Spain, European Union

Spain's planned 100% property tax for non-EU buyers could hurt more than it helps, economists say
Spain's prime minister said too many foreigners were buying investment homes. But efforts to discouraging them could hit the economy, experts said.
Brits buying homes in Spain to be hit with 100% property tax
Simon Calder, travel correspondent of The Independent, said: “If any British buyer ever has to pay 100 per cent tax on a property purchase in Spain, I will eat my sombrero. The Spanish prime minister’s comments are squarely for domestic consumption.
Spain Mulls 100% Tax On Homes Bought By Non-European Union Buyers
Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by people who are neither citizens nor residents of the European Union. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the plan this week to tackle housing affordability and high rents in the Southern European nation.
Spain imposing 100% tax on homes bought by foreigners following American homebuying wave
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday proposed a 100% tax on foreign-bought homes to help address the country's housing crisis. Why it matters: The tax would apply to all homes that non-EU residents purchase,
Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents
Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on the value of properties bought by non-residents from countries outside the EU, such as the UK. Announcing the move, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the "unprecedented" measure was necessary to meet the country's housing emergency.
Spain's '100 per cent' property tax for Brit tourists as soon as summer
This move is part of Spain's strategy to address its housing crisis. María Ramírez, deputy managing editor of Spanish news outlet elDiario.es. She told The Guardian: "The policy
Spain announces 100% tax for properties bought by non-EU residents
Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on properties purchased by non-residents from countries outside the European Union, such as the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced this "unprecedented" measure as part of a broader strategy to address the nation's housing crisis and improve affordability.
‘I’m a British expat in Spain – 100 per cent tax won’t solve its housing crisis’
A holiday homeowner said Britons are being blamed for Spain’s housing crisis - when the real issue is a lack of affordable homes
100% tax on foreign buyers: Why Spain plans stricter measures to tackle the housing crisis?
Spain is set to implement measures to address its housing crisis, including a potential 100% tax on properties bought by non-EU citizens. Prime Minister Sánchez emphasizes the need for action to preve
Dozens of migrants may have drowned en route to Spain by boat, NGO says
As many as 50 migrants attempting to reach Spain by boat from West Africa may have drowned, migrant rights group Walking ...
15 Largest Cities in Spain, Ranked by Population
Spain — the fourth-largest European country by area with a population of about 47.3 million — is home to some of the continent's most vibrant cities.
Spain has killed off the British holiday home dream – here’s what to do about it
Spain has long been a dream holiday home destination, a place for British retirees to live out their days in the sun.
Dozens of migrants may have drowned in attempt to cross to Spain, NGO says
As many as 50 migrants, many of them Pakistanis, may have drowned in the latest deadly wreck involving people trying to make ...
Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans
Pressure on Spain’s housing market has been exacerbated by overtourism and the proliferation of short-term holiday rentals.
Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year
Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for ...
Ryanair cuts domestic summer flights in Spain citing high airport fees
Irish budget airline Ryanair said on Thursday it would cut its domestic flights at seven regional airports in Spain this ...
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Spain’s proposed house tax on foreigners will not fix its shortage
Much of Europe faces housing shortages, but Spain’s is especially acute. It is not just rents: 75% of Spaniards own property, but for young people the prospect of a first-time buy is receding into ...
What It Means To Be Wealthy In Spain
Ever wondered if you could live in Spain and what it means to be wealthy there? Here's the run down on cost of living and ...
Spain launches ‘three-year ban’ in 43 holiday hotspots against tourists
Brits hoping to holiday in the Costa del Sol this summer may struggle to find an apartment after a curb on holiday rentals ...
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Spain warns it is 'getting rid' of popular perk enjoyed by UK tourists
Spain has announced it is "getting rid" of a popular perk enjoyed by UKJ tourists. One Spanish city, Malaga, has announced ...