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The Costa Blanca remains in 2025 one of the favourite destinations to buy property in Spain. Its Mediterranean climate, more than 300 days of sunshine a year and a relaxed lifestyle attract both domestic and foreign buyers looking for a second home or a profitable investment. However, when analysing the market a big question arises: […]
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The tenancy was fine until it wasn't: your tenant stops paying and with each month you lose rent, patience and value. This guide walks through the real steps of the non-payment process —what works, what's prohibited and what timelines to expect— and the strategic choices: recover, renegotiate or sell. First: what […]
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In 2025, many homeowners wonder whether it’s the right time to sell their home or whether they should wait a few months given fluctuations in the property market. Economic uncertainty, inflation and changes in mortgage rates are directly affecting housing prices, especially in urban areas […]
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Alicante’s real estate market continues to expand strongly in 2025, driven by high rental demand from both local residents and foreigners. The combination of tourism, universities, remote work and quality of life has established the city as one of the most profitable in the Valencian Community for investment. But, […]
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With housing prices rising and many empty shop units on streets, the operation has become fashionable: changing the use from commercial premises to housing. It can be an excellent move — buy at a shop price and create residential value — or a money pit if you don’t check the essentials before buying.
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Tourist renting in the Valencian Community is no longer “list the flat and collect”: it’s a regulated activity, with mandatory registration, technical requirements and serious penalties for operating without paperwork. This is the practical guide to the tourist rental licence in the Valencian Community — what you need, in what order and […]
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More and more people are choosing to live on the Costa Blanca year-round, not just as a holiday destination but as a permanent place of residence. This region in southeastern Spain, covering much of the province of Alicante and the south of Valencia, offers far more than sun and beach. With privileged natural surroundings, modern infrastructure […]
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It’s the first document for any property transaction involving foreigners and the one that causes the most missed appointments: the NIE to buy (or sell) a property in Spain. Without it you can’t sign the deed, open a bank account normally, or pay the taxes for the transaction. Here’s exactly what it is, the three ways […]
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You want to buy your next home but the money is tied up in your current one, which hasn’t sold yet. For that timing gap there’s a specific tool: the bridge mortgage. Used well, it lets you buy without underselling; misunderstood, it can leave you with two payments you can’t afford. This is how it really works. What a bridge mortgage is […]
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Selling a property in Spain may seem straightforward, but in reality it requires meeting several legal, technical and fiscal requirements. One of the most common mistakes by private sellers is not having the necessary documentation to sell a flat, which can delay the transaction, generate unexpected costs or even make it unfeasible.
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Carrying out energy-efficiency works in your home not only lowers the bill: it can also reduce your taxes. We review the deductions for energy efficiency and the other fiscal advantages associated with these works, including the requirements the Tax Agency imposes so you don't lose them. IRPF deductions for improvement works
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Selling your home to buy another carries a tax benefit many people miss because they don’t know the rules: the reinvestment exemption for the main residence. Properly applied, it means not paying IRPF on the sale gain. Incorrectly applied —or applied without meeting the requirements— it can mean a tax assessment from Hacienda years later. These are the rules.
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