Tourists visiting Spain in June spent a total of 7,871 million euros while they were here. This represents an increase of 12.7% over the same month in 2015, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Institute. The average spend per tourist stood at 1,038 euros showing an increase of one euro. The average Continue Reading
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House Prices Increased in July
House prices in Spain increased by 0.3% in July, when compared to July in the previous year. This is according to the latest IMIE Index from tinsa. The figures confirm the stability we have seen in the market over recent months. Since January, the increase is 1.6%, which is slightly lower than the increase up Continue Reading
Property Sales Increased in June
According to the latest data released by the National Institute of Statistics, there were 151,447 properties sold or transferred in June, 3.3% more than in the same month last year. Purchases and sales of housing increased by 19.4% when compared to June in the previous year. Of all the property sales recorded in June, 85.1% Continue Reading
Spain Received 7.6 Million Tourists in June
Spain received 7.6 million international tourists in June, 12.7% more than in the same month in the previous year. As usual, the UK was the source of the majority with over 2 million Brits choosing Spain as their spring destination. This figure represents 28% of the total and is an increase of 17.5% when compared Continue Reading
Price of Resale Housing Fell Slightly in July
The price of resale housing in Spain fell slightly in July registering a 0.1% fall, to stand at 1,530€ p/m², according to the latest data from idealista. Compared to July 2015, the price fall was 3.6%. Autonomous Communities Despite the national average showing a decline in prices, seven communities registered an increase. The highest was Continue Reading
Construction Resurgence Continues
Construction in Spain continued its resurgence in May with 7,085 new building licences issued, the highest monthly figure so far this year. In April there were only 4,795 licences issued. May’s figure was 79.5% more than in the same month last year, and showed a significant jump from the previous month which recorded this year’s Continue Reading
34% Increase in Mortgage Approvals in May
The number of mortgages granted for home purchases in May was 26,579, an increase of 34.1% over the same month in 2015. The average amount mortgaged was 126,394 euros, which is actually 2.6% lower than in the previous year, according to data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The total value of mortgages constituted Continue Reading
What Makes An Average Property Buyer?
The average homebuyer in Spain is 38 years old, and in 51% of cases, has a permanent contract in the private sector, according to a study from online property portal fotocasa. The study also reveals that in 53% of cases, the purchase of a property is led by a woman, with men making the decision Continue Reading
Property Sales and Prices Increased in Q1
In the first quarter of this year almost all Spanish regions showed an increase in housing purchases, according to data released by the General Council of Notaries. There were increases in all regions except for Navarra and Aragon, and around 90% recorded double-digit increases. Catalonia and Asturias saw the largest increases in sales numbers with Continue Reading
Costa del Sol Property Market Alive and Well
The property market on the Costa del Sol is showing clear signs of a continuing recovery, according to a report published by property portal idealista. The report suggests the time from placing a property on the market to closing a sale is down by 50% in the 12 months up to May 2016. Also, the Continue Reading
