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Spanish real estate price evolution up to March 2025: +9% Yr/Yr

Welcome to one of the most detailed resources available on Spanish property prices. Our quarterly report is the most detailed available on the Spanish real estate market, compiled with the insights of our 100+ local partners, as well as our exclusive database. In this report, you will find all our resources on the 20 biggest Spanish real estate markets.

Quick Summary: Spanish Property Market March 2025

  • Average Price: €2,033/m² (just 3% below 2008 peak)
  • Market Growth: +9% year-over-year (accelerating from 7%)
  • Transaction Volume: 739,075 sales (+15% increase)
  • Market Recovery: Multi-tier surge across all price segments
  • Foreign Buyer Access: Easy purchase process, competitive financing
  • Value Proposition: Exceptional value vs other European markets

 

Spanish Property Market Reality Check: March 2025 – A Multi-Tier Surge Redefining Real Estate Investment

The Spanish property market has reached a pivotal moment that demands immediate attention from investors, buyers, and industry observers worldwide.

As we enter the second quarter of 2025, Spanish real estate has achieved something unprecedented since the post-2008 recovery began: a genuine multi-tier market surge that’s reshaping the entire investment landscape. With property prices reaching €2,033 per square meter—just 3% shy of the 2008 all-time peaks—we’re witnessing not merely another luxury market story, but a fundamental economic shift driving explosive activity across every price segment.

Market numbers tell us a story of a strong, not overheated market

For the first time since the recovery started, we’re seeing simultaneous growth across premium, mid-tier, and value markets. This isn’t speculation—it’s backed by hard data showing 739,075 property transactions in the past 12 months (a 15% increase) and remarkable year-on-year price growth of 9%, accelerating from just 7% three months earlier.

The driving forces? Of course, the strong Spanish economy, the strongest in the European region, is the main driving force. At the same time, the second driving force is the combination of low supply and high demand in both the sales and rental markets. We see a perfect storm of rising rental costs that’s making homeownership financially competitive at every price level, pushing Spanish families and international buyers alike into the purchase market in record numbers. Lower-tier markets are experiencing extraordinary transaction growth of +21.7% compared to +17% in premium segments—a clear indicator that this surge represents genuine, broad-based demand rather than speculative investment.

Crucially, despite this dramatic growth, Spanish property prices remain highly competitive compared to those in other major European markets, thereby maintaining Spain’s position as an exceptional value for international buyers.

Your Complete Guide to Spain’s transformed real estate market

This comprehensive analysis covers the most detailed examination of Spanish property prices across all major markets. Here’s what we’ll analyze:

Market Performance: Quarterly and annual price evolution, transaction volumes, and fastest-growing markets across all Spanish regions.

Investment Intelligence: Complete market rankings, historical context from 2008 peaks to 2014 lows, and long-term regional performance trends.

Strategic Insights: The three “winning regions” since 2014, detailed city-by-city analysis of the top 20 markets, and identification of sustainable growth versus speculative activity.

Future Outlook: Why this represents a structural shift in Spanish housing economics, opportunities across all price tiers, and strategic considerations for different buyer profiles.

Exclusive Market Intelligence: tailored opportunities for every Spanish Property Dream

Our exclusive analysis reveals surprising winners across all buyer categories that most investors are completely missing:

Holiday Home Seekers: While everyone fights over Málaga, our data reveals a coastal gem with 22% transaction growth that remains 10% below its 2008 peak, offering authentic Spanish charm at a more affordable price.

Investment-Minded Buyers: Forget Barcelona’s saturated rental market. Our analysis identifies an emerging university city where rental demand from locals who can no longer afford rent is driving a 29% increase in transactions. However, yes, you know it; we continue to love Barcelona, where we began our purchases in 2014.

Retirement Planners: The Balearics grab headlines, but our local partners have identified a Mediterranean lifestyle market where your Northern European pension stretches 40% further than five years ago.

Digital Nomads: Valencia gets all the attention, but we’ve uncovered a connected inland city with fiber infrastructure, co-working spaces, and mortgage payments that beat significant city rental costs.

Relocating Families: Our data show that Spanish families are choosing one particular region for homeownership over rental at record rates, creating ready-made international communities with authentic local integration.

Whether you’re seeking your dream Spanish property, evaluating investment opportunities, or understanding how this transformation affects existing holdings, this analysis provides the data-driven insights essential for navigating today’s dynamic Spanish property market.

The bargain basement days of 2014-2018 may be behind us, but Spain’s multi-tier surge has created new opportunities that savvy buyers and investors cannot afford to ignore.

  1. Spanish property prices evolution over the last quarter

    Let’s start with the Spanish national average for real estate: the price per square meter is €2,033 on average in Spain as of March 31, 2025. This means that Spanish real estate prices evolved

    • by +9% in the previous year from €1,866/m² (+7% 3 months ago)
    • by +3.1% during the last quarter (+2.7% 3 months ago)

     

    Real estate prices in Spain have been on a strong recovery path since 2014. Of course, transactions were strong up to early 2020, the start of COVID-19. As the coronavirus crisis started, prices started to decrease in June 2020. Of course, due to the lockdowns and the coronavirus situation, transaction volume was lower in 2020; however, activity has returned since 2022 and remains strong. Over the last 12 months to March 2025, 739,075 properties were sold, representing a 15% year-on-year increase.

    Please have a look at our interactive chart of the real estate prices in Spain over the last 30 years. In the same chart, you will find the property transaction history for each quarter. For most of our interactive charts, we produce a static chart that is easier to download.

    On mobile, scroll left or right to see the whole chart.

     

    The lowest price reached since the 2007 financial crisis was €1,456/m² in the third quarter of 2014, while the highest was €2,101/m² in the first quarter of 2008. As of March 2025, we are just 3% of this level, and many markets are already above 2008 levels, as you can see in this chart:

    Line graph showing Spain real estate price evolution from 2000 to 2025 by region, highlighting recovery in 2025 versus the 2008 peak with percentage changes for each city. Includes insights into Spanish property prices 2025.

    Spain’s real estate price evolution from 1995 to 2025 by region, highlighting the recovery in 2025 compared to the 2008 peak. 

     

    What are the regions with the most significant increases and decreases?

    The top performers for the Spanish real estate market over the last quarter are:

    Sorted by price evolution in the previous 3 months, fourth column

    On mobile, hold your device in a horizontal position if needed.


    City / Region Price Yr Price Evolution Qtr Price Evolution Number of Transactions Transaction Evolution
    Burgos 1 269 € 6,3% 4,7% 6 123 14%
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1 957 € 12,0% 4,5% 12 860 5%
    Cuenca 843 € 8,6% 4,2% 2 888 22%
    Cantabria 1 773 € 10,0% 4,2% 10 600 19%
    Segovia 1 242 € 8,8% 4,0% 3 083 20%
    Canarias 1 966 € 9,9% 3,9% 27 358 6%
    Alicante/Alacant 1 722 € 10,3% 3,9% 57 698 8%
    Cádiz 1 754 € 9,8% 3,9% 18 355 13%
    Lleida 1 190 € 6,4% 3,9% 6 983 19%
    Toledo 1 050 € 10,8% 3,8% 15 021 19%
    Comunidad Valenciana 1 619 € 10,9% 3,8% 114 655 9%
    Coruña (A) 1 503 € 8,4% 3,8% 12 692 18%
    Soria 1 005 € 7,4% 3,7% 1 614 6%
    Murcia (Región de) 1 174 € 6,5% 3,7% 28 189 15%
    Ceuta 2 048 € 8,0% 3,7% 752 32%
    Málaga 2 614 € 12,3% 3,6% 39 187 12%
    Valencia/València 1 625 € 12,1% 3,6% 41 967 7%
    Balears (Illes) 3 436 € 13,2% 3,6% 15 904 6%
    Gipuzkoa 3 094 € 5,0% 3,6% 8 667 19%
    Barcelona 2 865 € 8,3% 3,5% 73 445 20%
    Palmas (Las) 1 976 € 7,9% 3,5% 14 498 7%
    Cataluña 2 453 € 8,3% 3,5% 113 033 18%
    Tarragona 1 581 € 7,4% 3,4% 17 701 16%
    Zaragoza 1 643 € 11,8% 3,4% 13 640 15%
    Guadalajara 1 460 € 11,3% 3,4% 5 407 7%
    Castilla-La Mancha 1 037 € 8,4% 3,4% 35 125 18%
    Salamanca 1 272 € 5,8% 3,3% 4 864 17%

    The worst-performing Spanish property markets over the last quarter are:

     

    Sorted by price evolution in the previous 3 months, fourth column

    City / Region Price Yr Price Evolution Qtr Price Evolution Number of Transactions Transaction Evolution
    Melilla 1 904 € -0,5% -0,6% 654 30%
    Cáceres 876 € 3,8% 0,3% 5 770 20%
    Extremadura 913 € 2,8% 0,9% 13 712 18%
    Ourense 977 € 4,3% 1,1% 3 479 21%
    Valladolid 1 391 € 5,8% 1,2% 7 731 21%
    Badajoz 940 € 2,1% 1,3% 7 942 16%
    Huesca 1 286 € 7,6% 1,3% 3 824 5%
    Jaén 826 € 3,6% 1,5% 8 377 28%
    Ceuta y Melilla 1 967 € 3,6% 1,5% 1 406 31%
    Zamora 851 € 4,5% 1,8% 2 373 22%
    Córdoba 1 162 € 3,2% 1,9% 11 238 20%
    Palencia 976 € 3,5% 2,2% 2 415 22%
    Huelva 1 332 € 4,7% 2,3% 8 652 13%
    Granada 1 423 € 10,7% 2,4% 16 193 19%
    Sevilla 1 631 € 5,2% 2,4% 26 568 22%
    León 938 € 3,7% 2,5% 6 853 29%
    Almería 1 307 € 7,3% 2,6% 16 365 16%
    Castilla y León 1 141 € 5,6% 2,6% 38 574 20%
    Navarra (Comunidad Foral de) 1 719 € 4,6% 2,8% 7 374 -2%
    Ávila 994 € 10,2% 2,9% 3 518 21%

    Bar and line chart showing Spain real estate price evolution among the country’s most moderate housing market performers in Q1 2025, with updated location-based price data through March 2025.

    Bar and line chart showing the evolution of Spain’s real estate prices among the country’s most moderate housing market performers in Q1 2025, with updated location-based price data through March 2025.


     

    Here is the alphabetical ranking of all the regions’ real estate price evolution in the last quarter:

    Interactive chart

     


  2. Spanish property prices evolution over the last year

     

    The Spanish cities with the most substantial real estate price increases for the year are:

    Bar chart showing Spain real estate prices and price evolution percentages for various cities in Q1 2025; Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca lead with the highest property prices in Spain.

    Bar chart showing Spain real estate prices and price evolution percentages for various cities in Q1 2025; Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma de Mallorca lead with the highest property prices in Spain.

     

    Sorted by price evolution over the last 12 months,

    City / Region Price Yr Price Evolution Qtr Price Evolution Number of Transactions Transaction Evolution
    Balears (Illes) 3 436 € 13,2% 3,6% 15 904 6%
    Málaga 2 614 € 12,3% 3,6% 39 187 12%
    Valencia/València 1 625 € 12,1% 3,6% 41 967 7%
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1 957 € 12,0% 4,5% 12 860 5%
    Zaragoza 1 643 € 11,8% 3,4% 13 640 15%
    Madrid (Comunidad de) 3 477 € 11,5% 3,1% 89 252 17%
    Asturias (Principado de ) 1 519 € 11,4% 3,1% 17 731 23%
    Guadalajara 1 460 € 11,3% 3,4% 5 407 7%
    Aragón 1 495 € 11,1% 3,1% 19 549 13%
    Comunidad Valenciana 1 619 € 10,9% 3,8% 114 655 9%
    Toledo 1 050 € 10,8% 3,8% 15 021 19%
    Granada 1 423 € 10,7% 2,4% 16 193 19%
    Alicante/Alacant 1 722 € 10,3% 3,9% 57 698 8%
    Ávila 994 € 10,2% 2,9% 3 518 21%
    Cantabria 1 773 € 10,0% 4,2% 10 600 19%
    Canarias 1 966 € 9,9% 3,9% 27 358 6%
    Cádiz 1 754 € 9,8% 3,9% 18 355 13%
    Teruel 917 € 9,2% 2,9% 2 085 13%
    Andalucía 1 696 € 9,0% 3,0% 144 935 16%
    TOTAL NACIONAL 2 033 € 9,0% 3,1% 739 075 15%
    Segovia 1 242 € 8,8% 4,0% 3 083 20%
    Cuenca 843 € 8,6% 4,2% 2 888 22%
    Coruña (A) 1 503 € 8,4% 3,8% 12 692 18%
    Castilla-La Mancha 1 037 € 8,4% 3,4% 35 125 18%
    Barcelona 2 865 € 8,3% 3,5% 73 445 20%
    Cataluña 2 453 € 8,3% 3,5% 113 033 18%
    Ceuta 2 048 € 8,0% 3,7% 752 32%


    The worst-performing real estate markets for the year are:

    Sorted by price evolution over the last 12 months, third column

    City / Region Price Yr Price Evolution Qtr Price Evolution Number of Transactions Transaction Evolution
    Melilla 1 904 € -0,5% -0,6% 654 30%
    Badajoz 940 € 2,1% 1,3% 7 942 16%
    Extremadura 913 € 2,8% 0,9% 13 712 18%
    Córdoba 1 162 € 3,2% 1,9% 11 238 20%
    Ciudad Real 748 € 3,3% 3,1% 7 274 28%
    Palencia 976 € 3,5% 2,2% 2 415 22%
    Jaén 826 € 3,6% 1,5% 8 377 28%
    Ceuta y Melilla 1 967 € 3,6% 1,5% 1 406 31%
    León 938 € 3,7% 2,5% 6 853 29%
    Cáceres 876 € 3,8% 0,3% 5 770 20%
    Ourense 977 € 4,3% 1,1% 3 479 21%
    Zamora 851 € 4,5% 1,8% 2 373 22%
    Navarra (Comunidad Foral de) 1 719 € 4,6% 2,8% 7 374 -2%
    Huelva 1 332 € 4,7% 2,3% 8 652 13%
    Gipuzkoa 3 094 € 5,0% 3,6% 8 667 19%
    Sevilla 1 631 € 5,2% 2,4% 26 568 22%
    Bizkaia 2 628 € 5,3% 3,0% 13 941 24%
    País Vasco 2 716 € 5,5% 3,2% 26 730 21%
    Castilla y León 1 141 € 5,6% 2,6% 38 574 20%
    Salamanca 1 272 € 5,8% 3,3% 4 864 17%
    Rioja (La) 1 304 € 5,8% 3,3% 5 853 31%
    Albacete 1 063 € 5,8% 3,3% 4 535 12%
    Valladolid 1 391 € 5,8% 1,2% 7 731 21%
    Lugo 1 028 € 5,9% 3,1% 4 010 10%
    Burgos 1 269 € 6,3% 4,7% 6 123 14%
    Lleida 1 190 € 6,4% 3,9% 6 983 19%
    Murcia (Región de) 1 174 € 6,5% 3,7% 28 189 15%
    Almería 1 307 € 7,3% 2,6% 16 365 16%
    Galicia 1 436 € 7,3% 3,2% 29 095 18%


     

     

    Here is the Alphabetical ranking of all the regions’ real estate price evolution for the last year:

    Interactive chart

     

     

     

     


  3. Winners and Losers: Spanish Property Recovery vs 2008 Peak Analysis

    One of the most revealing aspects of Spain’s current market position becomes clear when we compare today’s prices to the historic 2008 peak of € 2,101 per square meter. This analysis reveals a fascinating three-tier recovery pattern that defines today’s investment landscape.

    The Clear Winners: Markets that have exceeded 2008 levels

    Several Spanish markets have not only recovered but have pushed beyond their pre-crisis peaks, establishing new price records:

    Premium Performers:

    • Balearic Islands: +29.9% – The standout winner, nearly 30% above 2008 levels
    • Madrid: +14% – The capital continues its premium trajectory
    • Tenerife: +11% – Canary Islands showing strong international demand
    • Málaga: +10% – Costa del Sol’s enduring appeal

    These markets represent the new price ceiling for Spanish real estate, driven by sustained international demand, limited supply, and premium positioning.

    The Recovery Zone: Markets at or near 2008 Levels

    A significant group of markets has essentially reached full recovery, sitting within 5% of their 2008 peaks:

    Full Recovery Markets:

    • Valencia: 0% – Exactly at 2008 levels with growing momentum
    • Alicante: -1% – Virtually complete recovery
    • Barcelona: +4% – Just above peak levels
    • Las Palmas: +3% – Canary Islands strength

    These markets offer the psychological comfort of “proven” price levels while still providing growth potential as they move definitively above historic peaks.Bar chart comparing Spain real estate prices in 2025 versus their 2008 peak, with regions listed and a Spanish flag on the right. Some regions are highlighted in green or orange to show the property prices Spain evolution over time.

