Spain, EU and tax

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 PM Proposes To Ban Home Purchases By Non-EU Buyers
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez proposed on Sunday to ban people outside the EU from buying housing in the country, as part of his drive to ease an affordable-homes crisis.
The European countries where Brits can buy a home to avoid Spain's new 'anti-expat' tax
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that non-EU residents could be forced to pay up to 100% tax on the value of their properties.
Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by people outside the EU?
Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by people who are neither citizens nor residents of the European Union. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the plan this week to tackle housing affordability and high rents in the Southern European
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 EU, such as the UK. Announcing the move, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the "unprecedented" measure was necessary to meet the country's housing emergency.
‘Too many Airbnbs’: Spain’s prime minister wants up to 100% property tax on foreign buyers
Spain’s prime minister is pushing for far-reaching action to ease the nation’s housing crunch, including a tax of up to 100% on property purchases by non-European Union buyers.
Spain’s proposed house tax on foreigners will not fix its shortage
Much of Europe faces housing shortages, but Spain’s is especially acute. It is not just rents: 75% of Spaniards own property, but for young people the prospect of a first-time buy is receding into middle age.
Spain scares off foreign property buyers with new tax threat
Amid rising real estate prices, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wants to impose a 100% tax on property bought by foreign speculators. That downturn was fueled by years of overbuilding and property speculation,
Spain has killed off the British holiday home dream – here’s what to do about it
Spain has long been a dream holiday home destination, a place for British retirees to live out their days in the sun.
Thinking Of Moving To Spain? It May Be About To Get A Lot More Expensive
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a plan to impose a tax of up to 100% on the value of properties purchased by ...
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Spain expects more tourists this year after record 94 mln visitors in 2024
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UK tourists warned over new £5 rule in Spain which is 'the worst'
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Ski lift at Spanish resort collapses, injuring dozens
Dozens of people were injured after a ski lift collapsed at a resort in Spain, emergency officials told CNN. Some 30 people ...
Sunny destination in Europe has 19C heat and £31 return flights in winter
Valencia welcomes tourists with open arms following severe flooding in October 2024 - and visitors can expect plenty of ...