Bank-owned real estate companies

Spain’s bank-owned property companies: full list and overview

Bank real estate agencies specialise in marketing properties acquired by the banks, most of which come from foreclosures.Each major financial institution operates one or more real estate portals to sell these properties at competitive prices, often with preferential financing options.
The mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre

The mayor of Málaga announces a plan with 17,000 new homes

The mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, has unveiled a municipal housing plan for 17,000 new homes, including 10,000 subsidised units. These are set to be built during the next term, 2027–2031. Among them are 1,500 “mini-flats,” initially planned at 35–45 m² but now increased to 45–60 m². De la Torre also confirmed that over 5,000 units will be completed before the end of this current term.

Container homes in Spain: costs, models available and key features

One of the fastest-growing trends in prefabricated housing is the use of shipping containers to build homes. These properties are eco-friendly, highly customisable, affordable, quick to construct and exceptionally durable, making them an increasingly attractive option. Here, we explain everything you need to know about container homes.
Lamine Yamal debuts as a YouTuber and his 'house tour' goes viral

Lamine Yamal debuts as a YouTuber and his house tour goes viral

Lamine Yamal is not only dazzling with the ball at his feet – he has now taken YouTube by storm as well. The FC Barcelona winger, one of international football’s brightest sensations at just 18, has launched his own channel on the platform, surprising millions of followers with his debut video: a house tour of the flat where he lived for the past few years before moving to his new home.
Caldes de Montbui

This Spanish hot-spring town is ideal for a winter getaway

Just half an hour from Barcelona, Caldes de Montbui is the perfect winter destination: a town steeped in Roman history, boasting some of the hottest thermal waters in Europe, an ideal natural setting for unwinding, and local fare that has made it a culinary hotspot. A European getaway that combines relaxation, culture and fine dining.

Majestic palatial villa in La Línea (Cádiz) under €1m

La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz) is back in the property spotlight with the listing of a remarkable classical villa in the sought-after Santa Margarita area, priced at €995,000 on idealista. Exceptional in size, design and location, the home offers 933 m² of living space set within a generous 1,780 m² plot, making it one of the area’s most desirable residences.
Residential buildings in Valencia

New housing in Valencia up 60% since 2022, now near €350,000

Valencia’s new-build housing market is under intense pressure due to scarce land, rising construction costs and strong demand. As a result, average home prices have surged over 60% since 2022, with the price per square metre rising around 75%, according to a study by Foro Consultores Inmobiliarios.
Almadén (Ciudad Real)

The 20 cheapest towns to buy a house in Spain at the end of 2025

The cheapest town in Spain for buying a second-hand home is Almadén, in Ciudad Real, with an average price of just €335/m², according to idealista’s latest price report.The top three most affordable towns are all in Ciudad Real: Almodóvar del Campo (€427/m²) and Socuéllamos (€460/m²) follow Almadén.
Spanish penthouses for sale

Why British buyers are choosing Costa del Sol penthouses for 2026

British buyers are already shaping Spain’s property market for 2026, and the data points to a very clear favourite: newly built three-bedroom penthouses on the Costa del Sol.Recent figures from Spain’s national property registrar, the Colegio de Registradores, reveal a sharp shift towards new homes.
A quarter of homes in Spain do not have heating

One in four homes in Spain does not have heating

According to a study by idealista, 25% of Spanish homes lack any heating system. The study is based on data from property listings for sale and rent in November. The warmest regions, less exposed to extreme weather, have the highest share of homes without heating.
Extremadura, Spain

Bloomberg's top 25 destinations for 2026: one is in Spain

Bloomberg has once again compiled a list of must-visit destinations set to shape travel in 2026, blending revitalised classics with lesser-known places on the rise. The list spans creative cities, remote islands, emerging food regions and unspoilt natural havens.
driver of a smart car

EU driving licence rules are now in force: key changes explained

The new driving licence regulations have been in effect across the European Union since 3 December. They aim to modernise the system, improve road safety and simplify life for drivers. Spain must implement the changes by the end of 2028. The directive also requires the gradual introduction of a digital driving licence in all member states.
Girona

Girona sees surge in international buyers: one in four is now foreign

The Catalan property market ended the third quarter with a surprising trend: Girona is drawing significant international interest. Data from the Catalan real estate agents’ associations (API) show that 26% of sales in the province were to foreign buyers, far exceeding Tarragona (16%), Barcelona (14.2%) and Lleida (9.6%). No other Catalan province matches Girona’s level of international appeal.
Analysis 2025 and forecasts for housing in 2026

idealista predicts further housing price rises and less supply in '26

idealista spokesperson Francisco Iñareta analyses the housing market situation and his forecasts for 2026. The housing situation in Spain at the end of 2025 is clear: a national emergency. The lack of supply has become endemic, but the focus remains on attacking prices from highly ideology-based positions.