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.
David Marrero
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.
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.
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.
Rental demand is growing in the outskirts of Spanish cities
Demand pressure on the existing supply of rental housing is becoming increasingly acute in the suburbs of major cities.
Where house prices are falling fastest in Spain: the top 10 municipalities
While house prices across Spain have soared by nearly 16% over the past year, a surprising number of towns are seeing significant declines.
High-end homes in Spain see rising demand from Chinese buyers
Foreign buyers remain highly active in Spain’s housing market, with over 70,000 transactions recorded in the first half of 2025 alone, according to the latest notary data.