Buying and selling urban land in Spain
With more and more people looking for building plots to develop property on the Costa del Sol, here's the first article in a series about
Costa del Century
This month, let's take a trip 100 years back in time to trace the rise of Spain's favourite holiday and second-home destination
Getting Spanish nationality and residency now easier than ever for foreign investors
Spain has introduced new laws and revised existing legislation to streamline processes
Back to the past
Supreme Court leaves Marbella without a plan
New law in Spain offers fewer safeguards for off-plan property buyers
Changes that come into effect from January 1, 2016, leave consumers at much greater risk of financial losses. Only banks and insurers look set to
A tale of two Spanish property markets
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times... Now we're living in an interesting time, when two very different real-estate markets
Bricks under the sun are back on the rise
The market is back on track and Andalucia is still buyers’ favourite spot
Holiday renter beware!
If you're planning to rent a property in Spain, or elsewhere, for your holidays this year, it's worth asking a few questions before parting with
Buying a new new home in Spain
Purchasing a brand-new or off-plan property in Spain can be more complex, and risky, than buying a resale home, unless you, or your lawyer, ensure
United we stand
For many overseas buyers, purchasing a property in a development in Spain also means joining a community of owners for the first time. Here are
Forever blowing bubbles
It's not just premium areas on the Costa del Sol that are recovering rapidly. All over Europe, property prices and sales are surging in select
Property in Spain: The facts behind the figures
The latest data on property sales in Spain shows signs of improvement
The times they have a’ changed
Spain may not have emerged from 'la crisis' yet, but, in prime areas of the Costa del Sol, property is selling faster than it has
The ins and out of immigration in Spain
If you're not a Spanish national but want to live in the country for more than 90 days a year, the law requires you to
Is Malaga the new Barcelona?
International airport? Check. High-speed rail line? Check. Mediterranean lifestyle? Check. Sandy beaches? Check. Picasso museum? Check. Almost 1,000 kilometres apart, the two cities are closer
2014: The Spanish property year in figures
OP columnist Adam Neale looks back at the last 12 months in the Spanish real-estate marketplace
Virtually, the same old estate agent’s spiel
Although the internet has changed the property business, just as it has many others, it looks like estate agents will still be around for a
Legal changes planned for holiday rentals in Spain
At the start of 2015, the Junta de Andalucía aims to pass new legislation to regulate the short-term rental market, raising standards for tourists and
Sell in haste or pay tax at leisure
From the start of next year, changes to Spanish income tax will affect two existing tax breaks, which could prove especially expensive for some vendors
How to avoid lemons in the countryside
If you're looking to buy a property in the country, getting good advice helps keep things sweet
An end, at last, to fighting on the beaches
Property Insider Adam Neale on the new coastal legislation
The right to reside in Spain
Whether you're buying a home from a private owner or a developer in Spain, there's one piece of paper you should always check has been
Is anybody in there?
Adam Neale says that from his own experience and the latest research there may not be as many empty homes on the Costa as some
Unwanted complements
Columnist Adam Neale advises expats on how to put up a fight for their rights with property tax
Would you trust an estate agent?
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Take it from me; I'm an estate agent
What should you pay, or be paid, for your property in Spain?
In this column we'll take a look at how valuations are calculated, who needs them, and how they can help you