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Spanish PM proposes to outright ban home purchases by people outside the EU—as part of efforts to tackle the housing crisis
Following the success of the socialist party's proposal last week to slap a tax of up to 100 percent on non-EU property purchases.
Spain's Bold Move to Tackle Housing Crisis: The Battle Over EU Property Purchases
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez plans to restrict property purchases by non-EU buyers as a measure to regulate housing prices. The proposal includes potential bans and tax increases on foreign acquisitions to combat speculation.
Spain is planning a radical fix for its housing crisis: A 100% tax on non-EU buyers
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said too many people were buying Spanish homes as an investment rather than to live in.
Spain Weighs 100% Tax on Non-EU Homebuyers to Combat Housing Crisis
Spain is working on implementing a tax as high as 100 percent for houses purchased by non-EU citizens to mitigate its housing crisis.
Spain's PM Sanchez floats ban on non-EU citizens buying properties
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he would propose to ban purchasers from outside the European Union from buying properties, as the government seeks to curb rising housing prices, which have become an increasing source of friction.
Spain's planned 100% property tax for non-EU buyers could hurt more than it helps, economists say
Spain's prime minister said too many foreigners were buying investment homes. But efforts to discouraging them could hit the economy, experts said.
Spain axes popular golden visa, plans 100% tax on foreign buyers in response to housing crisis
To not become a society divided into two classes, the rich landlords and poor tenants,' said Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spanish PM to block Britons from buying second homes amid plan for 100% tax
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced plans to ban non-EU citizens, including Britons, from buying property in Spain unless they reside in the country. The move comes alongside his proposal for a tax of up to 100 per cent on such property deals.
Spain PM proposes strong restrictions on non-EU residents purchasing property
Spanish Prime Minster, Pedro Sánchez, announced Sunday a series of government reforms and policy proposals, including harsh restrictions on non-EU residents purchasing property. The measures aim at
EU focus on irregular migration in Mediterranean ignores Canary Islands, claims president
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Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents?
Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought ...
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‘Sad day’ for Brits if Spain bans non-EU homebuyers
Spain could potentially ban non-EU residents from buying second homes in a bid to curb rising property prices.
Spain Seeks to Set 100% Tax on Non-EU Citizens Buying Houses
Spain’s government will seek to limit the number of houses sold to foreigners by significantly raising the taxes they pay.
Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents
Spain is planning to impose a tax of up to 100% on the value of properties bought by non-residents from countries outside the ...
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Sánchez lashes out at Trump, Musk, Zuckerberg
Sánchez lashed out at Trump and two of the billionaires who have openly backed him, without naming them specifically, but ...
Want to move to Spain in 2025? Beware of new property tax, anti-tourism protests and Airbnb bans
Pressure on Spain’s housing market has been exacerbated by overtourism and the proliferation of short-term holiday rentals.