    The Value Opportunity: Markets still below 2008 peaks

    The most intriguing opportunities lie in markets that remain significantly below their 2008 highs, yet show strong fundamental demand:

    Value Plays with Upside Potential:

    • Sevilla: -10% – Major city with 22% transaction growth
    • Girona: -12% – Catalonian opportunity near French border
    • Andalusia: -6.2% – Regional opportunity with lifestyle appeal
    • Valencian Community: -4.1% – Broad regional recovery underway

    Deep Value Markets:

    • Castilla y León: -39.7% – Significant upside if national trends continue
    • Murcia: -37.6% – Interior opportunities with affordability
    • Extremadura: -42.6% – The deepest value play

    Strategic Implications for 2025 and Beyond

    For Premium Buyers: The winner markets (Balearics, Madrid, Málaga) offer proven resilience and continued growth, though at premium entry points.

    For Value Investors: Markets like Sevilla (-10% from peak but +22% transaction growth) represent compelling combinations of value and momentum.

    For Long-term Positioning: The 40 %+ discounts in Castilla y León and Murcia may represent generational opportunities if Spain’s economic growth continues.

    The National Picture: With Spain overall just 3% below the 2008 peak, the country has essentially achieved full recovery while maintaining a better value than most European markets.

    This recovery pattern validates our “multi-tier surge” thesis: different markets are at various stages of their cycles, creating opportunities across all investment strategies and price points.

     


  4. The most expensive real estate markets in Spain

    up to End March 2025 are sorted by price, the second column

    Bar chart comparing Spain real estate prices and price evolution percentages in various cities as of March 2025, featuring the Spanish flag and highlighting spanish property prices 2025, with data source indicated.

    Bar chart comparing Spain real estate prices and price evolution percentages in various cities as of March 2025, featuring the Spanish flag and highlighting spanish property prices 2025, with data source indicated.

    City / Region Price Yr Price Evolution Qtr Price Evolution Number of Transactions Transaction Evolution
    Madrid (Comunidad de) 3 477 € 11,5% 3,1% 89 252 17%
    Balears (Illes) 3 436 € 13,2% 3,6% 15 904 6%
    Gipuzkoa 3 094 € 5,0% 3,6% 8 667 19%
    Barcelona 2 865 € 8,3% 3,5% 73 445 20%
    País Vasco 2 716 € 5,5% 3,2% 26 730 21%
    Bizkaia 2 628 € 5,3% 3,0% 13 941 24%
    Málaga 2 614 € 12,3% 3,6% 39 187 12%
    Cataluña 2 453 € 8,3% 3,5% 113 033 18%
    Araba/Alava 2 251 € 7,4% 3,1% 4 122 16%
    Ceuta 2 048 € 8,0% 3,7% 752 32%
    TOTAL NACIONAL 2 033 € 9,0% 3,1% 739 075 15%
    Palmas (Las) 1 976 € 7,9% 3,5% 14 498 7%
    Ceuta y Melilla 1 967 € 3,6% 1,5% 1 406 31%
    Canarias 1 966 € 9,9% 3,9% 27 358 6%
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1 957 € 12,0% 4,5% 12 860 5%
    Girona 1 943 € 7,9% 3,0% 14 904 7%
    Melilla 1 904 € -0,5% -0,6% 654 30%
    Cantabria 1 773 € 10,0% 4,2% 10 600 19%
    Cádiz 1 754 € 9,8% 3,9% 18 355 13%
    Alicante/Alacant 1 722 € 10,3% 3,9% 57 698 8%
    Navarra (Comunidad Foral de) 1 719 € 4,6% 2,8% 7 374 -2%
    Andalucía 1 696 € 9,0% 3,0% 144 935 16%

    with the National Spanish Average at 2,033 €/m².


  5. The least expensive real estate markets in Spain

    up to End March 2025 are, sorted by price, second column

    City / Region Price Yr Price Evolution Qtr Price Evolution Number of Transactions Transaction Evolution
    Ciudad Real 748 € 3,3% 3,1% 7 274 28%
    Jaén 826 € 3,6% 1,5% 8 377 28%
    Cuenca 843 € 8,6% 4,2% 2 888 22%
    Zamora 851 € 4,5% 1,8% 2 373 22%
    Cáceres 876 € 3,8% 0,3% 5 770 20%
    Extremadura 913 € 2,8% 0,9% 13 712 18%
    Teruel 917 € 9,2% 2,9% 2 085 13%
    León 938 € 3,7% 2,5% 6 853 29%
    Badajoz 940 € 2,1% 1,3% 7 942 16%
    Palencia 976 € 3,5% 2,2% 2 415 22%
    Ourense 977 € 4,3% 1,1% 3 479 21%
    Ávila 994 € 10,2% 2,9% 3 518 21%
    Soria 1 005 € 7,4% 3,7% 1 614 6%
    Lugo 1 028 € 5,9% 3,1% 4 010 10%
    Castilla-La Mancha 1 037 € 8,4% 3,4% 35 125 18%
    Toledo 1 050 € 10,8% 3,8% 15 021 19%
    Albacete 1 063 € 5,8% 3,3% 4 535 12%
    Castilla y León 1 141 € 5,6% 2,6% 38 574 20%
    Córdoba 1 162 € 3,2% 1,9% 11 238 20%
    Murcia (Región de) 1 174 € 6,5% 3,7% 28 189 15%
    Lleida 1 190 € 6,4% 3,9% 6 983 19%
    Castellón/Castelló 1 233 € 7,3% 3,2% 14 990 24%
    Segovia 1 242 € 8,8% 4,0% 3 083 20%
    Burgos 1 269 € 6,3% 4,7% 6 123 14%
    Salamanca 1 272 € 5,8% 3,3% 4 864 17%
    Huesca 1 286 € 7,6% 1,3% 3 824 5%
    Rioja (La) 1 304 € 5,8% 3,3% 5 853 31%
    Almería 1 307 € 7,3% 2,6% 16 365 16%
    Huelva 1 332 € 4,7% 2,3% 8 652 13%
    Valladolid 1 391 € 5,8% 1,2% 7 731 21%
    Granada 1 423 € 10,7% 2,4% 16 193 19%

    with the National Spanish Average at 2,033 €/m².

     

     


  6. The most active Spanish real estate markets

     

    The real estate markets with the most transactions in Spain as of the end of March 2025, sorted by the number of transactions over the last 12 months, are listed in the fourth column.

    City / Region Price Yr Price Evolution Qtr Price Evolution Number of Transactions Transaction Evolution
    TOTAL NACIONAL 2 033 € 9,0% 3,1% 739 075 15%
    Andalucía 1 696 € 9,0% 3,0% 144 935 16%
    Comunidad Valenciana 1 619 € 10,9% 3,8% 114 655 9%
    Cataluña 2 453 € 8,3% 3,5% 113 033 18%
    Madrid (Comunidad de) 3 477 € 11,5% 3,1% 89 252 17%
    Barcelona 2 865 € 8,3% 3,5% 73 445 20%
    Alicante/Alacant 1 722 € 10,3% 3,9% 57 698 8%
    Valencia/València 1 625 € 12,1% 3,6% 41 967 7%
    Málaga 2 614 € 12,3% 3,6% 39 187 12%
    Castilla y León 1 141 € 5,6% 2,6% 38 574 20%
    Castilla-La Mancha 1 037 € 8,4% 3,4% 35 125 18%
    Galicia 1 436 € 7,3% 3,2% 29 095 18%
    Murcia (Región de) 1 174 € 6,5% 3,7% 28 189 15%
    Canarias 1 966 € 9,9% 3,9% 27 358 6%
    País Vasco 2 716 € 5,5% 3,2% 26 730 21%
    Sevilla 1 631 € 5,2% 2,4% 26 568 22%
    Aragón 1 495 € 11,1% 3,1% 19 549 13%
    Cádiz 1 754 € 9,8% 3,9% 18 355 13%
    Asturias (Principado de ) 1 519 € 11,4% 3,1% 17 731 23%
    Tarragona 1 581 € 7,4% 3,4% 17 701 16%
    Almería 1 307 € 7,3% 2,6% 16 365 16%
    Granada 1 423 € 10,7% 2,4% 16 193 19%
    Balears (Illes) 3 436 € 13,2% 3,6% 15 904 6%
    Toledo 1 050 € 10,8% 3,8% 15 021 19%
    Castellón/Castelló 1 233 € 7,3% 3,2% 14 990 24%

    Bar chart showing the number of real estate transactions and Spain real estate price evolution in major cities in March 2025, with Madrid and Barcelona leading.

    Bar chart illustrating the number of real estate transactions and the evolution of real estate prices in major cities in Spain in March 2025, with Madrid and Barcelona leading.

     

  7. The fastest-growing real estate markets in Spain

    (or least decreasing in case evolution is negative)

    Here are the real estate markets in Spain with the fastest growth in terms of transitions to the end of March 2025, sorted by transaction evolution over the last 12 months / fourth column

    City / Region Price Yr Price Evolution Qtr Price Evolution Number of Transactions Transaction Evolution
    Ceuta 2 048 € 8,0% 3,7% 752 32%
    Ceuta y Melilla 1 967 € 3,6% 1,5% 1 406 31%
    Rioja (La) 1 304 € 5,8% 3,3% 5 853 31%
    Melilla 1 904 € -0,5% -0,6% 654 30%
    León 938 € 3,7% 2,5% 6 853 29%
    Jaén 826 € 3,6% 1,5% 8 377 28%
    Ciudad Real 748 € 3,3% 3,1% 7 274 28%
    Bizkaia 2 628 € 5,3% 3,0% 13 941 24%
    Castellón/Castelló 1 233 € 7,3% 3,2% 14 990 24%
    Asturias (Principado de ) 1 519 € 11,4% 3,1% 17 731 23%
    Pontevedra 1 565 € 7,3% 3,1% 8 914 22%
    Palencia 976 € 3,5% 2,2% 2 415 22%
    Zamora 851 € 4,5% 1,8% 2 373 22%
    Cuenca 843 € 8,6% 4,2% 2 888 22%
    Sevilla 1 631 € 5,2% 2,4% 26 568 22%
    Valladolid 1 391 € 5,8% 1,2% 7 731 21%
    País Vasco 2 716 € 5,5% 3,2% 26 730 21%
    Ourense 977 € 4,3% 1,1% 3 479 21%
    Ávila 994 € 10,2% 2,9% 3 518 21%
    Barcelona 2 865 € 8,3% 3,5% 73 445 20%
    Check this fascinating infographic comparing transaction growth, price per m², and price evolution over the last year:

     

    Bar chart comparing Spain real estate prices and transaction trends in the most expensive markets, with data updated to March 2025, highlighting Spanish property prices 2025 evolution.

    Bar chart comparing Spain real estate prices and transaction trends in the most expensive markets, with data updated to March 2025, highlighting the evolution of Spanish property prices in 2025.

     

  8. The least active property markets in Spain

     

    Here are the Spanish cities registering the least transactions as of the end of March 2025, sorted by transaction evolution over the last 12 months/ third column

    City / Region Price Yr Price Evolution Qtr Price Evolution Number of Transactions Transaction Evolution
    Navarra (Comunidad Foral de) 1 719 € 4,6% 2,8% 7 374 -2%
    Huesca 1 286 € 7,6% 1,3% 3 824 5%
    Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1 957 € 12,0% 4,5% 12 860 5%
    Soria 1 005 € 7,4% 3,7% 1 614 6%
    Balears (Illes) 3 436 € 13,2% 3,6% 15 904 6%
    Canarias 1 966 € 9,9% 3,9% 27 358 6%
    Girona 1 943 € 7,9% 3,0% 14 904 7%
    Valencia/València 1 625 € 12,1% 3,6% 41 967 7%
    Guadalajara 1 460 € 11,3% 3,4% 5 407 7%
    Palmas (Las) 1 976 € 7,9% 3,5% 14 498 7%
    Alicante/Alacant 1 722 € 10,3% 3,9% 57 698 8%
    Comunidad Valenciana 1 619 € 10,9% 3,8% 114 655 9%
    Lugo 1 028 € 5,9% 3,1% 4 010 10%
    Málaga 2 614 € 12,3% 3,6% 39 187 12%
    Albacete 1 063 € 5,8% 3,3% 4 535 12%
    Aragón 1 495 € 11,1% 3,1% 19 549 13%
    Huelva 1 332 € 4,7% 2,3% 8 652 13%
    Cádiz 1 754 € 9,8% 3,9% 18 355 13%
    Teruel 917 € 9,2% 2,9% 2 085 13%
    Burgos 1 269 € 6,3% 4,7% 6 123 14%
    Zaragoza 1 643 € 11,8% 3,4% 13 640 15%

     

  9. Price evolution of the most significant regions since 2006

    Here is a downloadable format of the chart if you want to save it:

    Line graph showing Spain real estate price evolution from 2000 to 2025 by region, highlighting recovery in 2025 versus the 2008 peak with percentage changes for each city. Includes insights into Spanish property prices 2025.

    Line graph showing the evolution of Spain’s real estate prices from 2000 to 2025 by region, highlighting the recovery in 2025 compared to the 2008 peak, with percentage changes for each city. Includes insights into Spanish property prices 2025.

    As you can see on this chart, Spanish real estate prices (thick orange line) reached their lowest price point in early 2014 since the 2008 crisis. Since early 2014, real estate prices have been rising and reached 2,033€/m² by the end of March 2025. If you look at prices in general, yes, we can discuss growth again, but if you compare them to the levels of 2008 or European real estate prices, you can still find bargains.


    The three winning regions since 2014

    The Spanish market is divided into two groups since 2014: regions with rising prices, including Barcelona, Madrid, and the Balearic Islands, and all other areas where prices have stabilized or are increasing modestly. Since 2022, we have observed that nearly all Spanish regions have participated in this rally.

    Is it easy to buy in Spain?

    It is easy to buy a property in Spain, but:

    • because you are not on the ground,
    • because you don’t know the market and
    • because you need to check your property in order to avoid any nasty surprises, we advise you not to do it alone.

    We are foreigners and Spanish residents who have purchased properties in Spain, and we have developed a network of reliable partners to assist foreigners with their property purchases in Spain.

    We wrote this detailed article to help you out: Our ultimate 2025 guide to buying your property in Spain, where you will get most of our tricks.

    Don’t forget, if you are buying in Spain as a foreigner, you could have two different motives:

    • Pleasure
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    or the two combined. Depending on your motivation(s), your criteria will be different.

    Find your property in Spain

     


  10. Price evolution since 1995 for the top 20 Spanish cities

    We have created massive databases containing all this information, which is updated quarterly for all Spanish cities. For each of those, you will find the last quarterly prices and transaction data available.  We did the same for each Spanish city: price and transaction information, an interactive chart (always up to date with our database), the resources available in the city, and an image of the real estate price evolution between 1995 and March 2025 (static and not updated).

    Follow our alphabetical ranking or click on any name on this list: Alicante real estate prices, Almeria real estate prices, Barcelona real estate prices, Cadiz real estate prices, Castellón real estate prices, Girona real estate prices, Ibiza real estate prices, Las Palmas real estate prices, Madrid real estate prices, Málaga real estate prices, Murcia real estate prices, Sevilla real estate prices, Tenerife real estate prices, Valencia real estate prices, Valladolid real estate prices, Zaragoza real estate prices

     

    Alicante real estate prices: €1,722 /m², +10.3% yr/yr

    Real estate transactions for Alicante – last year: 57,698, +8%

    Have a look at our interactive Alicante real estate price chart:

     

    A line graph comparing Alicante and Spain real estate price evolution from 1995 to March 2025, with Alicante at 1,722€ and Spain at 2,033€, plus yearly and quarterly transaction bars.

    Evolution of Alicante and Spain’s real estate prices from 1995 to March 2025, with Alicante at 1,722€ and Spain at 2,033€.


    Have a look at the property hunting in Alicante realized by our local property hunter:

    Here are our other resources on Alicante:

     

    Almeria property prices: €1,307 /m², +7.3% yr/yr

    Transactions for the Almeria property market: 16,365 +16%

    Have a look at our interactive Almeria real estate price chart:

    Here are our local property hunters in Alméria.

    Here are our other resources on Almería:

    Line graph comparing Spain real estate prices in Almeria and nationwide from 2004 to 2023, with Almeria at 1,307€ and Spain at 2,033€; bar chart below highlights transaction volumes and the Spain real estate price evolution.

    Comparison of Spain real estate prices in Almeria and nationwide from 1995 to March 2025, with Almeria at 1,307€ and Spain at 2,033€.

    Barcelona real estate prices: €2,865 /m², +8.3% yr/yr

    Transactions for the real estate market in Barcelona: 73,445 +20%

    Have a look at our interactive Barcelona real estate price chart:

    Have a look at the property hunting in Barcelona, realized by our local property hunter:

    Here are our other resources on Barcelona:

     

    Line graph depicting Spain real estate prices, with Barcelona property prices rising to 2,865€ by March 2025, surpassing the national average of 2,033€, alongside transaction volume trends from 1995 to 2025.

