Buying property in Spain can be exciting, but also risky if you’re unprepared. Learn the crucial questions to ask estate agents, uncover hidden costs, and make informed decisions. This guide ensures you navigate the market confidently and secure your dream property without surprises.

idealista’s new Online Room Booking makes renting a room in Spain easier than ever. Tenants can reserve and pay the first month online, check the room before full payment, while property professionals benefit from a faster, more efficient management process.

Discover the magic of Christmas in Spain, where colourful decorations, festive foods, and unique New Year traditions create a truly memorable celebration. Explore 10 fascinating facts about Spanish Christmas customs and experience the holiday season like a local, full of culture and charm.

Murcia, a sunny university city in south-east Spain, offers vibrant tapas bars, bustling markets, and fertile surroundings. With hot summers, mild winters, and affordable daily living, it’s a lively yet relaxed destination, perfectly positioned near the Costa Cálida for work, study, or leisure.

Illegal squatting in Spain is evolving, targeting not just abandoned flats but also luxury villas, holiday homes, and penthouses. Organised networks exploit legal loopholes, moving beyond vulnerable families, posing new challenges for homeowners and authorities as this growing trend spreads across the country.

On Australia’s west coast, a small town unexpectedly honours Spain with streets named after Valencia, León, and Barcelona. What seems surreal has a fascinating backstory—a mix of history and misunderstanding that shaped this quirky “Spanish” town thousands of kilometres from its namesakes.

Each year, Óbidos in Portugal becomes a magical Christmas destination. From 28 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, its historic centre features sparkling lights, festive music, wooden chalets, family activities, performances, and 2,400 m² of artificial snow at the enchanting Vila Natal.

Lisbon ranks among Europe’s top 11 real estate investment destinations, according to PwC. The city’s economic strength, urban development, and social appeal give it a competitive edge over other capitals, maintaining investor interest despite geopolitical uncertainties and broader macroeconomic challenges across the continent.

Italy’s property market remains cautious, with most buyers constrained by limited spending power. According to Tecnocasa Group’s June 2025 analysis, potential purchasers continue to operate within lower budget ranges, reflecting a persistent trend of affordability-driven decisions in the Italian real estate sector.