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  In May, the level of home shopping was cratered, but homeowners believe the rise in demand is tempting sellers and jeopardizing suburban and country buyers toward urban cash-flush buyers.   iphone installment plan qatar Home prices fell by almost 10 percent a month in May and fell nearly 27 percent each year, the greatest decline in almost four decades yet the latest signs of stabilisation: The Mortgage Bankers Association announced that in over 11 years, home mortgage claims increased as quickly as possible for the week ended on June 12. The group also observed that the number of restricted mortgages only decreased during the second week of June. New home sales results exceeded analysts' expectations on Tuesday. The residence order of the State of March has blocked real estate operations, Michelle Pfeffer, a property broker at Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty in the Hudson Valley of New York, said. "I've seen many people pressing the button for stop," she s...

  When you decide to sell your house, it’s normal to have doubts about how the real estate agency that you’ve entrusted with the sale will manage your home. The experts at Alfa Inmobiliaria have heard all the main concerns of sellers in Spain before, such as who pays the fees, whether you are obliged to give exclusivity to the agency or how long it will take them to sell it. These are the problems people often have and the solutions that will help you successfully sell your Spanish home.   qatar selling Who pays the fees and how much does the agency ask for? The payment of the fees is the responsibility of the seller, "who selects the agency they trust the most and with whom they sign the contract to sell their property," says Jesús Duque, vice-president of Alfa Inmobiliaria. In Spain, this percentage is around 3% to 5% of the final purchase price, an amount to which VAT must be added, although each agency is free to apply variations to this percentage. Also, in som...

The new academic year has just begun and thousands of university students travel to the major city to continue their studies. Many choose to stay in rented houses rather than in residential halls, but this decision brings with it both obligations and rights.   house and lot for sale For example, you can negotiate the rental and get the deposit back when you leave, but you have to leave the house in good shape. And that's just the beginning! The reclamador.es portal today helps idealists/news get all that they need to remember about living in a student's flat: The five fundamental rights of a tenant 1. Negotiate the rental and contract periods: Under the newly amended Spanish Urban Leasing (Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos), you are entitled to terminate your lease 6 months after signature, even if you are signing for a year, so long as you notify the owner at least 30 days in advance. In parallel, the lease may be extended annually for three years unless the landlord (or his spou...

  The declaration of income in this year's coronavirus containment is: find out how this can affect the process in comparison with other years.  qatar houses It is again time for taxpayers in Spain to consult their tax data online or through the Spanish tax office's Agencia Tributaria app. The annual tax return for residents of Spain, known as the "declaration of income," deals with Spain's income tax equivalent known as the IRPF – Income Tax for Physical Persons. The campaign began this year on 1 April 2020 and all 2019 revenue tax returns have to be submitted by 30 June 2020. The 2019 income tax campaign is rather unusual, however, as the expansion of coronavirus in Spain began in the middle of that confined period. Therefore, in the face of these exceptional circumstances, tax consultants receive more doubts than usual in taxpayers' cases, with particular concerns that if the status of alarm means that individuals cannot submit their tax declarations, t...

  Living by the sea is a dream for many, and this dream could become a reality with this spectacular modern design villa at Arenys de Mar. Just 30 minutes from Barcelona and 3 minutes from the beach, this stylish villa is situated in a resort of 15 luxurious buildings which enjoy mild weather and unspoilable views throughout the year.  for sale in qatar This 360m2 property, built on three levels, offers direct access to the garden with a relaxing view of the sea and the pool. Besides the amazing outdoor swimming pool, the garden has plenty of relaxation areas ideal for sunbathing or a safe place for children to play. The entrance level of the property, which has direct terrace and pool access, is home to a bright living room, an open dining room, a fully equipped kitchen with beach views, a small bathroom and a double suite with private bathroom. There is also an interior patio on this floor that is equally luminous and provides a further area for relaxation. On the uppe...

  It's always good to try and find the positive ones during the current coronavirus crisis in Spain. This is confirmed by the housing market and tries to gain a better understanding of the health crisis and the economic blow expected from COVID-19. Despite the paralysis of sales operations and experts expecting to see a recovery at least before the end of the year in the housing market, the sector is optimistic and relies on the pandemic to bring about some positive changes.   real estate in qatar This is the point of view of Comprarcasa, a network of 150 immobilization agencies in Spain and Portugal which in its two decades of business has scales over 120,000 transactions. The company in a recent study summarized the 'good habits,' which could remain in the real estate market after the crisis. This includes the market explosion of technological devices, buyer empowerment, low interest rates and the industry's growing professionalism. Let us look at these potential ...

Despite the European Commission's concerns, the tax authorities in Spain will continue to reject applications by non-resident taxpayers seeking tax reductions.   villa Both non-residents owning land in Spain are required to pay the Income Tax (IRNR) of non-residents once a year. Article 24.1 of the Non-Residents' Income Tax Act states however specifically that the 60% decrease in income from rented housing in Spain cannot be applied to these people and is only applicable to Spanish residents. The European Commission has already called on the relevant national institutions to justify themselves and to stop this practice, which is contrary to European law as it discriminates against the residents. José María Salcedo, a law firm partner for Ático Jurídico, helps us clarify this situation concerning the complaint of the European Commission, the role of the Treasury and the manner in which non-resident citizens can take action in resolving this situation. Current law in Spain Europ...

Real estate continues to prove to be a safe haven in times of recession across Europe. Despite the 3rd wave of the COVID-19 health pandemic, large foreign investors continue to concentrate on real-estate assets across Europe. Some new addition to the list of the most desirable European immovable cities in 2021: Barcelona has fallen from the top ten, while Madrid remains solid.  find property qatar In accordance with the emerging real estate trends report conducted by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, investors, developers, real estate companies and other market players emphasize the sector's potential at times of low interest rates and economic uncertainty. Nevertheless, the findings of the 2021 study suggest that in every city we won't see the same opportunities. So, according to the survey, where is Europe's best place to buy property in 2021? Once again, this year Berlin is known as the largest metropolis in Europe thanks to such factors as its well-established office se...

The most recent initiative of the Barcelona City Council is part of ongoing attempts to secure long-term housing and to stop tourism.   real estate agent In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, in which the tourism sector in Spain has been heavily affected, Barcelona City Council declared its intention to ban room rental for less than a month to prevent the spread of tourist rentals in the city. Tourist or short-term rentals have long been a contentious issue in Barcelona and the Council is planning to keep its development curbed. Ada Colau, the mayor of Barcelona, and her council have suggested this new initiative as part of a selection of new initiatives to protect long term rentals from being destroyed by tourists' lets, meaning that people will be able to rent rooms in their own homes for stays of at least 30 days. This maybe unexpected rule has been met with criticism and hesitation in the current environment, but it is anticipated that the final plan will be approved i...