The most beautiful beaches on the Costa Blanca South
The Costa Blanca South is known for its vast sandy beaches, picturesque coves and clear blue waters. Whether you are looking for a quiet family beach or a place full of liveliness, you will find it all in the southern part of the Costa Blanca. In this blog, we take you through some of the […]
Market overview Alicante province (Costa Blanca) First half of 2024
How did the property market in the province of Alicante, where the Costa Blanca is located, perform in the first half of 2024? Discover key insights in these graphs, which provide a snapshot of key market statistics. Sales in the province of Alicante fell by 7% to 95,220, as can be seen in the graph […]
Wintering on the Spanish Costa Blanca: A Home in the Sun
More and more people are choosing to spend the winter in Spain, and that is no surprise. Spain has so much to offer: culture, gastronomy, impressive cities, beautiful beaches, and especially pleasant temperatures during the winter months. This combination attracts thousands of Northern Europeans to the Costa Blanca every year. Here they find an escape […]
The Spectacular Growth of the Tourist Rental Market in Spain: An Analysis of 2024
The tourist rental market in Spain continues to grow at a spectacular rate, underlining the country’s attractiveness as a holiday destination. According to recent data from the Spanish Statistics Office (INE), the number of active tourist properties in Spain offered through the three biggest platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo/Expedia) has increased by a whopping 46,253 […]
Why Neighbourhood Amenities Are Essential when Buying a House: A Guide by El Arfero Real Estate.
When looking for a new home, there are numerous factors to consider – from the size of the house to the condition of the property. But one aspect that is often overlooked, but crucial to your residential enjoyment and the value of your investment, is neighbourhood amenities. At El Arfero Real Estate, we strongly believe […]
Reclaim 3% tax after the sale of your home in Spain.
Introduction: Non-residents selling property in Spain are subject to a 3% retention, which is applied to the sales price. This money is retained by the buyer (or his lawyer) and then transferred to the Spanish tax authorities.Unbeknownst to most people, sellers are legally entitled to request a refund on the full 3% of sales proceeds, […]
Spanish house prices are recovering to 2008 levels.
Recently published data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) on Spanish house prices in the third quarter of last year shows that prices are recovering to 2008 levels, at least in nominal terms.It took fifteen years for the average Spanish house price to return to the level of the end of the last boom, […]
Experts believe that now is a good time to buy a house in Spain.
The eternal doubt about whether it is a good time to buy a house is never resolved, because subjective and personal factors always play a role. However, with the data on the table and knowing a little about how the sector has evolved in other cycles, you can know whether the scenario is more suitable […]
A new record number of residents and foreigners in Spain
The last quarter of 2023 showed remarkable growth in the Hispanic population, resulting in the highest number ever: 48,592,909 inhabitants, up 1.06%. A notable fact is that this growth is largely due to an increase in foreign-born individuals, who now account for 13.4 per cent of the total population, with a number of 6,491,502 foreigners. […]
Beautiful new construction project exclusively on sale at EL Arfero!
Located along Pilar’s picturesque dry canal, Seven Dreams offers an exclusive opportunity to embrace coastal living at its best. With a collection of six spacious flats and a luxury duplex, each property has been carefully designed to take your lifestyle to the next level. Luxury living spaces Experience the epitome of modern comfort in our […]
