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Property Risk Analysis
Madrid
Madrid is Europe's fastest-growing capital market — center prices surged to €5,800/m² in 2025 with +12% YoY growth. Low seismic risk but STR regulations tightening. Catastro Referencia Catastral (RC) verified for every property. Golden Visa suspended March 2025.
✓ LOW Seismic Risk — Zone C NCSE-02
⚠ Golden Visa Suspended March 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spain Golden Visa still available for Madrid property?
The Spain Golden Visa for real estate investment was suspended on April 3, 2025. The €500,000 property route is no longer active. Alternative routes via government bonds (€2M), business investment (€1M), or R&D projects remain. Portugal and Greece remain active Golden Visa options.
What is Referencia Catastral and how does RiskAI X use it?
Referencia Catastral (RC) is Spain's official parcel identifier — 20 characters linking each property to the Catastro database (Sede Electrónica del Catastro). RiskAI X automatically queries the public Catastro REST API to retrieve year of construction, surface area, land use classification and building type for any Spanish address.
What are the seismic risks in Madrid?
Madrid has very low seismic risk — Zone C under Spain's NCSE-02 building code, with PGA of 0.08g. The city sits on the stable Iberian granite meseta. This contrasts sharply with high-risk zones in Andalucía SE (Almería, Granada, Lorca) where PGA reaches 0.24g. Seismic risk is NOT a primary concern for Madrid property investment.
Are there STR (Airbnb) restrictions in Madrid?
Yes — Madrid requires a tourist use license (Vivienda de Uso Turístico) for STR properties. The Community of Madrid sets neighborhood-level caps and annual day limits (typically 90 days/year in restricted zones). As of 2025, central districts have the strictest controls. Always verify license availability before purchasing for STR purposes.