Madrid, in perspective
A space where we share trends, analysis and perspectives on Madrid, its evolution and everything that makes it a unique city.
Costs and taxes when buying a home in Madrid: what it really costs
ITP, VAT, AJD, notary, land registry and gestoría fees: what you pay on top of the price, who pays it, when, and how much cash to set aside, with worked examples.
Moving from the US to Madrid: A Complete 2026 Guide
Visas, neighborhoods, real cost of living versus the US, the buying process, and common mistakes: everything an American family needs to know before settling in Madrid.
Madrid neighbourhoods to invest in 2026: real yields
Price per sqm, rent and gross yield in Salamanca, Chamberí, Chamartín, Arganzuela and Tetuán, with September 2026 data.
What is a personal property shopper?
Definition, differences with a traditional agency and real fee ranges in the Madrid market. A practical guide for buyers.
Salamanca: still setting Madrid's price
How the price per square metre is evolving in Madrid's most sought-after district and where there is still room to grow.
Refurbished penthouses: yield and heritage
A technical review of the most sought-after asset for international buyers in Chamberí, Justicia and Almagro.
Living next to El Retiro: quiet luxury
Why HNW buyers increasingly prioritise proximity to the park over extra square metres in Madrid's prime market.
Buying in Madrid as a non-resident
A roadmap for international buyers: NIE, bank account, acquisition structure, purchase and annual taxes, financing, and where the proposed 100% tax stands.
Prime Madrid 2026: five key movements
What the deals closed in recent months tell us about the direction of the luxury market in the capital.
Buying a flat in Goya: 2026 guide
Prices per sqm, the most sought-after layouts, recurring mistakes we see, and what to look for so the flat holds value long term.
Buying a flat in Chamberí: 2026 guide
Prices per sqm, the sub-areas and streets that make the difference, the most in-demand layouts and what to check before buying.
How much you can negotiate in Salamanca
Real discount ranges in closed deals, factors that move the negotiation and differences by sub-area within the district.
What is an off-market deal in Madrid
Definition, why the off-market exists in Madrid, how to access it and what advantages it offers the buyer.
The Best International Schools in Madrid for Expat Families
Curricula, leading schools, real fees, school buses and which neighborhood gets you closest: matching the school decision to the property decision.
Buying a pied-à-terre in Madrid: why Salamanca
Prices by sub-area, the layouts that work best, tax rules for non-residents, and common mistakes when buying a fixed base in the Salamanca district.
High-End Rentals in Madrid: A Guide for Expat Families
Why Madrid's prime rental market moves differently, what landlords expect, and how expat families secure the property before it goes to a faster-moving local tenant.
Registering (Empadronamiento) in Madrid: a complete guide for expats (2026)
Requirements and documents by nationality, the registration form, booking an appointment (or registering online) and the mistakes that most often delay the process.
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