Ana P. Alarcos

Tengo más de 10 años de experiencia en información económica y formo parte de idealista/news desde 2015. No hay nada como analizar los números para entender de dónde venimos, en qué punto estamos y hacia dónde vamos, sobre todo en un sector tan apasionante y amplio como el inmobiliario. Me encanta trabajar en equipo y buscar un punto de vista diferente de todo lo que nos rodea.

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Bankinter: "Renting in Spain is no longer a viable option for demand"

House prices in Spain could continue rising for the rest of the decade due to a persistent lack of supply. This is the main conclusion of a new real estate report by Bankinter analysts, which updates their forecasts and predicts price growth of 7% this year and 4% by 2027, in line with the quarterly investment report published at the end of last year.

Tourist flats in Spain fall 12% to under 330,000

The number of active tourist accommodations in Spain has fallen sharply. According to the latest data from the Spanish Statistics Institute (INE), there were 329,764 holiday flats nationwide in November 2025 – 12.4% fewer than a year earlier (376,463) and 13.6% fewer than in May (381,837), just before the short-term rental register came into force.

Spain among few EU countries where pensions cover living costs

Nearly one in five people in the EU is aged 65 or older, yet in most member states, public pensions are insufficient to cover living costs.A study by German research firm DataPulse compared annual pre-tax public pensions with estimated expenses for those over 65, placing Spain among the few countrie

One in five holiday rentals in Spain lacks mandatory registration code

The Spanish College of Property Registrars has received more than 400,000 applications from owners seeking a registration number for short-term rental properties. Mandatory since 1 July, this requirement applies to tourist, short-term and room rentals. Properties without this code cannot be advertised on digital platforms.

Record prices and rising demand: foreigners still driving Spanish real estate

According to notaries, over 71,000 homes were bought by foreigners in the first half of 2025, up 2% from 2024. This is the first time since late 2022 that transactions surpassed 70,000 units, highlighting Spain’s continued appeal as a residential and tourist destination.

Spanish courts received more than 1,400 lawsuits for squatting in 2025

Citizens have gone to courts across Spain to file more than 1,400 lawsuits for squatting in homes in 2025.

Europe unveils affordable housing plan: no price caps, holiday rentals regulated

Brussels has unveiled the EU’s first Affordable Housing Plan, a roadmap designed to improve access to housing for workers, young people and the homeless.

BBVA anticipates that housing prices will rise another 7% in 2026

BBVA Research predicts further price increases in housing. According to its latest real estate report, the residential market is expected to experience a slowdown in sales, an increase in new builds, and further price increases in the coming months.

Dos años de Isabel Rodríguez como ministra

Two years of Isabel Rodríguez as Minister for Housing: Spain’s most pressing problem

Legal uncertainty from the Housing Act and the failed Land Act has defined Isabel Rodríguez’s tenure, as she pushes for more public housing and defends rent intervention.

Archive - A tourist walks along one of the streets of Madrid

Spain ends the summer with a new record for international tourists

The number of tourists visiting Spain in the first nine months of the year increased by 3.5% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching almost 76.5 million, the highest figure in the FRONTUR series compiled by the Spanish Statistics Institute (INE).