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Sat 10th May 2025

Remote working has opened the door for UK buyers to relocate overseas without giving up their careers. According to a report from the UK’s Office for National Statistics, 40% of employees worked from home at least some of the time in October 2024, and many companies are now offering “work from anywhere” options for part or all of the year. For people craving better weather, a lower cost of living or a slower pace, buying a home abroad while s...

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Sat 10th May 2025

In Spain, rental contracts are regulated under different laws depending on the purpose of the property. The main types of rental contracts are those for residential use under the Urban Leasing Act (LAU), tourist rentals, and contracts for non-residential use, which include seasonal rentals. Below, we explain the characteristics and differences between these contracts. Residential Rental Contracts (LAU) Residential rental contracts are regulated ...

Property News

Wed 30th Apr 2025

Spain’s Mortgage Valuations Hit Record Highs in 2024 With Spain’s property market heating up, 2024 has marked a historic milestone: mortgage-related home valuations are at their highest ever, both in volume and value. According to fresh data from the Spanish Association for Value Analysis (AEV), this surge reflects renewed momentum in the housing sector—driven by internal migration, improved buyer confidence, and slightly softer interest rates. More Ho...

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Mon 21st Apr 2025

Where Are International Buyers Investing in Spain in 2024? Spain's property market remains a magnet for global buyers — but who's buying where? The latest data from Spain’s notaries provides a fascinating snapshot of foreign property ownership trends in 2024. While some familiar faces continue to dominate, there are a few surprising shifts in the rankings — and one new player making a serious impact. The Usual Suspects: Brits, Germans, and t...

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Mon 21st Apr 2025

Co-Own a Luxury Villa in the Sun Enjoy up to 90 days per year — plus rental income when you’re away. Imagine owning a stunning villa in Spain without the full-time cost or commitment. With co-ownership at Altaona Resort, you can enjoy all the benefits of a high-end holiday home for just a fraction of the price. Your Exclusive Villa, From Just €150,000 Each property is shared by up to four co-owners. You’ll hold at least one 25% share, giving...

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Thu 10th Apr 2025

Housing Prices Surge in Cartagena Amid Construction Slowdown Cartagena is seeing a sharp rise in housing prices — up 12.4% in the past year — with homes now averaging €1,338 per square metre. The main reason? Not enough new homes are being built. Many developers are hesitant to begin construction projects, fearing delays due to archaeological discoveries. While the region’s rich history is part of its charm, it’s also a factor slowing new ho...

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Thu 10th Apr 2025

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Wed 2nd Apr 2025

Murcia Hotels Experience Record-Breaking Start to 2025 Hotels in the Region of Murcia have had their best start to the year, welcoming more visitors and overnight stays than ever before. In January and February 2025, a total of 184,658 travellers stayed in the region’s hotels, marking a 7.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth far surpassed Spain’s national average increase of 1.2%, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). ...

Property News

Fri 28th Mar 2025

Rising Construction Costs in Spain: How Murcia Villas is Helping Buyers The cost of residential construction in Spain increased by 4.2% in 2024, according to the Spanish ACR Direct Construction Cost Index. This index tracks the prices of building materials, manufacturing, and labour, revealing that direct construction costs account for approximately 80% of a project’s total budget. Why Are Construction Costs Rising? ACR’s General Manager, Guillermo Jim&ea...

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Mon 17th Mar 2025

San José & Father’s Day – 19th March 2025 On Wednesday, 19th March 2025, Spain will observe a national fiesta in honor of San José (Saint Joseph) and Father’s Day. San José holds great significance in the Catholic Church, as Joseph was the earthly father of Jesus. It’s no coincidence, then, that Father’s Day in Spain is celebrated on the same date. The Tradition of Saints’ Days in Spain In Spain, every d...

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Mon 17th Mar 2025

Best Mixed-Use Architecture in Europe Murcian constructor and developer José Díaz García has reached a remarkable milestone at the International Property Awards Grand Finals. At the prestigious ceremony held at the Savoy Hotel in London, the Santa Rosalía Lake & Life Resort stood out among Europe’s top property developments, earning the esteemed title of "Best Mixed-Use Architecture in Europe." This award marks the culm...

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Mon 10th Mar 2025

Spain’s Golden Visa Ends Soon – Apply Before April 3, 2025! Spain’s Golden Visa is one of the most attractive residency programs for non-European investors—but it’s coming to an end. The Spanish government has set April 3, 2025, as the final deadline to apply. If you’ve ever considered living, working, or investing in Spain, this is your last chance to secure a fast-track residency permit with incredible benefits. Why Choose Spain&rsq...

