Lifestyle in Spain

Russian and CIS investment outlook in overseas real estate – A survey by Tranio, 2020

Tranio conducted its eighth annual survey, analysing the investment and property purchasing patterns of Russian and CIS nationals abroad. The survey was primarily focussed on income property, looking at the top locations for investment, yield expectations, budgets, and preferred asset classes, as well as the general presence of Russian-speaking investors in local markets.

Germany vs Spain: Which hotel market is the best bet?

The world’s travel and tourism market is developing quickly, which in turn is fuelling demand for hotel services. Europe is the most visited continent and property investments in the region are on the rise, with Spain and Germany the most attractive countries.

Spain’s housing shortage opens up investment opportunities

Previously stalled schemes are now up and running across the country as the government tries to address knock on effects of rising rents.

Spain’s Golden Visa programme

State-run immigrant investor programmes, also known as “Golden Visa” programmes, are designed to attract foreign capital and businesspeople by providing residency or citizenship in return.

South Costa Blanca: a house on the Med for frugal investors

Costa Blanca is the perfect resort destination for buyers with modest budgets. Two-bedroom flats cost an average €80,000 −150,000 on Spain’s ‘White Coast’.

Costa Blanca: affordable property on Spain’s sun-drenched coast

Costa Blanca, the province of Alicante’s coastline, is one of Spain’s most popular destinations for tourists and international property investors alike.

Property investors choosing Valencia over Barcelona

Uncertainty prevails in Barcelona's real estate market after the referendum. Many business owners consider Valencia an alternative investment destination.

International schools in Valencia

After Catalonia's referendum on independence, many international property buyers previously focused on Barcelona turned to Valencia. Families planning to relocate to this province are spoiled for choice in terms of good international schools for their children.

The golden visa effect: how the sale of citizenship influences European real estate markets

Tranio analysts investigate how residence-for-investment programmes have influenced property price growth and the behaviour of foreign buyers in five European markets

Barcelona: investing in a city tired of tourists

Barcelona, the country’s economic centre, is one of the most visited European cities among tourists.

Education in Spain

Pick of the week: a mansion in La Zagaleta

A luxurious three-storey villa in an exclusive suburban development in Spain offered for sale at €7 million.

Why investing in Barcelona´s value-added projects in 2017–2018 is a must

Barcelona comes fifteenth in a list of 2017’s most promising European cities for property investment.

Kicking it on the Canary Islands: places to buy residential property and holiday homes

Tranio provides a few insights into the Canary Islands real estate market and recommends the best places in which to live and spend holidays.

Barcelona beckons: the allure of Catalonian universities

Tranio experts offer a few insights on Catalonian universities and how affordable they are for prospective students.