    Spain’s real estate prices, compared to Barcelona property prices, are expected to rise to 2,865€ by March 2025, surpassing the national average of 2,033€.

     

    Cadiz property prices: €1,754 /m², +9.8% yr/yr

    Property transactions for Cadiz: 18,355 +13%

    Have a look at our interactive Cadiz real estate price chart:

     

    Line graph showing Spain real estate prices in Cádiz (1,754€) and nationwide (2,033€) from 1995 to March 2025, plus a bar chart of quarterly transactions and the yearly property prices Spain trend.

    Spain real estate prices in Cádiz (1,754€) and nationwide (2,033€) from 1995 to March 2025.

    Castellón, Castelló real estate prices: €1,233/m², +7.3% yr/yr

    Real estate transactions for Castellón, Castelló: 14,4990 +24%

    Have a look at our interactive Castelló real estate price chart:

     

     

    Line graph comparing Spain real estate price evolution and transactions in Castellon and nationwide from 1995 to March 2025, showing spanish property prices 2025 at 1,233€ for Castellon and 2,033€ for Spain.

    Spain real estate price (2,033€)evolution and transactions in Castellon (1,233€) and nationwide from 1995 to March 2025.

    Girona property prices: €1,943/m², +7.9% yr/yr

    Property transactions for the real estate market in Girona: 14,904 +7%

    Have a look at our interactive Girona real estate price chart:

     

    Have a look at the property hunting in Girona realized by our local property hunter:

    Here are our other resources on Girona:

     

    Line graph of Girona property prices from 1995 to March 2025, illustrating the Spain real estate price evolution—Girona at 1,943€ compared to Spain’s 2,033€—with transaction data included.

    Line graph of Girona (1,943€) property prices from 1995 to March 2025, illustrating the Spain real estate price evolution

    Ibiza real estate prices/Balearic Islands: €3,436 /m², +13.2% yr/yr

    Property transactions for the Balearic Islands are: 15,904 +6%

    Have a look at our interactive Ibiza real estate price chart:

    Looking for a property hunter in Ibiza? Here are our property hunters on the Balearic Islands

    Don’t miss our other resources on Ibiza.

     

    Line graph showing Spain real estate price evolution: Balearic property prices (blue) vs. Spain’s average (orange) from 1995 to March 2025, including annual and quarterly transaction trends, with Balearic price marked at 3,436€.

    Balearic property prices (blue -3,436€) vs. Spain’s average (orange) from 1995 to March 2025, including annual and quarterly transaction trends.

    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria property prices: €1,976/m², +7.9% yr/yr

    Real estate transactions for Las Palmas: 14,498 +7%

    Have a look at our interactive Las Palmas real estate price chart:

     


    Have a look at the property hunting in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria realized by our local property hunter:

    Here are our other resources on Las Palmas de Gran Canaria:

    Line chart showing the Spain real estate price evolution, with Las Palmas property prices at 1,976€ in March 2025 versus Spain’s average of 2,033€, plus transaction data and trends from 1995 to 2025.

    Spain real estate price evolution, with Las Palmas property prices at 1,976€ in March 2025 versus Spain’s average of 2,033€

    Madrid real estate prices: €3,477 /m², +11.5% yr/yr

    Property transactions for Madrid: 89,252 +17%

    Have a look at our interactive Madrid real estate price chart:

    Have a look at the property hunting in Madrid realized by our local property hunter:

    Here are our other resources on Madrid:

    Line graph showing Madrid property prices rising to 3,477€ from 1995 to March 2025, compared to Spain real estate prices at 2,033€, with yearly and quarterly transaction trends also displayed.

    Madrid property prices rising to 3,477€ from 1995 to March 2025, compared to Spain real estate prices at 2,033€.

    Málaga property prices: €2,614 /m², +12.3% yr/yr

    Property transactions for Málaga: 39,187 +12%

    Have a look at our Málaga real estate price chart:

    Looking for a property hunter in Málaga? Here are our property hunters in Málaga. Here is one of the last property-hunting deals done by them:

    Here are our other resources on Málaga:

    A line graph compares Malaga and Spain real estate price evolution from 1995 to March 2025, showing Malaga at 2,614€, Spain at 2,033€, and includes yearly and quarterly transaction data.

    Evolution of real estate prices in Malaga and Spain from 1995 to March 2025, showing Malaga at 2,614€ and Spain at 2,033€

    Palma de Mallorca real estate prices/Balearic Islands: €3,436 /m², +13.2% yr/yr

    Real estate transactions for the Balearic Islands: 15,904 +6%

    Have a look at our Mallorca real estate price chart:

    Looking for a property hunter in Mallorca? Here are our property hunters in Mallorca.

    Here are our other resources on Mallorca:

    Line graph showing Spain real estate price evolution: Balearic property prices (blue) vs. Spain’s average (orange) from 1995 to March 2025, including annual and quarterly transaction trends, with Balearic price marked at 3,436€.

    Balearic property prices (blue) vs. Spain’s average (orange) from 1995 to March 2025

    Murcia property prices: €1,174 /m², +6.5% yr/yr

    Property transactions for the property market in Murcia: 28,189 +15%

    Have a look at our Murcia real estate price chart:

    Have a look at the property hunting in Murcia realized by our local property hunter:

    Here are our other resources on Murcia:

    Line graph comparing property prices Spain and Murcia from 1995 to March 2025, with yearly and quarterly transaction figures shown; Murcia price is 1,174€, while Spain real estate price evolution shows a current average of 2,033€.

    Property prices in Spain and Murcia from 1995 to March 2025, with yearly and quarterly transaction figures shown; Murcia price is 1,174€.

    Santa Cruz Tenerife property prices: €1,957/m², +12% yr/yr

    Real estate transactions for Santa Cruz de Tenerife: 12,860 +5%

    Have a look at our Tenerife real estate price chart:

    Have a look at the property hunting in Tenerife realized by our local property hunter:

    Here are our other resources on Tenerife:

    Line graph comparing property prices Spain in Tenerife and nationwide from 1995 to March 2025, with Tenerife at 1,957€ and Spain at 2,033€; includes spanish property prices 2025 and transaction volume trends.

    Property prices Spain in Tenerife and nationwide from 1995 to March 2025, with Tenerife at 1,957€ and Spain at 2,033€

    Seville real estate prices: €1,631 /m², +5.2% yr/yr

    Transactions for the real estate market in Sevilla are strong: 26,568 +22%

    Have a look at our Seville real estate price chart:

     

    Line graph showing Spain real estate price evolution from 1995 to March 2025: Seville at 1,631€ vs. Spain at 2,033€, plus transaction volume bars—insight into spanish property prices 2025.

    Spain real estate price evolution from 1995 to March 2025: Seville at 1,631€ vs. Spain at 2,033€

    Valencia property prices: €1,625 /m², +12.1% yr/yr

    Real estate transactions for the property market in Valencia: 41,967 +7%

    Have a look at our Valencia real estate price chart:

     

     

     

    Line graph depicting Spain real estate price evolution from 1995 to March 2025: Valencia property prices at 1,625€, Spain at 2,033€, plus quarterly and yearly transactions data. Ideal for tracking spanish property prices 2025 trends.

    Spain’s real estate price evolution from 1995 to March 2025: Valencia property prices at € 1,625, Spain at € 2,033

    Valladolid real estate prices: €1,391 /m², +5.8% yr/yr

    Property transactions for Valladolid: 7,731 +21%

    Have a look at our Valladolid real estate price chart:

     

    Line graph comparing Valladolid and property prices Spain per square meter from 1995 to March 2025, with transaction volume as bars. Valladolid price labeled at 1,391€. See how Spain real estate prices evolve towards spanish property prices 2025.

    Valladolid and property prices in Spain per square meter from 1995 to March 2025, with transaction volume as bars. Valladolid price labeled at 1,391€. 

    Zaragossa property prices: €1,643 /m², +11.8% yr/yr

    Property transactions for Saragossa: 13,640 +15%

    Have a look at our Saragossa real estate price chart:

Line graph of Saragossa and Spain real estate prices from 1995 to March 2025, with transaction volumes shown as bars; Saragossa price is 1,643€ and Spain is 2,033€, reflecting the trend in Spanish property prices in 2025.

Saragossa and Spain real estate prices from 1995 to March 2025, with transaction volumes shown as bars; Saragossa price is 1,643€ and Spain is 2,033€

Source: Ministerio de Fomento

 

Please have a look at the resources we have written about other Spanish Cities.

Bilbao

 

Sitges

 

Don’t know where to start your property search? Start with Our ultimate 2025 guide to buying your property in Spain.

And Where are foreigners buying real estate in Spain? What price do they pay? How active are they?

Find our detailed maps and articles on the Spanish Costas here.



Stéphane
Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS

Stéphane, with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance and entrepreneurship, is the co-founder of www.howtobuyinspain.com. With an extensive network of local partners in Spain, his deep commitment to the real estate sector, combined with strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mentality, has fueled his success. Constantly eager to learn and passionate about teaching, Stéphane believes in the power of knowledge sharing to master any subject.

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Spanish Real Estate Market FAQ

Are Spanish property prices rising in 2025?

Yes, Spanish property prices reached €2,033/m² in March 2025, up 9% year-on-year and 3.1% quarterly. Transaction volume hit 739,075 properties (15% increase), showing strong market momentum across all price segments nationwide.

Which Spanish regions have the highest property price growth?

Balearic Islands lead with 13.2% annual growth (€3,436/m²), followed by Málaga (12.3%), Valencia (12.1%), and Tenerife (12%). Madrid shows 11.5% growth at €3,477/m², maintaining its position as Spain's most expensive market.

How do current Spanish property prices compare to 2008 peak?

Spanish property prices are just 3% below the 2008 peak of €2,101/m². Several markets exceed 2008 levels: Balearics (+29.9%), Madrid (+14%), Tenerife (+11%), and Málaga (+10%). Valencia exactly matches 2008 prices.

What are the most expensive property markets in Spain?

Madrid leads at €3,477/m², followed by Balearic Islands (€3,436/m²), Gipuzkoa (€3,094/m²), and Barcelona (€2,865/m²). These premium markets show strong international demand and limited supply driving continued price growth.

Where can you find affordable property in Spain?

Most affordable markets include Ciudad Real (€748/m²), Jaén (€826/m²), and Cuenca (€843/m²). These inland regions offer 60-70% savings versus national average while showing positive price trends and growing transaction volumes.

Is now a good time to buy Spanish property?

Yes, Spain shows healthy market fundamentals with 15% transaction growth, strong economic performance, and prices remaining competitive versus European markets. Multiple price tiers offer opportunities from value markets to premium coastal destinations.

Which Spanish property markets offer best investment potential?

Sevilla shows 22% transaction growth while 10% below 2008 peak. Cantabria, Toledo, and Granada combine strong price growth (10%+) with active transaction volumes. Emerging university cities offer rental demand opportunities.

How active is the Spanish property market in 2025?

Extremely active with 739,075 transactions in 12 months (15% increase). Madrid (89,252), Catalonia (113,033), and Andalusia (144,935) lead transaction volumes. All regions show positive activity except Navarra (-2%).

Can foreigners easily buy property in Spain?

Yes, foreigners can freely purchase Spanish property. The process requires NIE number, bank account, and legal representation. Spain's strong economic performance and competitive prices attract international buyers across all market segments.

What's driving Spanish property price growth?

Key drivers include Spain's strongest European economic growth, low supply with high demand, rising rental costs making ownership competitive, and broad-based demand from Spanish families and international buyers across all price tiers.

 

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What is the cost of buying a property in Spain?

Article Overview: Get the essential information in 30 seconds, then dive deeper into any section that interests you.

Key Facts: Spanish Property Purchase Costs 2025

  • New-Build Properties: 14% total costs as of 2025 (10% VAT plus 4% additional fees including registration and legal)
  • Resale Properties: 10-14% total costs depending on region (6-10% transfer tax plus 1.5% registration plus legal fees)
  • Regional Variations: Transfer tax rates vary from 6-10% across Spanish autonomous communities
  • Currency Exchange: Up to 3% additional costs when converting from non-Euro currencies to pay for Spanish property
  • Agent Fees: Real estate agent commissions paid by seller, not buyer (standard practice in Spanish property market)

Expert Insights:

  • Currency Optimization: Use specialized international money transfer companies to save up to 3% on currency exchange versus traditional banks, and lock exchange rates before completion
  • ⚠️ Regional Tax Trap: Transfer tax varies dramatically by region (6% in Madrid vs 10% in Catalonia) – always verify local rates before budgeting as this can add thousands
  • ⚖️ Legal Protection: Never skip independent legal representation despite the 1-2% cost – Spanish property law requires due diligence that can save you from costly title issues
  • Banking Strategy: Open your Spanish bank account and obtain NIE number before house hunting to speed up purchase process and strengthen negotiation position

First question is:

  • Is it a new-build property?
  • Is it a resale?

Depending on your answer, the cost will be slightly different, but a good rule of thumb is 14%.

 

1. The cost of buying a New-build property in Spain: +/- 14%

  • VAT =10%
  • Property registration fees = 1.5%
  • Lawyer between 1 and 2%:
  • Other costs: Notary, stamps,…

 

The cost of buying a newbuild property in Spain

The cost of buying a new build property in Spain

2. The cost of buying a Resale property in Spain will be between 10 and 14%

  • Transfer Tax = 6 to 10% at the general tax rate (but you have reduced rates in some instances). This amount depends on which Spanish region this property is located.
  • Property registration fees = 1.5%
  • Lawyer between 1 and 2%
  • Other costs: Notary, stamps,…

 

The cost of buying a resale property in Spain

The cost of buying a resale property in Spain

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3. Other costs to take into account

  • Banking costs: Usually a percentage of the amount wired + cost of holding an account
    • This could be very important if you don’t have a Euro account and need to convert your currency like Pound, Dollar, Yuan, Shekel, Ruble,… up to 3%
Our Tip: You have companies specialised in wiring funds internationally working with segregated accounts at the central international banks:

 

1. You can lock a currency level

=> You will know the commission BEFORE wiring the money

=> You will see the level at which you will convert your currency into Euros BEFORE wiring the money

=> You will know the exact amount you need to wire in your local currency BEFORE wiring the funds

2. You wire the money in your currency

3. The company will wire the money in Euros in Spain to your Spanish account (Don’t forget your NIE, read our earlier paper on that) , your lawyer account,…

 


  • Mortgage costs:
  • Bank valuation of the property = +/- 750€
  • Mortgage deed = +/- 750€

If you want to check the monthly cost of your mortgage, or what is your purchasing power for a Spanish property, check our ultimate mortgage calculator!

Related: Your definitive guide to your Spanish mortgage. How to get the best rates?

Do you want to find the best Spanish mortgage rates? Fill this quick form and ask our partner for a quote.

 

  • Real Estate agent fee: Here is the good news you were waiting for: the seller is paying this one 😉 In general.

Before buying, you want to know the annual cost of owning a property in Spain. Read our paper on this subject.

All that information is from reliable sources. We advise you to review these with your fiscal and legal advisors to ensure all costs are up to date and adjusted to your specific situation.

Is the cost of living in Spain higher than in your home country?

 

Please review our comprehensive article and study on the subject.

If you are living in the UK, here is our dedicated article: Cost of living in Spain vs UK.

Please have a look at our detailed property buyers guides, custom-made for any nationality.

Here are our FREE pdf property buyers’ guides written for all the foreign nationalities looking to buy in Spain: Click on your country flag, you will find your pdf report at the end of each article. Get most of our tips there.

Do you want to start searching immediately?

 

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Don’t know where to buy? Start with our general article: Everything you ever wanted to know about the top 20 Spanish real estate markets

 

1. Best Professionals 2. Follow up 3. Competitive pricing 4. Partners 5. Qualitative Check

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Our Tip: Don’t forget all our checklists before buying your property:

Our reports on how to buy a property in Spain

Finally, if you want more, check our handy infographic: The 9 legal steps to your Spanish property

 

Infographic the 8 steps to your spanish property

Looking for a property lawyer in Spain? Follow the link and get one of our local lawyer.

Looking for another real estate expert in Spain: Mortgage, Insurance, Survey of property, Property hunting, …? Ask us directly one of our 100+ local partner!

 




Stéphane
Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS
Stéphane, with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance and entrepreneurship, is the co-founder of www.howtobuyinspain.com. With an extensive network of local partners in Spain, his deep commitment to the real estate sector, combined with strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mentality, has fueled his success. Constantly eager to learn and passionate about teaching, Stéphane believes in the power of knowledge sharing to master any subject.
Check the whole HTBIS team here.

 

Spanish Property Costs FAQ

What are the total costs of buying property in Spain?

The total cost of buying property in Spain ranges from 10-15% of the purchase price. New builds cost around 14% (including 10% VAT), while resale properties cost 10-14% depending on regional transfer tax rates.

What is the difference between new build and resale property costs?

New builds have 10% VAT plus 1.5% registration fees totaling ~14%. Resale properties have 6-10% transfer tax (varies by region) plus 1.5% registration fees, totaling 10-14% depending on location.

How much does a Spanish mortgage cost?

