Spotlight: the 31 December tax deadline many British homeowners in Spain still miss
Own a holiday home in Spain but live in the UK? Even if it never earns a penny in rent, the Spanish tax office expects...
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Spain targets 8,318 holiday let adverts accused of exploiting temporary rental rules
Two unnamed platforms have been told to remove thousands of listings advertising tourist accommodation as temporary rentals, with more than four in five of the...
Feijóo leaves door open to governing with Vox and sets out plans to revisit abortion and euthanasia laws
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the right-wing opposition People’s Party (PP), has refused to rule out bringing the far-right Vox party into a future...
PSOE replaces election candidate after Mínguez quits over partner’s property dealings
Spain’s Socialist Party (PSOE) has lost its spokesperson and prospective lead candidate in Lleida just weeks before the 29 November general election, after Montse Mínguez...
Madrid closes Sol Metro as unions challenge Ayuso’s account and commuter trains keep running
UPDATE: At 10pm on Saturday 17 October, Metro Madrid confirmed that ‘the necessary safety and health conditions’ had been restored and that Sol Metro had...
Miriam González launches Democracia21 with housing and political reform at heart of election bid
Lawyer Miriam González Durántez has launched Democracia21 ahead of Spain’s 29 November general election, promising action on affordable housing and institutional reform while appealing to...
Sánchez booed at Spain’s National Day parade as tensions spread to Madrid’s Puerta del Sol
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced loud booing, whistles and insults from sections of the crowd at Spain’s National Day parade in Madrid on Monday, as...
Bank of Spain lifts growth forecast to 2.6% but warns of housing shortfall and higher energy bills
Spain’s economy is expected to grow by 2.6% this year, according to an upgraded Bank of Spain forecast, although the central bank warns that stronger...
Ada Colau ready to lead Spain’s new left alliance if Podemos and other parties join
Former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau has said she is willing to lead a united left-wing alliance in Spain’s 29 November general election, provided it brings...
Vigils and protests in Madrid after death of housing campaign symbol Maricarmen
Grief and anger brought housing protesters onto Madrid’s streets on Wednesday night after the death of Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction helped galvanise...
