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Housing risks, regulations and home health explained with official data and no fluff.
Buying Property in Spain: The Complete Due Diligence Checklist
Spain's property market offers great opportunities, but also hidden risks that official data can reveal. This guide covers every check a foreign buyer should run before making an offer — from flood maps to cadastral records.
Flood Risk in Spain: What Coastal and Riverside Property Buyers Must Know
Spain's official SNCZI flood mapping system classifies properties by flood return period. Before buying near a river, coast or rambla, here's how to read the official data and what it means for your purchase.
Radon Gas in Spanish Homes: What Buyers Need to Know
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Europe after smoking. In Spain, certain regions — particularly Galicia, Extremadura and parts of Castilla y León — have significantly elevated levels. Here's what buyers should know.
Real Property Prices in Spain: How to Use Land Registry Data to Negotiate
Asking prices in Spain can be 10-25% above actual closed transaction prices. Spain's Registradores de España publish quarterly statistics on real closed prices by municipality and property type — here's how to use them.