Spanish mortgage costs include bank valuation (~€750) and mortgage deed (~€750). Additional costs include legal fees (1-2% of property value) and potential currency exchange fees up to 3%.

Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy property?

Yes, you need a Spanish bank account to buy property in Spain. You'll need it for mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, and ongoing expenses. A NIE number is required to open the account.

What is the transfer tax rate in Spain?

Transfer tax rates vary by Spanish region, ranging from 6-10% of the property value. This applies only to resale properties, not new builds which pay 10% VAT instead.

How much do currency exchange costs add to property purchases?

Currency exchange costs can add up to 3% when converting from non-Euro currencies. Using specialized international money transfer companies can reduce costs and lock in exchange rates before completion.

What are Spanish property registration fees?

Property registration fees in Spain are approximately 1.5% of the property value. This covers registering the property deed at the Land Registry and is required for both new builds and resale properties.

Do I need a property lawyer in Spain?

Yes, hiring a Spanish property lawyer is essential and costs 1-2% of the property value. They handle legal due diligence, contract review, and ensure the purchase process complies with Spanish law.

Who pays the real estate agent fees in Spain?

The seller typically pays real estate agent fees in Spain, not the buyer. This is standard practice and means buyers don't need to budget for agent commissions in their purchase costs.

Can I get residency in Spain by buying property?

Property purchase alone doesn't guarantee Spanish residency. You need to meet specific conditions based on nationality, income, and activity. Consider the Golden Visa program for investment-based residency options.

What other costs should I budget for when buying in Spain?

Additional costs include notary fees, stamp duty, property surveys, insurance, and ongoing annual costs like property taxes (IBI), community fees, and utilities. Budget an extra 2-3% for miscellaneous expenses.

 

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How to find the ideal Spanish property?

Discover our comprehensive and exclusive steps to find the perfect property that matches your expectations.

 

Since we started investing in the Spanish real estate market in 2012, we have built a network of local real estate experts in Spain and become a one-stop shop solution for foreigners looking for help to buy a property in Spain. We launched this new series of four articles so you can get all your answers and all our tips before pursuing your dream property.

With our first article: How should you start your Spanish property search? We gave you answers on many specific issues related to the purchase of a property in Spain: Why would you buy a property in Spain? What are your objectives? What are the perfect criteria for your future dream home?

With our second article, we helped you to find the perfect location for your property in Spain: Sea view or countryside? When will you visit Spain? Is the cost of life essential? Will you relocate or retire to Spain? Will you look for a second home or an investment property? What are your ideal location criteria? We concluded the article with an overview of the different Spanish Costas.

Now that you know why you want to buy a property in Spain, how you should do it and in which part of Spain, it is time to move on and search for your Spanish dream property. Finding a cheap property in Spain is easy; finding one that matches your expectations is another step.

Our customers have different objectives when they buy a property in Spain: finding a holiday home, relocating, retiring or investing in real estate. All those objectives mean different expectations about an ideal property.

With our help, please make this property acquisition a success.

 

Here is how we will help you out with this property search:

The best searching tips for your Spanish property

As you learned in our previous articles, it is not difficult to buy a property in Spain. It’s even quite affordable compared to other European countries. How can you find your ideal Spanish property?

There are two main avenues: either you go on your own for your property search, or you enjoy the precious help of a Spanish-based property finder who knows the market and will negotiate the price for you. Worst case, he will tell you, “You should pay the requested price because this is a bargain and it won’t stay on the market for long.” Of course, as you will read, the main advantage of a local property hunter is that he is on the ground and you are abroad. So, he will speed up the process.

Whatever avenue you take, that’s why we recommend seeking legal advice and hiring a real estate lawyer. Why? It is well known that issues can arise from a property sale in Spain. Notaries’ duties are lighter than in other European countries. So, you can make it without a lawyer, but we think it’s a safety net that’s essential when discussing significant investments.

The best place for your future dream property is always the place that you will love. So, take time, visit properties, discover neighbourhoods and lovely villages and enjoy yourself first. All the steps we will describe here are the same with or without a property hunter, apart from the first two steps that explain why you should take a property hunter and how he works. If you want to search for your Spanish holiday home on your own, you can skip the first two points.

 

  1. The six reasons why a local property hunter is a nice-to-have

    He knows the market. He will save you money and make this property a savvy investment. He will save you time. He will protect your interests. He speaks Spanish and your language. He will find solutions after you make a purchase. So, of course, you can search the property by yourself but as you live abroad, it is not easy, it is time consuming and last but not least you don’t have a clue about the real property market price, that’s why usually he will save a lot of money by working for you. To summarise, working with a local property hunter who speaks your language will speed up the process, make it much smoother, and save you time and money, as you won’t need to travel to visit the 10 properties that don’t match your taste. Follow this link to read our detailed article on the subject.

    Check out the completed missions of our property hunters across Spain.

 

  1. How does a Spanish property finder work?

    There are six main steps: 1. Interview with the customer, 2. The contract, 3.The property search and visits to properties, 4. Feedback and exchange of views with the customer, 5.Purchase of the property, 6. The real estate personal shopper will assist their customer with formalities. Follow this link if you want to read more about what a Spanish-based property finder will do for you. With the same link, you can have a look at some property searches realised by our property hunters in different Spanish Costas, and of course, you can search for your local property hunter in your favourite Spanish region.

 

  1. A real estate lawyer is your must-have AND the first step to your Spanish home.

    You can search for your property on your own, but in Spain, a Spanish property lawyer is a clear must. For many reasons:

    Buying real estate in Spain is very easy: what is not, is knowing what you buy. As one of our legal partners summarises:

    “ it is in this context that the role of the lawyer is essential, not only to collect the documents that will allow you to sign and obtain the registration of the property at your name in the property registry (management procedures) but especially to obtain the documents to which the law does not give you obligatorily access before the sale but whose study is essential to know the ins and outs of your purchase (audit procedures).”

    Have a quick look at our two articles on the subject if you want to read more:
    Why do you need a property lawyer for buying real estate in Spain?
    What is the legal due diligence for your Spanish property?
     If you want to find a good local Spanish property lawyer, follow the link and choose one from our network.

 

  1. Each person involved with this project should list their objectives

    Remember that, as you saw in our past articles from this series, your objectives will differ depending on the property’s function: a second home, a first home, a retirement home, or an investment property.
    Here is a quick example of an objective: I want a second home where I can live for three months per year (during the summer months and three holiday weeks). I want it to be close to the airport, within walking distance of the beach, and large enough to accommodate all my family (4 bedrooms). As I am a golfer, I want it close to golf courses. My wife wants it close to shopping areas because she doesn’t drive.
    Don’t hesitate to go into further details; the more you do, the easier it will be to know if you’ve found the perfect property.
    Don’t worry if you can’t find many ideas; our criteria lists, available in this article, will help you find the main ones.

 

  1. Looking for a Resale in Spain

    The Spanish real estate market is exciting for both resale and new build properties. Of course, you can buy an existing property with its past, or you can go for the comfort of a new build property. Both are possible in Spain. Both are very competitive in terms of price. Of course, the cost of your property will be mainly driven by its location and size. It will be less dependent on whether it is a resale or a new build. Of course, resale could even be more expensive if you take into account the renovation works that will come with it, 90% of the time. Buying a resale in Spain could have a lot of charm, and with some renovation works, you can give it as much of a modern touch as you want. Even if renovation works are not expensive in Spain, they could come more costly than a new build property when you check it at the end of the project.

 

  1. Looking for a new build property in Spain?

    Buying a new build property in Spain has many advantages:

    1. Impressive standards specifications: designed for modern living:
    2. Personalise your property to your taste
    3. New build prices in Spain are very competitive vs resale + renovation costs
    4. Fewer uncertainties:
      • 3-year warranty on the building works
      • 10-year warranty on design faults by the architect
      • 10-year warranty on structural defects by the builder

    Read more on that: What are the advantages of buying a new build property in Spain?

     

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  1. List your location criteria.

    Get back to our second article, ” Where are the best places for your Spanish property? ” and make sure all your location criteria are listed.

 

  1. List your property criteria.

    Of course, you will have the usual suspects: the size of the property, the number of bedrooms, a sea view, a pool, a terrace, or a garden?… Here are some other applicable property criteria: Position of the property vs its environment, Quality of the property, access to amenities, Layout of the property, Neighbours, Outdoor Spaces (Garden, Terrace, Pools,…), Natural light, Eco-friendly?, Community fees, Yearly maintenance costs, taxes

 

  1. Use our ranking system for comparing your future Spanish homes

    Ranking your property according to criteria will allow you to achieve three main objectives

    1. remove emotions
    2. help you to compare properties
    3. allow you to discuss and compare properties with your partner

    It is pretty valuable and easy to make.

    In this chapter, you will learn how to do the ranking. We will explain the general method here. In contrast, in the following 4 chapters, you will get specific data related to each particular Spanish property purchase: a second home, a first home to relocate, a home to retire in Spain, an investment property.
    Once you understand how our ranking system works, you can switch directly to the specific chapter that corresponds to your situation, which will also have quick guides. In those chapters, you will find a downloadable form with an example of how to rank your next property. You will need to adjust it according to your own criteria list and assign weights and ratings.

    The idea is simple: to create a weighted matrix containing the physical characteristics (pragmatic, rational) of the house, we will call them the Criteria, and you will assign an importance level (personal, irrational) or weights to each of them. Each person involved with the project should do the same.

     

    By listing those locations and property criteria in a table, you can compare the different properties and assign them a global score.

    The CRITERIA are rational and shouldn’t take into account your personal feelings (unless for one – see the PDF for example). They are listed beforehand by all the parties involved in the form of an exhaustive list of each of their criteria.

    For each of those criteria, you will give them.

    • WEIGHTS, indicating the importance of the criteria for the persons involved in the property search. – ranging from 1 to 10 (best). They are specified on the worksheet before visiting the property and are the same for all your potential properties.
    • RATINGS, which is your view on whether the criteria are fully met or not by this specific property, ranging from 1 to 10 (best). The ratings will be completed after visiting each property. The ratings are specific to each property.

    By multiplying WEIGHTS (1) and RATINGS (2), CRITERIA will get a personal score. By adding all these values, we will get an overall score for the property. This score has two subscores: a location score and a property score.

    To sum it up, here is the step-by-step guide to your ideal Spanish property:

    1. List the criteria for the ideal Spanish holiday home with all the people involved
    2. Give a WEIGHT for each criterion between 1 and 10. (10= important, 1= not important)
    3. Visit the potential properties, and each person involved gives RATINGS between 1 and 10 for all the criteria. (10= criteria met perfectly, 1 = bad)
    4. Compare the total scores for each property, rank them and compare with the results of other persons involved in the project.

    This process will help you to rationalise your property purchase and will remove some of the emotions involved. This is important as buying a second home in Spain is a significant investment.
    For further reading on this subject, read the fascinating article written by our B&B expert, Patrick: How to compare and select the perfect B&B in Spain?

 

  1. Compare your Spanish holiday homes – download the PDF form.

    Now that you know how to proceed, we did the work and created a downloadable PDF that’s easy to use, allowing you to compare different Spanish holiday homes. Once you have visited potential second homes, you can compare your ranking with the ranking of your partner. Start discussing your top three properties with your partner and make a choice. If you can’t, that’s because you’re not convinced yet, so keep searching.

    The top 6 location criteria for your Spanish second home

    1. Within 45 minutes of the Airport by car
    2. Is the weather what you want when you go (in the winter months)? Check our monthly weather statistics for the top 20 Spanish cities.
    3. Is the beach close to the property?
    4. If you play golf, are there any golf courses within a 20-minute drive by car?
    5. Discover the best new build projects located on a golf resort
      € 350,000
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    6. Are restaurants close to the property?
    7. Most of the time, you want to relax with your family, so it’s good to have recreational and family activities available in the region.

    You will need to adjust this list with your location criteria for your ideal Spanish holiday home. Please take a look at the downloadable PDF at the end of this section for an exhaustive list of criteria and our ranking system for your future holiday homes.

    The top 7 property criteria for your ideal Spanish second home

    1. Your personal feeling
    2. Is the number of sleeping rooms & bathrooms corresponding to your expectations? Make it big enough, as you’ll always have friends visiting.
    3. Are the outdoor spaces corresponding to what you want? Garden, Terrace,… You will spend 90% of your time outside.
    4. If you want a pool, yes, it’s essential for cooling off during hot summers.
    5. Are the quality of construction and the layout of the property fine?
    6. Is the size of the property as you want?
    7. May I rent the property short term? Is it legal?

    Please have a look at our detailed ranking form in pdf and start now the ranking of all your potential holiday homes.

    Our downloadable PDF form for ranking your different Spanish holiday homes.Compare two different Spanish holiday propertiesHow to compare two Spanish second homes?

    Read our complete article on that subject: How to find the perfect holiday home in Spain?

    1. Compare investment properties in Spain – download PDF form.

      Now that you know how to rank properties (see bullet 9), here are our top criteria for finding the perfect investment property in Spain. You will find the downloadable PDF easy to use, allowing you to compare your different Spanish investment properties. Once you have visited potential investment properties, you can compare the ranking of each property. To compare investment properties, we have added a series of criteria: “investment criteria”.

      The top 7 investment criteria for investing in real estate in Spain:

      1. Own funds needed to invest
      2. Rental Yield
      3. Potential for value-adding creation
      4. Renovation costs
      5. Ease of selling in the future
      6. The uniqueness of the property
      7. Property Management costs

       

      The top 7 location criteria for your Spanish investment property

       

      1. Close to economic activities: city centre, companies,…
      2. Good public transport network, surely within 10 minutes on foot
      3. Close to universities and research centres
      4. A lot of restaurants in the neighbourhood
      5. Shops in the neighbourhood
      6. Close to tourist places (important if tourist rental)
      7. Strong demand for short-term rentals (if legal)

      You will need to adjust this list with your location criteria for your ideal Spanish investment property. Please refer to the downloadable PDF at the end of this section for an exhaustive list of criteria and our ranking system for future Spanish investment properties.

      The top 7 property criteria for your Spanish investment property

       

      1. The property price is aggressive vs the market.
      2. The size of the property is standard (not too big), i.e., approximately 80 m², which means it will be easy to resell and rent.
      3. Outdoor Spaces: Garden, Terrace,… As the weather is nice 320 days a year in Spain, people often live outside.
      4. Quality of construction / Layout of the property
      5. Personal feeling
      6. Yearly maintenance costs and taxes
      7. May I rent out my property on a short-term basis? It is not always legal to rent a property for a short term in Spain.

      Please review our detailed ranking form in PDF and start ranking all your potential investment properties now.

      Read our complete article on that subject: How to find the perfect investment property in Spain?

      Our downloadable PDF form for ranking your different Spanish investment properties.Compare two Spanish investment propertiesHow to compare two Spanish investment properties?

      1. Compare homes to relocate to Spain – download the PDF form

        Now that you know how to rank and compare properties (see bullet 9), here are our top criteria for finding the perfect home to relocate to Spain. You’ll find the downloadable PDF easy to use, allowing you to compare different homes. Once you have visited potential investment properties, you can compare the ranking of each property.

        The top 7 location criteria for your Spanish first home

         

        1. A lively neighbourhood 12 months per year. It should be active during the winter months.
        2. Commuting time to work and school is less than 40 minutes
        3. Plenty of shops within 10 minutes on foot
        4. Close to a good public transport network
        5. Does the cost of living in your Spanish city fit with your desires?
        6. Is the weather as you want 320 days per year? We all know why we want to live in Spain!
        7. A beach within 20 minutes reach by car. Let’s enjoy the weekends.

        You will need to adjust this list with your location criteria for your ideal first home. Please take a look at the downloadable PDF at the end of this section for an exhaustive list of criteria and our ranking system for your future Spanish home.

        The top 7 property criteria for your first Spanish home

         

        1. Your personal feeling
        2. Is the number of sleeping rooms & bathrooms corresponding to your expectations? Make it big enough, as you’ll always have friends visiting.
        3. If you want a pool, yes, it’s essential for refreshing during hot summers.
        4. Are the outdoor spaces corresponding to what you want? Garden, Terrace,… You will spend 90% of your time outside.
        5. Is the size of the property as you want?
        6. Are the quality of construction and the layout of the property fine?
        7. The property price is in line with the market.

        Please take a look at our detailed ranking form in PDF and start ranking all your potential first homes in Spain now.

        Our downloadable PDF form for ranking your new Spanish first home

        Criteria to compare two different homes to relocate to SpainHow to compare two Spanish First homes- relocate to Spain

        Read our complete articles on that subject: Why and how to relocate to Spain? How to find the perfect home to relocate to Spain?

        1. Compare homes to retire to Spain – download the PDF form

          Now that you know how to rank properties (see bullet 9), here are our top criteria for finding the perfect home to retire in Spain. You’ll find the downloadable PDF easy to use, allowing you to compare different Spanish homes. Once you have visited potential properties, you can compare the ranking of each property with other ones.

