Home buying trends in Spain in 2025

Three-bedroom flats in Spain sell fastest in Q3 2025

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.
Demand to buy homes in Madrid from the US is growing

US demand for Madrid homes grows as interest rises among Hispanics

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.
These are the cheapest neighborhoods to live in Seville

Seville's most affordable neighbourhoods

Seville is a very affordable city to buy a house compared to other major Spanish cities. According to the latest idealista data, the average property price in Seville is €2,588/m², exceeding the national average by €33/m², yet it is significantly lower than €5,705/m² in Madrid or €5,042/m² in Barcelona.
NAya Residences

Brosh is driving a new residential sector in Estepona

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.
prefabricated mountain houses

Prefab mountain homes in 2025: models, prices and advantages

For many, living in the mountains means tranquillity, fresh air and a constant connection with nature. In this setting, prefabricated mountain homes have become an increasingly popular, modern and efficient option for those wishing to settle in such surroundings without sacrificing comfort.
Living in Tenerife

Tenerife's most affordable town

Tenerife, known for its mild climate and striking natural landscapes, still has areas where property prices remain surprisingly affordable compared with other tourist or urban centres.
Future port tower project

Málaga's Torre del Puerto to get a luxury hotel and €200m investment

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.
Capsule house

Capsule homes: the Chinese micro-homes arriving in Spain

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 effort required to rent is more than 10 points higher than that required to buy.

Renting in Spain requires more income than buying in 2025

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.