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Tue 4th Mar 2025

UK-Spain Business Thrives as British Investment Surpasses €50 Billion A new report from the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) reveals that UK businesses are driving economic growth in Spain, employing 260,000 people across 86 sectors. British investment in Spain exceeded €50 billion last year, with the telecommunications and energy industries seeing the greatest benefits. The findings were unveiled in Málaga at the presentation of the Barometer on the C...

Property News

Tue 25th Feb 2025

IBI Tax in Spain: What Every Property Owner Needs to Know Local taxes can be complex, and one that often surprises foreign buyers in Spain is the Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles (IBI). Similar to the UK's council tax, IBI is an annual property tax that applies from the year following a purchase. What is IBI Tax? IBI is a mandatory annual tax imposed on all property owners in Spain, regardless of residency. In some regions, it's also referred to as SUMA. The t...

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Tue 25th Feb 2025

Foreign Buyers Drive Spanish Property Market in 2024 The Spanish property market saw a strong resurgence in 2024, with foreign buyers making a significant impact. According to the Spanish Land Registry, property sales involving international purchasers rose by 6% year-on-year, reaching 92,958 transactions—the second-highest level on record, surpassed only by 2022’s post-pandemic surge. British buyers led the market with 8,728 transactions, followed by German...

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Mon 10th Feb 2025

Housing Prices on the Rise in Murcia In Q3 2024, the average property price in the Region of Murcia rose to €1,550 per square meter, following an 11.56% national increase over the past year. While still more affordable than hotspots like Malaga or Mallorca, rising demand continues to drive prices up. Foreign buyers are a key factor in Murcia's property market, accounting for 24.88% of property sales in Q3 2024. This is significantly higher than the national ave...

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Mon 10th Feb 2025

Experience the Magic of February Festivities in Spain February in Spain is a time of vibrant festivities, where the crisp winter air is infused with excitement and celebration. From the dazzling Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the rhythmic beats of the Moors and Christians Festival, Spain offers a diverse array of cultural events that captivate both locals and visitors alike. Among these incredible celebrations is the renowned Carnival in Águilas, Murcia! C...

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Tue 21st Jan 2025

The opposition People's Party (PP) in Spain has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the country’s housing crisis, articulated through the Asturias Declaration. This policy announcement, presented at a summit in Asturias, underscores the PP's approach to creating pragmatic solutions aimed at housing affordability, increasing housing supply, and reducing bureaucratic barriers, all while maintaining a climate conducive to foreign investment in the construc...

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Tue 14th Jan 2025

SPAIN PM has dropped a bomb!  Yesterday the Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez announced plans to impose significant restrictions on property purchases by non-EU buyers in Spain.  The proposed measure would introduce a tax of up to 100% of the value of the property on buyers residing outside the EU. However, Sanchez did not provide details of how this would work, but he did say that this is something that Congress still needs to discuss and approve.  ...

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Tue 7th Jan 2025

Spain has introduced new legislation to address property squatting and formally end the Golden Visa program, marking significant changes in its legal and immigration landscape. Here are the highlights of the recent developments: Fast-Track Trials for Squatters New Measure: The Spanish Congress passed the Organic Law on Measures for the Efficiency of the Public Justice Service on December 19th, aiming to expedite justice in specific cases, including property squatting. ...

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Thu 2nd Jan 2025

As we usher in 2025, we look forward to another exciting year of growth, with new boutique coastal and inland developments and fresh instructions hitting the market. While we embrace the future, it’s also a perfect moment to reflect on the dynamic property market of 2024. The Spanish housing market experienced a significant boom last year: House Prices: A notable 8.1% rise in Q3, with online platforms like Idealista reporting even steeper growth of 10.7% in Nov...

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Mon 25th Nov 2024

Squatter Crackdown: Spain’s Swift New Law Prioritizes Homeowners Spain’s Congress has passed a groundbreaking anti-squatter law that promises to evict "okupas" faster than ever before. This dramatic reform, which aims to cut eviction times from months to mere hours, is sparking widespread debate across the country. The newly approved legislation has already cleared Congress and now moves to the Senate for final approval. Once published in the Bolet...

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Wed 20th Nov 2024

The push to phase out Golden Visas across Europe marks a significant shift in immigration and investment policies. While the Golden Visa scheme has historically provided an attractive route for high-net-worth individuals to secure residency and, in some cases, citizenship in exchange for substantial investments, its gradual decline reflects growing concerns over housing affordability, security risks, and geopolitical stability. Here are the key takeaways: 1. What is Drivin...

