SILENT ACCEPTANCE OF URBANIZATION BY MUNICIPALITIES
The explanation states that an urbanisation is deemed accepted by the municipality even without a formal act when it is in use, licences are granted and taxes are collected. This creates the same effects as formal acceptance. Ownership...
Read moreREAL ESTATE BROKERAGE ANDALUSIA
Andalusia has approved its new Housing Law. Articles 47 to 52 regulate residential real estate brokerage and introduce a mandatory register for real estate agents in the region. This marks significant progress in legal security...
Read moreTRUMP CALLS MERCADONA A CULTURAL PHENOMENON
The United States Department of Agriculture describes Mercadona as a cultural phenomenon in Spain. The chain dominates the market and shapes the daily lives of millions of residents. In 2024 it reached sales of 34 point 5 billion...
Read moreREAL ESTATE BUBBLE
The Bank of Spain notes that there are some signs of a housing bubble, but the situation is far from comparable to 2007. Housing prices remain about 20% below their pre-crisis peak, and current increases are mainly due to limited...
Read moreCEMENT CONSUMPTION SPAIN
According to Oficemen, cement consumption rose by 18.5% in October 2025 to nearly 1.7 million tonnes. Year-to-date growth stands at 10.9%, reflecting a strong recovery in construction activity. Over the last twelve months,...
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