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...
Read moreREAL 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...
Read moreCEMENT CONSUMPTION SPAIN
According to Oficemen, cement consumption rose by 18.5% in October 2025 to nearly 1.7 million tonnes. Year-to-date growth stands at 10.9%, reflecting a strong recovery in construction activity. Over the last twelve months,...
Read moreDUE DILIGENCE
Due Diligence in the sale of real estate in Spain is the process of thorough investigation and verification conducted by a buyer (or their lawyer) before the purchase is finalized. The goal is to examine all legal, financial,...
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When buying a property in Spain, it is important to understand when you must pay stamp duty (AJD) and how much it is. Stamp duty applies to new-build properties and not to resale homes. Resales are subject instead to the Transfer...
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