Buying a run-down property and reselling after renovation can deliver returns of 24% to 31%, depending on the type, according to idealista. Studios lead the way, with renovated homes priced 31% higher than those needing work. One-bedroom flats follow at 29%, then two-bedroom homes at 28%, and three-bedroom properties at 26%.

Spanish property prices have risen by 14.3% in the past year, according to valuation firm TINSA, as new figures from Taylor Wimpey España highlight how Britons are helping drive demand on the Costa del Sol.At Almazara Boutique Residences in Malaga province, British buyers now account for the largest

Foreign demand for homes in Spain remained strong in 2025. In fact, foreigners purchased 97,500 properties across the country, the highest figure ever recorded by the Property Registrars, although their market share decreased slightly to 13.82% of all annual transactions. However, in seven provinces, foreign buyers are more apparent, exceeding 20% of all transactions, with Alicante, Málaga and Santa Cruz de Tenerife leading the way. British buyers remained the primary source of foreign purchases, followed by Germans, Dutch and Moroccans.

Behind every room search is someone starting a new job, moving to another city, leaving home for the first time or needing to find something quickly because their current contract is ending soon.

In Q4 2025, 11% of homes sold through idealista had been listed for under a week – so-called "express sales" – according to the leading Southern European property marketplace. A further 23% sold within a month, 27% within one to three months, 27% within three months to a year and 11% after more than a year. Express sales were most common in Tarragona, Ávila, Ciudad Real, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Pamplona.

One of the first consequences of the pandemic and the state of emergency on the property market was a sharp rise in the supply of rental homes.

With a different pace of life, lower living costs and access to European culture and travel, moving to Spain from the US continues to be a popular option for those seeking change. However, moving to Spain involves more than simply choosing a location.

If you live in Spain long enough, you’ll eventually notice a red, yellow and purple flag appearing on balconies or at small gatherings in April.

Access to affordable housing has become one of the great challenges of our time. As Lorenzo Alonso Felipe, CEO of Avalmadrid, points out in this opinion piece, the problem is structural and directly affects the life plans of thousands of people. In cities like Madrid, the imbalance between supply and demand is making it increasingly difficult to access decent housing at reasonable prices.

Overnight stays in Spanish hotels rose 1% in February compared to the same month last year, surpassing €18.5 million, according to data published Monday by the Spanish Statistics Institute (INE).