Housing prices

In June, property prices in Alicante hit a record €2,435/m², up 2.7% from May and 16.4% year-on-year, according to idealista. The most expensive areas are Playa de San Juan-El Cabo and the city centre, both exceeding €3,000/m², nearly three times the cost of Virgen del Remedio-Juan XXIII, the most affordable area at €1,067/m².

If there’s one clear trend in Spain’s housing market, it’s rising prices, both for buying and renting.

Marbella house prices have hit a record high, driven by soaring demand for luxury homes from international buyers. With limited prime stock and continued interest in lifestyle-led moves, the market shows no signs of slowing, reinforcing Marbella’s status as a top European property hotspot.

In short, yes. Property prices will continue to soar over the next years.Not only can, but it is my view they will climb to new heights. Sounds unreasonable? At a first glance, it would appear so, yes.

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Singular Bank forecasts that house prices in Spain will continue to rise between 2025 and 2026, with an average cumulative increase of nearly 9%. In its 2025 outlook for the Spanish property market, the bank highlighted that this ongoing expansionary cycle will be fuelled by a more accommodative monetary policy, demographic growth, and a steady improvement in household incomes.

Spain has many areas where property can be purchased at relatively low prices. Some popular regions for budget-friendly property include Andalusia, Murcia, and Castile-La Mancha, amongst others.

Finding a place to live in the province of Málaga can be challenging, especially if you’re seeking affordable rentals that offer a good quality of life without stretching your budget.Rising demand in the capital and along the Costa del Sol has pushed up rental prices in many areas.

Málaga, famed for its Mediterranean coastline and iconic Costa del Sol cities, such as the provincial capital and Marbella, also boasts hidden gems tucked away inland.

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.

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.

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.

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The average property price in Spain has increased by 9.2% year-on-year, reaching €2,237 per square metre, according to the latest idealista report. While some autonomous communities and cities far surpass this figure, property does remain affordable in some areas.

The Keller Williams real estate network reports that, in 2019, the year before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, purchasing a luxury home cost around €1.5 million.

Buying a home in major cities has become an almost impossible task. Saving the minimum 20% deposit required by banks for a mortgage is challenging, especially in cities with soaring rents like Barcelona.

House prices show no signs of slowing in the short term. According to economic and real estate experts, the upward trend is accelerating due to strong demand, improved economic prospects and falling interest rates.

Spain is strengthening its position as one of the leading destinations for real estate investment in the European Union, with Catalonia emerging as a key hotspot. In particular, foreign investors are increasingly drawn to the region’s high-end and luxury property market.

The average house price in Andalusia closed 2024 at €2,318/m², the highest on record and 11.5% higher than in the same month of 2023, according to the latest idealista price report.

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House prices are expected to rise further in 2025, a trend predicted by real estate experts and anticipated by the general public.According to the latest survey conducted by ING Consumer Research, over 70% of Spaniards expect house prices to increase over the next 12 months.

Málaga frequently appears in various online studies and surveys and is often celebrated as one of the best cities to live in in the world. While such claims may seem exaggerated, there is no denying that the city boasts an enviable climate, enjoying approximately 300 sunny days a year.

Nearly half of those searching for a home on the market are focusing on properties priced up to €210,000, according to a recent relative demand study conducted by idealista during the last quarter. A significant portion of residential stock in the provincial capitals falls within this price range.

The luxury housing market in Spain has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by rising demand for exclusive properties and the appreciation of real estate in some of the country’s most desirable locations.

Housing prices in Spain have risen by over 3% this summer and are expected to increase further in the coming months, according to the latest reports from Sociedad de Tasación and Tinsa, two key players in the appraisal sector. Both companies indicate that average prices for new and used housing hav