Property for sale in Spain

The purpose of this article is to provide a general overview of the full legal procedure on buying resale property from a private individual.

If you're considering living in Valencia, Spain, this article tells you all about what this sunny Mediterranean city has to offer. Valencia's weather, diverse neighbourhoods and colourful culture make moving to the city an appealing prospect for many foreigners.

Grupo Insur has reaffirmed its commitment to the Costa del Sol with the launch of Soleil, a new development of 80 exclusive homes set in the natural surroundings of Altos de los Monteros, Marbella (Málaga), and the start of construction on Origin, a development of 57 homes in the same area.

Housing construction in the province of Alicante saw its strongest start since 2008.

The Spanish housing market is expected to remain buoyant throughout 2025. According to Solvia’s latest forecasts, property sales will continue to grow this year, although at a slower pace than house prices.

Valencia’s historic centre is increasingly popular with international buyers. According to Engel & Völkers, 66% of the property sales the agency handled in Ciutat Vella during Q1 2024 involved foreign purchasers. In total, the firm completed 57 sales in the area – a 39% rise compared to the same period last year.

With the arrival of warmer weather, our bodies naturally crave vitamin D, and we all find ourselves eager to bask in the sun like lizards.

"It’s the economy, stupid." This phrase became famous during Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential campaign against then-President George H. W. Bush. Since then, it has been widely used to highlight what is both obvious and essential.

Madrid is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a wide range of public and private services that make it one of Spain’s most desirable places to live.

UCI and Sira have just published the 22nd edition of the Real Estate Barometer – Market Sentiment of Real Estate Professionals – a report that brings together forecasts from industry experts regarding the outlook for the residential property market over the coming months.

Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, offers an exceptional quality of life, outstanding services and an enviable Mediterranean climate.

The Mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, has announced a “comprehensive moratorium” that will halt the registration of new tourist accommodation across the entire city for the next three years.This move marks another step in the city council’s efforts to curb the proliferation of holiday rentals.

Foreigners bought more homes in Spain in the second half of 2024 and paid record prices.

The sale of homes without possession is notably impacting the Spanish property market. Once virtually unheard of, these properties now account for 2.6% of all homes for sale in Spain, according to a study published by idealista based on listings from the Q4 2024.

Selling a property in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria can be a complex process.

Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia, is renowned for its rich history, modernist architecture and dynamic culture.

Pursuing peace of mind and inner tranquillity has long transcended the Eastern world, finding its way into Western homes.

On 3 April, the amendment to Law 14/2013 of 27 September on support for entrepreneurs and their internationalisation came into force, officially ending investment visas, commonly known as ‘golden visas’.

Springtime is upon us. It is again that bright season of the year where flowers and clovers bloom, bees dart around doing whatever it is they do, and real estate agents are busy dusting off glossy house brochures with big smiles on their faces.

Nature enhances our quality of life – fresh air, green landscapes and tranquillity all play a part. Many people feel the urge to relocate to more natural surroundings, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities and the stresses of urban life. This article explores five destinations where you can find properties in beautiful, nature-rich settings. For their affordability or unique charm, places like Ribadesella, Potes, Broto and Soria stand out as ideal retreats.

In a real estate market characterised by strong demand and stagnant sales due to limited supply, new home prices in locations such as Marbella, Benidorm, Málaga and the Balearic Islands have exceeded the levels recorded during the 2007 property crisis.

The purchase of homes by foreigners in Spain reached nearly 93,000 transactions in 2024, a record figure never before seen in the country, according to quarterly data from the Registrars, compiled by idealista/news.

When buying or selling a home, the process involves not only the value of the property itself but also additional costs such as notary fees, property registration, taxes and other administrative expenses.A common question arises: which costs of a property transaction are the buyer's responsibility,

Century 21’s real estate network has expanded its portfolio with a new development of 800 new-build homes in Murcia. Ranging from two to six bedrooms, these properties are listed on idealista from €229,000. Situated within an exclusive private community, the homes are seamlessly integrated into the Condado de Alhama resort. This prestigious development features an 18-hole golf course, tennis and padel courts, a gym and dedicated wellness areas. Located in Alhama de Murcia, the resort is just 10 minutes from the city centre and 20 minutes from the Mazarrón coastline.

The European Commission has confirmed in a letter to the government of Andorra that it may include provisions in the association agreement to limit the acquisition of real estate by non-residents, similar to the system in Malta, specifically targeting second homes.