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Demand is Pushing Up Housing Prices

The latest price index data, posted by the INE, reflects an increase of 2.5% compared to the previous quarter and a year-on-year increase of 4.5%. This confirms that demand for homes continues to be very strong despite increases in interest rates over recent months. Furthermore, in November, the monthly variation in the price of second-hand Continue Reading

Property Sales Slow Again in September

The total number of properties transferred in the property registers in Spain during the month of September was 153,247. This is 13.2% less than in the same month of 2022, according to data from the INE. In the case of property sales, the number was 82,778. This represents a decrease of 20.1% when compared to Continue Reading

Home Sales in Spain Down in August

Property transfers in Spain saw a 7.3% fall in August, when compared to the same month of the previous year. The total number of properties transferred in the public registry was 166,982. For the number of sales of properties, the number was 93,917, which is 11.5% higher than in August 2022. Of those sales, 88.3% Continue Reading

Spanish Home Sales Down 10% in July

The total number of transferred properties registered in the property registries in July was 170,109 This shows a fall of 4.7%, when compared to the same month of 2022. In the case of purchases and sales of registered properties, we see 92,262 registered transactions, representing an annual decrease of 8.7%, according to data from the Continue Reading

Price of Housing Up 9.7% in July

The price of second-hand housing in Spain increased by 0.2% in July, when compared to the previous month. When compared to the same month in 2022, the increase is 9.7%. This brings the average cost per square metre to €2,150 p/m². Notably, this increase is the seventh consecutive increase of more than 9% so far 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

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

Costa del Sol Real Estate in 2023

As we move further into 2023, the real estate market in the Costa del Sol region of Andalucia, Spain, continues to experience steady growth. With a booming tourism industry and a desirable lifestyle, it’s no surprise that the demand for property in this region remains high. One of the main factors driving the growth of 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