Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
Spain is also planning to introduce a new tax on non-resident/non EU property purchases.
End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
"Could be a way forward for some after the demise of the Golden visa..."
Calling all Britons! April 3 is the final deadline for Golden visa in Spain
Blow for Britons planning to live in Spain
More complications for Britons wishing to move to Mallorca
It was seen as a way of attracting badly needed foreign investment in the wake of the eurozone crisis, which hit Spain’s property sector particularly hard.
Buying a 500,000 euro house in Spain, the solution to paperwork nightmare for Britons and 90 day rule
Spain looks to abolish Golden Visa in the New Year
Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
Thousands of Britons have taken out the Golden Visa.
One of the key reasons behind the anti-mass tourism protests this year was the lack of affordable housing which has been blamed on property speculation by foreign investors.
One of the key reasons behind the anti-mass tourism protests this year was the lack of affordable housing which has been blamed on property speculation by foreign investors.
The end of the Golden Visa for Mallorca
It was seen as a way of attracting badly needed foreign investment in the wake of the eurozone crisis, which hit Spain’s property sector particularly hard.
Adding insult to injury: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that made the headlines over the past week.
"No magic solutions" to Mallorca's housing problems
"Rent caps have not been successful anywhere and are doomed to failure."
Eliminating the Golden Visa will have minimal impact on Mallorca's property market
One of the real estate associations describes the elimination as harmless.
Palma is proving extremely popular with foreign property investors.
Palma is proving extremely popular with foreign property investors.
End of the Spanish ‘Golden Visa’ sparks fresh calls for a ban on second homes
The Canadian government has banned foreign investors from buying homes in the country until 2027.
Palma, one of the cities where the suspension of the 'golden visa' will be most noticeable
The Balearic capital is one of the most attractive for Russian and Chinese buyers.
Government to scrap 'golden visa' for foreigners buying luxury homes
Palma is one of the most in demand and "most stressed" areas in Spain.
Balearics, a third of Spain's luxury homes
Defined as properties valued at three million euros or more.
Tourists or votes?
Tourist bashing is becoming a major election issue but residents could be caught up in the shambles as well.
Golden Visa for foreign residents could be doubled or scrapped in Spain
The ‘golden visas’ are being blamed for encouraging “speculation” in housing prices.
- Ryanair to base 16 aircraft at Palma airport this summer, an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting 7,000 jobs
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Police tackle crime wave in top Mallorca resort
- Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
- Residents furious in Palma NO-GO area
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