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Tue 12th Nov 2024

The Beckham Law (formally known as the Tax Regime for Impatriates or Tax Regime Applicable to Workers Displaced to Spanish Territory) was introduced in Spain in 2005 as a way to attract highly skilled foreign professionals, including athletes, executives, and specialists, by offering them a more favorable tax regime. Key Features of the Beckham Law: Reduced Flat Tax Rate: Eligible foreign workers are taxed at a flat rate of 24% on their Spanish income up to €600...

Property News

Tue 12th Nov 2024

The latest housing market numbers published by the Spanish notaries’ association confirm that home sales involving foreign buyers were strong in the first half of 2024, led by growth from Poland and the USA. The Spanish property market continues to thrive, including the foreign segment, as shown by the latest data released by the General Council of Spanish Notaries. In the first half of 2024, property sales involving international buyers rose by 1.8%, to a total of 6...

Property News

Tue 29th Oct 2024

The ECB Governing Council lowered the three key interest rates by 25 basis points in its monetary policy meeting in Ljubljana, 17th October 2024, setting the scene for lower mortgage borrowing costs in the Eurozone, including Spain. This decision was driven by an updated assessment of the inflation outlook, the dynamics of underlying inflation, and the strength of monetary policy transmission. The cut will take effect from the 23rd of October and follows two previous ...

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Wed 16th Oct 2024

The Spanish property market has seen significant activity from foreign buyers in the first half of 2024, as highlighted by the Housing Ministry's latest data. Foreign property transactions grew by 1.2% compared to the same period in 2023, totalling 64,735 sales. This figure is the second highest on record, surpassed only by the post-pandemic property boom of 2022. The demand was primarily driven by expatriates living in Spain, with their property purchases rising by 2....

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Fri 11th Oct 2024

Record-Breaking Year for Tourism in Murcia Hotels across the region of Murcia are celebrating a historic achievement, welcoming over 1 million travelers and recording more than 2.4 million overnight stays from January to August. According to the latest Hotel Occupancy Survey by the National Statistics Institute, these are the highest numbers since record-keeping began. From January to August, the region hosted 1,028,218 visitors, marking a 7% increase compared to the sa...

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Fri 11th Oct 2024

We had a great days golf at the Mar Menor Golf Resort . Course was in great condition and well maintained. Goes without saying the weather was just perfect for playing 18 holes. Property alert  1 bed apartment coming onto the market this week on Mar Menor Golf Resort. Ref: MMS32 | €120,000 | Beds: 1 | Baths: 1 | Apartment for sale in Mar Menor Golf Resort, Murcia (murciavillas.com)  

Articles

Thu 1st Aug 2024

    Thank you to Spanish Property Insight for this article - Market Intelligence & property expertise . Lawyer Raymundo Larrain reviews the outstanding advantages of the Spanish ‘Golden Visa’, which can still be obtained despite government plans to abolish it. 21 reasons to obtain Spain’s Golden Visa Tax benefits. Golden visas do...

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Mon 27th May 2024

Murcia Villas SL  is excited to announce a new working collaboration with Interlife Mortgage Services based in London. If you are looking into  equity release options on your existing property in the UK in order to buy a home in Spain; please contact the friendly and professional team at Interlife Limited. Equity release and obtaining mortgages can be a challenging process. But with expert guidance and support from people you can trust the process is made simple....

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Tue 2nd Apr 2024

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Mon 19th Feb 2024

Is it time to invest in yourself and enjoy a more outdoors lifestyle?  Spain has every terrain imaginable from craggy mountains to flat plains. There are lakes, rivers, plus the Mediterranean Sea with its beautiful beaches. Whether you’re keen to try sailing, snorkelling, volleyball, tennis, hiking, mountain biking, golf or even skiing, you’re sure to find an area that has top-quality facilities. If you’re not feeling up for a new physical challenge, th...

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Sun 18th Feb 2024

Readjust your work – life balance.  You deserve to value free time and close relationships. The Spanish prioritise family over working overtime and people of all ages and abilities mix socially on a regular basis. The rhythm of life is more relaxed, and Spaniards typically devote at least a quarter of their day to leisure pursuits, socialising or hobbies. Spanish people are traditionally warm and open natured, welcoming expats from a range of cultures and backgr...

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Wed 14th Feb 2024

Lower cost of living; enjoy more for less! Spain is a large and diverse country and naturally there are areas that are more expensive, such as in the major cities of Madrid or Barcelona. However overall, it is widely accepted that the cost of living is significantly less than in northern Europe. Houses are generally very affordable; mortgages are calculated as a percentage of Euribor and are now without arrangement fees.  Modern houses are energy efficient and oft...

