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52. Gains (losses) on non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued transactions
The main headings included in the balance under this heading in the accompanying consolidated income statements are as follows:
| Gains (Losses) in Non-current Assets Held for Sale | Notes | Millions of Euros | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | ||
| Gains for real estate |
|
127 | 374 | 986 |
| Of which: |
|
|
|
|
| Foreclosed |
|
(9) | 17 | 5 |
| Sale of buildings for own use (Note 16.1) | 16 | 95 | 285 | 925 |
| Impairment of non-current assets held for sale | 16 | (397) | (247) | (127) |
| Gains on sale of available-for-sale financial assets |
|
- | - | - |
| Total |
|
(270) | 127 | 859 |
"Gains for real estate" for 2011, 2010 and 2009 correspond, fundamentally, to the sale of real estate in Spain with subsequent leaseback by the Group. Profits on sales of €67, €273 and €914 million for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were generated (Note 16.1).