Mortgage activity in Spain rose by 10 per cent in September, according to the country's central statistics unit. Mortgage for residential property in Spain appears to have achieved a level of stability and gradual month by month growth in all 17 regions.In September, the number of mortgages registered on residential properties was 26,667, an increase of 10% over the same period last year. The average loan capital also rose by 2.2%, rising to ... [Read More]
Spanish mortgage rates fall for tenth consecutive month
Euribor is the interest rate most commonly used to calculate mortgage payments in Spain and is used for both variable and fixed rate mortgages. Mortgage base rates fell again in November, coming in at -0.074 down from -0.069 in October, the tenth consecutive month of negative rates.Low mortgage rates in Spain are creating a golden moment to invest in Spanish property with a long-term fixed interest loan. Compared to November last year ... [Read More]
Spanish mortgage interest rates set to remain low for 2 more years
Driven by increased activity in the Spanish property market over the last 18 months, analysts believe the record low level of the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, or Euribor, could be prolonged for at least another two years and fixed rate mortgages could continue to grow in popularity in Spain.In September, Euribor's average rate was a record low of -0.057%, the eighth consecutive month in negative territory. While the general expectation was ... [Read More]
Top 5 Typically Andalucían Dishes
Southern Spanish cooking is characterised by fresh fish, locally sourced vegetables, garlic, parsley and plenty of extra virgin olive oil. The allure of Spanish cuisine often lies in its simplicity - but also in the pride the Spaniards take in what they cook, how they cook it and how they eat it. While the traditional two-hour 'siestas' has disappeared in many parts of the Costa del Sol, in Andalucía it is a crime to rush your mealtimes - ... [Read More]
Mortgages in Spain: A Brief Overview
Mortgage LendersNumerous lenders operate in Spain offering a variety of mortgage plans. Financing can be obtained from national banks, savings banks and international banks, including British banks like Barclays and Lloyds TSB, all of which offer differing costs and contractual terms. Although interest rates are calculated according to the base rate set by the European central bank, mortgage lenders are free to set their own charges and ... [Read More]