          The top 7 location criteria for your home to retire in Spain

          1. A secure Neighbourhood
          2. Close to family members
          3. A lively neighbourhood 12 months per year
          4. Shops are closed, and it’s less than 10 minutes on foot
          5. Proximity to excellent Hospital & care facilities
          6. Does the cost of living in the city fit with your desires?
          7. Recreational and social activities around?

          You will need to adjust this list to fit your location criteria for your ideal home in Spain. Please take a look at the downloadable PDF at the end of this section for an exhaustive list of criteria and our ranking system for your future Spanish home.

          The top 7 property criteria for your home to retire in Spain

          1. I think it’s time to think about yourself, no?
          2. Security: fence and/or entrance gate, advanced technologies, fire alarm
          3. Outdoor Spaces: Garden, Terrace,… You’re living at home more, so get it as you want it!
          4. Swimming pool (size,…) Sports, social life, and good eating habits are the best ways to maintain good health.
          5. The size of the property corresponds to your taste. You got it, not too small, not too big.
          6. Natural light
          7. Size of Sleeping rooms

          Please take a look at our detailed ranking form in PDF and start ranking all your potential homes for retirement in Spain now.

          Read our complete article on that subject: How to find the perfect home to retire in Spain?

          Our downloadable PDF form for ranking your home to retire to Spain

          Compare homes to retire to Spain

          How to compare two homes to retire to Spain

        2. Is it legal to rent your property on short-term leases?

          Most of the time, when you buy a Spanish holiday home, it’s for yourself. But yes, we have to admit it, there are costs associated with a second home. That’s why many of our customers, after a few years, decide to rent out their properties. The regulation varies in each region of Spain, which is why it is strongly recommended to consult with a local legal advisor. Don’t hesitate to check our network for real estate lawyers in Spain.
          Another point is that if you want to rent your property, you need a property management company to assist you. We will cover this subject in detail in our next article.
          Have a quick look at the different articles we wrote on that subject:
          Tourist rental in Spain: What is it? Is it legal?
          An update on the short-term rental regulation in Andalusia

         

        1. Visit properties at different times of day.

          Ideally, at different times of the year, too, but this one is more challenging. What we mean by that is that some villages are active only during the summer months and are dead in the winter months. That’s why, if you want to retire there, you should know in advance that you won’t find an open restaurant in November.
          The same idea is to visit your property at different times of the day and the week. We all know those calm pedestrian streets in the old city centres. In the morning, it’s quiet… From time to time, it’s peaceful, even in the afternoon and evening. But, for the same price, you get a lot of activity in the evening as bars open their doors for the evening.
          So, check it, it doesn’t cost a lot.

         

        1. A technical survey of your Spanish property could be a nice-to-have

          This is undoubtedly the case if you work on your own, without a real estate agent. You don’t have a technical background, and you know nothing about renovation. This could be a sage decision before pouring all your savings into that dream property. Our partner developed a network of Surveyors covering all of Spain. Don’t hesitate to ask for a survey.

         

        1. How do our partners help you with those first steps?

        We have a local mortgage broker dedicated to helping foreigners get mortgages. Ask for a free mortgage quote.

        Our property hunters are here to help you find the perfect property. More on that in the 3rd article: “How should you search for your dream property?”
        With our team of more than +100 local real estate partners, HowtobuyinSpain helps foreigners to buy real estate in Spain.The experts from our network are active in all the fields you need:

        1. Property finders
        2. B&B
        3. Lawyers
        4. Tax
        5. Architects
        6. Money Transfer
        7. Mortgage
        8. Holiday rental management
        9. Ensure your Spanish property
        10. Property survey
        11. Renovation

        Would you like to read further? Last year, we wrote detailed property buyers guides custom-made for any nationality. Here are our FREE PDF property buyers’ guides written for all the foreign nationalities looking to buy in Spain: Click on your country flag, and you will find your PDF report at the end of each article.

        This was the third article in our new series, “Our Complete Guide to Buying Your Property in Spain.“ In the final article, we will cover what you need to know as a real estate owner in Spain. 

 

Are you looking for a property lawyer in Spain? Follow the link and get one of our local lawyers. Looking for another real estate expert in Spain: Mortgage, Insurance, Survey of property, Property hunting, …? Contact one of our 100+ local partners!

 

Stéphane, Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS

Stéphane, with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance, and entrepreneurship, is the co-founder of www.howtobuyinspain.com. With an extensive network of local partners in Spain, his deep commitment to the real estate sector, strong analytical skills, and a problem-solving mentality have fueled his success. Constantly eager to learn and passionate about teaching, Stéphane believes in the power of knowledge-sharing to master any subject.

Check the entire HTBIS team here

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Our ultimate 2025 guide to buying your property in Spain

 

Since we started investing in the Spanish real estate market in 2012, we have built a network of local real estate experts and become the one-stop-shop solution for foreigners looking for help buying a property in Spain.

As foreigners, we built this network first to find the solution for ourselves… then to share our network and our experience with other foreigners.

In six years, our readership grew to more than 800,000 worldwide!

To assist you even better, we launched this new series of four articles so that you get all your answers and all our tips before going after your dream property. We will cover the subject with four main articles:

 

Too busy? Here is our quick-read summary:

 

The ultimate guide to buying your Spanish property – Our key insights.

  1. The article is the introduction guide for foreigners buying property in Spain, leveraging the authors’ expertise and network.
  2. It outlines the process for starting a property search, including setting objectives, budget, and home criteria.
  3. It lists the criteria you should use to compare the potential properties and avoid an emotional decision.
  4. Criteria differ for a first home, a second home or an investment property.
  5. Don’t miss our dedicated PDFs with our exhaustive lists of criteria for each case in our third article: The best search tips for buying your Spanish property
  6. It recommends working with local experts, such as property hunters and technical advisors, and obtaining an NIE (local tax number).
  7. To avoid pitfalls, the guide suggests hiring a real estate lawyer for legal aspects.

 

 

Our ultimate guide to buying your Spanish property, our 2 minutes video

Would you like to watch this video in your language? Click at the bottom right of the video on “cc” to get subtitles in your language.

 

But before going into more details about your property search in Spain, let’s answer some typical questions asked by our readers:

Is buying property in Spain a good idea?

Spain is one of the top destinations for property investment. It has 320 days of sun per year, a high quality of life, and low property prices compared to other European countries. Here are more than 10 reasons to buy a property in Spain.

 

 

Is it a good time to buy property in Spain in 2023?

Property prices were very strong before the financial crisis in 2008. They fell from 2013 to 2014, and since 2014, we have seen a nice rebound in terms of prices and activity. Have a look at our Spanish real estate outlook for 2023, and don’t miss our quarterly report on Spanish real estate prices for more on that.

 

What do I need to know about buying a property in Spain?

You can buy a property with good experts without being physically in Spain. We strongly advise you to work with a property hunter; a technical survey of the property could also be interesting. You also need an NIE (local tax number) and a bank account to buy your Spanish property. Read more on the NIE here: Your ultimate guide to your Spanish NIE number.

 

What are the pitfalls of buying property in Spain?

Buying a property in Spain isn’t expensive and easy if you are assisted by local experts speaking your language. To avoid any legal or technical risks, we strongly advise you to hire a real estate lawyer to ensure that all the legal aspects of the property are as expected. If you have doubts about the structure or technical aspects of the property, you can ask for a technical survey of the property. Last, a property hunter will help you avoid pitfalls and make the process easier, quicker, and even less expensive.

If you want to read more on that subject, Why do you need independent legal and tax partners for your property acquisition in Spain? and The 7 pitfalls of buying a property in Spain.

 

Now that the introduction is done let’s start with our first article on your search for Spanish property.

Here is the content we will cover:

How should you start your Spanish property search?

    1. Why would you buy a property in Spain?

      Buying a property abroad usually starts with one of two objectives: either enjoying a better quality of life (buying for yourself) or diversifying assets (investing). People looking to enjoy the Spanish lifestyle will either buy a second home, relocate, or retire in Spain. Don’t miss our article on working remotely from Spain.
      We will first assume that you purchased your property to enjoy a better quality of life. We will then review the pure investment case for diversifying assets.

    2. What are your objectives?

      To be efficient in your property search, don’t hesitate to list your objectives: most of the time, you are not alone in sharing this new dream and listing your goals is essential to finding the property fitting most criteria of all persons involved in the project. Is it a second home? Is it a first home? Is it a house or an apartment? Do you want it close to the beach? Do you want a pool? Do you want a garden? Do you want a terrace?… Each person involved in this project should list his objectives so you can draw a list of all the people involved.

    3. What is your budget?

      Of course, your budget will be the first thing to consider before searching for a property: how much can you spend? So, the first step before searching is valuing your assets. After that, you will check with your local banker to see if they can give you a mortgage for a property in Spain, and you will check if you can get a mortgage from a Spanish bank. Read our guide for more on this: Your ultimate guide to your Spanish mortgage. Most of the time, you don’t need a mortgage, but it could be wise for two reasons: better diversifying your assets, and it could diminish your taxes if you rent your property.

       

    4. The perfect criteria for your future dream home

       

      Buying for yourself?

      Second home or First home?

      Foreigners looking to buy a property in Spain usually purchase a Spanish second home to enjoy the sun 320 days per year for the quality of life and the beaches. Spain has a lot to offer. Spain is, for instance, ranked as the healthiest country in the world, in front of Italy and Iceland. There are many reasons for this, to give a few: higher life expectancy at birth, better health care system, Mediterranean diet, and better work-life balance,…

       

      Property criteria

      Criteria important for second-home buyers could be split into two main categories: location criteria and property criteria.

       

      Location criteria
      Property criteria
      • Number of sleeping rooms
      • Pool
      • Terrace
      • Specifics about the property
      • …

       

      First home Criteria

      If it is a first home, of course, your criteria will be different than if it is a second home.

      • Proximity to shopping is more important
      • Access to public transportation
      • An active neighbourhood 12 months per year and not only in the summer
      • School proximity could be important for families
      • Proximity to hospitals and other medical facilities could be important for people retiring

      Even if you buy your Spanish property as a second or first home and not as an investment property (to rent it), we would advise you to read the next section as a lot of foreigners forget that one day, they will need to sell their property. So, it is important to understand if the property would fit the local market or not.

      Buying as a real estate investment?

      Buy your property as an investment. Your criteria will be different than if you buy the property for yourself: your goal will be to secure a net return on your investment over your holding period.

       

      Investment criteria

      • Amount to invest: Make fair estimates of the cost to be invested in the property, including the property itself, renovation costs, furniture (if any), etc.
      • Mortgage costs. Read more on that in our detailed article: Find the best Spanish mortgage rates
      • Yearly costs related to the property: maintenance costs,
      • Costs associated with the management of your property: Many third parties are involved: access, cleaning, etc.
      • Fees related to the rental of your property: rental websites, local partners,…
      • Regulations: Rental regulations vary depending on the local regulations of local Spanish authorities. Short-term rentals are not always allowed. Read more on that: Tourist rental in Spain: What is it? Is it legal?
      • Taxes related to your property: most of the time you have to pay taxes locally and in your home country. Read more on that: What taxes must you pay on your Spanish property?
      • Don’t forget that you will need to sell your property later on: try to buy a property that is in demand on the market where you buy: Not too big, not too small, 2 bedrooms, with outside space like a garden or a terrace (even more since Corona), in a not too bad neighbourhood,…

      Have a look at one of our earlier articles on that subject: What return will you make on your Spanish property?

      The criteria for searching for your investment property in Spain will be different from those for your own property: if you buy a property for yourself, you will look for a property with specific characteristics: sea view, pool, etc. When you look for an investment property, other location and property criteria could come to mind.

       

      Location criteria

      As your goal will be either to rent your property to people living in the city or to tourists, some specific criteria will be important

      • Close to local transportation
      • Close to economic activities (Companies, universities, research centres, etc.)
      • Close to tourist activities in the case of tourist rental

       

      Property criteria

      • Go for a standard size
      • Try to buy a sound property

       

    5. How much does it cost to buy a property in Spain?

      The cost will vary depending on whether you are buying a resale or a new build, but a good rule of thumb is 14%. Read more in our detailed article: The cost of buying a Spanish property.

       

    6. How much does it cost to own a property in Spain?

      A good estimate is 0.7%, as we wrote in our detailed article: The cost of owning a Spanish property.

       

    7. How do our partners help you with those first steps?

      • We have a local mortgage broker dedicated to getting mortgages for foreigners. Ask for a free mortgage quote.
      • Our property hunters are there to assist you in finding the perfect property. More on that in the third article, “How should you search for your dream property?”

      With our team of more than +100 local real estate partners, HowtobuyinSpain helps foreigners to buy real estate in Spain.

      The experts from our network are active in all the fields you need:

      1. Property finders
      2. B&B
      3. Spanish property lawyers
      4. Spanish tax advisors
      5. Architects
      6. Money Transfer
      7. Mortgage
      8. Holiday rental management
      9. Ensure your Spanish property
      10. Property survey
      11. Renovation

       

 

Are you looking for a property lawyer in Spain? Follow the link and get one of our local lawyers. Looking for another real estate expert in Spain: Mortgage, Insurance, Survey of property, Property hunting, …? Contact one of our 100+ local partners!

 

Stéphane Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS

Stéphane, with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance, and entrepreneurship, is the co-founder of www.howtobuyinspain.com. With an extensive network of local partners in Spain, his deep commitment to the real estate sector, combined with strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mentality, has fueled his success. Constantly eager to learn and passionate about teaching, Stéphane believes in the power of knowledge sharing to master any subject.

Check the entire HTBIS team here

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To provide insight into Valencia’s current property market, we asked our independent local property finder, Geoffroy, to share details about active deals in the region. If you’d like more information, you can contact Geoffroy and his team, our local HowToBuyInSpain partners in Valencia, by filling out our quick contact form.

 

Valencia Property Investment: A Case Study of Student Housing Investment

In a market where prime student housing locations are increasingly scarce, Valencia continues to shine as one of Spain’s most promising investment destinations. As Spain’s third-largest city and home to over 100,000 students, Valencia offers a unique combination of academic excellence, Mediterranean lifestyle, and strong rental yields that savvy investors can’t ignore. The city’s ongoing urban renewal, particularly in historic districts like Cabanyal, presents an exceptional opportunity for those looking to enter the Spanish real estate market.

The transformation of Cabanyal from a traditional fishing quarter to a vibrant student neighbourhood mirrors successful regeneration stories seen in cities like Barcelona’s El Born or Madrid’s Malasaña. With Valencia’s universities expanding and international student numbers growing strongly yearly, the demand for quality student accommodation has never been more robust. Today, we present an investment opportunity that perfectly capitalizes on these market dynamics. Last but not least, Cabanyal is one of our favourite districts as it is 5 minutes from the beach and 5 minutes from universities.

The city of Valencia

Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city, combines historic charm with modern innovation. Located on the Mediterranean coast, it offers:

  • Rich cultural heritage with the historic Old Town (Ciutat Vella)
  • Modern attractions like the City of Arts and Sciences
  • Miles of beautiful Mediterranean beaches
  • The converted riverbed Turia Gardens, one of Europe’s largest urban parks
  • A thriving university population with multiple campuses

 

The Cabanyal District

Our featured property is located in the historic Cabanyal neighbourhood, known for:

  • Traditional fishermen’s quarter with unique architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Playa de las Arenas beach
  • Proximity to main university campuses
  • Excellent public transportation connections
  • Growing popularity among students and young professionals

 

Map showing streets and locations in Valencia, Spain, with a red location pin near "La Taberna Casera." Nearby landmarks include beaches and diverse restaurants. Ideal for exploring or even considering Costa Dorada property for sale in the vibrant area.

The situation of the apartment

Featured Investment Property: Student housing opportunity

  • 66m² Living Space
  • 7.50% Gross return
  • €41,000 Below Market Value

 

Floor plan of the property

Floor plan of a Costa Dorada property for sale featuring a bathroom, kitchen, living room, entrance, three rooms, and two balconies. Measurements in square meters are provided for each area.

Property Highlights

  • Three bedrooms (2 with private balconies)
  • Direct access to shared rooftop terrace
  • Built-in 1967
  • Third-floor location (one floor under this nice shared rooftop… but as you are just under it, most of the time, no one will use it apart from you 😉 )

 

A flat rooftop with a red surface and a satellite dish overlooks the breathtaking cityscape of Costa Dorada, where buildings meet a partly cloudy sky at sunset—a perfect vista for those seeking property for sale.

  • Complete renovation package included

 

Pictures of the property

A charming four-story building, perfect for anyone looking for a Costa Dorada property for sale, showcases laundry on its balcony railing. Its brick and stucco facade overlooks the bustling street below on a sunny day. A small, sparsely furnished room in a Costa Dorada property for sale features a white fridge, fan, and table. The beige walls complement a door leading to the kitchen area with wooden cabinets. A clock hangs on one wall. A charming kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, and granite countertops graces this Costa Dorada property for sale. The open cupboard offers easy access while cleaning supplies and a trash bag await tidying. This Costa Dorada property for sale features an empty room with pink walls and a tiled floor. Disassembled bed frames are leaned against the walls, while a sliding glass door opens to a balcony. An air conditioning unit is mounted on the wall, adding modern comfort to this charming space.

