Annual IPC adjustment for tenancy agreements
At Living Sitges, as well as selling homes, we keep you up to date with the latest legal developments, in this case the annual IPC
At Living Sitges, as well as selling homes, we keep you up to date with the latest legal developments, in this case the annual IPC
The National Institute of Statistics (INE) has released its monthly report on property transfers for November 2023. The data reveal a challenging landscape for the
The increase in salaries and the reduction in costs associated with purchasing a home are the following measures, according to a survey conducted by UCI.
The Spanish property market is experiencing an unprecedented trend: express letting. 17% of flats for rent are snapped up in under 24 hours, reflecting fierce
Details of the social housing project in Barcelona Location and distribution of new homes Barcelona has announced an ambitious plan to build 600 subsidized housing
If you are a landlord or tenant considering a rental, you have probably wondered which is the best option: a short-term rental or a long-term
A recent study by InfoJobs and Fotocasa reveals that people spend, on average, 47% of their gross salary on rent, a figure well above the
The rental market in Spain is undergoing a major transformation. Over the past year, the number of people interested in each property listing has shot
Short-term rentals now account for more than a quarter of the lease agreements recently signed in Barcelona. This trend marks a significant shift in the
In a strategic move that reinforces its commitment to the right to housing, Barcelona City Council has acquired 10 flats in the Sagrada Familia neighbourhood
Catalunya has changed the definition of a large property holder, significantly increasing the number of property owners who may fall into this category. Under the new regulations, owning five or more homes in Catalunya may be sufficient to be considered a large property holder, regardless of whether the properties are
Renting out your home can be a smart financial decision, but it also comes with a recurring concern: what happens if the tenant stops paying? Rental default insurance protects you when that situation becomes real. It advances the rent your tenant is not paying and handles the legal process to
Hiring a real estate personal shopper has a cost that varies depending on the type of property, the search area and the fee model that best fits your situation. There is no single rate because not every buyer needs the same thing: looking for a flat in a city you
Cubelles is not the typical coastal town overwhelmed by tourists. With its 16,800 inhabitants, according to the 2024 municipal register, this municipality in the Garraf area has found a balance many people are looking for: proximity to Barcelona —45 minutes by car— without giving up the calm that only towns
Everything You Need to Know Before Moving Vilanova i la Geltrú has 67,000 inhabitants spread across 33.5 km² of Mediterranean coastline, 45 minutes by train from Barcelona. It is no coincidence that its population has grown by 12% over the last decade: wide beaches, housing prices 40% lower than in
Sitges has 17 official beaches, but only 7 coves remain relatively unknown to mass tourism. Some require a 20-minute walk over rocks; others are only accessible by kayak at low tide. This guide shows you exactly how to reach each one and the best time of day to find them
Access to rental housing has become one of the greatest social and economic challenges in Spain. The sustained rise in prices and the shortage of supply have created an imbalance that particularly affects young people and families. Against this backdrop, the Spanish Government has announced a strategic plan that includes
Barcelona has approved a new urban development plan for the La Maquinista area to create up to 65,000 m² of residential space, combining private and affordable housing and promoting construction in a key area of the Sant Andreu district. This development represents a significant step toward increasing the residential supply
Spain is going through a housing crisis marked by high prices, a shortage of supply, and increasing difficulty in accessing rental or home ownership. In search of solutions, the national government and several regional authorities are studying the implementation of an approach similar to the ‘Amsterdam model’, a system recognized
Access to housing has become one of the main social and economic concerns in recent years. The sustained rise in prices and the shortage of supply have led public authorities to consider new solutions. In this context, the Government is studying measures to control speculative housing purchases through new taxation
Access to housing has become one of Spain’s greatest economic and social challenges. Far from improving, all signs point to housing remaining out of reach for a large part of the population in 2026. Buying a home or finding affordable rental housing has turned into an obstacle course marked by
Although Barcelona has been applying measures to contain rental prices for years, data shows that the cost of renting a home continues to rise. This phenomenon confuses many tenants, as well as property owners trying to understand the real evolution of the market. In this article, we analyze the reasons