Foreign investment

International buyers are now the main force behind the luxury housing market on the Costa Blanca, accounting for 72% of premium property transactions, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Spain. Most demand comes from Northern and Western Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany, highlighting the area's enduring appeal among overseas buyers seeking high-end homes in Spain.

Italian fashion group Armani and former world number one Rafael Nadal are involved in a new residential development on Marbella’s Golden Mile. Armani Residences Marbella is being developed by Sierra Blanca Estates and Palya Assets, a company led by businessman Abel Matutes and Nadal.The project

Looking for a rental in Spain can mean competing in places where overseas searches form a sizeable part of the market.

British buyers accounted for 21% of Taylor Wimpey España property reservations in the Costa del Sol, the largest share among purchasers from 29 nationalities, according to the developer.The local figures sit alongside national data from Spain’s General Council of Notaries (Consejo General del Notari

Valencia’s residential market moved decisively into premium territory in 2025.

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Foreign buyers are driving demand in Spain's ultra-luxury housing market, accounting for 60% of purchases, according to Hiscox. The insurer notes that prices for properties in this segment have risen by 30% over the past five years. The Balearic Islands, Málaga, Madrid and Barcelona account for 83% of homes valued at more than €3 million, while international demand is particularly strong in prime locations such as Benahavís and Andratx.

Spain's housing market is showing a two-speed trend. While total home sales fell by 2.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, reaching 167,934 transactions, purchases by foreign buyers moved in the opposite direction. According to data analysed by Sonneil, international buyers were involved in more than 26,800 transactions between April and June, representing growth of around 11% compared with the same period a year earlier.

Foreigners accounted for a record 15.98% of homes purchased in Spain between April and June 2026, buying more than 26,800 properties even as the country’s overall sales market contracted.The share was the highest recorded by Spain’s College of Registrars, which said foreign demand increased both in

One of the main concerns when buying property in southern Europe as a foreign buyer is how the exchange rate will affect the final cost of the purchase.If the sale is to be completed in euros, but the buyer’s income and savings are in pounds, dollars, or another currency, the exchange rate can

Spain is one of the main destinations for international residents in the European Union.

Spain has once again positioned itself as Europe’s most attractive destination for hotel investment for the third consecutive year, ahead of Italy, the United Kingdom and Portugal. This performance is driven by strong tourism demand and solid operating results, despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty linked to conflicts in the Middle East. Barcelona ranks as the most attractive city for investment, sharing the top position with London, while Madrid also features among Europe’s top three destinations.

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Spain has reinforced its standing as a leading destination for real estate investment – with €6.39bn recorded in the first quarter, according to Colliers. This figure surpasses the combined total for Italy, France and Portugal, highlighting the market’s strength. Beyond southern Europe, Spain is also emerging as one of the most dynamic real estate hubs across the EMEA region – with strong performance driven by the living, retail and hotel sectors.

The Spanish housing market remained resilient in the first quarter of the year – despite a slight year‑on‑year slowdown. More than 178,000 homes were sold, the third‑best quarterly result since late 2007, although transactions fell 1.9%, according to the Property Registrars. Average prices climbed to a new high of €2,429 per square metre, up 8.9% year on year. Foreign buyers also stayed active, with almost 25,000 purchases recorded – the fourth‑highest figure on record, despite a 3.2% annual decline.

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Spanish property prices have risen by 14.3% in the past year, according to valuation firm TINSA, as new figures from Taylor Wimpey España highlight how Britons are helping drive demand on the Costa del Sol.At Almazara Boutique Residences in Malaga province, British buyers now account for the largest

Foreign demand for homes in Spain remained strong in 2025. In fact, foreigners purchased 97,500 properties across the country, the highest figure ever recorded by the Property Registrars, although their market share decreased slightly to 13.82% of all annual transactions. However, in seven provinces, foreign buyers are more apparent, exceeding 20% of all transactions, with Alicante, Málaga and Santa Cruz de Tenerife leading the way. British buyers remained the primary source of foreign purchases, followed by Germans, Dutch and Moroccans.

For decades, the image of British expats in Spain revolved around retirees settling along the Costa del Sol or Costa Blanca. That picture is changing.

Foreign buyers purchased almost 100,000 homes in Spain in 2025, the highest annual figure ever recorded in absolute terms.

Spain continues to attract international property buyers thanks to its climate, lifestyle and relatively accessible housing market.

Foreign interest in buying property in Spain remains strong, even as the market shifts into a calmer phase after the post-pandemic surge. New data from Spain’s notaries for the second half of 2025 show that international buyers are still paying a clear premium per square metre compared with loc

Foreign investment in Spain, excluding Foreign Securities Holding Entities (ETVE), totalled €30.764 billion in 2025, marking a year-on-year decline of 21.8%, according to the Foreign Investment Registry DataInvex of the State Secretariat for Trade.This is the lowest figure since 2021, when foreign d

Foreign demand for Spanish property has hit a new high, with overseas buyers purchasing nearly 100,000 homes in the latest year. At the very top of the market is a narrow segment of large homes with five or more bedrooms and seven‑figure price tags, which is where many foreign buyers are now lo

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.