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Rental Costs Down in August

In Spain, the price of renting a home fell by 2.2% in August, when compared to July. When compared to the same month in the previous year, prices have increased by 4.7%. The current average price of second-hand housing to rent in Spain is €11.34 p/m². This price drop is the fourth consecutive monthly fall. 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

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

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

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