The sale of homes will increase by 6% this year, reaching 600,000 operations, according to Donpiso

MADRID, 27 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The sale of homes in Spain will close the year 2022 with 600,000 operations, which represents an increase of 6% compared to the 565,523 sales registered in the year 2021, according to the figures of the National Institute of Statistics (INE) and according to estimates of the Donpiso national real estate network.

The data for 2021 was already the highest recorded since 2007, so it is expected that a new record will be broken in 2022. In addition, compared to the year 2020, the increase in sales could amount to 42.8%.

Likewise, regarding demand, Donpiso forecasts that it could fall between 15% and 20%, due to the context of economic uncertainty and the increased effort in monetary terms by consumers.

Among the factors that could mark the evolution of the housing market, Donpiso has highlighted the arrival of the 'Next Generation' funds and the positive evolution of employment.

Regarding the impact of inflation, the real estate network has pointed out that this will be "moderate", although it will depend on how the war in Ukraine or the energy and raw materials crisis evolve.

"The Spanish real estate sector will withstand this context of inflation well and it will not have a negative impact on the market," said Donpiso's deputy general manager, Emiliano Bermúdez.

Precisely, as they have explained from Donpiso, the inflationary moment makes real estate investment more attractive, both for a subsequent rental of the asset and for its sale in the short or medium term. However, trading times are increasing, reaching an average of 120 days after the summer compared to the average 90 days that occur today.