News — Property
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Spain accumulates a deficit of 730,000 homes since 2021 due to population growth
CaixaBank Research estimates that the Spanish property market suffers from a deficit exceeding 730,000 homes since 2021 owing to population increase.
- Property
Benijófar offers free land to young people to build their first home
Benijófar Council has approved a pioneering initiative to facilitate housing access for young people through the free allocation of municipal land in response to price increases driven by foreign buyers.
- Property
Supreme Court confirms communities cannot ban electric charging point installations
The Supreme Court upholds residents' right to install chargers for electric vehicles in their parking spaces without the community of owners being able to prevent it.
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Generalitat Valenciana income falls in first quarter due to property market slowdown
The Generalitat Valenciana reports a decline in revenue from devolved and regional taxes during the first quarter of 2026 due to the housing market slowdown.
- Property · benidorm
The iconic Edificio Abril in Benidorm to be refurbished after 60 years of deterioration
The centrally located Edificio Abril, built 60 years ago and severely deteriorated, will be refurbished through community levies on residents and European funding.
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Home sales fall by 7.7% in February whilst prices continue to rise
The property market registered a 7.7% decline in housing transactions during February, although prices continued their upward trend without respite.
- Property · alicante
Compromís proposes changing the law to allocate protected housing by lottery
The Compromís coalition is proposing to amend regional regulations so that social housing is assigned through a public lottery rather than the current system.
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Alicante notary warns when Hacienda can claim additional ITP from mortgage valuations
María Cristina Clemente explains when the tax authority can issue supplementary assessments for property transfer tax after purchasing properties with mortgages.
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Alicante notary explains how to avoid paying income tax on property sales
A notary from Alicante details the legal keys to avoiding capital gains tax when selling a property.
- Property
Tax Deductions in Income Tax Returns: Up to 9,000 Euros for Energy Upgrades
Taxpayers can claim up to 9,000 euros in their income tax returns for renovations that improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
- Property · javea
The Xàbia paradox: €400,000 flats opposite a caravan settlement
In Xàbia, luxury homes valued at €400,000 coexist with a caravan settlement on opposite pavements, highlighting the housing crisis.
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Lawyer explains how to sell a property even if ex-spouse has right of use
A solicitor specialising in divorce clarifies that it is possible to sell the shared home after separation even if the ex-partner has the right of use, although legal complications exist.
- Property
Mortgage signings rise 16.3% in February, reaching highest level since 2011
Home mortgages increased by 16.3% year-on-year in February, reaching 45,563 loans, the highest level for that month in more than a decade.
- Property · alicante
Urbanismo drives measures to speed up construction procedures in Alicante following Les Naus crisis
The Urbanismo department pledges to accelerate procedures for building housing in Alicante, which can currently take up to 10 years, amidst the Les Naus crisis.