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.

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.

Foreigners are expected to buy close to 100,000 homes in Spain by 2025.

Foreign buyers near 100,000 home purchases in Spain in 2025

Home sales in Spain surpassed 705,000 units in 2025, according to preliminary data from property registrars. This marks a 10.4% increase year-on-year and the highest number of transactions since 2008, at the peak of the real estate boom.

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.

Spain’s millionaire postcodes: the 10 most expensive places to buy in 2026

As Spain enters 2026, the country’s high-end property market remains firmly led by the Balearic Islands.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pedro Sánchez announces royal decree to support landlords facing unpaid rent

The Spanish Government will approve a royal decree at its next Cabinet meeting that includes funding to support landlords in cases of unpaid rent, specifically for leases to young people or vulnerable families.