Financial Breakdown

  • €157,000 property price. In our view, you should negotiate the price lower, but it depends on your willingness to get the deal done/ risk losing the deal.
  • €28,000 renovation cost estimation. In our view, this is a bit aggressive, and maybe you should consider a stronger renovation, but why not negotiate harder on the price to compensate?
  • €1,400 Estimated monthly rental income

 

Annual Operating Costs

  • Property Tax (IBI): €190
  • Home Insurance: €280
  • Community Fees: €492
  • Total Annual Costs: €962

 

Rental Strategy

  • Two standard rooms at €450/month each
  • One premium room at €500/month
  • Total Monthly Income: €1,400

 

Recap of Investment Analysis

As Valencia continues its upward trajectory, opportunities like this become increasingly rare. The location, value, and potential return combination make this Cabanyal property a compelling investment case. While the €41,000 below-market price point provides immediate equity, the real value lies in the property’s strategic position within Valencia’s growing student housing market.

The comprehensive support offered by Geoffroy and his team, from renovation to rental management, ensures investors can confidently enter this market with professional guidance at every step. With Valencia’s student population expected to grow over the next five years and the city’s profile rising internationally, the timing for this investment opportunity couldn’t be better.

This property offers immediate returns and strong potential for capital appreciation for investors seeking to build a resilient portfolio in Spain’s dynamic student housing market. The combination of historic charm, modern amenities, and proximity to the beach and campus creates an irresistible proposition for the growing student rental market.

Contact us today to learn more about this unique investment opportunity and to schedule a viewing. With our team at HowtobuyinSpain and our local partner Geoffroy, we are ready to guide you through every step of your investment journey in Valencia.

 

Here are all the financial details summary

Table showing Costa Dorada property costs and annual rental income. Total project cost with renovation is €223,796; annual income is €16,800. Other costs include IBI, insurance, and community fees.

Disclaimer: All returns are projections based on current market conditions. Property investment carries inherent risks, including potential changes in market conditions, rental rates, and regulatory environment. Investors should conduct their due diligence and consider their circumstances before making investment decisions.

 

About Geoffroy, our local property hunter

 

Smiling man with neat hair and glasses, wearing a light blue shirt.

Geoffroy is our local property finder in Valencia and the Costa de Valencia.

He specializes in:

  • Property sourcing and acquisition
  • Renovation project management
  • Rental management services
  • Investment strategy and analysis

 

For more information about this unique investment opportunity in one of Spain’s most dynamic student markets, fill out this quick form.

 

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Murcia property investment: our 3 case studies

 

Our two local property finders, Katerin and Caroline, are proud to share with you their last property searches.

 

Some of our last missions

A “retirement home” in the countryside of Murcia

  • Buyer: a couple from Hampshire, England
  • Property: This is a semi-detached property with great views of the surrounding countryside.

A desirable family home with beautiful palm trees, a well-built property, which was a classic farmhouse.

It has 3Bed, 1 Bath and one Pool
It is set in a plot of 3,500 m2 which has many orchards: almond, olive, lemon and orange, trees and also large palm trees.

  • Neighbourhood: A few more km to the large town of Fuente Alamo and 20 minutes to the beaches of Mazarron, Isla Plan and Azohia., 30 minutes to the towns of Cartagena and Murcia and 20 minutes to the international airport of Corvera.
  • Goal: retirement home in the countryside of Murcia.
  • Budget: € 67,000

 

A Murcia property investment with a palm tree in front of the house. A hallway with a painted branch, perfect for retire in Murcia. A backyard swimming pool in Mazarron, Murcia real estate for retirees.

 

A “retirement home” in the countryside of Mazarrón

  • Buyer: a couple resident in Spain bought a larger house with land to cater for their dogs.
  • Property: A detached farmhouse fully walled and fenced with 300 m2 built set in a plot of 1500 m2,

3bed, 2bath (one ensuit), annex, pool

  • Neighbourhood: It is in a great location with views of mountains, Countryside and Almond groves.

It is 20 min to the Corvera international airport, 15 min from the nearest golf course 5 min from Local village with shops bars medical center. 20 min to the sandy beaches of Mazarron.

  • Goal: retirement home in the countryside of Murcia.
  • Budget: € 90,000

 

A “beach home” in the Region of Murcia

  • Buyer: a couple resident in Spain moving from the countryside to the beach
  • Property: A large corner detached house in Bolnuevo, Mazarrón

The house, built with passion, by a French architect, for its own use, taking into account all safety measures and services.

4 bedrooms, 2 baths, private garage & storage

  • Neighbourhood: in an amazing location a walk away from the coast and beaches with views of the Mediterranean and mountains from the master bedroom and from the sitting room.

What could be more idyllic than waking up and having breakfast in your balcony while you enjoy breath taking sea and mountains views!

  • Goal: Enjoy life
  • Budget: € 189,000

 

 

 

Discover the must do activities of the Costa Calida

 

This article is written by Katerin and Caroline, our property finders in Murcia.

 

If you want to read more on Murcia, here are two interesting articles:

 

Check the full profile of Katerin and Caroline, our Property hunter in Murcia

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katerin and Caroline

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Buying property in Spain is very easy

Spain is the number one destination for tourists in Europe. So, not a surprise that many foreigners decide to buy property there.

Buying a property in Spain is not too difficult: you can do it alone, but it is strongly advised to work at least with a local real estate lawyer. Of course, local professionals like local property hunters are nice to have.

Before starting our full review on how to buy your Spanish property, we give you three easy-to-use summaries on the subject:

  • Our downloadable step-by-step infographic with all the issues we will cover
  • Our summary of the key insights you will learn in this article
  • Our 2-minute video on the subject (if you are on the go)

 

Our downloadable step-by-step guide on how to buy your property in Spain

 

Too busy? Here is our quick-read summary and our 2-minute video:

 

How to buy a property in Spain?  Our key insights

  1. Eligibility for foreigners: Expats can buy property in Spain. It’s advisable to consult a legal professional throughout the process to ensure compliance with Spanish laws. For certain foreigners, a Golden Visa is available to facilitate living in Spain.
  2. Cost of Property: The cost of buying property in Spain averages at about 15% of the property’s value, which includes taxes.
  3. Best Places to Buy: Choice of location depends on personal preference and intended use of property. Popular regions include Andalusia, the Valencian Community, Catalonia, and the Balearic and Canary Islands.
  4. Spanish Property Market: The Spanish property market has seen a recovery in recent years. By early 2024, property prices in Spain averaged €1.835 per square meter.
  5. Homeownership Vs Renting: Deciding between buying or renting in Spain involves considering income level, interest rates, rental prices and the general economic situation. Each individual’s circumstances will determine the best choice.
  6. Finding Property: Several resources are available to aid in finding the ideal property in Spain. These include guides on starting a Spanish property search, determining the best places to buy, and checklists for different buyer profiles.
  7. Working with a Property Hunter: A local property hunter can offer expertise, negotiate the best deal, save time, protect buyer’s interests, assist with language barriers, and provide post-purchase support.
  8. Legal Adviser: It’s advisable to work with a real estate lawyer to ensure the property purchase is watertight and avoid potential issues.
  9. New-Build Homes: Spain offers advantages for those looking to purchase a new-build home. Abundant plots, high-quality materials, and affordable labor costs are some benefits.

 

Buying property in Spain, our 2-minute video

Would you like to watch this video in your own language? Click at the bottom right of the video on “cc” to get subtitles in your language.

 

 

After this quick introduction, let’s give you all our useful resources on how you should buy your property in Spain to enjoy a nice and safe journey.

#1 May foreigners buy property in Spain?

Yes, foreigners and expats may property in Spain. Spain welcomes foreign buyers, including expatriates, who are interested in purchasing property within the country. There are no specific restrictions or limitations on property ownership for expats in Spain. However, it is advisable to seek professional legal advice and guidance throughout the purchasing process to ensure compliance with Spanish laws and regulations.

For some countries, it is more tricky to buy and/or stay in Spain for a long period of time. The good news is that Spain has created a Golden Visa for foreigners looking to invest in Spain.  Don’t miss our detailed article for more on that subject: Golden Visa in Spain: Your ultimate guide!

 

#2 What are the costs of buying a property in Spain?

Your first question before buying your property will be: Does it cost a lot to buy a property in Spain?

On average the cost of buying a property in Spain will be close to 15%. As in many countries, they are taxes involved with your property purchase.  We wrote a paper to give you the detailed answer: “The cost of buying a property in Spain“.

 

 

#3 Best places to buy a property in Spain for foreigners

 

There are many beautiful regions in Spain. Everybody can find what he is looking for. Depending on your personal project, you could decide on one region rather than another: for instance, if you want to stay all the winter months in Spain, the canary islands could be a nice location if you want at least 20 degrees. In order to help you zoom in on the best Spanish region, we wrote a detailed article on that subject: Where are the best places to buy a property in Spain?

It discusses the choice between a sea view or a countryside setting, with the majority of foreigners preferring properties near the beaches. The popular regions for property purchases are Andalusia, the Valencian Community, Catalonia, and the Balearic and Canary Islands.

A few questions and ideas to help you:

  • When do you want to stay in Spain? Which period of the year? Which weather do you like?
  • How often? The proximity of an Airport?
  • Do you have a good budget? The countryside is cheaper. See the next item in the article on the “Spanish property market”.
  • What is your property use? Second homes, first homes for relocation or retirement, and investment properties

We advise you to read our detailed articles on all the Spanish Costas and of course, visit different areas in Spain.

If this could help, here is our article on where foreigners love to buy properties in Spain.

 

The Spanish property market and property prices

The Spanish property market experienced a significant boom in the early 2000s, fueled by a combination of factors such as favourable mortgage lending conditions, increased demand, and a growing economy. However, the market faced a major downturn during the global financial crisis in 2008, leading to a sharp decline in property prices and a rise in mortgage defaults. At the top in 2007, property prices were valued at €2.100 per square meter while it reached the bottom in 2014 when it went under €1.400 per square meter for the Spanish national average.

In recent years, the Spanish property market has shown signs of recovery, with increased demand from both domestic and foreign buyers. Factors such as low-interest rates, favourable lending conditions, and improved economic conditions have contributed to the growth in homeownership. Additionally, government initiatives and incentives, such as tax benefits for first-time buyers, have aimed to stimulate the housing market. So, as of early 2024, property prices in Spain are back to €1.835 per square meter.

Don’t miss our detailed article on that subject covering all the real estate prices of the major Spanish cities.

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Homeownership in Spain

Homeownership in Spain is very high vs other European countries. Owning a property is considered an important goal for many Spaniards, and it is seen as a sign of stability and financial security. According to statistics, around 78% of households in Spain were homeowners as of 2021. This means that there are fewer rental properties on the market and maybe a lower turnover as well on properties. To compare with other European countries: Italy has homeownership above 70% and France and United Kingdom are above 60% while Germany is just above 50%.

It is worth noting that the homeownership rate varies across different regions of Spain. In urban areas and larger cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, there is a higher prevalence of renting due to factors like higher property prices and a more transient population. On the other hand, in rural areas and smaller towns, homeownership rates tend to be higher.

Overall, while homeownership remains a popular choice in Spain, renting is also common, particularly among younger generations and those living in urban areas. The decision to buy or rent a property depends on individual circumstances, financial considerations, and personal preferences.

 

Should you buy or rent property in Spain?

Deciding whether to buy or rent property in Spain involves considering various economic factors, including the level of income, interest rates, rental prices and the general economic situation. Here’s a breakdown of how these factors can influence your decision:

Level of Income: The level of income is a crucial factor in determining whether buying or renting is more feasible. Generally, higher income levels provide more flexibility and affordability for purchasing a property.

Interest Rates: Interest rates play a significant role in the affordability of buying a property. When interest rates are low, borrowing costs decrease, making mortgages more affordable. If interest rates are low in Spain, it can be advantageous to buy since you can secure a favourable mortgage rate, potentially resulting in lower monthly mortgage payments compared to high rental prices. On the other hand, if interest rates are high, renting may be a more financially reasonable option as it avoids taking on a mortgage with unfavourable borrowing costs.

Rental Prices: Rental prices in Spain vary depending on the region, property type, and demand. Comparing rental prices to the cost of buying a similar property is essential.

General economic situation: Is your job stable? Are property prices expensive or not at a nationwide level? Vs international cities? Is the economy growing? What about inflation?

Ultimately, the decision to buy or rent in Spain depends on personal circumstances, financial stability, long-term plans, lifestyle preferences and the economy in general. It is always wise to discuss this further with financial and real estate advisors.

 

Don’t worry there are bank properties for all budgets in Spain. If you are on a tight budget, we give you direct access to Spanish bank properties.

Short-term (holiday) lets

Before buying a property, you can rent a property. Each Spanish region has its own regulation on short-term rentals. So, if you want to invest in a property for short-term rentals, it is wise to double-check with a legal advisor.

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#4 How can I find my dream property in Spain?
What is your ideal property?

 

Buying property in Spain alone

We wrote a detailed guide on that with different sections helping you to find your ideal home in Spain, whatever your goal is: relocation, remote working, investment, second home, retiring to Spain… We have you covered.

Here is the link to this major study: Our ultimate guide to buying your property in Spain if you want to start your property search in Spain

Here is what you will learn in our detailed study:

  • The article is a guide for foreigners buying property in Spain, leveraging the authors’ expertise and network.
  • Spain is a top property investment destination due to its climate, lifestyle, and affordable prices.
  • The guide answers questions about the property buying process in Spain.
  • It recommends working with local experts as property hunters, and technical advisors, and obtaining an NIE (local tax number).
  • To avoid pitfalls, the guide suggests hiring a real estate lawyer for legal aspects.
  • It lists the different criteria you should use to compare the different potential properties and avoid an emotional decision.
  • It outlines the process for starting a property search, including setting objectives, budget, and home criteria.

 

That study is followed up by four detailed articles so that you get all your answers and all our tips before going after your dream property: You will start with this one: How should you start your Spanish property search?

Once you will find a few properties that are meeting your criteria, you will need to compare those.

 

Property Purchaser’s checklist

In this article, The best search tips for buying your Spanish property we have created a dedicated checklist for each buyer profile: second home, relocate, investment property, retire in Spain. With those downloadable pdf, you will be able to compare your top properties by all the different persons involved in this project thanks to useful criteria and a perfect ranking system taking emotions out of the decision.

On top of that, we give you all the most important criteria according to us each real estate use: second home, investment property, relocate, retire,…

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How to compare and rank different properties to make the best choice?

Use our ranking system for comparing your future Spanish homes

Ranking your property according to criteria will allow you three main objectives

  1. remove emotions
  2. help you to compare properties
  3. allow you to discuss and compare properties with your partner(s)

The idea is simple: to create a weighted matrix containing the physical characteristics (pragmatic, rational) of the house, we will call them the Criteria and you will give each of them an importance level (personal, irrational) or Weight. Each person involved with the project should do the same.

Listing those locations and property CRITERIA in a table will help you for comparing the different properties visited by giving them a global score.

The CRITERIA are rational and shouldn’t take into account your personal feelings (unless for one). They are listed beforehand by all the parties involved in the form of an exhaustive list of each of their criteria.

How to compare two second homes in Spain before purchasing the good one?

How to compare two second homes in Spain before purchasing the good one?

 

#5 Finding the perfect property with a local property hunter

It is very wise to work with local property finder as you can see, there are many benefits of working with a property hunter:

  1. Market Knowledge: Property finders have extensive knowledge of the market, prevailing prices, neighbourhoods, and reliable partners.
  2. Cost Savings: A property finder negotiates the best deal for you, potentially saving you a significant amount of money.
  3. Time Savings: Property finders search the market on your behalf, saving you time and effort. They have contacts and can make multiple visits in a day.
  4. Protection of Interests: Property finders work for the buyer, ensuring their interests are protected throughout the buying process.
  5. Language Assistance: Property finders speak both Spanish and your language, bridging the communication gap and facilitating the process.
  6. Post-Purchase Support: Property finders assist with tasks like opening utility meters, contacting property owners, paying taxes, and finding local partners for renovations or property management.

Using a property finder streamlines the property search process, saves time and money, provides market expertise, and offers support throughout the entire buying process.

Find a local property hunter in our network and read more on that here.

 

#6 Don’t forget the legal adviser

Buying a property in Spain alone is perfectly fine, but we always strongly advise working with a real estate lawyer as we wrote in our article. If we should cite only one reason, the lawyer will make sure that your property purchase is watertight as the notary is not legally obliged to check different potential issues with the property.

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#7 Buying a new-build home in Spain

When considering the purchase of a new build property, Spain offers three significant advantages. Firstly, Spain stands as Europe’s leading source for a wide range of high-quality materials, including tiles. Secondly, the cost of labour is reasonably affordable. Lastly, the country’s expansive size and extensive coastline make it an ideal location for development, offering abundant plots for construction projects.

