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VAT and AJD on new build, TPO on resale, plus key differences in delivery, advance payments and guarantees for foreign buyers.
News, advice and useful information on the Costa Blanca property market: buying and selling homes, investment, tax and life in Spain.
We publish what matters to anyone buying, selling or already owning a home here: what is changing, what is worth knowing before you sign, and what is being said about the area.
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VAT and AJD on new build, TPO on resale, plus key differences in delivery, advance payments and guarantees for foreign buyers.
Gifting your main home after 65 may be exempt from IRPF on the gain. Gift tax and municipal tax can still apply.
Read the article →Spain records its strongest first half for property investment, while Portugal reaches its highest level since 2020.
Read the article →In the Valencian Community, resales generally face 9% ITP; new builds, 10% VAT plus AJD. Notary, registry and mortgage costs may also apply.
Read the article →Home prices increased by 12.6% in the Valencian Community, while property sales fell by 19.1% in July. The figures point to a market where prices continue to rise despite weaker transaction activity.
Read the article →International demand continues to play a significant role in the Region’s property market, with close to one in four homes being acquired by foreign buyers.
Read the article →Average rental prices increased by 9.45% year on year in July, reaching €14.82 per square metre. The trend highlights the importance of closely assessing the rental market for landlords, tenants and investors.
Read the article →TM GRUPO CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COSTA BLANCA REGION TM Grupo Inmobiliario closed 2025 with a turnover of 318 million , 24% more than the previous year.
Read the article →Valencia’s residential market remains at record price levels, according to information published by Idealista. The trend confirms a demanding environment for buyers, investors and property owners.
Read the article →Homes for sale in coastal areas have tripled in price over five years, according to Diario de Santiago citing Fotocasa data. The figure highlights growing pressure in the coastal residential market and makes careful analysis increasingly important for buyers, owners and investors.
Read the article →The report highlights potential claims involving insurance policies paid upfront, financed through the mortgage and arranged without real choice of provider. For buyers and owners, the key is to review how the product was contracted.
Read the article →Interest in homes along the Spanish coast continues to grow, supported by international buyers and seasonal summer demand. The trend highlights the appeal of coastal residential markets.
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