Authentic Almeria - Coastal Properties for sale with a Pool
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:48:46
The Almeria Costa is celebrated for its authenticity and unspoiled beauty. Unlike some of the more crowded Spanish coasts, Almeria offers a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. Here, you can find a mix of golden, sandy beaches and secluded coves, with the landscapes of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park offering hiking trails and unique volcanic scenery.
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Moving to Málaga: Your essential guide to life on the Costa del Sol
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:16:05
This guide will give you a comprehensive overview of living in the vibrant province of Málaga, a true gem of Andalucía and home to the famous Costa del Sol. Whether you're a remote worker seeking sun and a new environment, a family looking for a new life, or a retiree, this guide will provide essential information for anyone considering moving to this part of Spain.
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Why is moving to Murcia a good idea?
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:50:27
The Region of Murcia, often referred to as Europe's "best-kept secret," presents a compelling and unique proposition for expats seeking a high quality of life at a fraction of the cost found in more well-known Spanish destinations.
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Escape to serenity: Country houses with a pool for sale in Murcia
Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:44:23
The Region of Murcia, on Spain's southeastern coast, offers a truly authentic and tranquil Mediterranean lifestyle. Known as "the garden of Europe" for its rich agricultural lands and enviable climate, Murcia provides a perfect escape from the fast-paced life of a big city. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and a warm, semi-arid climate, the region is ideal for those seeking to buy a property with a pool in Spain and enjoy an outdoor life all year round.
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Home mortgages surge 31.7% in June hitting 14-year high
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:54:52
DEMAND for home loans has rocketed in the past year as Eurozone interest continues to fall, but nearly three-quarters of borrowers are opting for fixed rates as a precaution, latest official figures show.
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Your budget Balearic home: Property for sale in Mallorca for under €200,000
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:27:59
As a highly sought-after location for a sunshine-filled life overseas, property for sale in Mallorca is usually snapped up very quickly – making it a great investment. This also means the largest of the Balearic Islands is among Spain's most expensive places to buy a home – but did you know that there are still plenty of houses and apartments for sale in Mallorca for under €200,000?
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Home sales and price growth 'slowdown' due, says Bankinter
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:26:21
RESIDENTIAL property sales will slow down 'by 5%' in the second half of 2025, leading to moderation in price growth, according to the latest report from Bankinter.
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Spanish property market - 2025 Q2 Review: Continued resilience and growth
Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:06:24
Building on the Q1 2025 review, the Spanish property market has continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience and dynamic shifts throughout the second quarter of 2025. The average value of completed properties, encompassing both new builds and resales, recorded a substantial year-on-year increase of 9.8% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 2.6% with a real annual growth of 7.7% when adjusted for inflation.
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Embrace coastal living: Sea view apartments for sale in Málaga
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:51:18
Málaga, a vibrant province on Spain's Costa del Sol, offers an enticing array of apartments with breathtaking sea views. Combining urban sophistication with easy access to stunning beaches, purchasing a sea view apartment in Málaga provides an unparalleled lifestyle and can also be a smart investment opportunity.
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Top beaches to visit in Spain in summer 2025
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:07:20
Which are the best Spanish beaches to visit this summer? That's a tough question for an undisputed world blue flag leader with an 8,000-kilometre coastline. It also depends upon your preferences: Scenic, quiet, lively, easily accessible. But Spain's endless incredible beaches (some even several hours' drive from the sea) are always a hit, and not just in summer: Many are equally beautiful in winter.
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Spanish property investors see strong 2025 mid-year returns
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:55:36
BUYING property in Spain has proven to be a solid investment so far this year, with the average owner now around 4% better off than they were at the beginning of January.
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Property for sale in Alicante near a beach: Costa Blanca sunshine living
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:38:04
A beach on the doorstep is probably the first picture that enters your head when thinking about buying Spanish property. After all, Spain's coastline is world-famous, boasting more blue-flagged beaches than any other country.
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Navigating your off-plan property purchase in Spain
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:53:35
Purchasing an off-plan property in Spain offers a compelling opportunity for homeowners and investors, providing access to new residences, often at favourable prices, with personalisation options and structured payment plans. This approach is particularly attractive given the limited supply in Spain's resale market.
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Where to find luxury property in Spain
Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:28:15
Demand for luxury residences in Spain is growing fast, especially among foreign buyers. Fortunately, supply is keeping up with this demand: At any one time, tens of thousands of top-budget homes are for sale nationwide. And the high-end property market is expected to continue to expand throughout 2025, even now the 'golden visa' scheme has ended. Buyers from outside the European Union (EU) can no longer acquire automatic residence by spending half a million euros or more on a property, but this has not, apparently, put investors off. Top-of-the-range villas and élite apartments remain highly sought-after, according to industry experts.
