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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Short-term vs. long-term rentals in Spain: which is more profitable?
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:19:56
Deciding whether to place a Spanish property on the long-term rental market or list it as a short-term holiday let is the most critical decision an investor will make.
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Spain vs Italy: which is easier and cheaper to buy property in?
Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:23:01
For Italian buyers in particular, Spain and Italy are natural points of comparison — two Mediterranean countries with similar climates, comparable culture and cuisine, and a shared appeal as a place to buy a second home or relocate to. But the two property markets work quite differently in practice, from how taxes are calculated to how the buying process itself unfolds. This guide compares them honestly, covering what each country genuinely does well, so you can make the decision with a clear picture of both.
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Average Spanish mortgage passes €178,000 for the first time
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:25:00
The average new mortgage in Spain has broken €178,000 for the first time on record, according to figures published by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on 26 August. It is the clearest sign yet that the cost of buying — and of financing that purchase — is climbing in step: house prices rose 15.2% in the year to the second quarter, and now the typical loan buyers are taking out to cover that cost has hit a new high alongside it.
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Spanish homes under €100,000 – Is it still possible in 2026?
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:23:41
Spain's property market has moved quickly over the past couple of years, with national prices rising faster than at almost any point in the past two decades. It is fair to ask whether the classic idea of a Spanish home for under €100,000 still holds up in 2026. The honest answer is yes — but it looks a little different than it might have five years ago. These days, a budget under €100,000 usually means a smaller property, a location a little further from the coast, or a home that could use some love. It does not mean giving up on sunshine, sea air, or a genuine Spanish lifestyle.
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What is the Spanish work culture really like?
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:25:27
Spain has a reputation for a relaxed approach to work — long lunches, an easy pace, life prioritised over career. Some of that holds up. Some of it doesn't. The reality of working in a Spanish office is more specific and, in some ways, more demanding than the stereotype suggests: strong hierarchy, a real emphasis on personal relationships, and a communication style that can catch newcomers off guard. This guide covers what a Spanish workplace actually feels like day to day, rather than the statutory rules that govern it.
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The Costa Tropical property guide: A quieter alternative to the Costa del Sol
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:42:11
For decades, international buyers looking at southern Spain have reflexively turned their attention to the Costa del Sol or the Costa Blanca. However, nestled between the heavily developed resorts of Málaga and the arid, striking landscapes of Almería, lies a stretch of coastline that remains one of Andalusia's best-kept secrets.
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Radical housing decrees defeated as snap election talk grows
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:42:07 +0000
Spain’s government rushed two emergency housing decrees into law early week, only for Parliament to reject both on Friday. Their fleeting existence says more about the politics surrounding Spain’s housing crisis than about serious attempts to solve it. On Tuesday 29 September the Spanish government approved two emergency royal decree-laws on housing. By Friday 2 […] The post Radical housing decrees defeated as snap election talk grows appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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New asbestos certificate required to sell or rent property in Catalonia
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:33:30 +0000
From 3 October 2026, property owners in Catalonia face another piece of paperwork when selling or renting: a certificate stating whether or not the property contains asbestos. A new Catalan law on the eradication of asbestos introduces the requirement for property transactions and new rental contracts from the beginning of October. What owners need to […] The post New asbestos certificate required to sell or rent property in Catalonia appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Market snapshot: German market in Q2 2026
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:51:44 +0000
German demand for Spanish property continued to grow in the second quarter, but once again failed to keep pace with the wider foreign market. As a result, German buyers’ share of foreign demand fell to its lowest level in this series. German buyers were involved in 1,640 Spanish property purchases in Q2 2026, up 3.1% […] The post Market snapshot: German market in Q2 2026 appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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New Marbella neighbourhood planned with 156 villas
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:41:51 +0000
A new residential development north of Marbella town centre is moving forward after years of planning, with 156 detached homes planned on a site close to La Cañada shopping centre. Marbella council is preparing to approve infrastructure works for the URP-MB-2 sector, covering more than 105,000 sqm north of the town centre. More than 30 […] The post New Marbella neighbourhood planned with 156 villas appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Catalonia creates a new bureaucracy to police landlords
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:37:05 +0000
Catalonia’s new housing enforcement directorate will police rents, contracts and landlord compliance. Once a bureaucracy like this is created, expect it to find plenty of reasons to justify its existence — another deterrent for private investors in Catalan property. The Catalan government has created a new Directorate-General for Housing Discipline, bringing together and strengthening its […] The post Catalonia creates a new bureaucracy to police landlords appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Mortgage foreclosures are rising behind borrowing costs
Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:19:36 +0000
Mortgage foreclosures are rising in Spain, pointing to increasing financial stress among some homeowners. But the numbers are still nowhere near the levels seen after the property crash that began in 2008. Spain recorded 9,596 mortgage foreclosures on homes in the first half of 2026, up 27% year-on-year and the highest H1 figure since 2022. […] The post Mortgage foreclosures are rising behind borrowing costs appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Barcelona’s mayor Collboni makes common cause with New York’s Mamdani
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:41:46 +0000
Barcelona’s Socialist mayor has returned from New York with plans for an international alliance against housing “speculation” – and even municipal grocery shops inspired by New York. Given Barcelona’s record on housing, a little scepticism seems appropriate. Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni has been in New York rubbing shoulders with fellow big-city mayors at the Urban20 […] The post Barcelona’s mayor Collboni makes common cause with New York’s Mamdani appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Balearic government rules out restrictions on second-home buyers despite Brussels opening
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:35:46 +0000
Brussels’ proposed new housing framework has already revived calls to restrict second-home purchases in some of Spain’s most popular foreign-buyer markets, but the Balearic government has ruled out going down that road. Calls to restrict foreigners or other outsiders from buying property have been strongest in the Balearics and Canaries, so it was no surprise […] The post Balearic government rules out restrictions on second-home buyers despite Brussels opening appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Too many holiday-homes is not Spain’s housing problem
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:16:52 +0000
Spain’s coastal housing problem is not too many holiday homes, but too little housing supply. Restricting second homes and tourist accommodation won’t fix that — making it easier and cheaper to build might. Appraisal-company Tinsa has done some research into the question of housing supply, demand and prices on the Spanish coast in its new […] The post Too many holiday-homes is not Spain’s housing problem appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Brussels proposes housing market intervention that could harm foreign buyers and sellers in Spain
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:09:18 +0000
Brussels is considering housing-market interventions that could restrict the second-home market in Spain. Nothing is changing yet, but foreign owners thinking of selling might have another reason to bring that decision forward. Housing has traditionally been largely a national, regional and local responsibility in the EU, but soaring prices and shortages have pushed the issue […] The post Brussels proposes housing market intervention that could harm foreign buyers and sellers in Spain appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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