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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Balearic storage space now pricier than entire homes elsewhere in Spain
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:04:11 +0000
The Balearic Islands are no strangers to eye-watering property prices, but the latest figures reveal a particularly surreal twist: square-metre prices for storage rooms and garages in the region are now higher than entire homes in six other autonomous communities. 1,500 euros per square metre — for a garage According to the 2024 Annual Real […] The post Balearic storage space now pricier than entire homes elsewhere in Spain appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Rents soar ahead of wages, forcing Spanish tenants to spend 47pc of income on housing
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:57:52 +0000
The gap between rising rents and stagnant wages continues to widen across Spain, pushing housing increasingly out of reach for the average citizen. According to a 2024 joint study by InfoJobs and Fotocasa, Spaniards are now spending nearly half of their gross income—47%—on renting an average home, the highest figure recorded in the past five […] The post Rents soar ahead of wages, forcing Spanish tenants to spend 47pc of income on housing appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Why Tui in Pontevedra offers a rare window into Spain’s affordable housing market
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:53:20 +0000
While Spain’s property markets in major cities spiral ever upwards, a quiet but notable countertrend is brewing in Galicia—particularly in the medieval town of Tui. With houses as large as 150m² listed for as little as €75,000, this picturesque corner of Pontevedra is attracting attention from those seeking value, beauty, and a slower pace of […] The post Why Tui in Pontevedra offers a rare window into Spain’s affordable housing market appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spanish mortgage-based home valuations hit all-time high in 2024, says AEV
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:45:20 +0000
Mortgage-related home valuations in Spain have reached a historic milestone in 2024, setting new records in both volume and value, according to the latest data from the Spanish Association for Value Analysis (AEV). Amid a housing market marked by internal mobility and softer interest rates, appraisal firms have seen a 16% annual jump in the […] The post Spanish mortgage-based home valuations hit all-time high in 2024, says AEV appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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The mysterious British millionaire selling Spain’s most expensive mansion for €70 million
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:31:01 +0000
A British entrepreneur with a taste for luxury and discretion is reportedly behind the most expensive property currently for sale in Spain — a palatial villa in Marbella’s exclusive Sierra Blanca enclave, priced at a staggering €70 million. Villa Bellagio, the 5,500 sqm mansion set on a 14,000 sqm plot, is a luxury fortress. With […] The post The mysterious British millionaire selling Spain’s most expensive mansion for €70 million appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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New rules on the horizon: Energy efficiency to become mandatory for all property sales and rentals in Spain from 2030
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:34:59 +0000
From 2030, buying, selling, or renting a home in Spain won’t just be about location, price or charm—it’ll also require a minimum level of energy efficiency. Starting 1 January 2030, a new EU-driven legal requirement will be enforced across Spain, mandating that all residential properties entering the market—whether for sale or rent—must have an energy […] The post New rules on the horizon: Energy efficiency to become mandatory for all property sales and rentals in Spain from 2030 appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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How a small town in Murcia is dealing with squatters
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:10:39 +0000
While many Spanish cities wrestle with rising squatting problems and lengthy legal tangles, the town of Alguazas, nestled in the Vega Media del Segura region of Murcia, has found a fast and shockingly simple solution: brick up the doors. With a population of just 10,000, Alguazas may not seem like a game-changer, but in recent […] The post How a small town in Murcia is dealing with squatters appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Political agreement to reclassify rural land for housing development in the Balearics
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:35:16 +0000
In a move that could reshape the urban planning landscape of the Balearic Islands, the regional government led by the conservative Partido Popular (PP) has agreed to key demands from right-wing Vox party to allow the reclassification of rural land for residential development — a controversial decision soon passing through the Balearic Parliament. A political […] The post Political agreement to reclassify rural land for housing development in the Balearics appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Who bought where in 2024
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:56:39 +0000
The latest figures from Spain’s notaries offer a revealing snapshot of where foreign buyers were purchasing property in 2024, broken down by nationality and region. Two maps help visualise the story, each showing the top two foreign nationalities buying in each Spanish region—one for non-residents (on the left) and one for resident foreigners (on the […] The post Who bought where in 2024 appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spain’s new rental price reference index dips to 1.98pc in March
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:53:19 +0000
Landlords updating contracts under Spain’s new housing law must apply the revised INE index, which drops slightly from February’s 2.08%, offering tenants a modest reprieve. Spain’s new rental price reference index, introduced under the 2023 Housing Law, has eased to 1.98% year-on-year this March, down from 2.08% in February, according to figures released by the […] The post Spain’s new rental price reference index dips to 1.98pc in March appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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