The purchase and sale of homes by foreigners in Spain decreased by 13% in the first half of 2024, coinciding with a rise in prices, especially on the Mediterranean coast and the islands, where citizens of the Netherlands led the transactions. #Inmobiliaria #CompraExtranjera #MercadoInmobiliario (translated)
The housing shortage and high prices amplify the housing crisis in Spain, leading citizens to explore alternatives such as shared properties and cooperative housing. #CrisisHabitacional #Vivienda #AlternativasFinancieras (translated)
The European Commission has awarded the 'Proximity Community' project, which aims to transform the Dani Jarque Sports City of RCD Espanyol in Sant Adrià de Besòs into social housing by constructing 147 modular spaces, highlighting its innovative approach to community integration. #ViviendaSocial #NuevaArquitectura #CohesiónVecinal (translated)
The rent in Valencia has reached an average of 1,776 euros per month, which represents an increase of 8.7% compared to last year and almost double what it was in 2019, while the supply of rental homes continues to decrease drastically, making it difficult for many families to access housing. #AlquilerValencia #ViviendaProtegida #CrisisHabitacional (translated)
The article analyzes the profitability of renting homes in Spain, highlighting that, despite being the preferred option for many Spaniards, taxes and associated expenses have significantly decreased its yield compared to alternative investments in stocks and public debt. #InversiónInmobiliaria #Rentabilidad #Alquiler (translated)
The author called for homes to be prioritised over data centres, arguing that ordinary people were struggling with bills while multinational technology companies’ needs were being prioritised and the environment was being further damaged. https://t.co/MbV7mM9CqJ #Viviendas #Tecnología #MedioAmbiente
Arturo Villa wrote that, after the resignation of Montse Mínguez, Mercè Perea had 13 properties and earned more than €18,000 in rent. He also stated that Diego Taibo had 9 properties and obtained more than €20,700 from renting them, and that Rafael Simancas had 4 properties in Madrid and received more than €10,800 in rent. #Alquileres #Viviendas #Política (translated)
Juan Bravo and Alberto Nadal from the Popular Party have presented their economic proposals for the elections on November 29, which include increasing pensions in accordance with the CPI, building one million homes, and improving the electrical grid in Spain. #Pensiones #Vivienda #Economía (translated)
Hamid Hmata, a Moroccan-born activist who reported discrimination in the real estate sector in Mataró, faces a trial for coercion after having requested financial compensation from a real estate agency that discriminated against him, which has sparked a debate about reprisals against those who expose racism in housing rentals. #RacismoInmobiliario #Discriminación #JusticiaSocial (translated)
Ignasi Guardans described the campaign against a man he referred to as a legitimate actor in the rental and real estate market as "madness," as long as he complied with the legislation—both the previous and the new one promoted by his partner—and paid his taxes. He also questioned whether the right to housing could be defended without homes. #DerechoALaVivienda #MercadoInmobiliario #Impuestos (translated)
Because we propose a cleaning of the political system and, in parallel, the modernization of the country. Democracy 21 debuts in a very polarized campaign. Why do they present themselves? Because we propose a cleaning of the political system and, in parallel, the modernization of the country. “We propose a global pact of 10 years so that, with legal certainty, social and protected housing can be built.” “We propose a global pact of 10 years so that, with legal certainty, social and protected housing can be built.” “There is a lack of growth due to productivity, and without it, it will not be possible to invest in infrastructure.” “There is a lack of growth due to productivity, and without it, it will not be possible to invest in infrastructure.” #Democracia21 #Reformas #ViviendaSocial (translated)
Miriam González, candidate of Democracy 21, argues that the political patronage network is an obstacle to the modernization of the country and proposes a reformist agenda focused on consensus and the efficient management of public services. #Democracia21 #Reformas #ViviendaSocial (translated)
Gonzalo Bernardos, an economist, criticizes the government of Pedro Sánchez for having destroyed the rental market, causing the withdrawal of thousands of homes and generating a serious crisis in access to housing in Spain. #Vivienda #Alquiler #CrisisInmobiliaria (translated)
Javier Burón, housing expert, argues that the housing crisis in Spain will not be resolved with isolated measures, but rather that a state pact is necessary that combines various actions, such as reducing taxes for the purchase of the first home and increasing the construction of affordable housing. #Vivienda #Impuestos #AcuerdoDeEstado (translated)
The recent hikes in the euribor have led Spanish households to redirect their search for homes towards more affordable options, since the increase in interest rates has reduced their purchasing power and generated greater interest in fixed-rate mortgages. #Hipotecas #Euribor #Vivienda (translated)
The government has halted the plan to sell all Muface homes to finance pensions, instead deciding to hand over the management of these properties to Casa 47, following the eviction of Maricarmen Abascal. #Muface #Vivienda #Pensiones (translated)
More than half of the homes purchased during the real estate bubble in Spain (2006-2008) were sold at a loss in 2024, according to a new statistic from the Tax Agency that challenges the myth of always profitable real estate investment. #InversiónInmobiliaria #BurbujaInmobiliaria #PérdidasInmobiliarias (translated)
The review of the Territorial Plan for Flood Prevention in the Valencian Community will increase the area considered floodable in l'Horta Sud by 61%, which will lead to the adoption of new measures such as raising homes and limiting underground garages in response to the flood risks after the DANA of 2024. #Inundaciones #DANA #Valencia (translated)
The judge of the public housing adjudications in Alicante has decided not to archive the case related to the scandal of the awarding of public protection housing pending a report from the UDEF that is crucial for assessing the presence of indications of criminal infringement. #VPO #Alicante #UDEF (translated)
In 2024, 30.1% of the homes sold in Spain generated losses for their owners, especially those purchased during the height of the real estate bubble, while 69.9% reported gains, highlighting an average appreciation of 28.6% in transactions. #inmobiliaria #ventasviviendas #pérdidas (translated)
