Energy certificate in Spain: what it is, its cost, why it matters in 2026
The energy certificate is compulsory to let or sell. The new EU directive makes a home's energy rating more relevant than ever to the property's value.
EPC rating and property value: real impact on purchase price and rent
The CEE (EPC) rates homes from A to G. An F or G flat can be worth 10-20% less and let more slowly. Which upgrades raise the rating and how it affects ROI.
Equity release for over-65s: turn your home into income without selling
A reverse mortgage lets over-65s get a monthly income using their home as security without leaving it. How it works, how much it pays and when it's a good option.
Extinción de condominio: the tax-efficient way to split a co-owned flat
When two or more people co-own a property and want to split it, extinción de condominio is the most tax-efficient route: how it works, costs, when to use it.
First-time buyer help in Spain 2026: what's available and how to apply
An up-to-date guide to all the help for young and first-time buyers in Spain in 2026: ICO guarantees, regional deductions, ITP relief and housing plans.
First-time buyer mortgage in Spain 2026: a complete guide to applying
Everything you need to know to apply for your first mortgage: the types available, income requirements, the paperwork and how to get the best terms in 2026.
Fixed or variable mortgage in Spain 2026: what matters for investors
Choosing a fixed, variable or mixed mortgage changes radically when you buy as an investor. How to decide based on your strategy, not the mood of the moment.
Gentrification in Spain: how to spot it early and profit as an investor
Gentrification turns run-down neighbourhoods into sought-after areas. How to spot it early, what signs to look for and how to get in before prices rise.
Gross vs net rental yield in property investment: how to calculate them
The gap between gross and net yield in property is huge. How to calculate each, which costs to deduct and the minimum yield to demand before you buy.
Hidden defects in Spanish property sales: your rights and how to claim
Hidden defects are faults the seller didn't disclose and a normal inspection couldn't detect. Your rights, the deadline for claiming and how to do it.
Holiday let investment in Spain: real yields and 2026 regulation
Holiday lets can triple the yield of traditional residential letting, but regulation keeps tightening. When it pays off and where it's viable in 2026.
Home staging: prepare your flat to sell faster and at a better price
Home staging means preparing a property for sale by maximising its visual appeal: what it costs, what return it brings and which actions have the most impact.