Property for sale in Spain

When most people talk about buying by the sea in Spain, they mean the Costa del Sol, Alicante or the islands.

Living in a home with a garden, terrace, land or outdoor space has become essential for many people – driving up demand for this type of property.Follow idealista/news on the WhatsApp channel (in Spanish)However, idealista still offers properties for sale with outdoor space at great prices.

As spring reaches its peak, it's an excellent moment to find your ideal home in Spain at a more attractive price.

Buying a home in Spain looks deceptively simple: agree a price, sign a few papers, and collect the keys.

The Spanish housing market remained resilient in the first quarter of the year – despite a slight year‑on‑year slowdown. More than 178,000 homes were sold, the third‑best quarterly result since late 2007, although transactions fell 1.9%, according to the Property Registrars. Average prices climbed to a new high of €2,429 per square metre, up 8.9% year on year. Foreign buyers also stayed active, with almost 25,000 purchases recorded – the fourth‑highest figure on record, despite a 3.2% annual decline.

Is it legal to rent a property to your brother in Spain? Can you rent a home to your parents? While these arrangements may raise suspicion, they are entirely legal.

idealista and the General Council of Notaries have signed a collaboration agreement via the Notary Technology Centre – allowing anonymised data from notarised home sales to be integrated into idealista’s analysis tools. Real estate professionals will gain access to independent valuations, including closing price, date, surface area and price per square metre – with advanced filters to refine market insights based on actual transaction data.

Taylor Wimpey España is putting the spotlight on completed, key‑ready homes across some of Spain’s best‑known coastal areas.

Demand for homeownership continues to focus on Spain’s provincial capitals, where housing supply is highest. According to an idealista study, Madrid leads the ranking of places with the greatest demand pressure in the first quarter of the year, followed by Zaragoza and Valencia. Hospitalet de Llobregat and Valladolid are gaining ground, overtaking Barcelona and Vitoria thanks to more affordable average prices. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Seville and A Coruña complete the top ten.

Searching for cheap sea view property for sale in Spain? As the spring market gains pace and buyers turn their attention to the warmer months ahead, demand for properties for sale with sea views in Spain is on the rise.

12 August is fast approaching and anticipation continues to build. On that day, much of northern and eastern Spain will be plunged into darkness for more than a minute during a total solar eclipse – the first of the so-called Iberian trio set to continue in 2027 and 2028.

Thinking about owning a home in Spain, moving with your family or planning a long retirement on the Costa del Sol?

The island of La Palma, located in the northwest of the Canary archipelago and known as 'La Isla Bonita' (the beautiful island), is a true natural balcony overlooking the Atlantic.

Interest in prefab homes in Spain has grown steadily over the past few years, driven by rising construction costs, labour shortages and a push for more energy‑efficient housing.But the choice between a modular home vs traditional construction isn’t just about price.

Buying a run-down property and reselling after renovation can deliver returns of 24% to 31%, depending on the type, according to idealista. Studios lead the way, with renovated homes priced 31% higher than those needing work. One-bedroom flats follow at 29%, then two-bedroom homes at 28%, and three-bedroom properties at 26%.

Real estate investment in Spain reached €6.3 billion in Q1 of 2016, representing a 93% increase compared to the same period of the previous year and the third-best figure in the historical series, surpassed only by those recorded in the Q3 and Q4 of 2018, according to data from CBRE. Domestic investors accounted for half of the volume, while Madrid and Barcelona attracted the most geographical interest, and the living space segment led the sector. Following these results, the consultancy anticipates a particularly dynamic year in terms of investment activity.

Nou Barris grew in the 1950s and 60s to house the thousands of workers who arrived in Barcelona from other regions of Spain.

Thinking about living in Spain, buying a home here or retiring on the Costa del Sol?

Spanish property prices have risen by 14.3% in the past year, according to valuation firm TINSA, as new figures from Taylor Wimpey España highlight how Britons are helping drive demand on the Costa del Sol.At Almazara Boutique Residences in Malaga province, British buyers now account for the largest

Buying property in Spain is a dream for many, but the process can sometimes be lengthy and costly. As we move further into spring, there’s no better time to secure your ideal home and take advantage of excellent opportunities currently on the market.

Finding affordable housing on the Canary Islands has become quite a challenge. Increased demand, the archipelago's tourist appeal and limited supply in certain areas have driven prices up in recent years.

Spain offers one of Europe’s most varied landscapes – within a short distance, you can pass from rugged mountains to dense forests, from limestone canyons to river gorges shaped over millennia. This diversity makes the country a paradise for walkers and nature lovers.

Retirement is a golden age – a time to rest and enjoy life, spend time with family, start long-postponed projects and live in a comfortable, practical home.Follow idealista/news on the WhatsApp channel (in Spanish)In this article, we have gathered a selection of property opportunities – flats with l

Spain’s property market offers a wide range of opportunities for buyers, from modern new-build developments to traditional resale homes with plenty of character.

Foreign demand for homes in Spain remained strong in 2025. In fact, foreigners purchased 97,500 properties across the country, the highest figure ever recorded by the Property Registrars, although their market share decreased slightly to 13.82% of all annual transactions. However, in seven provinces, foreign buyers are more apparent, exceeding 20% of all transactions, with Alicante, Málaga and Santa Cruz de Tenerife leading the way. British buyers remained the primary source of foreign purchases, followed by Germans, Dutch and Moroccans.