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Category Archives: Málaga

2026 – A Good Time to Buy in Marbella?

Marbella town and property market overview 2026

Is 2026 a Good Time to Buy Property in Marbella? The Marbella property market has remained one of the most resilient and attractive real estate destinations in Spain for many years. Its combination of lifestyle appeal, international accessibility, and long-term investment potential continues to draw buyers from across Europe and beyond. As we move through Continue Reading

Rental Price Growth Slows in February

Rental price increases slowed in February

Rental housing prices in Spain increased by 1.3% month-on-month and 6.8% year-on-year, bringing the average price in February to €14.46 per square metre per month. “The rental market in Spain continues to reach historic highs, with an average monthly rent of €1,150, the highest level recorded to date. However, at the same time, a slowdown Continue Reading

Spanish Housing Prices Up Almost 20%

Average price reached €2,950/m² in February

The price of second-hand housing in Spain rose by 1.8% month-on-month and 19.9% year-on-year, placing the average price of homes listed in February at €2,950/m², according to data. If we take this latest monthly increase and multiply it by the 80 m² of a standard home, we see that the average value of a home Continue Reading

Rental Prices Show Signs of Moderation

Rental price increase slowed in January

Spain begins 2026 with another rise in rental housing prices, although far more moderate than in previous months. Rental prices increased by 0.7% month-on-month and 5.3% year-on-year, reaching €14.38 per square metre per month in January. The national year-on-year increase of 5.3% is the lowest recorded since April 2024, when prices rose by 5.2%. “Rental Continue Reading

The Spanish Property Market in 2025

2025 saw a strong market get stronger

The evolution of the Spanish housing market in 2025 has been marked by unprecedented activity, driven by highly favourable mortgage conditions and exceptionally strong buyer demand. As a result, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic years of the past decade. According to available data, property transactions are expected to exceed 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

Living the Digital Nomad Lifestyle in Marbella

Remote work from home marbella

Digital Nomad Lifestyle: The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Remote‑Work Home in Marbella The rise of remote work has transformed how and where we live. No longer confined to a desk in a corporate office, digital nomads blend work and leisure, seeking inspiring locales with robust infrastructure, warm climates, and vibrant communities. Marbella—long renowned for 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

Steep Rental Price Increase Seen in May

Rental prices rose 14.9% Year-on-Year

The Spanish rental market is showing no signs of slowing down. According to the latest data, rental prices across Spain increased by 14.9% year-on-year in May 2025, representing the second-highest annual rise in the past five years. The average rental price now stands at €14.33 per square metre, meaning that an 80 m² apartment typically Continue Reading

Spanish Property Prices Surge in May

The Balearic Islands have surpassed €5,000/m²

The price of resale homes in Spain has seen a remarkable increase of 4% month-on-month and a staggering 14.8% year-on-year, reaching an average asking price of €2,635 per square metre this May, according to the latest Fotocasa Real Estate Index. In the 20 years of analysis, May 2025 marks the first time that both monthly Continue Reading