CSIC clears up most-common food myths
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:40:04
SPAIN'S National Research Council (CSIC) has announced a new book series seeking to debunk widely-held myths through scientific answers – including whether bread really makes you put on weight.
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How to help residents affected by the recent floods
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:03:18
VARIOUS charities and organisations – local and national – have set up channels for members of the public to help those affected by the storms and flash floods in the province of Valencia.
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Anti-phone scam and cold-call laws announced
Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:26:26
NEW legislation aiming to protect the public from telephone scams and cold-calling is under construction, and will attempt to attack it at source by tightening up on commercial use of customers' personal data.
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Energy-efficiency certificates for Spanish homes explained
Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:51:39
ANYONE who has let out or sold their property in recent years will have gone through the process of obtaining an energy-efficiency certificate – and, if you're planning to sell yours or rent it, you need to know what is involved.
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Euribor could drop to 2.5% next year as Spain drives economic growth in bloc
Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:20:36
INTEREST rates in the Eurozone could fall to 2.5% next year, having closed August 2024 on 3.75%, according to latest research.
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Spain's Paralympians smash medal record at Paris 2024
Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:52:31
AS THE 2024 Paralympic Games comes to a close, Team Spain has smashed its own record medal-count and broken the 40 barrier for the first time.
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Homeowner funds for replacing air-conditioning units 'offered in some regions'
Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:27:14
GRANTS of up to €250 are available this year for replacing older air-conditioning units in a bid to encourage greater energy efficiency.
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House price rises 'treble national average' in Spain's islands
Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:06:45
RESIDENTIAL property prices rose again in July outside of Spain's major cities, with homes for sale on the islands now breaking post-recession records.
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Mortgage applications increase for first time in two years as home prices soar
Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:39:16
DEMAND for mortgages to buy a home has begun to rise for the first time since 2022, despite rates being at their highest levels in nearly a decade.
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Records Spain broke with its Euro win...and other fun facts about La Roja
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:14:43
SPAIN'S last-minute win against England in the 2024 UEFA Euros comes on the 60th anniversary of the country's first-ever title in the much-followed competition – and has broken numerous records, too.
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'Second chance' for homebuyers to apply for income tax deduction
Fri, 31 May 2024 13:49:44
RESIDENTS in Spain who bought a new home before 2013 may still be able to offset the purchase against their annual tax return, if they have not done so already.
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BBVA begins merger talks with Banco Sabadell
Fri, 03 May 2024 13:23:23
TWO of Spain's largest high-street banks are reported to be in merger talks, potentially resulting in the joint entity being the second-biggest in the country in terms of share capital.
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Holiday plans for 2024: Up to €1,500, staycations or Europe, and DIY bookings most popular
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 05:47:03
THE average Spanish resident will spend between €500 and €1,500 on their holidays this year, with three in 10 set to increase their budget from last year and 16% reducing it.
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Express rail fares slashed by 40% through increase in competition
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:35:33
HIGH-SPEED rail services between Spain's largest two cities and France have been snapped up by half a million passengers in less than nine months, reveals the transport board.
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Spain's post office launches nationwide luggage locker service
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:27:06
SPAIN'S State post office has launched a new solution for passing travellers who do not want to lug their suitcases around: Lockers for bags are now provided, with prices depending upon weight.
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Seasonal rentals remain marginal in Barcelona’s property landscape—new data shows
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:52:10 +0000
A new study by Barcelona’s Chamber of Urban Property sheds light on the growing, yet still modest, footprint of seasonal lets—an increasingly popular strategy among landlords seeking to sidestep pricing regulations in the city’s tight housing market. Despite making plenty of headlines and dominating listings on property portals, seasonal rentals represented only 2.68% of Barcelona’s […] The post Seasonal rentals remain marginal in Barcelona’s property landscape—new data shows appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spanish government investigates property management company over alleged illegal rental fees
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:58 +0000
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has launched formal proceedings against property management and rental agency Alquiler Seguro for allegedly charging unlawful fees to tenants—practices that could result in a fine of up to €1 million. At the heart of the investigation are complaints from consumer watchdogs like FACUA, which claim the agency charged tenants for […] The post Spanish government investigates property management company over alleged illegal rental fees appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Djokovic fined for illegal renovations at his luxury Marbella villa
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:55:37 +0000
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has found himself in a legal tiebreak with Marbella’s planning authorities, receiving a second fine for carrying out renovations on his luxury villa without the proper permits. The high-profile Serbian athlete, who holds multiple Grand Slam titles, has been sanctioned by the Marbella Town Hall for undertaking construction work at his […] The post Djokovic fined for illegal renovations at his luxury Marbella villa appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spain’s new rulebook gives neighbours the final word on tourist rentals
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:20:33 +0000
From this week, new tourist rentals in Spain will require the approval of 60% of local property owners, making it much harder to open short-term lets in residential buildings—especially in Madrid, where an estimated 14,000 listings are operating illegally. A new national law effective from 3 April overhauls the way short-term rentals are approved in […] The post Spain’s new rulebook gives neighbours the final word on tourist rentals appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Balearic President rules out curbs on foreign property buyers in the region
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:51:05 +0000
President of the Balearic Government, Marga Prohens, has said she opposes limiting the sale of property to foreigners in the islands, despite mounting pressure from local parties to act on rising house prices they claim are pushed up by second-home demand from overseas. Balearic homes should “absolutely” prioritise residents—just not at the expense of private […] The post Balearic President rules out curbs on foreign property buyers in the region appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Catalonia changes property sales tax to address “scourge” of machista violence in the region
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:11:56 +0000
Catalonia’s progressive government has passed an emergency Decree Law that hikes property taxes for affluent buyers whilst reducing the tax for victims of gender violence in a gesture of token compassion. On 25 March 2025, the Catalan government (the Govern) approved Decree Law 5/2025, a package of “urgent measures” that includes sharp increases in property […] The post Catalonia changes property sales tax to address “scourge” of machista violence in the region appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Squatting on the rise again in Spain led by Catalonia
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 07:09:47 +0000
Squatting is back on the rise in Spain after two years of decline, with Catalonia once again leading the charge in both the number of cases and legal actions. According to figures from the Ministry of the Interior’s Statistical Portal of Criminality, there were 16,426 reported cases of squatting in 2024, an increase of 7.4% […] The post Squatting on the rise again in Spain led by Catalonia appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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New-build homes in Spain now 44pc more expensive than resales
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:49:36 +0000
New build property prices in Spain surged by 7.6% in 2024, and now cost 44% more than resale homes on average, according to the latest annual sector report from appraisal company Tinsa. Spain’s property market continues to show signs of stress, particularly in the new build segment where prices have soared well above resale values. […] The post New-build homes in Spain now 44pc more expensive than resales appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spanish home sales in 2024
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:36:36 +0000
The Spanish Housing Ministry has released its annual property market figures for 2024, showing a total of 715,429 home sales during the year. This marks a 12% year-on-year increase and a 24% rise compared to the ten-year average, highlighting the market’s resilience in the post-Covid era. Foreign buyers lose market share Foreign buyers remained a […] The post Spanish home sales in 2024 appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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French movie star Gérard Depardieu wants out of France and is selling his properties direct
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:30:08 +0000
Gérard Depardieu is reportedly looking to sell his two homes in France without the help of estate agents, which would save him money in commissions. Is this a course of action open to vendors in Spain? French cinema legend Gérard Depardieu has reportedly decided to sever his last ties with France, putting his properties up […] The post French movie star Gérard Depardieu wants out of France and is selling his properties direct appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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