Ski lift collapse in Spain injures at least 30 people
At least 30 people are reported to have been injured, 17 of whom seriously, after a ski lift collapsed in northern Spain.The Astún resort in the Spanish Pyrenees, where the incident happened, has been closed and rescue services,
War on British holiday homes with Greece, France and Portugal 'set to follow Spain'
Several countries could be keen to follow Spain's lead in imposing crackdown measures to tackle their housing crises
Thinking Of Moving To Spain? It May Be About To Get A Lot More Expensive
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a plan to impose a tax of up to 100% on the value of properties purchased by non-EU residents.
Spain's planned 100% property tax for non-EU buyers could hurt more than it helps, economists say
Spain's prime minister said too many foreigners were buying investment homes. But efforts to discouraging them could hit the economy, experts said.
Two teenagers in intensive care after Spain ski lift collapse, local media reports
Initially reports suggested at least 30 people were injured in the incident, but the ski resort later said around 15 people were injured and three were seriously injured.
Spain is planning a radical fix for its housing crisis: A 100% tax on non-EU buyers
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said too many people were buying Spanish homes as an investment rather than to live in.
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Spain’s proposed house tax on foreigners will not fix its shortage
Much of Europe faces housing shortages, but Spain’s is especially acute. It is not just rents: 75% of Spaniards own property, but for young people the prospect of a first-time buy is receding into middle age.
Spain plans to tackle housing crisis with 100% tax on homes bought by foreigners
Spain is planning to impose a tax of 100% on homes bought by non-EU residents as it looks to tackle an entrenched housing crisis in the country.
Sanchez Scapegoating UK Buyers Won’t Fix Spanish Housing Woes
Spain’s plans to discourage foreigners from buying residential property will likely hit resort towns and developers of luxury homes, but will do little to overcome the housing shortage that’s squeezing locals.
Spain begins events marking 50 years since dictator Franco's death
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday presided over the first in a year-long series of events to mark 50 years since the death of dictator Francisco Franco, with a warning that the far-right is once again ascending in Europe.
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Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents?
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Spain eyes tax hike for holiday rentals in bid to lower rents
Spain plans to raise taxes on holiday rentals so that they pay "like a business", Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday, as residents of the country's main cities grappled with soaring rents.