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Best places to live on the North Costa Blanca
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:31:22
If you're looking to move to or buy a holiday home in Spain, you've made a great choice. Deciding exactly where in Spain, though, can be far more challenging: The options are endless, so how do you narrow it down?
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Madrid tops international house price growth but bubble risk stays moderate says UBS
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:40:41 +0000
Madrid has overtaken all other global cities for house price growth in 2025, according to UBS. But despite a 14% surge, the Spanish capital is still only rated a “moderate” bubble risk. Madrid has emerged as the world’s fastest-rising housing market in the latest UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index. Prices in the Spanish capital […] The post Madrid tops international house price growth but bubble risk stays moderate says UBS appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Government housing policy in the firing line, with tensions rising over temporary rentals, room lets, and tourist flats
Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:45:44 +0000
Isabel Rodríguez, Spain’s Minister of Housing (of the ruling Socialist Party, PSOE), defended her party’s stance in Congress this week after sharp criticism from Etna Estrems, an MP for the hard-left Catalan nationalist party Esquerra Republicana (ERC). The row over temporary rentals Estrems accused the Socialists of “turning this into the legislature of speculators, rentiers, […] The post Government housing policy in the firing line, with tensions rising over temporary rentals, room lets, and tourist flats appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Housing crisis blamed on lack of new homes and tourist rentals reveals national survey
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:03:01 +0000
A new national survey reveals that Spaniards see the housing crisis as their number one problem, with most blaming a shortage of new home building and the impact of tourist rentals. Widespread concern, especially among the young According to the first edition of the Observatorio Social de la Vivienda (Prensa Ibérica–Santander), concern about housing scores […] The post Housing crisis blamed on lack of new homes and tourist rentals reveals national survey appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Jávea keeps freeze on tourist flats but lifts ban on villas
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:35:54 +0000
Jávea is set to extend its freeze on tourist rental flats for another six months, but the moratorium won’t apply to villas and other single-family homes, which will once again be able to apply for licences. Why flats stay under suspension The municipal urbanism commission has voted unanimously to prolong the suspension of urban compatibility […] The post Jávea keeps freeze on tourist flats but lifts ban on villas appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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France gearing up for rent controls – a warning for Spain?
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:05:43 +0000
A new report published in France has called for rent controls to be extended and made permanent. Though it is a French debate, it matters in Spain too, where similar ideas circulate and where policymakers often borrow from Paris. Rent control is now being experimented with on both sides of the Pyrenees. According to a […] The post France gearing up for rent controls – a warning for Spain? appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Ibiza claims to be first in Spain to eliminate illegal tourist rentals from Airbnb
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:06:47 +0000
Ibiza’s local government is celebrating what it calls a historic achievement: becoming the first territory in Spain to wipe out all illegal tourist rentals on Airbnb. Whether the reality fully lives up to the rhetoric remains to be seen, but the local council insists the island has turned a corner. Thousands of listings reportedly removed […] The post Ibiza claims to be first in Spain to eliminate illegal tourist rentals from Airbnb appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Half of Spain’s housing shortage is concentrated in just five provinces
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:58:31 +0000
Spain’s housing crisis isn’t evenly spread. Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife together account for almost half of the national housing deficit — a shortfall that is pushing prices up faster than in other parts of the country. The numbers behind the shortage Between 2020 and 2024, Spain created around 350,000 more […] The post Half of Spain’s housing shortage is concentrated in just five provinces appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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SNAPSHOT: Swedish market in Q2 2025
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:14:37 +0000
Swedish demand for Spanish property has stabilised after several years of decline, but the latest figures show it remains well below past highs. A modest uptick, but still below trend In Q2 2025, Swedes bought around 640 homes in Spain — up 7% compared to the same quarter last year. However, this was almost 20% […] The post SNAPSHOT: Swedish market in Q2 2025 appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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The Bank of Spain admits housing shortfall is even worse than feared
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:59:27 +0000
Spain’s housing shortage is now officially bigger than previously thought, with the Bank of Spain revising its estimate of the deficit up to 700,000 homes. From 600,000 to 700,000 missing homes Back in spring 2024, when Pablo Hernández de Cos was still governor, the Bank put the housing shortfall at around 600,000 units. His successor, […] The post The Bank of Spain admits housing shortfall is even worse than feared appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Another political party pushes for barriers on foreign home buyers
Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:41:12 +0000
Spanish political party Vox is calling for new fiscal measures designed to discourage foreigners from buying property in Spain, while giving Spanish citizens priority access to subsidised housing and social benefits. This week the party will defend a motion in Congress that includes what it calls a “dissuasive fiscal regime” for foreign buyers. At the […] The post Another political party pushes for barriers on foreign home buyers appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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