Spain's PM Sanchez floats ban on non-EU citizens buying properties
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he would propose to ban purchasers from outside the European Union from buying properties, as the government seeks to curb rising housing prices, which have become an increasing source of friction.
Spain PM proposes strong restrictions on non-EU residents purchasing property
Spanish Prime Minster, Pedro Sánchez, announced Sunday a series of government reforms and policy proposals, including harsh restrictions on non-EU residents purchasing property. The measures aim at
Spain's Bold Move to Tackle Housing Crisis: The Battle Over EU Property Purchases
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez plans to restrict property purchases by non-EU buyers as a measure to regulate housing prices. The proposal includes potential bans and tax increases on foreign acquisitions to combat speculation.
Spanish PM proposes to outright ban home purchases by people outside the EU—as part of efforts to tackle the housing crisis
Following the success of the socialist party's proposal last week to slap a tax of up to 100 percent on non-EU property purchases.
Spain premier aims to ban non-EU citizens from buying homes
Non-residents from outside the EU bought some 23,000 houses and flats in Spain in 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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.
‘Sad day’ for Brits if Spain bans non-EU homebuyers
Spain could potentially ban non-EU residents from buying second homes in a bid to curb rising property prices.
Spain axes popular golden visa, plans 100% tax on foreign buyers in response to housing crisis
To not become a society divided into two classes, the rich landlords and poor tenants,' said Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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.
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