British nationals looking to buy property in Spain could soon face an unprecedented financial hurdle, as the Spanish government considers a new 100% property tax aimed squarely at non-EU residents. The proposal, part of a wider housing reform initiative by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s administration, has triggered alarm among international buyers and expats alike. What’s Being Proposed? The draft...
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Spain is set to introduce a tax of up to 100% on properties purchased by non-residents from countries outside the EU, including the UK. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the proposal, calling it an "unprecedented" measure to address Spain's housing crisis. Speaking at an economic forum in Madrid, Sánchez stressed the need to avoid a societal divide between "rich landlords and poor tenants." He...
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