The 70 m² 3-bedroom prefab house for under €16,000

Waking up in a prefabricated wooden house surrounded by nature, stepping onto the porch and having a quiet coffee is a fairly appealing prospect. That is the idea behind Hobycasa’s Slat model, currently reduced to €15,875. The property has 70 m² of interior space, with three bedrooms, a full bathroom and an open-plan living room and kitchen measuring more than 30 m². Its standout feature is the covered porch: a sheltered outdoor spot for mild evenings and warmer days.
Besalú

Beautiful historic villages in Spain with homes from €25,000

Besalú, La Alberca, Aínsa and Albarracín share more than just beauty – all are listed historic-artistic sites with some of Spain’s most striking old quarters. Selected properties in these locations start at €25,000 – offering a rare chance to buy in places rich in heritage and rural charm. Ideal for a lifestyle change or investment in a unique setting.
Spain’s affordable housing market in 2026

Demand for homes under €210,000 falls across much of Spain

Spain’s most accessible property segment cooled in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from idealista. Homes priced up to €210,000 recorded a 3% drop in demand nationwide, measured by contacts received per listing.While the decline at the national level was relatively modest, the pictu
Madrid

Building affordable housing: the challenge of our generation

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.
cheapest town near Barcelona

The cheapest village in Barcelona to buy a house – under €1,000/m²

Finding affordable housing near Barcelona has become increasingly difficult. Rental and purchase prices have steadily risen in recent years, prompting many to seek alternatives outside the city. With this in mind, many are asking: which town near Barcelona is the cheapest to buy a house?
Five medieval villages with cheap houses

Five charming medieval Spanish villages with affordable properties

Some people enjoy weekend breaks in medieval villages – others dream of living in one or buying a second home. If that sounds like you, read on. Here we highlight a selection of medieval villages with affordable houses for sale, including Alpuente in Valencia, once a Taifa stronghold defended by El Cid, and Cacabelos in the heart of El Bierzo in León.
Mallorca, Spain

Cheap property for sale in Spain under €100K

Looking for cheap property for sale in Spain under 100k? By 2026, buying a home in Spain feels noticeably tougher than it did even five or six years ago, particularly in popular cities and along the coast.
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.