Moving to Tenerife: 2026 property & living guide
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:29:22
Known as the "Island of Eternal Spring", Tenerife has become one of Europe's premier destinations for permanent relocation. Situated roughly 1,000 kilometres southwest of the Spanish mainland, the island offers an enviable combination of year-round warmth, dramatic volcanic scenery, and European infrastructure.
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How to deal with noisy neighbours in Spain: law, rules & what to do
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:07:01
Spain is renowned worldwide for its vibrant street life, outdoor culture, and spirited social atmosphere. From late-night terrace dining to lively seasonal fiestas, the sound of people enjoying life is woven into the country’s fabric.
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How much does private health insurance cost in Spain?
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:58:27
Private health insurance in Spain costs an average of €46 a month for a basic policy without co-payments and €74 for a complete one. For people over 55, a complete policy averages about €125 a month. These figures come from the December 2025 health insurance price index by Rastreator, a Spanish comparison site, which also shows premiums rising by around 19% during 2025.
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Barcelona cost of living: Your 2026 budget guide
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:33:12
Barcelona has long attracted expats, digital nomads, and international buyers with its Mediterranean climate, modernist architecture, and world-class gastronomy. However, the operational reality of living in the Catalan capital in 2026 has shifted. Fueled by record tourism, tight housing inventory, and evolving local regulations, the city’s cost of living requires careful financial planning.
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Spain re-approves its housing decrees: what changes for tenants and landlords
Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:20:58
Spain's Council of Ministers re-approved 2 royal decree-laws (reales decretos-ley) on housing on 6 October 2026. Congress had rejected the earlier versions on 2 October, the first by 172 votes to 178, and the second by 166 votes to 184. The new texts keep the same core measures, with some technical changes and a few additions.
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Best places in Tenerife to buy a home
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:55:11
As the largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife has long been a heavyweight in the European holiday market. However, as we move through 2026, the island's property landscape has fundamentally evolved. No longer just a winter-sun escape, Tenerife has matured into a tier-one destination for remote workers, digital nomads, and international investors seeking a primary or dual residency. The island is essentially two distinct micro-continents: the lush, culturally rich north and the sun-drenched, resort-heavy south. For property buyers, this geographic diversity means Tenerife is not one single market, but a complex blend of localised property trends.
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What is a nota simple in Spain?
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:36:42
If you have started researching how property transactions work in Spain, you will have come across the term nota simple fairly quickly — it is one of the first documents any buyer, lawyer, or bank will mention. This guide answers the questions people most commonly ask about it: what it is, who can request one, what it actually contains, how to read it, and what it costs.
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How to give notice to end a rental contract in Spain: tenant and landlord rules
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:32:14
Circumstances change, and sometimes a rental contract needs to end before its natural term is up. Spanish law has clear rules for this — but they are not the same for tenants and landlords. A tenant can generally walk away from a long-term lease with 30 days' notice after the first six months. A landlord cannot simply decide to end a tenancy early; the Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos (LAU) gives landlords only a handful of specific legal grounds to do so. This guide covers both positions in detail. For the broader picture of how Spanish rental contracts work — types of lease, obligations, rent increases — our guide to understanding Spanish rental contracts is the place to start; this article picks up specifically on what happens when either side wants out early.
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Why Granada is one of Spain's best-value regions for property in 2026
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:53:08
While Madrid, Barcelona, and the established coastal hotspots continue to dominate headlines, Granada has quietly become one of the more compelling property stories in Spain. Prices remain well below the national capitals, the market has moved from recovery into genuine momentum, and the city itself offers a quality of life that is difficult to match: a UNESCO World Heritage old town, the Alhambra, the Sierra Nevada on one side and the Mediterranean within reach on the other.
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Best places in Mallorca to buy a home in 2026
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:47:21
As the Mallorca property market moves through 2026, it has firmly transitioned from a post-pandemic boom into a mature, low-volatility era. Defined by strict planning constraints and geography, the island is the ultimate "supply-side" market. With approximately 32% of the Balearic Islands designated as protected land, genuine scarcity is driving the narrative. Buyers here are no longer just looking for a summer holiday home; they are investing in a safe, cosmopolitan Mediterranean lifestyle backed by rock-solid equity preservation.
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Step straight onto the sand: Beachfront apartments for sale in Valencia province
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:08:37
The province of Valencia offers a highly active coastal property market, driven by consistent demand for front-line locations. For buyers prioritising immediate sea access, searching for beachfront apartments for sale in Valencia province provides a range of strategic options. From high-end resort residences to practical, budget-friendly developments, the local market caters to both investment portfolios and year-round living directly on the beachfront.
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Spain's official house price index rises 12.2%, its 49th straight quarterly increase
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:11:26
Spain's official house price index rose 12.2% in the year to the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE) — a slightly slower pace than the 12.9% recorded in the first quarter, but the 49th consecutive quarter in which prices have risen on an annual basis. That streak stretches back roughly 12 years, making this one of the longest uninterrupted growth cycles in the index's history.
