The percentage of household income needed to access a home grew to 23.1% for buying and up to 35.7% for renting during the last year, according to a study published by idealista based on Q2 2024 data. The lack of supply and the consequent increase in prices is why the rent burden has reached the maximum recommended by experts with an increase of four points in the last year.

Located on the Cantabrian coast in Asturias, Gijón is a very interesting destination to visit.

Demand pressure in the property market has returned the Spanish capital to its position as the most sought-after city among those with a large stock on idealista in the second quarter of the year. Provincial cities have regained the prominence that nearby cities like Alcalá de Henares (2nd) and

Discover essential advice for securing your ideal apartment in Spain, from understanding legal requirements to navigating the rental market and avoiding common pitfalls.

The Consell de Mallorca will now impose €80,000 fines on anyone who illegally rents a property for tourist purposes. Furthermore, the fines established by law for this issue range from €40,000 to €400,000, and until now the lightest sanctions were being imposed.

A wide variety of landscapes can be found in the province of Almeria.

Five of the 10 most popular locations to find a rental apartment during the second quarter of the year are in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. According to the idealista study, Hospitalet de Llobregat leads the relative rental demand between April and June, followed by Badalona and Vitoria, the first provincial capital on the list. After them, Terrassa, Manresa and Sabadell complete this Barcelona quintet, all of them ahead of Barcelona (8). Still in this 'top 10' the Madrid town of Alcala de Henares and two cities in Tarragona such as Salou and Reus also appear.

Average property and rent prices in Spain have seen two consecutive months at maximum prices, according to the latest idealista reports. At the end of June, up to seven provincial capitals saw record property and rent prices on the real estate platform. We analyse property and rent prices of the districts in the cities of Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Malaga, Palma, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Cadiz.

Villa Noon will be a reality in Sotogrande, specifically in the exclusive "The 15" area. The home will achieve zero water consumption through atmospheric water generation, rainwater collection and grey water reuse. Moreover, its HVAC system also achieves an efficiency of over 700%, producing more energy than it consumes and even allowing surplus energy to be sold back to the grid. idealista/news has exclusive information that the property will be priced at €11.4 million with a guest house and €9.8 million without.

Welcome to a summer in Spain! Experiencing the scorching summer heat can be daunting, especially for newcomers. This guide will equip you with practical tips to not only cope with the heat but also enjoy your stay in Spain comfortably.