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Since the start of August three separate stories about restrictions on the Spanish housing market have surfaced: Palma has set a requirement of 15 years' residence in the Balearics to qualify for new flats, a Catalan law limiting purchases has received an adverse opinion from a constitutional body, and the state is simultaneously launching a €12.25 billion fund to build affordable housing. From these headlines a single conclusion often gets drawn: foreigners are about to be shut out of the market. Here is a point-by-point look at which...

Anyone renewing a tenancy this summer will see the steepest increase in twenty months. On a rent of €1,000 a month the rise comes to between €25 and €36 — that is €290 to €420 over a year, and up to €600 in Barcelona. What is more, two neighbours with identical flats in the same building will be handed different amounts, and the reason lies neither in the building, nor the city, nor even the landlord, but in the date the contract was signed. Here is which index applies to which contract, what it means in money, how quickly homes are being...

Spain’s mortgage market keeps gathering pace. On 20 July, the statistics office INE published its figures for May 2026: banks arranged 40,010 home mortgages — 2.3% more than a year earlier. The average loan grew by 11.1% to €173,331. At the same time borrowing got cheaper: the average rate on new home loans dropped to 2.90%. For buyers, this means money for a home in Spain is being taken out more readily, and servicing it has become a little easier. Content:

The year 2023 posed challenges for the Spanish real estate market due to factors such as global economic instability and rising interest rates. Despite these difficulties, the sector showcased a degree of adaptability, with varied results across different segments. Content: Housing Sales Housing Prices Mortgages Outlook for 2024

Málaga is a popular resort destination and one of the best places to live and invest in Spain. This beautiful Andalusian city is on the picturesque Mediterranean coast of the Costa del Sol. There is a huge variety of sandy beaches and excellent infrastructure for sea recreation. Moreover, Málaga has about 320 sunny days a year. More than 4 million tourists come here every year. The city has a rich cultural and historical heritage. It is home to many museums, galleries, theatres, and architectural monuments. These include the...

Alicante is a city in Spain on the Mediterranean coast. It is in the namesake province and is one of the largest cities in the Valencian Community. Alicante has an excellent infrastructure, including a well-developed road network, an international airport, a seaport, a railway station, and many types of public transport. It has a pleasant, typical Mediterranean climate, with warm winters and sunny summer days. The city is next to beautiful beaches and offers a variety of activities, from visiting cultural sites and museums to diving and...

Valencia is one of the largest cities in Spain, with beautiful architecture, rich cultural and historical heritage. Many people come to Valencia for holidays, while others want to relocate to this sunny southern city and think about buying property in Spain. The city on the Mediterranean coast boasts a rich history, so there are a lot of places of interest to both tourists and expats. Let’s take a look at the 10 most famous attractions that you should definitely visit in Valencia. ...

Valencia is one of the largest cities in Spain, having the third biggest population after Madrid and Barcelona. Located on the shores of the purest Mediterranean Sea, the city, and simultaneously the capital of the namesake province, has a well-developed infrastructure, a convenient public transport system, and its own airport. Moreover, it is home to one of the largest ports in Spain and several marinas with yacht clubs. The sea in Valencia is warm, and the beaches are sandy and wide. All this makes the city a popular place to buy...

Foreigners quite often consider real estate in Spain as a possible relocation option. The country with a fairly stable economy, low crime rate, and comfortable climatic conditions provides a high standard of living. Along with selecting a home and researching information about possible relocation areas, the primary issue remains finding a job. It is important to not only find suitable vacancies in a new country but also to keep in mind that legal employment requires a work visa. Let’s look at the main options for...

Benidorm is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Costa Blanca. Over 10 million holidaymakers come here every year to bask on the sunny beaches. Real estate in Spain in this region is in high demand. First, it is not always possible to find available rooms in local hotels, and secondly, many tourists prefer a more comfortable lifestyle without hotel restrictions. Therefore, short-term rental of houses and apartments in Benidorm brings stable profits to homeowners. ...