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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Cost of living in Spain compared to Italy - 2025
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:09:01
Deciding where to live or retire in Europe involves weighing up numerous factors, with the cost of living often topping the list. Spain and Italy, both Mediterranean countries rich in culture and history, present differing landscapes. But beyond the shared sunshine and Latin roots, what are the real financial and day-to-day differences between life in Italy and Spain? This article compares their cost of living in 2025 across key categories.
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What is a community of owners in Spain, and how does it work?
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:41
Who cleans the stairs in your apartment block or maintains the communal pool on an urbanisation in Spain? Who pays for it, and how much? It might not have occurred to you that someone has to do these things. Or maybe you've heard of the concept of a comunidad de propietarios ('community of owners') and how it's responsible for these and other maintenance issues, but are not sure how it works.
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Spanish property values reach new high: First-quarter 2025 summary
Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:32:25
HOME prices in Spain hit yet another year-on-year high in the first three months of 2025, seeing the average residential property worth 12.2% more than in the same period in 2024, latest figures show.
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How to appeal a visa rejection for Spain
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:45:06
What happens if your visa to move to Spain gets denied? What do you do if your temporaryresidence permit renewal is refused? Whether you are already in Spain on an expired visa, are applying to travel to Spain for a holiday, or intend to live there permanently or temporarily, waiting for a response to your application can be nerve-wracking. But if you meet the visa requirements, and have submitted all the correct documents to the Spanish Consulate at home or the immigration authority in Spain, you will probably be fine. Spain issues over two million visas per year.
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Guide to buying golf property in Spain for 2025
Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:42:25
Spain stands as a premier destination for golf enthusiasts and property investors, boasting approximately 400 golf courses and around 300 days of sunshine annually. Its extensive, high-quality golfing infrastructure and exceptional climate make it an accessible and appealing choice for international buyers seeking leisure and investment. Major golf areas are conveniently located near international airports, simplifying travel from Europe and beyond.
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Spain's 100% foreign buyer and holiday let tax proposal 'not workable', say critics
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:59:36
A DRAFT law increasing tax on holiday lets, empty properties, and for non-resident homebuyers has been presented in Spanish Parliament – although widespread opposition may prevent the measures going ahead.
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The law treats a pensioner with five flats like a global investment fund, and that’s the problem
Sat, 02 Aug 2025 05:53:42 +0000
The head of Barcelona’s Chamber of Urban Property says price controls and top-heavy regulations are pushing landlords out of the market while worsening access to rental housing. “This regulation that was supposed to improve the market has had the opposite effect: more owners are selling, others are switching to short-term lets, and many are simply […] The post The law treats a pensioner with five flats like a global investment fund, and that’s the problem appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spain’s economy to slow as global instability exposes structural weaknesses like housing
Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:03:04 +0000
Spain’s economy has outperformed much of the eurozone in recent quarters, which has helped boost the housing market, but a new report from Esade warns that this strength may be short-lived. According to the latest Economic and Financial Report by Esade, prepared with support from Sabadell Bank, Spain’s GDP growth will moderate in the next […] The post Spain’s economy to slow as global instability exposes structural weaknesses like housing appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Boomers more pessimistic than Gen Z about Spain’s housing crisis
Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:30:34 +0000
Boomers may own most of Spain’s homes, but that hasn’t stopped them from leading the wave of pessimism about the future of housing access. A new survey finds that spirits are low across generations — but especially grim among homeowners of a certain age. The Spanish housing crisis is no longer just a matter of […] The post Boomers more pessimistic than Gen Z about Spain’s housing crisis appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spain’s Housing Ministry announces plans for a public rental portal — but will it deliver?
Sun, 27 Jul 2025 07:08:16 +0000
The Spanish government says it’s launching a new consumer portal to help people find affordable rental housing—but whether it lives up to expectations is another matter. According to Spanish press reports—though curiously absent from the Housing Ministry’s own website—the Ministry of Housing (MIVAU) has approved a plan to develop a digital platform where users can […] The post Spain’s Housing Ministry announces plans for a public rental portal — but will it deliver? appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Legal uncertainty clouds Spain’s new short-term rental register
Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:57:00 +0000
Spain’s new national registry for short-term rentals, introduced on 1 July to improve control over seasonal and tourist lets, is off to a rocky start. According to an article by property portal Idealista, lawyers and property professionals claim the system lacks clarity, consistency, and sufficient infrastructure—raising questions about whether this regulation may be doing more […] The post Legal uncertainty clouds Spain’s new short-term rental register appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Airbnb agrees to remove listings without legal registration code in Spain
Sun, 27 Jul 2025 05:27:13 +0000
The Ministry of Housing has reached an agreement with Airbnb to identify and remove listings that fail to include a legally required registration code for short-term rentals. This code, mandatory since 1 July, applies to all short-term lets—whether tourist, seasonal, or room-based. Monthly reporting and tighter enforcement In a meeting held on 15 July at […] The post Airbnb agrees to remove listings without legal registration code in Spain appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Bankinter forecasts fewer housing transactions and slower price growth in an uncertain economic climate
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:20:03 +0000
Spanish bank Bankinter anticipates a slowdown in Spain’s housing market over the next two years, with fewer transactions and more modest price increases. The downturn is expected to stem from weaker economic growth and ongoing supply shortages. Housing sales to drop while prices keep climbing, albeit more slowly According to Bankinter’s latest Property Market Report, […] The post Bankinter forecasts fewer housing transactions and slower price growth in an uncertain economic climate appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Outsiders snap up abandoned Galician villages at bargain prices
Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:01:32 +0000
Abandoned villages in rural Galicia, once the domain of foreign investors and nostalgic descendants of emigrants, have taken on a new life—this time in the hands of outsiders from other parts of Spain looking for a radically different (and much cheaper) way to live. With prices starting as low as €39,000—less than a quarter of […] The post Outsiders snap up abandoned Galician villages at bargain prices appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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67% of Spanish municipalities offer IBI tax breaks for rooftop solar panels
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:27:11 +0000
If you’re considering installing solar panels in Spain, good news: two-thirds of Spain’s municipalities offer tax breaks on real estate taxes to promote self-consumption of solar energy. But before you get too excited, you’ll want to check your local town hall’s fine print—because not all sunshine comes free. IBI bonifications lighting the way for solar […] The post 67% of Spanish municipalities offer IBI tax breaks for rooftop solar panels appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Housing demand in Spain set to grow further, warns Bank of Spain
Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:23:23 +0000
The Bank of Spain has issued a stark warning: the already-critical imbalance between housing supply and demand in the country is likely to grow worse in the years ahead unless urgent measures are taken. Citing its 2024 and 2025 annual reports, the institution paints a troubling picture for the future of affordable housing—especially in key […] The post Housing demand in Spain set to grow further, warns Bank of Spain appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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