Survey uncovers new build improvements

New build property in Spain has shown some qualitative improvements in the last two years, a new study has concluded.

InspectaHomeSpain's new Snagging and Buying Trends 2007/2008 survey has found that the number of flaws per property is less for every kind of dwelling than in the previous research in 2006.

The study also found that the legal requirement for developers to supply a certificate of habitation before the completion of a property is being adhered to in 83 per cent of cases, compared with only 11 per cent two years ago.

Such findings may reassure investors that the quality of new build in Spain is on the up.

Another boost may come in the form of tourist numbers in certain parts of the country.

The total of passengers passing through Alicante Airport in July, August and September was up on the 2007 total in all three cases, Spanish airports operator Aena has revealed.