Discover the best new build projects in Spain available right now
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#8 Moving into your Spanish property

Our checklist for a new property owner in Spain

Yes, you did it, you bought your property. Now, you have some easier task to set up like opening utilities and so on…

The 18 things to do as a new property owner in Spain 

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Cost of Owning a home in Spain

Of course, a property is an investment and it means that you have costs for the property. We calculated for an apartment in Barcelona that costs are between 0.5% and 1% of the property price on a yearly basis.

Does it cost a lot as an owner of a Spanish property? Check our paper: “The cost of owning a property in Spain“.

Yes of course you got it… Taxes again: What taxes do you have to pay on your Spanish property?

 

#9 The 9 Steps to buying your Spanish property

In order to complete this review on the buying process of your property in Spain, in this section, you will have a closer look at all the different practical steps before you become an owner in Spain.

if you prefer, listen to our 2 min 30 seconds Video on the 9 steps to buying your Spanish property:

  1. Get your NIE “Número de Identificación de Extranjeros”

    It is a unique tax identification number in Spain for anyone who isn’t a Spanish citizen. You will need your own NIE number to purchase property and pay the necessary taxes! So it’s wise to apply for this as soon as you start looking for properties.

    You can get it in person or via a third party. You can get it in Spain or in your home country at a Spanish Consulate. You need to ask one for your spouse as well if you buy together.

    Read our article on this: “Your ultimate guide to your NIE number“.

     

  2. Find a lawyer speaking your language and Spanish

    Your first step will be to find a reliable independent lawyer who is specialized in Spanish land and property law. Unless you speak fluent Spanish, you should find a lawyer speaking your mother tongue. More on that here: What is the legal due diligence for your Spanish property?

    Looking for a property lawyer in Spain? Check all our partners here!

     

  3. Open a Bank account

     

    With your NIE and all your documents, it is easy to open a bank account in Spain. Pay attention if you are buying from outside the Eurozone. Your local bank could charge high costs to convert your local currency into Euros or wire funds to Spain. We found a good partner to assist you in a cost-efficient manner, read our detailed paper for more on that: How to pay for your Spanish property in Euros – € while you live in a non-Euro country?

     

  4. Do you need a mortgage?

    If the answer is yes, it’s time to start working on it. You can get a mortgage either

    • from your home country
    • or from Spain

    Ask for a mortgage from one of our partner

    Read our step-by-step article with all the information you need: Your Spanish Mortgage: How to apply? How to get the best rates?

     

  5. Sign the “contrato de Reserva”

    The “contrato de Reserva” expresses your intent to purchase and remove the property from the market, it is the reservation contract. In general, you will need to pay a holding fee of €3000 to 6000. Funds are held in escrow for 14 to 21 days and you have the time to do checks on the property during that period. At the same time, a purchase contract will be drawn up and legal checks carried out.

    => This contract is very important, don’t sign without including provisions so you can exit the contract.

    => Cash ideally held by a reliable third party

     

  6. Important checks of the property with experts

    1. the land registry, « Registro de la Propriedad»
    2. the appropriate planning permission has been obtained
    3. No outstanding debts attached to the property
    4. the Community of owners documents’
    5. the property is as described and structurally sound

    Looking for an expert in Spain? Ask us directly!

     

  7. Get your mortgage confirmed

    Have a look at our reports on this subject:

     

  8. Sign the “contrato de Arras”

    It is the private purchase contract called as well “Contrato Privado de Compraventa”.

    You will need to pay your deposit of 10% of the property within 10 days.

    As soon as the necessary legal checks have taken place, you will be required to sign the private purchase contract which will state the full price of the property.

     

  9. Go to the Notary to sign the contract for the purchase of the property

    At the completion stage, all parties connected with the selling and purchasing of the property must be in attendance to sign at the offices of Notaria Publica. This includes your lawyer, mortgage provider (if applicable) and the seller or their legal representative. Before signing you should ensure you have a thorough understanding of all the costs involved and have sufficient funds to cover payments, fees and taxes.

     

Now that you know all the different steps, let us help you with how to do it in an easy way.

#10 Useful resources

For further reading:

 

Here are our FREE pdf property buyers’ guides written for all the foreign nationalities looking to buy in Spain:

Click on your country flag, you will find your pdf report at the end of each article. Get most of our tips there.

 

 

 



Stéphane
Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS

Stéphane, with over 20 years of experience in real estate, finance and entrepreneurship, is the co-founder of www.howtobuyinspain.com. With an extensive network of local partners in Spain, his deep commitment to the real estate sector combined with strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mentality have fueled his success. Constantly eager to learn and passionate about teaching, Stéphane believes in the power of knowledge sharing to master any subject.

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FAQ Buying property in Spain

Is buying property in Spain a good idea?

There are many reasons for buying a property in Spain: one of the first is that real estate is cheap and the cost of life is low. Of course, you need a Beach and 320 days of Sun. But there are many others, that's why Spain is the number one tourist destination in Europe

What taxes do you pay when buying a property in Spain?

The taxes for buying a property in Spain are different depending on the fact that it is a resale or a new build. Each region in Spain as well as some tax authority. The rule of thumb is that taxes are between 10 and 15%. Read our dedicated article on that: What is the cost of property acquisition in Spain?

How long does it take to buy a house in Spain?

Buying a house in Spain can be done in one day. But if you want to do proper due diligence and if you want a mortgage it should be about 10 weeks.

Can foreigners buy real estate in Spain?

Yes foreigners can purchase a property in Spain. In order to do that, they need a NIE. Read more in our article: the 9 steps to your Spanish property

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Looking for a property finder? Check the full profile of all the property finders within our network.

 

6 essential reasons for loving your property finder in Spain

Are you familiar with the legal procedure in Spain? How to check the technical aspects of the property? It’s not about having experience in property purchasing but being familiar with how the process works in Spain. Every country is different.
Overall, even if the process might sound easy, believe it or not, you will have a lot of questions and doubts during your purchase process and you will need assistance.

Spain is different, and most Spanish service companies do not work the same way as what is expected from a service provider in other, specifically Northern European countries and the US. Expectations are simply higher. Having a personal shopper will first help you to get all the purchase process in a professional way.

At HowtobuyinSpain.com, our mission is to help foreigners to understand the Spanish real estate market and to find qualitative partners on the ground. Since our launch, we developed a network of professionals partners with local offices all over Spain and talking the languages of the buyers. We work with many local experts for the property hunting: Pierre, Raf, Wim, Bernard,… but as well many experts in legal and tax advice, Architects… Fill this form in order to be directly in contact with our local specialists.

It´s very hard to make an important judgment or decision. Buying a property is for most people the second biggest expense in their life, after their own house. People need someone they can trust to help them, to answers all their questions, and give them guarantees that things are all right or to stop them when things are not all right. Nobody wants to make a mistake when buying something, and certainly not when it is your dream and possibly the second biggest expense you ever made in your life.

 

Let’s have a look at the 6 reasons why you should take a personal real estate shopper

1. He knows the market

When you are not familiar with the market trends, prices, neighbourhoods, don´t speak the language and lack the experience in buying a property in Spain, you can lose a lot of time and money or simply end up giving up on your dream. This can stress you out. Your personal real estate shopper is there to assist you.

He knows:

  • the market and the prevailing prices and the last deals traded,
  • the neighbourhoods,
  • the reliable partners,
  • which properties are coming to the market before they are visible by others.

 

2. He will save money for you

Once you found your property, your personal real estate shopper knows if the price is correct or not, he will negotiate the best deal for you. This will save you a lot of money, and for many deals, you will recoup your personal shopper fee by itself!

3. He will save your time

Your personal shopper will search the market for you. He has is own contact in the industry and is doing this 7/7, 10hours per day. He is on the ground and can make many visits in one day… Surfing on the Internet in search of your ideal property, arranging meetings and visiting them will take a long time. It´s complicated. So, that’s really obvious!

4. He will protect your interests

What are the properties that buyers are searching for today? Which one suits your project the most? Which are the best neighbourhoods in the city? Where to start searching? Who to trust? When you don´t know the answers to these questions, property buying can turn into a very stressful process. The property hunter is not working for the seller as the real estate agents are. His goal is to protect your interests: the interests of the buyer.

5. He speaks Spanish and your language

Language could be a barrier which brings additional challenges. The search is mainly in Spanish, as most local real estate agents are only speaking Spanish. And of course, all the legal paperwork in Spain is Spanish. So, it will help the process a lot to have a local intermediary speaking Spanish and at the same time speaking your language or at least English.

6. He will find solutions after your purchase

Once you bought the property, the real work starts: Opening utility meters, get in contact with the property owners, pay taxes,…

Any renovation works? I guess you will need some local partners, no? Buying for investment, I guess you will need a property manager,…

 

How does a real estate personal Shopper work?

It is a 6 steps process:

 

1. Interview with the customer

Most of the property hunter will organize a call in order to understand what the customer is ideally looking for. The customer will as well give is budget expectations. The property hunter will clarify if he thinks that he can find the ideal property within budget or not and will explain how the Spanish residential market is in general and how the local market is in particular. The property hunter will help the customer to define the ideal location according to his criteria’s: specific requests, budget, but as well depending on the motivations of the buyer.

Two main motivations

In general, foreigners could have two main motivations for buying a property in Spain:

  1. Holidays
  2. Investment

And of course, some are looking to buy for both at the same time!

Buying a property in Spain has its own costs. Owning a property as well! So, it’s important to know where you are going from the start!

Read our reports if you want to know more on that subject.

Our reports on how to buy a property in Spain

2. Contract

Once the customer knows all about the personal shopper and he is confident that he is the good partner, the real estate personal shopper will send his contract to the customer with the detail of his mission and the financial terms. After signing the contract, usually, the customer will have to pay an initial down payment to cover the initial costs and start the mission. Once the mission is completed and successful, the customer will have to pay the remainder, the “success” fee. That’s another big advantage of working with a property hunter: he will get the big part of his commission, only if his mission is fully completed!

3. Search the market and Visit properties

The real search is starting now. The personal shopper will first establish a list of the different criteria’s of his customer. Then he will get in touch with his contacts at many different real estate agents and he will search the market and the different portals. Once he has found a property, he will organize visits.

4. Feedback and exchanges with the customer

Once the personal shopper has found a property fitting the criteria’s, he will revert to the customer. Depending on the market, if there are a lot of possibilities on the market, he will even come back with many different properties fitting the criteria’s of the purchaser. Depending on the feedback from the customer, the personal shopper will continue is mission or not. In general, the customer will come as well on the ground, surely if his main motivation is a purchase for himself so that he can have a strong view on the different propositions and go ahead with any one of those.

5. Purchase of the property if agreement with the customer

Once there is an agreement on a property, the property hunter will begin to negotiate with the seller and will try to get the best price for his customer. At the same time, it’s the start of the purchase of the property which involves many different steps. Please read our Infographic on those: “The 8 Steps of buying your Spanish property”.

 

6. Assist the customer with formalities

Assist the customer with all the paperwork, the set up of utilities, the registration of the property with local authorities, with the community of owners…

But as well, help the customer to find local partners for renovation work or interior design. This part is as well important for foreigners as most of the time they don’t know reliable partners and don’t speak Spanish.

 

The best way to see what a property hunter does for you is as well to look at the real estate city trip to Valencia we organised in April 2018.

 

Have a look at the profile of our real estate personal shoppers in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia.

 

Our property hunter in Madrid: Pierre and his team

Last Transaction in Madrid? Written on October 2017

They bought a one bedroom property for €361.115 tax included for investment purpose. This was financed by a mortgage of €161.115. The gross revenue on the property is €35.855 and the net revenue (before mortgage cost) is €22.971, i.e. a 6.4% net yield before tax.

How is the market in Madrid?

With “a growing economy, low financing costs, good potential for rental returns and capital appreciation” the Iberian Peninsula’s largest capital city, Madrid, ranks as the best European city for property investment.

Why is Madrid so attractive for property investors? First, Madrid’s housing market has recovered and is posting new gains. Foreclosures were down by more than 30% in 2016 and housing prices are expected to increase by 4% in 2017. Future increases are forecast to be even greater: 19% from year-end 2016 to 2021. Although prices are recovering, they are still some of the lowest in Europe, averaging 3,353€ per square meter.

Even more enticingly, Madrid has rental yields of 5.2%, the highest rental yields of any European capital city, and some of the highest in the world.

This combination of low real estate costs and rising rental prices in Madrid are big draws for property investors. To learn more reasons why the Madrid property market is so attractive, read our ealier paper: Madrid in the Top 3 European Cities for Property Investment.

Read our full report on the real estate market for the 20 biggest Spanish Cities: All you ever wanted to know about the top 20 Spanish Cities real estate markets – including price evolutions

A quick description of Pierre and his team

Pierre and his team are active on the market since more than 7 years, they served more than 800 clients and managed investments of more than 8.3m€ (nearly $10m).They help busy international professionals to find the perfect property: they provide property search, negotiation and property management services to help people from all around the world to buy in Madrid. They are an international multi-lingual team dedicated to helping international people just like you make their Madrid projects come true and without the stress and uncertainties. The average return that we get for our clients is 10.6% (includes capital appreciation and rental income – all after costs).

They speak in English, French and Spanish.

Check our most recent article of February 2018 on Madrid Property hunting: Madrid property investment: a Case study with the last update on the real estate market in Madrid.

 

 

Our property hunter in Barcelona: Raf and his team

Last Transaction in Barcelona? Written on October 2017

Signed on October 26th 2017 (it´s hard to be more hot-of-the-press). Two-bedroom apartment of 84m2 in the heart of the trendy area Gracia, in a beautiful classic building and containing historic elements like mosaic floors and vaulted ceilings that are typical for Barcelona. Who buys and why? A Belgian buyer, as an investment to rent out. We will fully renovate the apartment in order to create a lovely space and achieve attractive rental incomes and created added-value. Located in a traffic-free street, with plenty of sunlight (south-orientated) and with a common rooftop terrace, which is a unique asset in Barcelona. Purchase price: 258.000€. We negotiated a considerable discount for the buyer and more important to note is that the property was sold “pre-market”, we saw it first before hitting the market. This is the second investment property that this buyer purchases this year in Barcelona. Beside the buying process, INSPIRE will manage as well the renovation and renting out. Expected returns on own capital from the investment are 10%, not taking any potential property value increases into account.
During the past few months at Inspire we have closed purchases for a total value of 3M euro and we are currently working with a total investment budget of 10 million euro across our different clients, of which about 75% are international buyers.

How is the market in Barcelona?

Barcelona is a market where we see every year an increase of approximately 15% in international buyers. Also the total number of buying transactions is going up year after year, as well as the prices do. Barcelona´s lifestyle is hard to beat and in terms of properties, the city plays in the global real estate champions league. Barcelona is a city that is a magnet and that´s not only because of it´s attractive property market. People love the city, the lifestyle, the climate, the ease of cheap travel options to come to Barcelona, the good food, … in other words a real cosmopolitan vibrant city at the Mediterranean sea.
Read our full report on the real estate market for the 20 biggest Spanish Cities: All you ever wanted to know about the top 20 Spanish Cities real estate markets – including price evolutions

A quick description of Raf and his team

We are passion, effort, high performance, an answer to a deep need. We are enthusiasm and focus. We are a Barcelona based company offering innovative buyer-focused Property Finder services. We do not sell houses but help you find and buy your dream place by exclusively defending your interests and guiding your through the process from A-Z, till you have the keys in your hands, including full legal advise, technical and financial help. Buying made easy.
They speak in Dutch, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish and Catalan.

Check our most recent article of May 2018 on Barcelona Property hunting: Barcelona property investment: a Case study with the last update on the real estate market in Barcelona.

 

Our property hunter in Malaga:

Last Transaction in the Costa del Sol? Written on October 2017

Between Malaga and Marbella, we bought for a couple in their 40s, a very beautiful and spacious 2-bed/2-bath apartment in a well maintained community. The apartment has 90 sp meters and was listed between €200.000 and €250.000. The couple was looking for a mixture of personal use and occasional renting. It’s location is perfect as it is 20 minutes from the airport and is within walking distance to the sea. Ideal!

How is the market in the Costa del Sol?

In spite of fears that uncertainty over Brexit was going to depress the recovering market, we have seen good and consistent demand over the last months from a variety of Northern European countries, in particular Belgium. Stylish new developments are also reappearing in many places along the Costa del Sol. As long as they are in prime locations and of high quality, they should be able to find buyers. We don’t see heavy leveraging (debt financing) or speculative attitudes (buy to sell) among buyers, which is a sign that the market is healthy and will remain so for the coming years.

Read our full report on the real estate market for the 20 biggest Spanish Cities: All you ever wanted to know about the top 20 Spanish Cities real estate markets – including price evolutions

 

 

 

Our property hunter in Valencia: Bernard and his team

Last Transaction in Valencia? Written in October 2017

Our client bought an industrial building in Javea (Alicante) for a future transformation with a 2 level loft including an inside swimmingpool, we talk of 340m2 and 2400m2 ground: the price was €645.000, taxes and charge included. The renovation works are estimated at €325.000. This transaction did not need any financing and this property was purchased to become a second home.

