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News · 12 October 2026Rental listings fell after the housing decrees: what the 9% drop in Madrid shows, and what it doesn'tLong-term rental listings fell 12,5% in Murcia and 9,2% in Madrid in a week, says EsadeEcPol. Barcelona held. What the count measures, and what renters can do.
News · 12 October 2026The new rent deduction of up to €1.163: who gets it, how much, and what's still unclearThe housing decree brings back a state income tax deduction for tenants: 10% of rent, up to €1.163. Who qualifies, the income test, worked examples, open questions.
News · 12 October 2026The ECB raised rates to 2,5%: what it means for your mortgage in SpainThe ECB raised rates on 10 September and the 12-month Euribor averaged 3,247% in September. What that does to a variable mortgage, and to fixed offers.

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BuyingHow to check a flat before you buy it in Spain: the full checklistWhat to check before you make an offer on a flat in Spain, from Barcelona to Madrid: the building, the flat, the papers and the money.
The buildingHas the building passed its ITE? How to check before you buy, in Barcelona, Madrid and the rest of SpainThe ITE age depends on where you buy: before 45 in Catalonia, from 30 in Madrid. What the inspection tells you and how to see it before you buy.
The flatCèdula d'habitabilitat (cédula de habitabilidad): where in Spain you need one, how to check it, and what if it's expiredWhich Spanish regions require a habitability certificate (Catalonia does, Madrid doesn't), how to check a flat's cèdula, and what to do if it has expired.
The flatListing m² vs cadastre m²: why they don't match, and which number to trustWhy a Spanish flat's listing, Catastro and cèdula sizes differ, which figure to trust, and how to compare prices per useful square metre.
PapersTourist flats in the building: how to check before you buy in Spain, and what 2028 changes in BarcelonaHow to check a flat or building for tourist flats in Barcelona, Madrid or elsewhere in Spain, Barcelona's 2028 deadline, and what neighbours can ban.
The buildingHow old is the building? Finding the year it was built in Spain, and why it mattersFind any Spanish building's construction year free on the Catastro, and what it means for the ITE, insulation, aluminosis and asbestos.
The flatEnergy certificate: what the letter means when you buy a flat in Spain (and the 2030 myth)What the A–G energy rating on a Spanish flat measures, how to look it up in Catalonia's or Madrid's register, and why there's no 2030 ban on selling.
The flatHow much sun will this flat get? Orientation, floor and street width in SpainA flat's winter sun depends on orientation, floor and street width. How to judge it in Barcelona, Madrid or anywhere in Spain, with a napkin rule.
PapersNota simple: how to get one online, and what it tells you (and doesn't) before you buyHow to order a nota simple online anywhere in Spain for €9,02 + VAT, how to read owners and charges, and what it leaves out: community debts and unpaid IBI.
BuyingBuying a flat in Spain as a foreigner (2026): what it costs in Barcelona, Madrid and elsewhere, and what to checkCan a foreigner buy a flat in Spain? Yes, with an NIE. 2026 transfer tax by region (Madrid 6%, Catalonia 10–13%), fees, arras and the checks buyers miss.
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Every figure carries its source and the date it was pulled: the State's registers everywhere, and each region's and city's own open data where they publish it. Barcelona, 2026. homie's information is indicative and can contain errors. Before deciding, check what matters with a lawyer, the Property Registry and an approved appraiser.