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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New squatter tactic targeting second homes on the Costa del Azahar
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:03:06 +0000
A new squatter tactic has been detected in the town of Almenara, Castellón province (Costa del Azahar) prompting a public warning from the local police. The scheme is simple but effective. Squatters place an extra padlock and chain, or even change the lock, on a seemingly unoccupied property. They then wait days or even weeks […] The post New squatter tactic targeting second homes on the Costa del Azahar appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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When a finca becomes a battleground: British buyer, 100 cats, and an occupied home in Mallorca
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:09:04 +0000
A British woman’s dream of creating an animal sanctuary in Mallorca has turned into a nightmare after discovering her newly purchased finca was already home to an occupying family. According to an article in the local paper Diario de Mallorca, Natasha Retzmann, who has lived on the island since 2013, bought a country property near […] The post When a finca becomes a battleground: British buyer, 100 cats, and an occupied home in Mallorca appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spain leads Europe in branded residences with over 2,000 units
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 06:29:02 +0000
Spain has firmly established itself as Europe’s leader in branded residences, with more than 2,000 units already on the market and many more in the pipeline, according to a new report. According to data from the Branded Residences Monitor, the country now counts 2,041 branded residential and tourist properties, putting it ahead in southern Europe […] The post Spain leads Europe in branded residences with over 2,000 units appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Market snapshot: German market in Q2 2025
Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:16:26 +0000
German buyers remain a major force in the Spanish property market, but the latest figures suggest their share of the foreign-buyer pie is slipping back towards the lower end of its recent range. According to the most recent data from the Spanish Land Registrars, German nationals bought 1,590 homes in Spain during Q2 2025 — […] The post Market snapshot: German market in Q2 2025 appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Prime property prices in Madrid and Barcelona tipped to rise up to 4pc this year
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:08:22 +0000
The luxury housing markets in Spain’s two biggest cities are edging upwards, with forecasts pointing to further growth before the year is out. According to the Savills World Cities Prime Residential Index 2025, prime property values rose 0.9% in Madrid and 0.5% in Barcelona during the first half of the year. That puts Madrid in […] The post Prime property prices in Madrid and Barcelona tipped to rise up to 4pc this year appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Málaga city freezes new tourist rental licences for three years
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:11:56 +0000
The city has imposed a sweeping moratorium on short-stay rental permits as part of a broader clampdown, aiming to rebalance housing supply while revising its urban plan. Málaga city has officially pressed pause on new tourist rental licences, following through on a promise made earlier this year by mayor Francisco de la Torre. The city […] The post Málaga city freezes new tourist rental licences for three years appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Where Spain’s luxury property market really is – and where it isn’t
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:11:30 +0000
Spain has more than 43,000 homes priced above €1 million advertised at one portal, but the vast majority are concentrated in just a handful of provinces. Luxury homes clustered in a few coastal hotspots According to property portal Idealista’s latest figures (as of 1 August 2025), 84% of all homes for sale at over €1 […] The post Where Spain’s luxury property market really is – and where it isn’t appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Las Palmas housing market: Strained or not? New report says no
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:46:45 +0000
A new report from the Las Palmas College of Economists has thrown a spanner in the works of those calling for rent controls in the Canary Islands’ largest city. According to the study, the data simply doesn’t support classifying Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a “strained market” under Spain’s housing law. Why the report […] The post Las Palmas housing market: Strained or not? New report says no appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Where to find the cheapest coastal homes in Spain in 2025
Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:29:44 +0000
Thinking of buying a home on the Spanish coast but don’t fancy paying Balearic or Barcelona prices? A new study shows where buyers are finding better value for money this year. Coastal demand surges despite rising prices The latest figures from mortgage comparison website iAhorro reveal that purchases in Spain’s coastal provinces jumped by 21.4% […] The post Where to find the cheapest coastal homes in Spain in 2025 appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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Spanish house prices forecast to rise 7% by year-end as supply squeeze bites
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:09:34 +0000
The cost of buying a home in Spain looks set to jump 7% before the year is out, according to sector research, taking the national average price to over €1,900/m² and nudging uncomfortably close to the 2007 bubble peak. This is not a credit-fuelled repeat of that boom. Today’s price pressures come from a far […] The post Spanish house prices forecast to rise 7% by year-end as supply squeeze bites appeared first on Spanish Property Insight .
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