Property for sale in Spain

"The response of the demand in the real estate market after the coronavirus health crisis depends on several factors such as the development of the 'de-escalation' phases, the financial situation of the potential buyers, the employment figures, the impact on the investment, etc.

Many areas of Spain are already looking forward to the third phase of de-escalation after many weeks of confinement at home.

The purchase and sale of housing in Spain by foreigners grew by a slight 0.5%, in comparision to the previous year, in the second half of 2019 to over 50,500 transactions, according to notaries in Spain, for an average price of 1,801 euros/m2.

House prices will decline in nearly all major western European markets this year due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the "Government job support will stem European housing market price falls" report by S&P (Standard & Poor's) Global Ratings.

The coronavirus crisis has seemingly not stopped the demand for home ownership in Spain.

Virtual meetings between professionals in the real estate sector have been the order of the day during the coronavirus confinement period.

The unexpected crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain and across the world has put the brakes on the real estate recovery that began in 2014. In the coming quarters the housing market faces a drop in sales, mortgage signing, prices and investment operations.

With their eyes already set on what is being called the "new normal", real estate agents in Spain are beginning to wonder what the consequences and recovery will look like and what the keys to a successful come back are that they must carry out in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

The impact of the health and economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the residential market hard: the way in which we buy, rent and sell property is changing and in general, the price of housing is currently frozen and most property sales are on hold.

From Monday 4th May, real estate agencies have been able to open their premises subject to prior appointment and give personalised attention to clients in Spain, as was established in phase 0 of the measures to lift the coronavirus confinement.

During the current coronavirus crisis in Spain, it's always good to try and look for the positives. The housing market doing exacty this and is trying to get a more positive reading on the health crisis and the economic blow expected from the COVID-19 outbreak.

Ricardo Sousa, CEO of Century 21 in Spain and Portugal, sees it highly probable that "due to the economic situation of the owners and investors, some have the urgent need to sell in order to face the lack of liquidity, so they will apply discounts to achieve a quick sale of their properties in

Spain is currently experiencing extraordinary circumstances during the period of confinement due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country.

The real estate business is taking a bit from the health and economic crisis that is affecting the whole world.

If you had planned to move to Spain in 2020, you understandably might be having some second thoughts due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in Europe and across the world.

Leaving the house is currently not an option but this doesn't mean you can't enjoy having a look around some of Spain's best properties on the market.

idealista has added a new search filter that allows the user to view only those listings that have a "virtual tour". These are listings that, in addition to photos, use the latest technological graphics that allow you to visit a property from the comfort of your own home.

Aedas Live is being presented as the solution to overcome the mobility restrictions imposed by the government on citizens due to the coronavirus crisis.

Spain and Portugal have taken advantage of the recent years of economic recovery to attract large international investors and to enter the list of the most interesting real estate markets in developed countries. "The Iberian market is a perception of any investment.

Barcelona continues to attract real estate buyers from all over the world and is one of the best European cities for investment in 2020, thanks to its exceptional quality of life and growing number of investment opportunities.

Living in a house in the city can have one big disadvantage: the lack of space. A duplex apartment, or a maisonette, could however be the solution, especially for families in search of more space.

There have been some new additions to the ranking of the most attractive European cities to invest in the real estate sector this year.

Before you know it, summer will be upon us again and the market for second homes and holiday homes in Spain continues to grow. In 2019, there was a notable increase in both local and foreign demand.

If you have managed to find the property you were looking for in Madrid, congratulations. However, keep in mind that the buying process can be frustrating in another country especially if you don't know the market or the specific laws in Spain that apply in this area.

The housing market in Spain has witnessed consecutive sharp rises since 2014 and is preparing for a break in the trend.