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The holder of 500,000 immigrants who buy a house is based on the "D + 2 + 5 ..." policy, which means that you can apply for a Class D visa with a validity of 1 year for the first time after completing the purchase, and then change the card for two years, and then two years later Replace it with a five-year card, and then replace it every five years.
For the time being, Spain's economy continues to improve. Investors, including many domestic investment investors, have come to the bottom to invest. It is expected that Spain's real estate prices will continue to rise with the economy. Immigrants to Spain through home purchases will receive multiple returns in the future, including European immigration status and property appreciation.
The act allows holders of a 500,000 investor residency card to work
New homes generate VAT, second-hand homes generate transfer tax, and stamp duty. It is worth noting that these taxes will vary from region to region, but not so much. After getting the deed, the government has to pay the government land tax every year. The specific price depends on the different area and housing area. In addition there will be a property management fee, this price is also determined according to different properties, usually 50-100 euros / month.
Previously such visas only allowed immigrants to live in Spain and not to engage in business activities. The new law on investment immigration was promulgated on July 30, 2015, which has relaxed a lot of policies, including those with a 500,000 gold visa can also engage in business activities.
After the real estate is transferred and the title certificate is obtained, the applicant must submit a Class D visa application to the Spanish Consulate in China. The visa granted to the 500,000 applicants for house purchase immigration is valid for one year.
The United States and Canada are very sparsely populated, so the houses are often hundreds of square meters. The European countries are different. Their population density is quite large. The cities are generally dominated by apartments. villa.
The number of second-hand houses for sale in Spain is much higher than the number of new houses. This is different from China. Europe advocates protecting the original style of cities. Houses are regularly renovated but basically not demolished. So you can often see a scene in Spain. Although the houses on four sides seem to be demolished, the wall facing the street will not be demolished, and they will remain as they are. The government is also encouraging developers to do the same, and if you demolish the entire building, you will pay high taxes.
Most of the new houses are hardcover and have been equipped with some furniture and basic appliances, so you can move in immediately. Second-hand houses are old and new, it is difficult to introduce them in general. You can also choose a villa-type independent apartment in the suburbs, and the price is usually higher near the coastline. There are also a few "super villas" on the market that live like Barcelona stars, and "rich and willful" customers can also consider it.
Most Chinese people still don't know much about Spain. Apart from traditional bullfighters and Barcelona Real Madrid, Spain has countless fascinating features. Spain receives the third largest number of tourists in the world each year. The Spanish know how to enjoy life, going to the beach in summer, skiing in winter, and various recreational activities on weekends. Despite the economic downturn in recent years, the bars and shopping malls on the streets are still crowded. Spanish prices are much cheaper than other European countries, many things are cheaper than domestic purchases, and most importantly, there is no smog and basically no traffic jams. The text description is limited and you need to experience it yourself.
In fact, the specific choice of a city needs to be weighed according to personal preferences and specific needs. For the whole of Spain, the living conditions in most cities are very good. There are first-tier Spanish cities like Madrid and Barcelona; there are also exotic southern cities such as Granada; there are many other beautiful coastal cities, such as Alicante. It is worth noting that China is a rapidly developing country and its buildings are renovated quickly, while Europe usually does not damage the original buildings. This is why many Chinese who study or live in Europe say that they actually live in "European villages".