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Best time of year to buy property in Spain
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:27:39
Search online and you will find plenty of confident claims about the "best month" to buy property in Spain — December for motivated sellers, January for a fresh start, August for desperate bargains. Most of these claims are not backed by any real data, and some directly contradict each other. This guide takes a more honest approach: what genuinely changes throughout the year in the Spanish property market, and what does not.
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House prices stabilise in Spain in August, Tinsa reports
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:44:42
Spanish house prices held flat in August compared with July — the first month without further acceleration after a run of consecutive quarterly increases — according to valuation firm Tinsa. Prices are still up 14.9% on a year earlier, some 10 percentage points above inflation, but the pause in month-on-month growth is the clearest sign yet that the pace seen through the first half of the year — which peaked at 15.2% annual growth in the second quarter — may be starting to level off.
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Spanish property terms: a glossary for buyers in Spain
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:01:26
Buying property in Spain introduces a set of legal, fiscal, and administrative terms that have no direct equivalent in English. Some of them — like escritura or catastro — appear in almost every transaction. Others, like nuda propiedad or plusvalía, come up in specific situations. Knowing what they mean before you encounter them in a contract or conversation makes the process considerably less daunting.
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Five ways to make your garden more appealing to property buyers
Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:36:07 +0000
A beautiful garden is part of the Mediterranean dream. But a neglected or high-maintenance garden can quickly turn that dream into a costly chore, making your property harder to sell. When selling a home in Spain, owners naturally concentrate on the house itself. Yet the garden can be just as important in creating a good […] The post Five ways to make your garden more appealing to property buyers appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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The flaws at the heart of the government’s housing policy
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:10:30 +0000
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently appeared on television defending rent controls and greater government intervention in Spain’s housing market. His interview on La Revuelta brought several questionable arguments and important omissions into focus. Here’s a closer look. With Spain heading towards a general election on 29 November, Sánchez is seeking to make housing a […] The post The flaws at the heart of the government’s housing policy appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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How much value does a garden add to a property?
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:31:41 +0000
A garden can add considerable value to a home in Spain, but how much depends on where the property is, how big the garden is, and how useful it is. Bigger is not always better, and the first few square metres can sometimes be worth much more than the last few hundred. As a rough […] The post How much value does a garden add to a property? appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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The terrace problem with notary property price statistics
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:29:14 +0000
Spain’s new notary statistics portal is a big step forward in property market transparency, but its price-per-square-metre figures come with a catch for homes with terraces. Understanding how terraces are treated is essential if you want to make sense of the numbers. The new Notarial Statistical Portal is one of the most useful developments in […] The post The terrace problem with notary property price statistics appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spain’s new 10pc VAT on holiday lets: What owners need to know
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:40:47 +0000
Spain has introduced a new 10% VAT on short-term property lettings that could affect thousands of holiday-home owners, including those who only rent out their properties occasionally. The legislation is already in force, but parliamentary approval is still pending and important practical questions remain unanswered. What do the new rules say? The measure forms part […] The post Spain’s new 10pc VAT on holiday lets: What owners need to know appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Foreign demand for Spanish property falls sharply in first half of 2026
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:33:04 +0000
Foreign demand for property in Spain fell by 13% in the first half of 2026, with second-home buyers leading the decline and every major foreign market contracting together for the first time. The latest figures from the notaries confirm that the international market is losing momentum. The latest figures from the Association of Spanish Notaries […] The post Foreign demand for Spanish property falls sharply in first half of 2026 appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spain’s housing decrees trigger exodus from rental market, agents warn
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:34:11 +0000
The first evidence of how landlords are reacting to Spain’s controversial new housing decrees suggests that thousands of homes are already being withdrawn from the long-term rental market, making the housing shortage worse rather than better. According to a survey by the National Federation of Estate Agent Associations (FAI), almost 6,000 rental transactions have been […] The post Spain’s housing decrees trigger exodus from rental market, agents warn appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Barcelona plans 150% property tax increase on tourist flats ahead of 2028 ban
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:14:30 +0000
Barcelona City Council has approved plans to increase property taxes by up to 150% on owners with multiple tourist rental licences, adding another financial burden to a sector already facing extinction in 2028. Barcelona City Council’s Economy and Finance Committee has approved a proposal to increase the annual property tax (IBI) on tourist rental properties, […] The post Barcelona plans 150% property tax increase on tourist flats ahead of 2028 ban appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Radical housing decrees return as housing becomes election battleground
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:48:00 +0000
Spain’s controversial housing decrees are back, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for 29 November, gambling that public anger over housing will save his government. Just three days after Parliament rejected the government’s two emergency housing decrees on Friday 2 October, Sánchez announced a snap general election. His government then […] The post Radical housing decrees return as housing becomes election battleground appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Foreign demand falls sharply as Spanish property market shifts down a gear
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:44:20 +0000
Foreign buyers purchased 13% fewer homes in Spain in the first half of 2026, with holiday-home demand falling even faster. But after a record-breaking 2025, the latest figures suggest a market cooling down rather than falling off a cliff. The latest figures from Spain’s Housing Ministry show that 353,557 homes were sold in the first […] The post Foreign demand falls sharply as Spanish property market shifts down a gear appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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