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Category Archives: Buying

2025: A Defining Year on the Costa del Sol

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The past year has been a defining one for Spanish real estate, with the Costa del Sol once again consolidating its position as one of Europe’s most resilient and attractive property markets. Despite broader economic uncertainty across Europe, demand for quality property for sale in prime coastal locations remained strong, driven by lifestyle buyers, international Continue Reading

Demand Surges as Property Prices Hit Record Highs

Demand is surging while prices reach new highs

Buyer Demand Takes the Lead Spain’s residential market is experiencing a decisive shift toward homeownership, marking a historic milestone in the second half of 2025. Interest in buying now represents 51% of total demand, edging three points higher than last year, while interest in renting has dropped to 37%, five points below 2024. According to Continue Reading

Spain’s Housing Market Reaches Historic Highs

Prices are near to record highs

Spain’s housing market is experiencing one of the most significant periods of growth in its recent history, with both rental prices and residential sale values climbing to record levels. Data indicates widespread pressure across all segments of the market, reflecting a continued imbalance between demand and available housing supply. Rental Prices Record 44 Consecutive Months Continue Reading

Guide For British Buyers Post-Brexit

Despite Brexit, Brits can stll purchase Spanish property

Since the United Kingdom officially left the European Union on 31 January 2020, British nationals purchasing property in Spain face a slightly different landscape. Brexit has introduced new legal requirements, tax implications, and residency considerations. However, buying a home in Spain as a British citizen is still very much achievable — it simply requires a Continue Reading

House Prices Continue to Rise in April

Average price in Spain is now €2,534 p/m²

In Spain, house prices increased 1.8% compared to the previous month, while the year-over-year increase was 11.7%. This brings the average cost to €2,534 p/m² in April, according to data. This year-over-year increase (11.7%) is the highest increase in the last 228 months (19 years). Spain has gone from a year-over-year increase of 7.4% in Continue Reading

Property Spotlight – Duplex Apartment, Puerto Banús

3 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment For Sale Puerto Banús

Experience the pinnacle of coastal luxury with this exquisite 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom duplex apartment, perfectly situated on the frontline of Puerto Banús beach. Priced at €2,200,000, this ground-floor residence offers an unparalleled blend of modern elegance and Mediterranean charm, making it a standout property in one of Marbella’s most sought-after locales. Property Highlights Spanning an impressive Continue Reading

Marbella 2.0: A New Era Beyond the Glitz

Marbella - summertime playground for retirees and tourists

For decades, Marbella’s reputation has been defined by luxury yachts, glamorous beach clubs, and star-studded golf resorts. Yet today, the famed Costa del Sol enclave is undergoing a striking transformation. A fresh wave of international residents—many of them young entrepreneurs—are putting down roots and launching ventures, ushering in what some are calling “Marbella 2.0.” From Continue Reading

Sales and Prices Continue to Rise in 2024

The number of homes sales in Spain increased by 19.4% in July, when compared to the same month in 2023. The total number of transferred properties in the property registers was 12.2% more than the previous year, at 191,192. Of these, 108,003 were sales, according to figures from the INE. 87.8% of the registered property Continue Reading

Used Property Prices Up 8.5% on Last Year

The price of second-hand housing in Spain fell by -0.7% in August. Compared to the same month in 2023, the price increased by 8.5%. This brings the average cost per square metre to 2,327 euros. This last year-on-year value (8.5%) is the second highest increase in the last 12 months. Spain has gone from a Continue Reading

How to Finance Your Property Purchase in Marbella

Marbella, with its stunning coastline, luxurious lifestyle, and warm climate, has long been a magnet for property buyers from around the globe. Whether you’re looking for a holiday home, a retirement paradise, or an investment opportunity, understanding how to finance your property purchase in Marbella is crucial. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate Continue Reading