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ENERGY CERTIFICATE SPAIN
When must homes in Spain comply with the new European insulation and fire safety standards? Is it wiser to buy a new home? What are the pros and cons of new build? And can you renovate an existing home to meet the standards? Is...
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SILENT ACCEPTANCE OF URBANIZATION BY MUNICIPALITIES
The explanation states that an urbanisation is deemed accepted by the municipality even without a formal act when it is in use, licences are granted and taxes are collected. This creates the same effects as formal acceptance. Ownership...
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REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE ANDALUSIA
Andalusia has approved its new Housing Law. Articles 47 to 52 regulate residential real estate brokerage and introduce a mandatory register for real estate agents in the region. This marks significant progress in legal security...
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TRUMP CALLS MERCADONA A CULTURAL PHENOMENON
The United States Department of Agriculture describes Mercadona as a cultural phenomenon in Spain. The chain dominates the market and shapes the daily lives of millions of residents. In 2024 it reached sales of 34 point 5 billion...
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REAL ESTATE BUBBLE
The Bank of Spain notes that there are some signs of a housing bubble, but the situation is far from comparable to 2007. Housing prices remain about 20% below their pre-crisis peak, and current increases are mainly due to limited...
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