Purchase property

Buying a house in Spain as a foreigner in 2026 is perfectly possible, but it comes with its own admin trail: legal checks, a NIE number, a Spanish bank account and a notary appointment, usually in that order.

As 2026 gets underway, it’s an excellent moment to find your ideal home in Spain at a more attractive price.

For many, renting can feel like paying for a home without ever owning it. Buying is the alternative, but it comes with a significant financial commitment—especially with mortgage interest rates still relatively high.

As the year draws to a close, there’s no better time to start dreaming of a new life in the Spanish countryside.

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.

According to a new report by idealista in August 2025, Spain's most expensive street to buy property is located in the Costa del Sol, with an average property price exceeding €12 million.

Moving house in Spain can be a stressful and time-consuming process. From packing and transporting your belongings to cleaning and settling in, the practicalities of relocating are often just the start.

Summer 2025 is in full swing, and for many, there’s no better time to dream of life by the sea. Whether you’re already soaking up the sun or planning your next escape, the Spanish coast remains a top choice for expats and holiday home buyers alike.

Hidden in the hills and sunbaked valleys of southern Spain, cave dwellings have long been a quirky feature of life in regions like Andalusia, with the area around Granada especially famed for these unique homes.

Tucked away on a slim slice of land jutting into the Atlantic, Cadiz offers a distinctly laid-back rhythm.

Set on the banks of the Guadalquivir River in southern Spain, Córdoba is a city where ancient beauty rubs shoulders with everyday life. Famous for its Mezquita and pretty, flower-filled patios, Córdoba offers a slower, sun-soaked pace without losing its buzz.

If you're considering living in Valencia, Spain, this article tells you all about what this sunny Mediterranean city has to offer. Valencia's weather, diverse neighbourhoods and colourful culture make moving to the city an appealing prospect for many foreigners.

For those seeking a year-round oasis, Spain offers an array of luxurious villas featuring indoor pools, combining privacy with the perfect environment to relax and unwind regardless of the season.

Spain’s Mediterranean coast offers a range of brand-new flats and apartments, perfect for those seeking modern living in a sun-drenched setting. Stretching from Costa Brava to Costa del Sol, these properties feature sleek designs, high-end finishes, and amenities like pools and gardens.

Despite the challenges posed by the cost of living crisis, escalating house prices, and inflation, the Spanish property market still presents significant opportunities for finding affordable homes for sale.

Article written by Lourdes Barriuso, lawyer in real estate law at Barriuso Legal In the heat of the hotel investment boom, a new hotel investment product is rapidly developing in Spain: serviced apartments, called branded residences in the luxury segment. This "asset class" is currently taking off

Many property owners frequently discover that their property registration in the Cadastre contains errors, especially about the property's surface area.

Knowing how to request the nota simple is the first step towards obtaining this document essential for any home purchase. This document will provide key information, such as who owns the property or its encumbrances.

At the end of last year, experts gave us their real estate conclusions. Investment in real estate in Spain was weighed down by rising interest rates, political uncertainty and the Housing Law, although it did benefit from stock market instability and foreign investment.

Spain has many really beautiful and strange buildings that you won't find anywhere else in the world.

In Spain, confirmatory deposit contracts (arras confirmatoria) are legal agreements commonly used in real estate and commercial transactions.

The government is looking to extend measures to support vulnerable mortgagors and remove commissions that allow consumers to change their variable rate loan for a fixed rate or amortise capital to save interest in 2024. According to El País, the Ministry of Economic Affairs has already informed the

Spain is different!

Renovating a property can be a lengthy and expensive process.

This week's dream home is in the province of Tarragona.