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Sale and Rental Prices Fell in August

In August, the price of second-hand housing in Spain fell by 0.2%. The annual variation was more significant falling 7.9% since August 2022. This brings the average cost per square metre to €2,145. The monthly fall seen in August is the first fall in the last two years. “Historically, the month of August usually shows Continue Reading

New-Build Property Sales on the Increase

The total number of properties transferred in June reached 191,749, a 2.5% fall when compared to the same month in the previous year. In terms of property sales, the total number of transactions was 106,051, an annual fall of 1.6%, according to data from the INE. Of the total sales seen in June, 87.9% were Continue Reading

Sales of Homes in Spain Slowed in May

May saw a total of 200,906 property transfers registered, a fall of 5.4% than in the same month in 2022. Of those transfers, 109,714 related to property sales, an annual decrease of 7%, according to data from the INE. 86.8% of the sales registered in May correspond to urban properties and 13.2% to rustic ones. Continue Reading

Second-Hand Property Prices Rise in Q2

During the first six months of 2023, second-hand property for sale in Spain has seen a year-on-year increase in price, closing the second quarter with a 10.8% change. The quarterly increase was 2.1%. This brings the average cost per square metre to 2,146 euros. “The increase in the price of second-hand housing at the year-on-year Continue Reading

Home Sales Slow While Prices Increase

The latest data from the INE shows that property sales in Spain fell by 8.1% in April, when compared to the previous year. 86.5% of those property sales correspond to urban properties, of which, 57.9% were sales of homes. The sales of all urban properties fell 8.2% while sales of rustic property also fell, dropping Continue Reading

Rental Prices in Spain Increase in April

The price of rental housing in Spain increased by 1.2% in April, when compared to the previous month. When compared to the same month in 2022, the increase was 7.3%. The average cost per square meter, per month, now stands at €11.69. “Although increases are no longer in double digits, the price of rental housing Continue Reading

Buying a New Property or a Resale Property

The Costa del Sol offers a wide range of properties to suit all tastes

Planning to buy a property on the Costa del Sol? Choosing between a resale property and a new one is a crucial decision. Below, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each option to help you make an informed choice that suits your preferences and needs. Resale Properties Pros: Established Locations: Resale properties on the Continue Reading

Rental Prices Breaking Records

In Spain, the price of rental housing in April once again broke historical records, standing at €11.55/m² per month. This situation, which has been repeating itself since May 2022, has led the price not only to break records, but also to exceed the price recorded during the 2007 real estate bubble, by 14.1%, according to Continue Reading

Property Prices in Málaga Exceed 2007 Records

The city of Málaga has once again seen records broken in both the prices of property sales and rental markets. Málaga capital closed February with an average cost per square metre of €2,932, while in January, the average rental price reached €13.52 p/m². Both of those average prices exceed the highest prices seen in 2007 Continue Reading

2022 Was a Record Year For Property Sales

Data released by the INE shows that 2022 was a record year for property sales, reaching almost 650,000 sales closed. The figures for the end of the year showed a 14.7% increase over the previous year. The sharp increase comes despite five rate hikes and a change in monetary policy from the ECB, showing there Continue Reading