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Spain's High Speed Rail Network

Spain's High Speed Rail Network

An important aspect of the modernisation of Spain has been the extensive investment in high-speed trains. Second only to China in the distance covered, much of the network runs on green energy.

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The Madraza of Granada: Spain's First University

The Madraza of Granada: Spain's First University

Founded in 1349 by the Nasrid ruler Yusuf I, the same enlightened monarch responsible for many of the finest additions to the Alhambra, the new madrasa was created to teach theology, law, mathematics, astronomy, medicine and philosophy.

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Spain's Reservoirs: From Drought to Plenty

Spain's Reservoirs: From Drought to Plenty

Following successive periods of heavy rainfall, Spain's reservoirs have undergone one of the most dramatic recoveries in living memory. Across much of the country, water reserves have returned to levels that would have seemed wildly optimistic only a few years ago, easing concerns for agriculture, hydroelectric generation and domestic water supplies.

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Spanish Wealth Tax

Spanish Wealth Tax

We explain to what extent are individuals in Spain are liable to pay tax based on their assets, whether fiscally resident or not.

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Taxation On Purchasing A Property

Taxation On Purchasing A Property

As in all countries when purchasing a property, the Spanish government takes the opportunity to penalise the buyer by imposing a tax on the purchase. The tax varies from time to time and from autonomous region to autonomous region.

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Short Term Rentals - New Regulations

Short Term Rentals - New Regulations

The massification of urban tourism has had a significant effect, both on prices and availability of housing in major cities throughout Spain. Legislation is in place to reverse this trend.

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