If you’ve found a property on idealista or you’re preparing to buy, reserve, or rent in Spain, the very first document you should secure is your Número de Identificación de Extranjero (NIE).

From 1 January 2026, a major change will come into effect in the way Spanish tax authorities (Hacienda) monitor electronic payments, including Bizum, bank transfers, and card transactions.

Making a Bizum payment to a family member or friend is already quick and common in Spain, but from 1 January 2026, Spanish banks and payment providers will no longer have a minimum threshold (previously €3,000) for card payments that must be reported to the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).

In 2026, don’t forget to make time for the ones who mean the most to you. All of us at idealista wish you a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year.

During the Christmas holidays, many towns in Spain transform into enchanting fairytale settings, where lights, nativity scenes and local traditions create a truly magical atmosphere.In this guide, compiled from sources including National Geographic Travel, Time Out Madrid and Condé Nast Traveler Esp

Nowadays, more and more tenants are looking to rent a room in Spain for various reasons: studying, temporary work, or simply as a first step towards independence.

Spain is witnessing a golden age in the luxury country estate market. From Andalusia’s historic cortijos to Catalonia’s restored masías, and from Galician manor houses to Basque farmhouses, these properties have become the new must-have for discerning Spanish and international buyers.

The Bernabéu Market, situated within the renovated Real Madrid stadium, opened its doors in November. Spread across a 3,000-square-metre space beneath Gate 45, it will host around 25 outlets, including restaurants, cocktail bars and speciality gourmet shops, establishing itself as a new culinary and cultural hub in the heart of the capital.

Gas boilers, responsible for 10% of global CO₂ emissions, are being phased out across the EU from 2025 under energy efficiency directives. Cleaner alternatives like heat pumps and biomass systems offer savings, subsidies, and increased property value.

This past weekend, the prestigious La Zagaleta New Course Golf Club hosted the latest edition of the Idealista Tournament, this time as a charity event organised by the Lo Que De Verdad Importa Foundation and open to the public.