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Mijas Real Estate
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PREPARED<br />
TO INVEST<br />
IN SPAIN<br />
by Alberto Bertazzi<br />
We are in a special historical moment for<br />
many reasons, it’s a different environment<br />
that is not comparable to what we have<br />
experienced so far: COVID has changed and will<br />
continue to change our economy and the way we<br />
live and and relate.<br />
At this current moment, investing in real estate;<br />
particularly in homes for rent, continues to be the<br />
safest and most profitable, especially in Spain and<br />
more so in our Costa del Sol: the demand for both<br />
purchase and rentals is high and is constantly<br />
growing, making the value to rise at a reasonable<br />
and constant pace.<br />
The best tool to buy, and lower the cost of the<br />
investment, is still the mortgage loan: the new<br />
Spanish Mortgage Law, 5/19, entered into force 2<br />
years ago, on June 16, 2019, has radically changed<br />
the regulations, adapting it to European guidelines,<br />
enhancing legal security and transparency, in favor<br />
and protection of the consumer.<br />
In addition, the costs of the operation are significantly<br />
reduced: now it is the Bank that pays the AJD tax on<br />
the mortgage, as well as the Notary, the Registry<br />
and Management; While the client only has the<br />
cost of the appraisal (an average saving of approx.<br />
2,500-3.00 €)<br />
The Spanish banking market today is made up of<br />
more than 30 Financial Institutions and Banks,<br />
which are offering specific financing and mortgage<br />
products for the acquisition of properties: the offer<br />
is varied and complies with the rules and limits<br />
determined by the EU regulations.<br />
The most important thing to bear in mind is that<br />
interest rates have never been as low as they are<br />
now: the 12-month Euribor remains negative<br />
below -0.40% and close to -0.50%, and This allows<br />
to offer to the consumer, within a standard<br />
mortgage, both at a fixed and variable rate, to be<br />
the lowest in history: we are talking about the 1%<br />
interest rate conditions for mortgages for a primary<br />
home and 2-2.5% for mortgages for holyday or<br />
vacational homes .<br />
This means that, today, investment in rental<br />
housing, financing the highest possible % of the<br />
acquisition price, is the most profitable in the last<br />
30 years: for this reason, many foreign investors are<br />
coming to Spain, especially from the Euro zone,<br />
with the possibility of combining a good investment<br />
with the privileged surroundings of sun and sea that<br />
our Coasts offer, and especially the area of Malaga<br />
and Marbella.<br />
From FCG, a mortgage broker, with more than 18<br />
years of experience, we offer the prequalification<br />
process free of charge to all our clients: It’s the first<br />
-step when you are thinking of buying a home<br />
using a mortgage loan: the pre-approval process<br />
helps you determine exactly how much money you<br />
are qualified to borrow, as well as the terms you<br />
can be offered. And, while your pre-approval is not<br />
a binding agreement, it allows you the means to<br />
make an informed offer on a home.<br />
The process of obtaining a mortgage is long, and has<br />
loops after the pre-approval: today the average is 6<br />
weeks, since the terms have been lengthened to<br />
guarantee more information and transparency to the<br />
consumer: for example before On 5/19 you only<br />
went to a Notary Public once, now you have to go 2<br />
times, and within a minimum period of 10 days.<br />
The best thing is to be prepared, well organized,<br />
and advised by professionals.<br />
Alberto Bertazzi<br />
Director<br />
FCG - Mortgage Specialists<br />
(+34) 657 111 073<br />
financeconsultingroup.com