How is the market in Valencia?

The market is down in the Valencian community, -4% compared to the overall growth of 3% in Spain. The price for Castellon, Valencia and Alicante are on average at 1,386 eur/m² with important variations between the coast and the interior. Sales continue to grow and the interests on those markets is increasing.
The Valencian community has 19,657 real estate companies (INE 2017). That is why it is very important to choose a reliable partner as your real estate agency. Should your motivation be an investment or a holiday home it’s important to benefit from reliable and independent services.

Read our full report on the real estate market for the 20 biggest Spanish Cities: All you ever wanted to know about the top 20 Spanish Cities real estate markets – including price evolutions

A quick description of Bernard and his team

Bernard fell in love with Valencia during his Architect studies in 2000. He is working as an Architect in Valencia and Alicante since 2005. He is working with his team on Architect missions or as a property finder.

They speak in German, English, French and Spanish.

Check the feedback from our real estate citytrip we organised in Valencia in April 2018 with our local property hunter, Bernard.

 

In conclusion, a real estate personal shopper will make it quicker, easier and cheaper!

 

Check the list of our partners active as real estate personal shoppers in Spain. We can’t list all our partners in this section so don’t hesitate to ask us directly if you have a request by filling this quick form.

1. Best Professionals 2. Follow up 3. Competitive pricing 4. Partners 5. Qualitative Check

 

Looking for an expert in Spain? Ask our network of local partners directly!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stéphane

Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS

Check the full HTBIS team here

 

 

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In order to get closer to the market in Murcia, we asked our independent local property hunter, Sabine, to write about her latest activity there. Should you need more information, we will put you in touch with her, she is one of our local independent partners of howtobuyinSpain.

 

Unlocking the Potential of Murcia Real Estate Investment

Let’s have a look at the property hunting job realized by our local partner in Murcia

 

First, let’s have a quick look at the region around Murcia: Costa Calida.

We’ll guide you through the beautiful Costa Cálida and the Murcia region in Spain, two captivating destinations that are becoming increasingly popular among real estate investors and homebuyers. This enchanting corner of Spain offers an idyllic blend of sun-kissed beaches, rich cultural heritage, and a diverse landscape that begs to be explored. Whether you’re seeking a permanent residence, a vacation home, or a profitable rental investment, the Costa Cálida and the Murcia region have something for everyone.

Costa Cálida, aptly named the ‘Warm Coast,’ stretches along the southeastern coastline of Spain and is nestled between the well-known regions of Costa Blanca and Costa Almería. This sun-drenched haven boasts over 250 kilometres of pristine beaches and a unique microclimate that blesses the area with an average of 320 sunny days per year. The region’s exceptional climate, combined with its stunning coastal beauty, makes it an irresistible destination for those looking to buy property in Spain.

 

Let’s start by exploring the region’s capital, Murcia, a bustling city that perfectly balances historical landmarks with modern amenities. Here, you’ll find the stunning Cathedral of Murcia, a breathtaking example of Gothic architecture, as well as contemporary shopping centres and a thriving culinary scene. The city’s lively atmosphere and rich cultural offerings make it an attractive destination for both tourists and residents alike.

Next, don’t forget to venture to the ancient port city of Cartagena, where over 2,000 years of history come to life in the form of ancient ruins, fascinating museums, and beautifully preserved architecture. The city’s picturesque marina and bustling city centre offer excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment options, while its unique blend of history and modernity creates a captivating atmosphere that appeals to a wide range of buyers.

Further south, don’t forget to visit the popular coastal resort of Águilas, renowned for its golden beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant nightlife. With numerous beachfront properties available, Águilas is the perfect destination for those looking to invest in a holiday home or rental property along the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean.

Throughout your journey, you will be surprised by the natural beauty of the Costa Cálida and the Murcia region, which boasts a diverse landscape that includes rugged mountains, lush pine forests, and the impressive saltwater lagoon of Mar Menor. This vast lagoon, separated from the Mediterranean by a narrow strip of land called La Manga, is a haven for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

For golf enthusiasts, the region is home to several world-class golf courses, making it a golfer’s paradise. We’ll provide you with an insider’s perspective on the best courses, along with tips and advice for making the most of your golfing experience in the Costa Cálida and Murcia region.

 

 

 

If you want to read more on Costa Calida, have a look at our detailed article on Costa Calida.

 

Let’s discuss the practicalities of investing in real estate in the region of Murcia, including the affordability of properties compared to other Spanish coastal regions, the steady growth experienced in recent years, and the potential for capital appreciation.

 

Murcia Real estate market’s latest trends

 

Let’s check the property prices in Murcia.

As of December 2022: real estate prices in Murcia are at €1,026 /m², -0.1% yr/yr

Property transactions for the property market in Murcia: 26,030 +15%

Have a look at our Murcia real estate interactive price chart:

 

Let’s move further and check the property hunting mission realized by our local property hunter.

 

Property hunting in Murcia

Client profile

A bachelor sustains himself by earning rental income from multiple apartments he possesses in France.

 

The budget of this buy-to-let property in Murcia

less than €80 000

 

Objective of this real estate project?

Rental Investment in the region of Murcia.

 

What makes Murcia a suitable choice for investing in rental properties?

 

It is undeniable that Murcia, a region in Spain, is both beautiful and reasonably priced. On Costa Calida, there are many exquisite coastal towns and residential areas to choose from, one of which could potentially be your new place of residence.

The region of Murcia is a worthwhile destination to consider due to its relatively lower land prices compared to more established areas like the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol

Making an investment in Murcia can be a wise choice because of its enjoyable climate, economical air travel choices, reasonable real estate expenses, and the potential for profitable rental income and appreciation in property worth.

There are certain facts about Murcia that you need to be aware of

  • Currently best value property in Spain
  • 2 large airports used by low-cost airlines
  • Big English community
  • 22 golfs in the region of Murcia
  • New Corvera airport
  • New motorway network
  • New fast train to Madrid
  • Regeneration of the cities of Cartagena and Murcia
  • Beautiful golf courses
  • Cleanest air in Spain by WHO organisation

 

Best place to play Golf

The Region of Murcia has become a popular golf destination in Europe, with top-quality courses available within a 50 km radius. With numerous amenities and facilities, golf enthusiasts and professionals can enjoy their time here without any disappointment. It provides a desirable alternative to other popular but crowded golf destinations, such as the Costa del Sol and Algarve. This region is renowned for its picturesque greens, which are surrounded by bright blue skies, making it the perfect spot for golf enthusiasts. Essentially, Murcia is nothing short of paradise for those who revel in the game of golf. If you enjoy playing golf in Spain then you will enjoy Murcia, as it is fast becoming one of the best golf destinations in Europe. For everyone who wants to get pleasure from some of the most beautiful championship courses in Spain, with the most spectacular panorama and magnificent warm climate all year round, then Murcia is the place for them.

 

We presented numerous pleasant areas in the region of Murcia

to our clients in order to assist them in acquiring their property. One of those is La Puebla. There are numerous shops available, along with a supermarket, bars, and restaurants. The village is conveniently located as it only takes 15 minutes to drive to Cartagena and 10 minutes to Los Alcazares where the beaches of Mar Menor are situated; furthermore, Murcia International Airport is just 30 minutes away.

Let’s have a look at the property we found in Murcia for our customer

This property includes a combined living and dining area, two spacious bedrooms with built-in closets, two bathrooms (one with a shower and one with a bathtub), and a kitchen with a breakfast bar. There is also a balcony that leads to a private rooftop solarium and storage space.

The property was sold fully furnished and is available for rent.

 

 

What about rental yields on this property?

 

Target reached ! Rentability :

The flat price is €72,000.

We succeeded to negotiate the price down to €66,500

With all the taxes to be paid ( ITP , notary, register the total amount was €74,320)

This flat is now on booking with an average of €80 per night.

 

If you are looking to buy in Spain, we would suggest that you read our earlier paper on Property hunting: 6 essential reasons for loving your Spanish real estate shopper. This paper is very interesting and gives you some of the important reasons why working with a property hunter is very useful for foreigners looking to buy in Spain. You will find specific samples from all our local property hunters everywhere in Spain, for instance in Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. Here are our other case studies written on Madrid, Barcelona and Tenerife:  Property hunting “Case study” in Madrid, Property hunting “Case study” in Barcelona and Property hunting “Case study” in Tenerife written by our local independent property finders. Looking for a property hunter anywhere in Spain? Follow the link where you will find all our case studies as well.

About Sabine, our local independent Property finder in the Region of Murcia

Sabine is our local property finder in the Costa del Sol and the Costa Dorada.  Sabine is active on the Costa del Sol since 2021 and Costa Dorada since 2019 and lives in Spain since 2015. She is our
local independent partner in this region.

 

Looking for a property hunter, a lawyer, an architect,… a local expert in Spain? Ask our network of independent local experts directly!

 

Sabine

Property finder in Costa Calida and the Costa Dorada

Local independent partner of HTBIS Network

Check the full team of HTBIS or check our independent local partners

 

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Property investment in Spain: a very strong return of +11.2%

 

According to statistics released by the Central Bank of Spain in November 2022, the return expected on the residential Real Estate market in Spain is 11% and 8.4% if you take a mortgage – Green line on the chart. Not a bad property investment in Spain!

This performance comes from two sources:

  • gross rental yield estimated at 3,6% –Blue line on the chart– and
  • capital gain estimated at 7.6%.

Here is what we will cover in this article:

 

The Spanish real estate market has been strong since 2014 

Sure Covid came to impact the market for the last three years to the end of 2021 but since 2022 here are the main evolutions:

As a reminder those are the trends that impacted the real estate markets worldwide post Covid:

    • people are buying bigger, with more outside spaces and lights
    • people are buying outside big cities
    • foreigners are less active due to travel restrictions (but at HTBIS we could see a strong pick up in activity since the end of 2020)

 

Don’t miss our detailed quarterly report: The top 20 property markets in Spain

 


Now, we are fighting against a new “issue”… inflation. The good news is that the Spanish real estate market offers a nice hedge against inflation up to now and returns remain stron.

 

  1. Spanish real estate return is back above 10% since May 2019

     

    Of course, the uncertainty in the economy that came from Covid was noticeable in 2020 but since 2021, the market is rebounding strongly both in terms of transactions and prices. Have a look at our Spanish real estate quarterly report studying the property price evolution in all the top 20 regions of Spain for more.

     

    Have a look at our interactive chart (yes when you come back, it will be updated). As you will see, property investment in Spain was wise since 2014.

     

     

  2. Mortgage rates in Spain are rising since the start of 2022 at 2.9%

     

    Yes, inflation is back, and so interest rates are rising. As of November 2022, mortgages rates were issued at 2.9% in Spain, Red line on the chart

     

     

     

    Read our article updated every month with the current mortgage conditions, we have added many interesting statistics to follow as inflation levels: Find the best mortgage rate in Spain

    We told you since 2020 that the risk was there for inflation spiking. Now, low mortgages are a history of the past but our view is that at the current levels of mortgages rates are still low. Another interesting thing to note is that real estate buyers are taking fixed-rate mortgages to finance their real estate purchases right now. Read more on that: Fixed or variable rates mortgage?

    Have a quick look at our Spanish mortgage calculator if you want to know what is your purchasing power to buy a property in Spain:

     

    The first real positive return since the crisis of 2008 came in early 2014 … six years ago…

    As you can see on our chart, the estimated return became slightly positive for the second time since 2008 at the start of 2014. In 2010, the estimated return went slightly positive but it was not enough to compensate for the mortgage costs. The performance was much stronger in 2018 as the estimated profitability was higher than 10%. Right now, with close to 6%, the estimated profitability covers more than 3 times the current mortgage costs.

    Follow this link if you want to learn more about our partner, one of the leading Mortgage brokers in Spain.

     

  3. Real estate prices are lower than 10 years ago

     

    Are there a lot of downsides to where we are here? Check the chart of real estate price evolution before and after 2007:

     

     

  4. Spanish real estate returns have the second weakest performance in Europe on a 10-year time frame

    Have a look at the comparison of the real estate market in Spain vs other European countries on any time frame between 3 months and 10 -year time frame

     

     

    As you saw on this histogram, Spain has the weakest performance in a 10-year time frame. Click on the chart to check the performance for other period lengths.

     

  5. Spanish Real Estate has the highest yields vs many European Cities

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    Is Spanish property a good investment? Spain is in the sweet spot for a property investment if you check the real numbers!

    If you want to know your property return for your Spanish property, you need to know a few data: your rental income before and after costs, your property prices and of course it is good to know the costs of your property including taxes. For more on that, read: the cost of owning a property in Spain and What are the taxes you have to pay on your Spanish property?

    Buy to let? Spain offers some of the best returns in Europe:

    • Madrid is in 7th place in Europe with a return of 3,9% and offers one of the best rental yields in Spain with more safety on your investment.
    • Alicante took over the second place one of the best rental yields in Europe with a return of 4,6%, not bad
    • Barcelona is the eleventh city in Europe with a yield of 2,2% according to Deloitte. Rents went down heavily in Barcelona for a few reasons, in 2020, the local authorities did introduce a cap on rents… while at the same time, the lockdown was quite strong, and a lack of demand from international businesses. We wouldn’t be surprised to see the yield come back up in the years to come.

    Check the best rental Yields for the major European Cities, Madrid, and Alicante have rental yields close to 4%.

     

     

    Barcelona and Madrid are the 5th and 8th most expensive European cities in terms of price/m²…

    Have a look at our interactive chart

     

  6. Real estate activity has strengthened since end of 2021 …post-Covid

    Close to 95.000 properties were bought by foreigners in Spain in 2021 (12 months to September 2021) and more than 545.000 by Spaniards.

     

    It looks like others agree with our conclusions…

    Check for more information on our up-to-date pages on the Spanish national real estate market (prices and activity) and on the Spanish regional real estate markets (prices and activity).

    If you want to have a deeper analysis, city per city, we would suggest reading our full report on that (click on the picture):

    The most expensive real estate markets in Spain

    Here is as well our report on the Most active cities in Spain in 2019 (in terms of transactions).

     

  7. Big uncertainty for the Spanish economic activity

    Of course, we noticed a strong rebound in early 2020,… stopped by Covid. But activity in Spain is staying stronger than in most of the other European countries. What a roller coaster!

    Check our up-to-date tables of a few Economic indicators in Spain:

    But after this strong rebound, as everywhere in the world, we wait for the uncertainty to settle and the vaccines to allow more “normal” economic activity.

     

  8. Financial markets will be more volatile

    2018 with a year of higher volatility and negative returns in the financial markets. 2020 saw a huge spike in volatility due to Covid. Shortly after, the Central banks poured money to support economies.

    Since 2022, we expect higher volatility in financial markets due to the change of policy from central banks all over the world. As of 2023, the interest rate curve is inverted, which signals a very high probability rate of an economic recession. Of course, a big unknown is how inflation numbers will come in the next years. The good news as of mid-2023 is that energy prices came back under the levels of early 2022 when the war started in Ukraine.

     

  9. Spanish real estate outlook for 2023

    As we wrote in our article, we are moderately optimistic about the outlook for the real estate market in Spain in 2023. While we have to admit that the comeback post-Covid of the Spanish real estate market (and everywhere in the world) was quicker and stronger than we expected. If we compare it to international markets, the rise is reasonable and not speculative. So, in our mind, we don’t see a real estate bubble here. The good news for international real estate cash-buyers: it should be easier to find properties as interest rates are rising.

     

  10. How do we assist our customers to buy finding their dream homes in Spain?

     

    Whether you’re looking for a holiday home or a permanent residence, all our local partners will help you to find the perfect property in their extensive selection of properties to suit your needs and budget. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, our team of real estate professionals are dedicated to helping you find your dream property in Spain.

    But we’re not just here to help you find your perfect property. We also offer a range of services to make the buying process as smooth and hassle-free as possible. From legal advice to property management, we’ve got everything covered. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our HTBIS team.

     

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  11. All our charts of this article are available here in a downloadable format

     

     

    Property investment Spain

    Property investment Spain

    Calculate the return of your property investment in Spain

    Calculate the return on your property investment in Spain

    Foreigners real estate activity in Spain

    Foreigners’ real estate activity in Spain

     

    Real estate prices and transactions in Spain

    Real estate prices and transactions in Spain

 

Source: Deloitte Property Index 2020, Overview of the European Residential Market

FAQ on the subject

Is it a good time to buy property in Spain 2023?

Yes, for sure, as you can see, prices are rising since 2014 but are far from the top of 2008. Returns are healthy and not excessive while financing remain low. Read more in our paper.

Are property prices in Spain falling?

No prices are not falling anymore in Spain. Real estate prices are rising since 2014 and remain far from the top: current average price per square meter in Spain is €1662 (end September 2021).

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy a house?

It depends if you are part of EU or not and if you have enough financial means to live. If you are not from EU countries, there are solutions, have a look at our article about the golden visa.

Where should I invest in real estate in Spain?

The top three markets in Spain offer interesting opportunities, Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona. At the same time many second tier cities are strong since the last two years

 

 

 

 

 

 

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