The mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, has unveiled a municipal housing plan for 17,000 new homes, including 10,000 subsidised units. These are set to be built during the next term, 2027–2031. Among them are 1,500 “mini-flats,” initially planned at 35–45 m² but now increased to 45–60 m². De la Torre also confirmed that over 5,000 units will be completed before the end of this current term.

In one of Málaga’s most talked-about residential developments, the renowned Térmica Beach, a nearly 500 m² flat has just come onto the market for almost €5 million, according to its listing on idealista. This new luxury residential icon is set on the beachfront and is designed to become a benchmark for premium urban development on the Costa del Sol, helping to shape the city’s emerging “golden mile.”

Andalusia’s new Housing Law has now come into force, through which the government of Juanma Moreno aims to ease the housing crisis and reduce the region’s housing shortfall, estimated by the Bank of Spain at 90,000 homes.Law 5/2025, approved by the Andalusian Parliament on 16 December and announced

The State Secretary for Employment, Joaquín Pérez Rey, has announced that the government has proposed to the social partners a 3.1% increase in the national minimum wage (SMI) by 2026, raising it to €1,221 per month, paid in 14 instalments and exempt from income tax.

La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz) is back in the property spotlight with the listing of a remarkable classical villa in the sought-after Santa Margarita area, priced at €995,000 on idealista. Exceptional in size, design and location, the home offers 933 m² of living space set within a generous 1,780 m² plot, making it one of the area’s most desirable residences.

Perched in a prime location overlooking the Mediterranean, Almuñécar (Granada) now boasts a new star: Villa Riviera. This modern designer villa, listed on idealista for €3.55 million, is already regarded as one of the most spectacular properties on the Costa Tropical.

Developer Aedas Homes has launched Císter Place, a luxury residential complex in central Málaga, adjacent to the Cathedral. The development offers 16 premium flats, priced from €574,000, as listed on idealista. Ready for immediate occupancy, the homes range from 70 m² to nearly 200 m², with one to three bedrooms. Each includes two parking spaces, and half feature a terrace.

Tourist accommodations in Málaga will not face a separate waste collection fee. The city council has rejected a distinct system for holiday homes, meaning they will be charged like regular residential properties. The council estimates that waste collection will cost €63 million annually, to be covered by city residents, averaging around €140 per household each year.

ACHM Hotels by Marriott has completed the complex renovation of a historic building in Cartagena (Murcia), converting it into a 100-room hotel in the heart of the historic centre. Located on pedestrianised Calle Real, the property is just minutes from the port and the iconic Roman Theatre, and close to City Hall and the Castillo de la Concepción. The hotel features a functional, elegant design that blends seamlessly with the city’s urban life.

The developers of Málaga's Torre del Puerto, who submitted the final project less than a month ago, have received a negative response from State Ports. The agency, under the Ministry of Transport, is requesting additional documentation to justify the project’s public interest. It is also proposing a new tender, as the scheme – promoted by Hesperia Investment Group (Gihsa) and the Qatari fund Al Alfia via Andalusian Hospitality II – has seen three designs over nearly a decade of bureaucratic delays.