Spanish house prices are rising at their fastest pace in 20 years
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:18:59
Spanish property prices rose 15.2% in the year to the second quarter of 2026 — the sharpest annual increase since 2006, the final stretch of the pre-crisis boom, according to valuation firm Tinsa. Prices are now within touching distance of their all-time nominal high.
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Annual costs of owning property in Spain: a complete guide
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:09:12
Buying a property in Spain is one thing — understanding what it costs to own one each year is another. Running costs vary depending on where the property is located, whether you are a resident or non-resident, and whether the property is a primary home, a holiday home, or a rental investment. This guide covers every annual cost you should budget for, with indicative figures, worked examples, and practical advice on managing each one.
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Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol: which coast is right for you?
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:26:02
The Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol together account for more international property purchases than any other region in Spain. Both sit on the Mediterranean, both enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year, and both have well-established expat communities, international airports, and a wide range of properties at different price points. The question most buyers arrive at is not which one is better in the abstract, but which one is better for them.
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Wake up to the Mediterranean: Sea view properties for sale on the Costa Brava
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:46:04
The Costa Brava, stretching along the beautiful Girona coastline in Spain, is famed for its rugged cliffs, hidden coves, and spectacular Mediterranean panoramas. If you are searching for Costa Brava properties for sale, waking up to the sound of the sea is often at the top of the wish list. Whether you want an apartment overlooking a bustling beach or a peaceful clifftop villa, finding a sea view property for sale on the Costa Brava offers the ultimate Spanish coastal lifestyle.
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From Cadaqués to Blanes: The best villages to buy property on the Costa Brava
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:54:00
The Costa Brava, stretching from the French border down to Blanes, is arguably Spain’s most visually striking coastline. Defined by its rugged cliffs, hidden turquoise coves, and pine-fringed beaches, this stretch of the Mediterranean has long been a magnet for international buyers.
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Moving to Spain with kids: Where to live near top international schools
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:48:29
Relocating to Spain with children requires strategic planning. For most expat families, the choice of school dictates the choice of neighbourhood. While the Spanish public school system assigns places based on your empadronamiento (municipal registration certificate), private international schools operate independently. However, navigating daily school runs in major Spanish hubs means that choosing to live nearby is a practical necessity.
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How to transfer money to Spain safely
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:03:38
Transferring a large sum of money internationally is not the same as sending a few hundred euros to a friend. When buying property in Spain, you may need to send anywhere from a few thousand euros for a reservation deposit to several hundred thousand at completion. The amounts are significant, the timing matters, and there are genuine risks to be aware of — from hidden costs to fraud.
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What is a 'traspaso' in Spain? How business transfers work when taking over a commercial property
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:39:36
Many international expats dream of running a café, bar, or boutique in Spain. If you are looking to invest in the Spanish commercial sector, you will quickly encounter the term traspaso.
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Where to invest in property in Spain: the best places and what to expect
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:22:10
Spain is one of the most active property investment markets in Europe. Foreign buyers account for around 14% of all purchases, property prices have risen in 51 out of 52 provincial capitals over the past year, and rental yields across the country average around 5.5% gross — competitive by European standards and significantly ahead of many northern European markets.
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Abogado vs gestor in Spain: what is the difference, and which do you need?
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:03:17
Within your first few weeks in Spain, you will almost certainly hear the word gestor or gestoría. Your estate agent will mention it, the town hall will mention it, and any expat who has lived here for more than a year will tell you to find one. What is less clear is exactly what a gestor does, how this differs from an abogado (lawyer), and which one you actually need for a given task.
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Where to buy a holiday home in Spain
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:49:34
Spain is consistently one of the most popular countries in the world for holiday home buyers. The combination of reliable sunshine, accessible flights from most of Europe, a wide range of property types, and a well-established international buying market makes it a practical as well as enjoyable choice. The question most buyers arrive at quickly is not whether to buy in Spain, but where.
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Is investing in property in Spain worth it?
Tue, 26 May 2026 08:05:41
Spain has been one of Europe’s most consistently attractive property markets for international investors for decades. A combination of strong tourism, a growing rental market, competitive entry prices relative to comparable European destinations, and a high quality of life continues to draw buyers from across the world.
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Is Spain safe to live in? 2026 Crime rates and what expats need to know
Mon, 25 May 2026 11:19:14
When planning a relocation, the Iberian sunshine, Mediterranean diet, and relaxed pace of life are always the initial draws. However, once the romantic dream of moving abroad meets reality, the practicalities of day-to-day security become the ultimate deciding factor.
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Do I need a lawyer when buying property in Spain?
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:09:05
Spanish law does not require you to hire a lawyer when buying property. You could, in theory, complete a purchase using only a notary. In practice, however, the vast majority of experienced buyers — and every property professional we are aware of — would advise strongly against it. The risks of proceeding without legal representation in Spain are significant, and the cost of a lawyer is modest relative to the value of the transaction.
