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Barcelona is fully prepared to welcome Pope Leo XIV for one of the most significant visits in recent years.

American and Latin American buyers are playing an increasingly prominent role in Spain’s luxury real estate market. One of the key voices in this segment is Bruno Rabassa, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Spain, part of Warren Buffett’s real estate network. In an interview with idealista/news, he analyses the current market outlook and explains how US buyers are being drawn to Spain. He also describes the country as the “Florida of Europe” – an increasingly attractive destination both for retirement and for raising a family.

Some places seem frozen in time – with dirt tracks winding through pine forests, weathered stone façades, old industrial chimneys and rows of houses that evoke a different Catalonia shaped by factory colonies and rural estates. In this landscape, the historic Colonia Antius, in the Bages region, has been listed for sale on idealista for €3.5 million. Marketed by LM Finques, the property spans the municipalities of Callús, Sant Mateu de Bages and Súria, and includes more than 11,000 square metres of built space, comprising former factory buildings, residential units and agricultural structures.

Spain has become a leading destination for real estate investment, attracting strong interest from global investors. At SIMA, BlackRock’s Spain chief, Adolfo Favieres, described the country as “the star of Europe” thanks to solid fundamentals. The firm is focusing on hotels, student housing, residential sales and flexible living, while also maintaining interest in affordable housing. He expects this positive trend to continue in the short term.

Madrid is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV for a visit expected to be one of the largest events in the capital in recent years.

Spanish Authorities are working hard to transition the country into the digital era, which includes its administration.

Spain has reinforced its standing as a leading destination for real estate investment – with €6.39bn recorded in the first quarter, according to Colliers. This figure surpasses the combined total for Italy, France and Portugal, highlighting the market’s strength. Beyond southern Europe, Spain is also emerging as one of the most dynamic real estate hubs across the EMEA region – with strong performance driven by the living, retail and hotel sectors.

All Iron RE I Socimi and Líbere Hospitality Group have opened a new building with 23 tourist apartments in the heart of Málaga city centre. The property is owned by the REIT, which acquired it in 2021 for €11.2 million, while management and operations are handled by the specialist short‑ and medium‑stay operator. Located at 13 Calle Correo Viejo, next to Plaza del Siglo, the five‑storey building offers a total built area of 2,159 m².

Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, is a lively urban city with a strong maritime identity that shapes the island’s character. Facing the Atlantic and home to the Charco de San Ginés lagoon, it concentrates much of Lanzarote’s economic and administrative activity.

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

Spain has increased its share of European real estate investment, rising from 6% in 2019 to 15% in 2025, thus entering the "European top tier," according to the Spanish Association of Real Estate Consultants (ACI). In a comparative study, the association emphasises that the Spanish market "has moved from a secondary position to consolidate its place among the leading players in European real estate investment" and confirms its third-place ranking, after Germany (28%) and France (18%). Italy occupies fourth place (11%).

Spain’s rental market is under intense pressure, with rising demand, limited supply and growing political scrutiny of tourist accommodation.

The gap between Spain’s biggest cities and their surrounding towns has become impossible to ignore.

The date has been set for the 2025–2026 tax return filing period. Like every year, taxpayers will submit their accounts to the Tax Agency during the spring months.The tax calendar also sets out the key dates for filing personal income tax returns (IRPF), online, by phone or in person.

British and German buyers remain Spain’s top foreign property purchasers, now joined by a surge in Dutch investors, according to Property Registrars data. In 2025, these three nationalities dominated the country’s residential property transactions.

Every year on 28th February, Andalusia celebrates its official regional holiday: Andalusia Day, or Día de Andalucía.

House prices in Spain could continue rising for the rest of the decade due to a persistent lack of supply. This is the main conclusion of a new real estate report by Bankinter analysts, which updates their forecasts and predicts price growth of 7% this year and 4% by 2027, in line with the quarterly investment report published at the end of last year.

Valencia is one of Spain’s cities with the highest quality of life, yet, as in any large urban centre, safety varies between neighbourhoods.

Southern Spain is sold as a dream: sunshine year‑round, relaxed lifestyles, cheap living, and postcard‑perfect towns.

Across much of inland Spain, villages have been losing residents for decades. La Rioja is among the regions where shrinking populations are putting pressure on schools, health services and local businesses.