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Brosh has completed the urban transformation of the Camino Cortes Sur sector, a 127,000-square-metre area in Estepona with capacity for 320 homes. After investing €20 million in the transformation and urban planning of the area, the developer, which leads the Compensation Board, has prepared the land for the development of new mid-to-high-end and high-end residential projects, as reported by idealista/news.

For over a century, its silhouette has defined Barcelona's skyline, but now the Sagrada Familia has taken another step in the history of architecture: it has become the tallest church on the planet. The placement of the first element of the cross on the central tower of Jesus Christ has raised the total height of the temple designed by Antoni Gaudí to 162 meters, surpassing the dimensions of the famous Protestant cathedral in Ulm, Germany. The Sagrada Familia will measure over 170 meters when it is completed, presumably within the next decade.

If you've ever dreamed of waking up to breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, this is your chance. A stunning luxury villa in the heart of the exclusive 5-star La Manga Club resort (Cartagena, Murcia) is listed on idealista for €3.8 million.

The Principality of Asturias is planning a new tourist tax, which could start applying to visitors from summer 2026.

Nowadays, more and more tenants are looking to rent a room in Spain for various reasons: studying, temporary work, or simply as a first step towards independence.

Every summer, hundreds of families in Spain exchange their homes with others in search of free holidays and unique experiences. This rapidly growing practice, known as home swapping, operates in a legal grey area: there are no tourism regulations, no clearly defined tax obligations, and no administrative oversight from the tax authorities. What many see as an affordable and sustainable alternative to holiday rentals remains, for the government, a sector shrouded in legal ambiguity.

The project for the future tower at the Port of Málaga, promoted by Grupo Inversor Hesperia (Gihsa) and the Qatari fund Al Alfia, is progressing through its administrative phase after nearly a decade of technical development and permitting. According to the developers, project completion is expected in 2029 and will feature a five-star luxury hotel with over 300 rooms, green spaces, as well as sports, cultural and leisure facilities.

Spain is famed for its diverse borders. With over 1,900 km of land and nearly 8,000 km of coastline, it borders France, Portugal, Andorra, Morocco and the UK. Its boundaries stretch from the high Pyrenees to river islands and African enclaves, creating a unique map. One example is Llívia, in Girona, a Spanish town surrounded by France.

BBVA Research predicts further price increases in housing. According to its latest real estate report, the residential market is expected to experience a slowdown in sales, an increase in new builds, and further price increases in the coming months.

Demand pressure on the existing supply of rental housing is becoming increasingly acute in the suburbs of major cities.

Capsule homes have emerged as a new model in the property sector’s attempt to provide viable housing solutions in an increasingly strained and complex market.Access to housing has become one of the great social challenges of our time and, for many, an aspiration that feels increasingly out of reach.

The rental property supply has decreased since the Housing Law came into effect. Interventionist measures and the legal uncertainty faced by landlords have weakened the market. Therefore, many landlords are seeking guarantees from prospective tenants, such as a deposit. Is this legal?

While house prices across Spain have soared by nearly 16% over the past year, a surprising number of towns are seeing significant declines.

The project called Tyrian Residences, developed by Prestige Expo and Grupo BZH, has been awarded as the best residential project in Spain at the European Property Awards 2025, held at the London Marriott Hotel.

Legal uncertainty from the Housing Act and the failed Land Act has defined Isabel Rodríguez’s tenure, as she pushes for more public housing and defends rent intervention.

Spain is witnessing a golden age in the luxury country estate market. From Andalusia’s historic cortijos to Catalonia’s restored masías, and from Galician manor houses to Basque farmhouses, these properties have become the new must-have for discerning Spanish and international buyers.

The share of household income needed to rent a property in Spain stands at 36% of the average family’s total net income, while for buying it is significantly lower at 25%, excluding the savings required to secure financing, according to a study by idealista based on data from Q3 2025.

Rising housing costs, pitiful wages, and legal insecurity are creating major barriers for young people trying to access homes in Spain.

Co-ownership is gaining traction in the luxury market. In Baqueira Beret, one of the Spanish Pyrenees’ most exclusive destinations, 5% of premium homes are now sold under this model, allowing owners to enjoy high-end second homes while sharing investment and maintenance costs.

Marbella’s Golden Mile, one of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive areas, now hosts a new luxury development that reinforces the Costa del Sol’s leading position in the high-end market: Uno Marbella. Created by Jamsa, the project offers contemporary beachfront homes with resort-style amenities.

The Bernabéu Market, situated within the renovated Real Madrid stadium, opened its doors in November. Spread across a 3,000-square-metre space beneath Gate 45, it will host around 25 outlets, including restaurants, cocktail bars and speciality gourmet shops, establishing itself as a new culinary and cultural hub in the heart of the capital.

The United Nations has released a report ranking the countries with the highest life expectancy. At the top is Monaco, with an average of 86.5 years, followed closely by San Marino (85.8) and Hong Kong (85.6).

The latest data from Spanish notaries on property purchases by foreign buyers has revealed several records.

If you're thinking about buying a home, it’s essential to understand the current state of the property market. Should you wait, or is now the time to buy? To help you decide, we analyse the key indicators: price trends per square metre, interest rates, the Euribor, transaction volume, mortgages, and available financial aid.

Lawsuits over squatting in Spain broke the trend twice in the second quarter of this year. After a sharp rise in cases during the first months of 2025, the volume of new filings dropped significantly in spring.