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How to find reliable relocation services for moving to Spain
Fri, 15 May 2026 13:31:58
Moving to Spain involves considerably more than packing your belongings and booking a flight. Between visa applications, NIE numbers, property searches, bank accounts, school enrolments, and the general complexity of Spanish bureaucracy, the process can feel overwhelming — particularly if you are doing it for the first time from abroad.
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What Germany’s car crisis could mean for the Spanish property market
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:25:11 +0000
Germany’s car industry is in trouble. That matters for Spain because Germans are not just holidaymakers here — they are one of the most important foreign buyer groups in the Spanish second-home market. The crisis unfolding in the German car industry is no longer just a boardroom problem in Wolfsburg, Stuttgart, or Munich. It could […] The post What Germany’s car crisis could mean for the Spanish property market appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Mallorca’s anti-tourism activists become a nuisance to their own cause
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:29:18 +0000
Anti-tourism activists in Mallorca may have become more of a nuisance to their own cause of trying to push back against tourism and property investors than a serious force in the public arena. A controversial protest manual, circulated ahead of demonstrations planned for 26 July, has triggered police scrutiny and condemnation from politicians, business groups, […] The post Mallorca’s anti-tourism activists become a nuisance to their own cause appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Estate agents expect a cooler market but higher prices in the second half
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:22:13 +0000
Industry insiders expect the Spanish housing market to cool in the second half, but with prices continuing to rise. A new survey of more than 400 estate agents by mortgage lender UCI and the Spanish International Realty Alliance (SIRA) suggests the market will remain resilient in the second half of the year, but at a […] The post Estate agents expect a cooler market but higher prices in the second half appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Dutch demand for Spanish property keeps rising as others cool
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:58:11 +0000
Dutch buyers continue to stand out in Spain’s foreign property market. The latest Land Registrar figures show demand from the Netherlands rising in Q1 2026, even as the wider foreign market declined. Spanish property acquisitions involving a buyer from the Netherlands reached 1,626 in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from […] The post Dutch demand for Spanish property keeps rising as others cool appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spanish government plans another housing decree, because the last one worked so well
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:50:13 +0000
The Spanish government is preparing another Royal Decree-law on housing this July, with more intervention in the rental market and more uncertainty for landlords. Property owners in Spain might be forgiven for wondering what new surprise awaits them next. The government has confirmed plans to approve a new housing package in July by Royal Decree-law, […] The post Spanish government plans another housing decree, because the last one worked so well appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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France’s ‘temporary’ rent controls are proving anything but temporary
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:16:43 +0000
France’s “temporary” rent controls are proving remarkably permanent. As politicians debate extending them, the French experience offers an important lesson for Spain—and anyone interested in housing policy. Most people have no idea where rent controls exist. Unless you happen to live there, it’s not the sort of policy that makes international headlines. Most property owners […] The post France’s ‘temporary’ rent controls are proving anything but temporary appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Foreign buyers flock to Spain’s ultra-prime hotspots
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:35:31 +0000
Five locations dominate Spain’s market for homes priced above €3 million, underlining just how concentrated the country’s super-prime property sector has become. According to new analysis from Idealista, the undisputed leaders are the Costa del Sol’s so-called Golden Triangle of Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís, joined by Calvià in Mallorca and the city of Madrid. Together, […] The post Foreign buyers flock to Spain’s ultra-prime hotspots appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Another Ecopark dispute emerges in Alicante province
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:23:29 +0000
After SPI reported on the Ecoparc dispute in Moraira, readers got in touch about a remarkably similar controversy in Dolores. The lesson? Always do your location due diligence. Last week SPI reported on an Ecopark dispute in Moraira, where local residents are challenging the location of a proposed Ecopark waste collection facility close to residential […] The post Another Ecopark dispute emerges in Alicante province appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Foreign buyers blamed for pricing Spaniards out of the coast and islands
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:24:58 +0000
Foreign buyers are once again in the Spanish media spotlight, this time blamed for pushing coastal and island property prices beyond the reach of many Spaniards. The diagnosis is partly right. The implied cure is where things get more complicated. El País, one of Spain’s biggest newspapers and a reliable voice of the Spanish Left, […] The post Foreign buyers blamed for pricing Spaniards out of the coast and islands appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Refund battles loom after Supreme Court ruling on Spain’s rental registry
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:20:57 +0000
The Supreme Court may have killed Spain’s national rental registry, but a new battle is just beginning. Property owners who paid registration fees could soon be lining up to demand their money back. The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Spain’s national short-term rental registry may have removed one headache for property owners, but it […] The post Refund battles loom after Supreme Court ruling on Spain’s rental registry appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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