Buying property abroad is increasingly ceasing to be a dream and is becoming a reality. It is no exaggeration to say that Poles are even conquering Spain, ranking just behind the podium of foreign buyers of houses and flats in Q3 2024. However, it is worth remembering what pitfalls to avoid when looking for your… Continue reading A house or flat abroad: how to make your dreams come true and avoid the pitfalls? [INTERVIEW]
Category: Property market
Spain is abolishing golden visas. What does this mean?
“The golden visa”, or residence permit for investors, has been an important element of Spanish policy for years. This is because it allowed foreigners to obtain the right to stay in exchange for investment in the Iberian Peninsula. However, the Spanish government has announced a plan to abolish this programme.
Fewer “ransoms” in Spain and the announcement of new legislation
The seizure of property without the owner’s consent, known as ‘ransomas’, is one of the myths of the Spanish property market. The phenomenon does exist, but its scale is diminishing, as confirmed by data from the Ministry of the Interior. In turn, protection against ‘ransomas’ will increase thanks to the new legislation.
Poles break record after record in Spain [MARKET ANALYSIS].
As many as 3101 properties in Spain were bought by Poles in 2024. This is almost as many as in the whole of 2023, so this year promises to be another record. In the third quarter of 2024 alone, our compatriots purchased 1296 houses and flats on the Iberian Peninsula, placing us just behind the… Continue reading Poles break record after record in Spain [MARKET ANALYSIS].
Not just for students, or how to rent a flat in Spain?
Using the example of Malaga, we present the key and universal issues to look out for if you want to rent a flat and are on a tight budget. Price, location, standard or facilities are the basics. But what other important details should you pay attention to when looking for a flat for rent in… Continue reading Not just for students, or how to rent a flat in Spain?
What is ‘okupas’ and why does it not apply to properties on the Costa del Sol?
The problem of ‘ransomas’ faced by property owners in Spain has been written about by the media on a number of occasions. However, it is worth bearing in mind that it often concerns a specific type of property – abandoned estates rather than flats bought for investment purposes by private clients. Locations such as the… Continue reading What is ‘okupas’ and why does it not apply to properties on the Costa del Sol?
Spain a promising property market
Leading international advisory firm Deloitte has published this year’s Property Index report, summarising the situation in the European property market and indicating the directions of development in this sector. How does Spain and investments in houses and flats on the Iberian Peninsula fare in the comparison?
Polish property boom in Spain
Between April and June 2024, Poles purchased as many as 1005 properties in Spain, exactly 205 more than in the previous quarter (an increase of more than 25%) and 115 more (an increase of nearly 13%) than in the same period of 2023. In total, in the first half of 2024, our compatriots have already… Continue reading Polish property boom in Spain
Luxury real estate on La Zagaleta
At the foot of the Sierra de las Nieves mountains, surrounded by lush greenery, is the luxurious La Zagaleta estate. It entices with beautiful views, modern villas, tranquillity and discretion. It is one of the best addresses in Spain. What is the reason for this?
Mortgage credit in Spain for non-residents
As interest rates in Spanish banks are currently more attractive than in Poland, many customers are considering taking out a mortgage to purchase a property.
Another Polish record on the Spanish property market
800 flats and houses in Spain were purchased by our compatriots in the first quarter of 2024, ranking them ninth, according to the latest data from Registradores de España. This result is in line with the growing interest of Poles in property on the Iberian Peninsula. It translated into a record 2023, during which Polish… Continue reading Another Polish record on the Spanish property market
Where is the safest place to invest in property? In Spain!
Investors are now choosing real estate as one of the most attractive forms of capital investment. There is growing interest in houses and flats abroad. IQI Global has prepared a list of the safest countries for investing in real estate.