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Spain calls for 100% tax charge on property bought by non-EU buyers
euronews (in English)
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14/01/2025
Spain is planning to bring in strict legislation for property purchases in an attempt to control the country's rapidly escalating housing crisis, which has left residents complaining of being unable to afford to buy or rent a property.
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Spain is preparing to implement a 100% tax on property purchases made by buyers outside of the EU.
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The government says the move, one of the 12 measures that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has recently introduced,
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is an attempt to better handle the country's mountain housing crisis by decreasing foreign purchases.
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The country has been facing a lack of affordable properties to rent or buy following soaring prices,
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worsened by rising inflation and interest rates.
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The situation has led to anger and discontent among Spaniards.
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Speaking recently at the Madrid Economic Forum, Sanchez emphasized how serious the issue was
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and the potential economic and social implications that could arise.
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Spain has long been one of the most popular destinations for second and holiday homes,
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especially in areas such as Barcelona, Ibiza and Marbella.
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