Property News

Wed 7th Feb 2024

Active Mind - learn a new Language Learning a new language is proven to help your concentration, improves memory and listening skills plus it will help to acclimatise to living a new life abroad and understand the culture and traditions.  Spanish classes are always easy to find and inexpensive, and it’s a great way of making new friends to share the experience.  Learning Spanish in Spain will mean you can practice your new skills daily.  It's ...

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Wed 31st Jan 2024

The wonderful, healthy Mediterranean diet is recognised throughout the world for its numerous benefits.  Spain offers an array of home grown produce ranging from its famous virgin olive oil to locally grown vegetables, freshly caught fish and jamon serrano.   Visit a local market to buy fresher seasonal fruit and vegetables at a fraction of the cost.  In addition we have fabulous restaurants; award winning Michelin star restaurants to the cheap and...

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Mon 22nd Jan 2024

Warmer drier climate leads to a much healthier lifestyle The regions of southern Spain, especially the coastal areas, are renowned for a warm, dry climate. Spain enjoys roughly 320 days of sunshine a year with average temperatures for the year around 20°C. This excellent climate encourages and promotes a more outdoor lifestyle. Many of you will be pleased to hear it's not all about playing golf! There are countless walking and cycling trails that lead you to di...

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Thu 18th Jan 2024

If you have been considering leaving the United Kingdom for a different country to emigrate to the here are the most popular reasons for moving to and living in Spain. 6 Very Good Reasons for Moving to Spain in 2024 The warmer drier climate leading to a healthier lifestyle Gastronomy – the wonderful Mediterranean diet Active Mind – learn a new language Cheaper cost of living Quality of life New hobbies & pastimes

Property News

Mon 8th Jan 2024

Great news for all our vendors of homes in Murcia for sale as we have agreed to continue to advertise and market all our properties for sale and rent on the international property platform kyero.com. Murcia Villas has been successfully promoting properties for sale on this international property platform for the last 15 years. The Directors of Murcia Villas recognise the increasingly expanding audience www.kyero.com attracts for the buyers of pr...

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Wed 3rd Jan 2024

Happy New Year - Feliz Año Nuevo! If 2024 is the year to pruchase and enjoy a new home in the sun then let Murcia Villas be the key to your dream home in the sun.   Every client who purchases a new or resale home through Murcia Villas will receive a gift voucher for a Wine Tour to one of our prestigious vineyards in Jumilla, Murcia.  The Tour is in English and last about an hour with a tasting of 3 of their delicious wines with cheese and cured mea...

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Thu 7th Dec 2023

Great to see golfers playing the back 9 holes on Mar Menor Golf Resort again. It’s been awhile but it looks like it was certainly worth the wait! It’s one of our favourite courses in the region!

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Fri 18th Aug 2023

New Challenging Cycle Route … With emerald seas; kilometres of golden sand; mysterious islands; wonderful food; ancient cities and diverse cultures; it’s easy to understand why so many people have taken up the challenge to get on their bike and ride the Euro Ruta 8. 7600km 23 UNESCO World Heritage sites 10 Countries Enjoy the Sparking Mediterranean by bike from Cadiz to Izmir in Turkey or to Cyprus. In the past 5 months over 40.000 people h...

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Mon 20th Mar 2023

Breaking News! UK Driving Licence Exchange – All Your Questions Answered  Update on the Situation? On Tuesday, 14th March 2023, the Spanish Government approved an information exchange scheme which will allow residents with a UK driving licence to exchange it for a Spanish licence. Plan of Action? If you have a UK driving licence and hold residencia in Spain you should apply for a Spanish driving licence immediately. Time Frame? The agreement al...

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Sat 11th Feb 2023

Nomad Visa for Spain Exciting news for those non-EU Passport holders who would like to live and work in Spain remotely or as hybrid workers and override the 90/180 day Rule that limits a stay within Spain (and by extension the Schengen Area / EU). The new Nomad Visa was ratified in Spain in December 2022, is aimed at those non-EU citizens allowing them to travel freely throughout the Schengen zone countries, as well as for those who w...

Property News

Sat 11th Feb 2023

Eight Great Reasons to Buy a new home through Murcia Villas One: Many house builders and developers in Spain offer off-plan properties for sale, giving buyers the opportunity to choose a dream home prior to build or construction and have input into the specifications and finished.    This is a great way to buy into an area you love or where demand for properties is high. Murcia Villas are established estate agents with over 20 years’ experience in sell...