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Homeowners in Spain can claim €30,000 to turn empty homes into rentalsThe State Housing Plan grant is aimed at properties left vacant for two years or more Owners in Spain who are willing to renovate an empty property and put it on the rental market can now apply for a grant of €30,000, with the amount rising to.. 08/10/2026

Maricarmen dies just hours before she was due to return home after evictionMaricaren's eviction in September turned an elderly tenant's case into a national symbol of Spain's housing crisis Maricarmen Abascal was supposed to be going home. Instead, the 87-year-old died in a Madrid hospital on Wednesday evening.. 08/10/2026

What Spain's snap election means for your rent and your leaseTenants across Spain can now seek two-year extensions while rent rises face a 2% cap Spain's snap election has put plenty of housing plans on hold, but tenants and landlords don't have to wait for a new government to see changes, as two new.. 08/10/2026

Spain's long-term rental supply has fallen by 44% in seven yearsMore than 60% of the homes removed from the long-term rental market are concentrated in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Sevilla Finding a long-term rental in Spain has become harder, and it isn't just because rents have gone up. The number.. 07/10/2026

Exceptional 4-bedroom villa in Lo Santiago with private pool and panoramic views €450,000Simply Spanish Homes is delighted to bring to market this renovated home with two lounges and a separate studio A four-bedroom villa with a private pool and views towards the Mar Menor has come onto the market in Lo Santiago for €450,000, and.. 07/10/2026

What buying property in Spain really costs, with a worked exampleSpainora breaks down the taxes, fees and extra costs to expect when buying property in Spain in 2026 By Spainora   The allure of the Spanish property market remains undeniable. Whether you are seeking a minimalist villa in Javea, a penthouse.. 06/10/2026

Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for NovemberFrom the eviction of an 87-year-old woman to mass demonstrations across Spain, a housing crisis has erupted into a political storm as Sánchez calls an early election Spain's housing crisis has gone from a long-running source of frustration.. 05/10/2026

This is the home Spain actually wants, and the price it's willing to payNew pisos.com data reveals the exact type of property driving the housing search, and why it's pushing prices up If you've ever wondered whether there's a "typical" dream home in Spain, the answer is yes, and it's remarkably.. 02/10/2026

Clean Now sees 50% surge in post-renovation cleaning demandGrowing demand sees the Alicante company working with businesses including UMMO, Azul and Honest Greens. Clean Now Alicante is seeing a 50% increase in demand for post-construction and renovation cleaning, as businesses across the area invest in transforming.. 02/10/2026

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them   Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026

Madrid pensioner Maricarmen could return home after eviction dealAn agreement would give the 87-year-old an eight-year rental contract with her rent capped at 30 per cent of her income For a few days, it looked as though Maricarmen Abascal had lost the home she had known for 70 years. Now, just six days after.. 29/09/2026

Mar Menor rents keep climbing, with Los Alcázares now the priciestIdealista figures show all five main towns costing more than a year ago, and San Pedro del Pinatar up the most Renting around the Mar Menor is getting more expensive, and the latest Idealista figures show no sign of it letting up. Even though a few towns.. 28/09/2026

New legal ruling brings important warning for Camposol property ownersGestoría Carvajal explains what homeowners need to know about properties near watercourses Buying or selling a property in Spain can involve more than simply agreeing a price and signing the paperwork. For homeowners in Camposol, a recent legal.. 25/09/2026

Taking the stress out of probate and estate administration in SpainThy Will Be Done helps families navigate probate and inheritance across Spain and the UK For many people, dealing with probate and estate administration after the death of a loved one can be daunting on two very different levels.   There.. 25/09/2026

British musician offers to buy Madrid home to stop 87-year-old woman's evictionJames Rhodes tried to find a way for an 87-year-old woman to remain in the flat where she has lived since 1956 British musician James Rhodes has offered to buy the Madrid home of an 87-year-old woman who was evicted this week after living there.. 25/09/2026

3 bedroom detached villa for sale in Valle del Sol, Gea Y Truyols for just €169,999Simply Spanish Homes is offering this spacious villa with a private pool, garage and generous plot in the Murcia countryside Looking for a detached villa with a private swimming pool and plenty of outdoor space in Murcia? This three-bedroom property.. 17/09/2026

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wagesProperty values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in Spain is getting harder as prices continue to rise much faster than wages. Property..

Thinking of buying in Spain? Just Murcia Property says September could be the time to actWith strong demand for homes in the Region of Murcia, expert local knowledge is more valuable than ever For many people, a summer holiday in Spain is when the idea of owning a home here starts to feel like a real possibility. After weeks spent enjoying.. 14/09/2026

Show-home standard apartment for sale at Terrazas de la Torre for €158,950A fully renovated south-facing property with high-end finishes, stunning views and a turnkey finish, exclusively listed with Simply Spanish Homes If you’re looking for a home in Spain where the hard work has already been done, this exclusive.. 09/09/2026

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026