In Spain, it is common for swimming pools and other detached buildings not to be registered, as this avoids the higher property tax, the IBI fee. Everything must be registered before the notary The failure to register buildings and swimming pools must be taken into account at the latest when the property is being sold….
In my previous article, I concluded that neither agent M nor consulting firm X was on social media or the internet. Eventually, both were found, but under different names. X Consulting firm finally drew up an arras agreement after a week of tinkering with it. When the buyers were supposed to sign it, they suddenly…
An agent, whom the owners of the apartment for sale had met years ago, unexpectedly contacted them and announced that he had clients interested in the apartment. The apartment owners have never had a written agreement with the agent, as the last time they met, they were looking for an apartment for themselves, not for…
Business negotiations Our interest is focused on the company, 5 Real Estate Agency. Their commission is clearly lower than others. What impact does this have on the housing transaction? Sellers have more freedom to negotiate the price, which is also excellent information for buyers when making a purchase offer. A proper sales negotiation opens up,…
The real estate agent receives a different commission depending on whether the apartment being sold is a new construction or not. The commission is highest for new flats and lower for older apartments. This cannot help but affect the agent’s motivation when it comes to choosing which apartment to sell for him or her. Pursuing…
In my previous blog, I wrote about a couple whose actions were unacceptable. The wife participated alone in making offers in a housing transaction, and when a purchase price was finally found that satisfied both parties, they announced that they would not buy. The husband also announced that he had not been involved in the…
Surprisingly, the buyer of the home decides not to buy the house after all, this is called a shopping hangover. A couple of similar cases have come to my attention. A family that had even paid a down payment, up to 4% of the purchase price in Finland, in Spain, the booking fee is about…
In Spain, prices have risen the most in Europe. The US situation also creates uncertainty in the housing market. How long can the high pricing of dwellings and the interest of buyers last? When does the bubble burst? In the near future or in a few years? The smoke is already rising, but when will…
Uudet määräykset ja lait 3.4.2025 New regulations will take effect on tourist rental The new regulations will enter into force 3.4. 2025, which requires that property owners who want to practice tourist rental first obtain explicit approval from the housing association or the like. This allows residential communities to set special conditions for granting permission, such…
Hyvät käytöstavat You have agreed on the home viewing with the agent. He posted a message to WhatsApp and the appointment was agreed. It may be that you only know the name of the agent. What real estate company he represents does not appear in the message. You have assigned an assignment to one agent…