Construction in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, as well as greater Spain, is slowly becoming geared towards sustainability. With the latest amendment to the Technical Building Code (CTE) coming into force, a new regulation has emerged that refocuses the sector on the energy efficiency of buildings and on the health, comfort and safety of users. This, […]Continue reading

The current economic situation and the change in housing demands have made the desire for replacement housing the main driver of the residential market in Spain at the moment. The main reason is that many young people, potential buyers of a first property in ownership, have seen in recent months how their personal finances have […]Continue reading

In the past, banks used to make the granting of mortgage loans conditional on the applicant having to take out a range of products from the same bank: credit cards, pension plans, home insurance, life insurance or even payment protection. Products that of course have a cost. To this, we must add the fact that […]Continue reading

Buying a home is one of the most important steps in anyone’s life. If we do not want to take this step alone, but with our friends help, things can get even more complicated. And if we have to apply for a mortgage on top that… Well, you might need a lawyer! In this article […]Continue reading

The Spanish Ministry of Transport and Movement has officially announced  reform of its current housing plan – Housing Plan 2018-2021. Its aims are to streamline the management of this plan, in addition to achieving a greater efficiency of the resources allocated to this scheme. Among the main clauses to be introduced is the extension of […]Continue reading