David Marrero

Soy redactor de idealista/news desde 2015, especializado en periodismo de datos, mercado internacional y arquitectura sostenible. Licenciado en Ciencias de la Información por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, antes de llegar a idealista he desempeñado tareas de comunicación en organizaciones como la FIFA, World Rugby y la FER.

Penthouses in the Málaga Towers complex are priced at nearly 6 million euros

Penthouses in the Málaga Towers complex are almost €6 m

Málaga Towers penthouses soar to €6 m at the top end of the market

One of Málaga city’s most exclusive developments is offering standout penthouses with private pools and unrivalled views. Málaga Towers by Metrovacesa includes a top‑floor residence priced at €5.94 million – featuring four bedrooms, five bathrooms and nearly 400 m² of living space. The property also boasts a fully equipped open‑plan kitchen, several dressing rooms and spectacular panoramic views over the Mediterranean.

Sotogrande consolidates its position as a benchmark for luxury real estate in Spain

The Costa del Sol enclave that seduces international buyers and reaches record prices

Among the most exclusive enclaves on the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande is always on the radar. This high-end community is known across Europe for its privacy, golf courses and mild climate.

Foreign buyers remain active as Spain records nearly 25,000 sales

The Spanish housing market remained resilient in the first quarter of the year – despite a slight year‑on‑year slowdown. More than 178,000 homes were sold, the third‑best quarterly result since late 2007, although transactions fell 1.9%, according to the Property Registrars. Average prices climbed to a new high of €2,429 per square metre, up 8.9% year on year. Foreign buyers also stayed active, with almost 25,000 purchases recorded – the fourth‑highest figure on record, despite a 3.2% annual decline.

A Spanish family with average income could afford the mortgage payment for 51% of the apartments on the market

An average-income family could afford half of Spain’s flats

According to a study by idealista, 49% of the current supply of two-bedroom flats for sale in Spain is priced below the reasonable affordability threshold. In other words, they are within reach of a household on an average income that allocates no more than 30% of its earnings to mortgage repayments – equivalent to €805 per month.

Negotiations between buyer and seller are at historic lows

Spain’s housing price negotiation margin hits historic lows

Strong demand for housing and limited supply are pushing prices up in Spain. According to the Tecnocasa Group Chair – UPF Market Analysis, resale prices rose 15.3% year-on-year in the second half of 2025, reaching €3,338/m² at year-end – comparable to early 2006, at the height of the housing bubble.

Knight Frank: Portugal and Spain among top price risers

House price growth across 55 global markets accelerated in Q3 2025, reports Knight Frank, with average prices rising 2.4% annually. Turkey, North Macedonia and Portugal led gains, while Finland and China posted the steepest declines amid easing monetary policy globally.

There are fewer and fewer owner-occupied homes in Spain: rents are falling and property transfers are rising.

Spain home ownership falls as renting drops and transfers rise

In 2025, 73.3% of Spanish households owned their homes, the lowest since 2004 and down 0.3 points from 2024. Ownership has fallen for three years in a row, dropping over 2.5 points since 2022. Rented households fell slightly to 20.2%, while households letting their homes rose to 6.5%, the largest increase among housing arrangements.

Spain’s luxury mansions: where global buyers are investing

Spain continues to captivate foreign buyers seeking exclusive properties, particularly large homes with five or more bedrooms.

Implementation of artificial intelligence in the world 2H 2025

Spain ranks among the world’s leading AI adopters

In the second half of 2025, 16.1% of the global working-age population had used an artificial intelligence tool at least once at work, pointing to growing adoption. However, usage varies widely by country, according to a Microsoft study. The United Arab Emirates and Singapore lead globally, with usage exceeding 60%, followed by Norway, Ireland, France and Spain, which also rank among the most advanced adopters.

Six trends that will shape the luxury housing market in 2026

Luxury housing markets in 2026: more selective buyers, steadier prices

Luxury housing enters the year marked by more selective buying and rising wealth creation. According to experts, by 2026, the premium residential market will be defined by more than the pursuit of prime locations or extravagant amenities.