Investing in housing in 2026: new-build or second-hand?
Investing in housing in 2026 is not just about choosing between new build and resale. Location, costs, financing, renovation and investment horizon are key to making a better-informed decision.
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Balcón del Sur Closes with a 16.87% Return and an 11.22% IRR
Balcón del Sur closes within the expected timeframe following the granting of the licence and the securing of bank financing, with full repayment of capital and interest.
Building Upwards: More Density, More Caution and a New Urban Logic
The world now has 2,583 buildings over 200 metres tall, but the new cycle of high-rise construction requires greater discipline, economic viability and urban purpose.
How to know whether an apartment is a good investment: a step-by-step analysis
Buying a flat is not enough: to know if it is a good investment, you need to analyse costs, income, financing, management and how it fits your strategy.
The residential imbalance intensifies at the start of 2026
The first quarter of 2026 confirms the imbalance in the Spanish residential market: solid demand, rising prices, a strained rental market and insufficient supply.
DI with a mortgage: how leverage affects your returns
Real estate leverage can double your IRR by reducing invested capital, but it also increases risk. Key insights to use a mortgage effectively.
Traditional Banking and Fintech: Competition, Collaboration and New Roles
Traditional banking vs fintech is not a full replacement story, it is coexistence. Key takeaways on profitability, regulation, and security to choose smarter.
New property! Invest in Castellón from €135,000
The property is acquired at a 10% discount compared to comparable homes. With a €12,000 renovation, a capital gain of €45,000 is estimated over 5 years.
How Direct Investments works: from matching to management
With Urbanitae Direct Investments, you gain access to selected properties as the sole owner of the asset, with support throughout every stage of the investment.
New property! New-build homes in Benasque from €290,000
Buy off-plan one of the three available homes, ranging from 67 to 204 m², in an area with strong growth and limited supply of new-build housing.
