The latest price index data, posted by the INE, reflects an increase of 2.5% compared to the previous quarter and a year-on-year increase of 4.5%. This confirms that demand for homes continues to be very strong despite increases in interest rates over recent months. Furthermore, in November, the monthly variation in the price of second-hand Continue Reading
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New-Build Property Sales on the Increase
The total number of properties transferred in June reached 191,749, a 2.5% fall when compared to the same month in the previous year. In terms of property sales, the total number of transactions was 106,051, an annual fall of 1.6%, according to data from the INE. Of the total sales seen in June, 87.9% were Continue Reading
Buying a New Property or a Resale Property
Planning to buy a property on the Costa del Sol? Choosing between a resale property and a new one is a crucial decision. Below, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each option to help you make an informed choice that suits your preferences and needs. Resale Properties Pros: Established Locations: Resale properties on the Continue Reading
Home Sales Down 12% in August
In August, the number of home sales in Spain fell by 12.1% when compared to August 2019. Considering what the country has been through in recent months this is not a big fall and is far smaller than many expected. This also shows that the property market is resilient and is recovering well from the Continue Reading
New Property Gaining Ground
With new developments seeing a resurgence since dropping following the crisis, it is no wonder that in 2019, 37% of buyers chose a new property. This is significantly higher than the previous two years. In 2018 new property was the choice for 29% of buyers, and only 20% in 2017. Buyers are of course still Continue Reading
High Net Worth Investors Flocking to Malaga
Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, has edged its way into the list of the most desirable places to buy a house. Thanks to its climate, museums, culture and accessibility, the city has become a magnet for investors and homeowners. Home buyers in Malaga are both national and international. British, Scandinavian, Belgian and Continue Reading
Housing Sales Slowed in April
The number of properties transferred in the property registers in April was 170,518. This is 4.8% more than in the same month of 2018. However, looking only at the number of housing sales (41,049) there was a drop of 3.1%. This fall was led by the drop in the number of second-hand homes (33,368) which Continue Reading
