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Spain's golden visa: A temporary farewell amid shifting immigration policies

As of April 3, 2025, Spain's golden visa program, which allowed foreign nationals to gain residency through significant financial investments, has come to an abrupt halt. This cancellation has sparked concerns and disappointment among affluent non-European Union citizens who were eyeing this advantageous......

Americans lead foreign property purchases in Spain

New data reveals that American nationals are paying significantly more for homes in Spain than most other foreigners, with the second half of 2024 witnessing a remarkable surge in property prices. This trend has sparked concerns about the ongoing housing crisis in the country, which has been identified......

Surge in luxury property purchases in Spain ahead of golden visa cancellation

The landscape of Spain's real estate market has undergone a significant transformation as non-EU foreigners rushed to acquire high-value properties in the wake of the government's decision to abolish the golden visa scheme. Recent data reveals a remarkable increase in home purchases, particularly......

Balearic Islands resist restrictions on foreign homebuyers

The regional government of the Balearic Islands has firmly opposed recent calls from the Canary Islands for European Union intervention to limit foreign purchases of homes. This stance comes despite shared challenges of mass tourism and a strained property market faced by both archipelagos. Authorities......

Foreign property purchases in Spain: Record highs despite government restrictions

The Spanish real estate market continues to attract foreign buyers, even as the government implements measures to limit their participation. Recent legislation, including the elimination of the golden visa scheme and discussions of a supertax on non-resident non-EU property buyers, aims to curb the soaring......

How to avoid rental scams in Spain: Essential tips for newcomers

Finding a place to live in a new country can be daunting, especially when faced with the risk of fraud. In Spain, the current housing crisis has intensified competition for rental properties, making it vital for newcomers to be vigilant against scams. With many foreigners entering the market, scammers......

Bank of Africa launches 'Les Escales de l’Immobilier' event series

In a bold move to enhance client engagement in the real estate sector, Bank of Africa has announced the launch of its new event series, "Les Escales de l’Immobilier." Following the success of its previous edition in Fès, this national tour will make stops in Nador, Oujda, Marrakech,......

Spain's AI tourism initiative and failed foreign property purchase restrictions

In this week’s Inside Spain, we explore a groundbreaking initiative in the coastal town of Benicassim that aims to transform the tourist experience through artificial intelligence (AI), alongside the recent rejection of a proposal to restrict foreign property purchases. AI technology is increasingly......

New proposals in Spain aim to limit foreign property purchases

A Spanish political party has proposed new measures to restrict foreign individuals from purchasing property in Spain unless they can demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous residency. The Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC) has introduced a non-legislative motion in the Spanish Congress advocating......