Property for sale in Spain

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.

The Spanish Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has once again addressed a common question regarding family transactions with an international dimension: whether a monetary gift is subject to tax in Spain when the recipient child lives abroad.

Sometimes we scan the other ends of the world for unique landscapes without realising that some of the most breathtaking places are much closer to home. You don't always need to cross oceans to admire majestic mountains, glacial lakes or picture-perfect trails.

Spring is one of the best times of year for hiking – conditions are more favourable, with mild temperatures, longer days and less risk of extreme heat. This allows you to tackle longer hikes or with some elevation gain without the fatigue of summer or the limitations of winter.

Menorca, the easternmost of the Balearic Islands, is an island shaped by the sea and a fascinatingly diverse history. Its strategic location made it a coveted enclave since antiquity, sought after by the Phoenicians, Romans, Muslims, Aragonese and, later, the French and British.

Behind every room search is someone starting a new job, moving to another city, leaving home for the first time or needing to find something quickly because their current contract is ending soon.

In Q4 2025, 11% of homes sold through idealista had been listed for under a week – so-called "express sales" – according to the leading Southern European property marketplace. A further 23% sold within a month, 27% within one to three months, 27% within three months to a year and 11% after more than a year. Express sales were most common in Tarragona, Ávila, Ciudad Real, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Pamplona.

Spring is upon us, and with it comes the best sales season. With this in mind, we’ve published a short article supplying a few basic pointers - by no means exhaustive - that buyers should be mindful of.

If you enjoy spending your summers, or even living, surrounded by family and/or friends, this opportunity is perfect for you. An incredible estate located in Aguadule, a town in the province of Almería, featuring five independent houses, is currently listed on idealista. The property, which boasts 2,500 m² of land and is designed to combine privacy and community in a single setting, is for sale for €2.95 million, making it one of the most exclusive opportunities in the area.

When we think of Vikings, we picture Norwegian fjords, wooden villages and fog-shrouded seas. However, the Iberian Peninsula was also part of their routes.

The REIT Atom Hoteles has completed the sale of the Eurostars Las Salinas hotel in the tourist resort of Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura, for €51 million – a transaction that fulfils the company's asset rotation plan for 2026. The four-star property sits on the beachfront in Playa del Castillo and offers 223 accommodation units, comprising rooms, suites and villas with private pools.

Foreign interest in buying property in Spain remains strong, even as the market shifts into a calmer phase after the post-pandemic surge. New data from Spain’s notaries for the second half of 2025 show that international buyers are still paying a clear premium per square metre compared with loc

Marbella City Council has approved three urban development projects – located in Río Real and San Pedro Alcántara – that will deliver 1,306 new homes. Councillor for Urban Planning José Eduardo Díaz confirmed that the schemes will attract private investment of €25 million. The council added that a further 14 urban development projects are currently under way across the city.

The 2026 Seville Fair is here! Once again, the city is preparing for one of its most anticipated weeks, when the fairgrounds become the social and cultural epicentre of the city.

Access to affordable housing has become one of the great challenges of our time. As Lorenzo Alonso Felipe, CEO of Avalmadrid, points out in this opinion piece, the problem is structural and directly affects the life plans of thousands of people. In cities like Madrid, the imbalance between supply and demand is making it increasingly difficult to access decent housing at reasonable prices.

If you’re moving to Spain, one of the first everyday things you’ll notice is how different the supermarket scene feels. Food is taken seriously here.

Foreign investment in Spain, excluding Foreign Securities Holding Entities (ETVE), totalled €30.764 billion in 2025, marking a year-on-year decline of 21.8%, according to the Foreign Investment Registry DataInvex of the State Secretariat for Trade.This is the lowest figure since 2021, when foreign d

Prefabricated homes are gaining ground in Spain as a cost-effective alternative to traditional housing – with models like the VERA S offering 132 m² across two floors and four bedrooms for just €35,995, appealing to families seeking space and value.

Spanish homebuilder launched 12 new developments in 2025 and completed 494 homesThe average sale price was €455,000Looking ahead, homes next to golf courses dominate demandLeading Spanish home builder Taylor Wimpey España has published its 2025 figures, revealing the firm completed 494 new homes dur

Barcelona is no longer just expensive; it’s edging into capital-city territory.

Problems with the train system are pushing people to alternative transport and affecting the housing market. Experts warn that poor mobility infrastructure worsens the housing shortage, especially in cities and metropolitan areas, limiting buying options for the middle class and deepening the supply and demand imbalance in well-connected areas.

Banking leads Spain’s highest-paying professions in 2026, with management and specialist roles reaching €250,000 a year, according to LHH Recruitment Solutions’ Salary Guide. Digital and e‑commerce roles also offer high pay, with digital directors earning up to €180,000 plus 30% variable in multinationals, and €130,000 plus 30% variable in SMEs.

Properties for sale in Spain with gardens continue to capture the imagination of buyers seeking the perfect balance between indoor comfort and outdoor living. As spring brings longer days and warmer sunshine, there’s no better time to explore homes that truly embrace the Mediterranean lifestyle.

For decades, Spain’s property market has been synonymous with sunshine, sea views and resort living. But in 2026, a noticeable shift is taking place.