain, their numbers have fallen dramatically. Brexit is undoubtedly playing a part in this drop, but it's not the only factor.
The Alicante town of Dénia, one of the Spanish municipalities with the highest rate of foreign residents, has announced that it will ban tourist apartments in certain neighbourhoods by 2029.
It’s impossible to live in Spain and not have to deal with its often frustrating bureaucracy, and for that you’ll usually need professional help. So for which official matters should you hire a gestor, a lawyer or a notary? What can they do and not do?
