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During another summer marked by heatwaves, swimming pools remain a sought-after feature for homebuyers in Spain. However, according to idealista, only 29% of flats currently listed for sale include a pool. Homes with this amenity are also significantly more expensive, carrying an average price premium of 62%. Alicante (29%), Palma (21%), Málaga and Almería (16%) have the highest share of flats with pools among provincial capitals, while Barcelona records the widest price gap between properties with and without this feature.

Camí des Salinar, in Andratx (Mallorca), is Spain's most exclusive street for homebuyers, with properties averaging €15 million, according to idealista. It is followed by Paseo de los Lagos in the prestigious La Finca development in Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid), where homes average €11 million, and Coto Zagaleta in Benahavís (Málaga), with average asking prices of €10.5 million. Mallorca, Madrid and the Costa del Sol dominate the ranking of Spain's most exclusive addresses. Discover the most expensive street in your region.

Foreign demand for homes in Spain remains heavily concentrated along the Mediterranean coast and the islands, according to idealista data for the first quarter of 2026. International buyers account for more than a quarter of total housing demand in provinces including Alicante, the Balearic Islands, Málaga and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Interest is especially strong in Balearic towns such as Canyamel, Cala d'Or and Cala Ratjada, where foreign purchasers generate more than 60% of demand. Discover the Spanish destinations attracting the greatest overseas interest.

Most Spaniards admit to browsing luxury homes beyond their budget, and summer 2026 has been no exception. idealista users have spent the holiday season exploring dream mansions and villas, with the greatest interest focused on properties in Las Palmas, Mallorca, Madrid and Alicante. Priced above €1 million, these homes feature infinity pools, expansive gardens, generous interiors and stylish terraces designed for outdoor living and entertaining.

Luxury housing in Spain remains concentrated in the most exclusive districts of major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián and Palma, while premium coastal destinations in the Balearic Islands and Costa del Sol continue to attract high-end buyers. Prices exceed €10,000/m² in some areas of Madrid's Salamanca district and in the most sought-after enclaves of Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Marbella, with Costa d'En Blanes standing out as the only coastal location to surpass the five-figure threshold.

Among the most exclusive enclaves on the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande is always on the radar. This high-end community is known across Europe for its privacy, golf courses and mild climate.

Demand for homeownership continues to focus on Spain’s provincial capitals, where housing supply is highest. According to an idealista study, Madrid leads the ranking of places with the greatest demand pressure in the first quarter of the year, followed by Zaragoza and Valencia. Hospitalet de Llobregat and Valladolid are gaining ground, overtaking Barcelona and Vitoria thanks to more affordable average prices. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Seville and A Coruña complete the top ten.

Buying a run-down property and reselling after renovation can deliver returns of 24% to 31%, depending on the type, according to idealista. Studios lead the way, with renovated homes priced 31% higher than those needing work. One-bedroom flats follow at 29%, then two-bedroom homes at 28%, and three-bedroom properties at 26%.

One of the first consequences of the pandemic and the state of emergency on the property market was a sharp rise in the supply of rental homes.

According to the latest data from property portal Idealista, 15% of rental homes in Spain were taken off the market in less than 24 hours during the final quarter of 2025. In some cities, demand is even more intense.

For those who can manage the initial outlay, buying in Spain may now make far more financial sense than renting. We have all the details.

According to a study by idealista, 49% of the current supply of two-bedroom flats for sale in Spain is priced below the reasonable affordability threshold. In other words, they are within reach of a household on an average income that allocates no more than 30% of its earnings to mortgage repayments – equivalent to €805 per month.

Housing prices in Spain’s urban areas are now 99% higher than in rural locations, according to idealista. The widest gap is in Madrid, where city prices exceed rural ones by 131%. Urban homes also cost at least double those in the countryside across five other provinces: Álava, Salamanca, Cáceres, Valladolid and Palencia.

In some parts of Spain, more than 100 families now end up competing for the very same flat.

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.

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.

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.

Three-bedroom flats were the fastest-selling property type in Spain during Q3 2025, with 37% sold in under a month. Studios and one- and two-bedroom flats also sold quickly, while larger homes with four or more bedrooms took longer, varying across major Spanish markets.

The Madrid property market continues to attract interest from American buyers, according to idealista’s data on listings over recent quarters. In 2025, a notable shift has emerged in the language of searches from the US, with Spanish speakers (47.2%) now overtaking English (46.3%) as the dominant language for the first time.

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

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

Foreign buyers remain highly active in Spain’s housing market, with over 70,000 transactions recorded in the first half of 2025 alone, according to the latest notary data.

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.

The sale of homes without vacant possession is becoming increasingly common in the Spanish property market, now accounting for 3% of all properties for sale in the country, according to a study by idealista based on listings in its database for Q3 2025.

Based on data from Spain’s Tax Agency, we’ve analysed the latest prices of second-hand homes for sale in the country’s wealthiest municipalities, using statistics from idealista. Leading the pack once again is Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid), with an average gross income of €88,011 per year.