David Marrero

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.

Housing prices in cities are double those in rural areas.

Housing prices in Spanish cities are double those in rural areas

Housing prices in Spain’s urban areas are now 99% higher than in rural locations, according to idealista. The widest gap is in Madrid, where city prices exceed rural ones by 131%. Urban homes also cost at least double those in the countryside across five other provinces: Álava, Salamanca, Cáceres, Valladolid and Palencia.
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Almadén (Ciudad Real)

The 20 cheapest towns to buy a house in Spain at the end of 2025

The cheapest town in Spain for buying a second-hand home is Almadén, in Ciudad Real, with an average price of just €335/m², according to idealista’s latest price report.The top three most affordable towns are all in Ciudad Real: Almodóvar del Campo (€427/m²) and Socuéllamos (€460/m²) follow Almadén.
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A quarter of homes in Spain do not have heating

One in four homes in Spain does not have heating

According to a study by idealista, 25% of Spanish homes lack any heating system. The study is based on data from property listings for sale and rent in November. The warmest regions, less exposed to extreme weather, have the highest share of homes without heating.
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Demand to buy homes in Madrid from the US is growing

US demand for Madrid homes grows as interest rises among Hispanics

The Madrid property market continues to attract interest from American buyers, according to idealista’s data on listings over recent quarters. In 2025, a notable shift has emerged in the language of searches from the US, with Spanish speakers (47.2%) now overtaking English (46.3%) as the dominant language for the first time.
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Home buying trends in Spain in 2025

Three-bedroom flats in Spain sell fastest in Q3 2025

Three-bedroom flats were the fastest-selling property type in Spain during Q3 2025, with 37% sold in under a month. Studios and one- and two-bedroom flats also sold quickly, while larger homes with four or more bedrooms took longer, varying across major Spanish markets.
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