News — Property
- Property · elche
Phase 1 of La Hoya completed with homes and commercial units under construction, 45% of urban plan
The first phase of the urban plan for La Hoya in Elche has concluded, representing 45% of the total project with homes and commercial areas already under construction.
- Property
Effective trick to stop draughts coming through closed windows
Many homes suffer from air leaks through poorly adjusted windows. A simple method allows you to improve the seal without needing to replace the fittings.
- Property
High prices reduce cash property purchases in Alicante
The elevated cost of properties has led to a significant reduction in the number of homes being purchased outright in the province of Alicante.
- Property · alicante
Alicante's northern entrance could be transformed with a four-star hotel
An abandoned building at Alicante's northern entrance is a candidate to become a four-star hotel.
- Property · torrevieja
Torrevieja begins construction of 36 council homes out of a total of 822 planned for 2028
The Generalitat Valenciana has announced the start of the Plan Vive in Torrevieja with the first 36 social housing units, part of a total project of 822 expected to be completed by 2028.
- Property · orihuela
Orihuela auctions three plots on the Costa for 255 homes and expects to raise 21.6 million
Orihuela Council has put three municipal plots on the Costa up for public auction that will allow the construction of 255 homes, with an expected minimum income of 21.6 million euros.
- Property
House prices rise 12.9% year-on-year in first quarter
Housing in Spain appreciated by 12.9% year-on-year in the first quarter, with second-hand properties registering growth rates exceeding those of the property bubble.
- Property
Fines of up to €3,000 for air conditioning units on façades under Horizontal Property Law
An official amendment to the Horizontal Property Law establishes financial penalties for owners who install air conditioning units on façades without community authorisation.
- Property
Supreme Court warns that debts from defaulting neighbours expire sooner than expected
A ruling by the Supreme Court establishes shorter limitation periods for claiming debts from defaulting neighbours in community property owners' associations.
- Property
Benferri rescues urbanisation abandoned since 2006 to build 370 homes and grow by 44%
The small Vega Baja municipality recovers a town planning project paralysed twenty years ago next to the rambla de Abanilla, despite requiring million-euro investment.
- Property
Price of beach flats in Alicante rises 8% for this summer
Spending a week's holiday on the Alicante coast will be more expensive than ever this year, with an 8% increase in the price of beach flats.
- Property
Mutxamel gives the green light to the redevelopment of Río Park after 50 years of waiting
Mutxamel moves forward with the urban redevelopment of Río Park, an area awaiting modernisation for five decades.
- Property
Consell amends allocation system for social housing
The Valencian government introduces changes to the social housing decree approved just over a year ago, whilst maintaining developers' control over allocations.
- Property · alicante
Les Naus developer charged over one million euros extra for recruiting members with a waiting list
Francisco Ordiñana agreed to charge over one million euros extra for recruiting cooperative members at Les Naus despite a waiting list existing for the protected housing.
- Property · elche
Elche court sets precedent against holiday let fraud
A court ruling enables action against tenants who sign temporary contracts and refuse to vacate the property.
- Property
OCU warns: new obligation for communities with lifts from 1st July
A 2024 regulation on lifts establishes stricter maintenance and inspection obligations that come into force on 1st July.
- Property
Generalitat Valenciana unlocks 27 social housing flats for rent in Alcoy
The Generalitat Valenciana will expand the public housing stock in Alcoy with two projects totalling 27 social housing properties, all intended for rent.
- Property
Home mortgages reach highest level in 16 years for March
The number of mortgages established on homes grew by 9% in March, reaching 46,661 loans, the highest figure since 2010 for this month.
- Property · elche
Elche to modify six public service plots to build 500 social homes
Elche council has announced plans to change the designated use of six public service plots to build 500 affordable homes.
- Property · alicante
Parliament calls for greater clarity in social housing after Les Naus but rejects key controls
The Spanish Parliament partially approves a PSOE initiative to strengthen social housing controls following the Les Naus scandal in Alicante, but rejects essential monitoring measures.
- Property · calpe
Calpe calls on the Generalitat to advance the declassification of three developable sectors
Calpe Town Hall is urging the Generalitat to continue the process to reclassify the Garduix, Pla Feliu and Ràfol sectors as green zones.
- Property · benidorm
Benidorm PP calls on Government to hand over Sareb homes and plots free of charge
The Popular municipal group will bring a motion to the plenary session requesting the Government transfer properties and land from the 'bad bank' at no cost to create public housing in Benidorm.
- Property · denia
Sweet Hoteles to open three new establishments in Dénia
The Valencian hotel chain Sweet Hoteles will consolidate its presence in Alicante with the opening of three hotels in Dénia.
- Property
Five key factors to consider before taking out a mortgage in 2026
Taking out a mortgage is one of the most important financial decisions for families wishing to buy a home.