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Our best ideas for planning your holidays in Spain!

STEPHANE — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:17:36 +0000

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Get our best ideas for planning your holidays in Spain!

Before starting with all our top ideas, remember why you need holidays:

Here are a few ideas to help you organise your stay in Spain:

Check our city trip ePostcards we wrote on Alicante, Malaga, Barcelone and Madrid:

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Check all our infographics (with pdf downloadable version) on the Spanish Costas with all the top activities for your holidays

Here is one of the Costa del Sol as an example:

We have created those infographics for all the Spanish costas: Costa Brava, Costa Barcelona, Costa Daurada, Costa de Azahar, Costa de Valencia, Costa Blanca, Costa Calida, Costa de Almería, Costa Tropical, Costa del Sol, Costa de la Luz, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands.

A few other papers that could be of interest:

Finally, if you want to know more about any top Spanish Cities (not only about the real estate market) find all our City papers here:

Everything you ever wanted to know about the top 20 Spanish Cities real estate markets

Of course, check our weather infographics with the monthly statistics of the top 20 cities in Spain.

Monthly Weather Statistics on top Spanish Cities

Looking for an expert in Spain? Ask us directly!

The FMI predicts that Spain will have strong GDP growth in 2023 and 2024: 1.1% and 2.4%.

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Spanish real estate outlook 2023

STEPHANE — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:36:01 +0000

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Follow this link if you are looking for the latest real estate price trends for Spain’s top 20 cities.

The Spanish real estate outlook 2023

Last year, we predicted a strong market with price increases between 3 and 6 per cent. We were spot on!

The Spanish real estate market should be more stable in 2023 and we could even see some price decreases. As we will explain in this report, Expectations for the Spanish housing market are for price changes between minus three per cent and plus 4 per cent as experts have different views due to a greater uncertainty of the evolution of the economy. The good news is that many experts see it as one of the best-performing markets in Europe for 2023.

Inflation will be the main topic if you want to understand the real estate market: after many years of loose monetary policy and after the war in Ukraine, inflation is back and should stay with us for a while. We will have to cope with that. Last year we already spotted those potential risks for the real estate markets in our Spanish real estate outlook for 2022. So, this is not a surprise for us. But we have to admit that the magnitude of the moves impressed us.

In this report, you will have our detailed outlook on the Spanish real estate market and benefit from the analysis and feedback of our local experts and partners established everywhere in Spain. Of course, the market won’t rise as much as in 2022 on one hand, but it will give more opportunities on the other hand. And make no mistakes, we will explain to you why real estate prices in Spain remain conservative at current levels: we don’t see excesses as in 2008.

Last but not least, we tell you why we think that Spain’s economy should become stronger than other European countries over the next five years. This positive news should keep the Spanish real estate market healthy and in demand at least compared to other real estate markets in Europe.

In this environment, Spain has a lot to offer to Spaniards, foreigners and remote workers: a high quality of life. Actually, Spain is one of the best places to relocate and work remotely thanks to 320 days of sun and of course the low cost of living in Spain.

Looking for a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of real estate prices in all major Spanish cities? Look no further than our quarterly report, which provides precise insights you won’t find anywhere else.

The Spanish property market will be a buyers’ market in 2023

Here are the important metrics to follow in 2023:

Inflation
mortgage rates
the consumers’ purchasing power
Economic activity in Spain and in Europe
Remote working
Of course as usual what will be the activity of foreigners in Spain in 2023?

Yes, let’s start with the bad news: inflation is back. That is why both short-term and long-term interest rates have risen. So, as a consequence, mortgage rates are much higher now than one year ago. We expect this situation to stay at least two years, maybe more. So, property financing with mortgages will be less easy for buyers and the Spanish economy should moderate in the short term. Those are the two main reasons why we think the Spanish property market will mark a pause in the short term. The good news is that mortgage rates are not crazy if you compare them to inflation.

Check the evolution of the mortgage rates: average, fixed and variable over the last year

Transactions should decrease and prices should be stable or decrease slightly

as on one hand, economic activity will be less strong and on the other hand mortgages rates are rising.

Both Spaniards and foreigners will be less active, which will give more opportunities for the buyers, and even more for the foreign cash buyers that don’t need a mortgage.

Foreign cash buyers will be the perfect time to get a better home: more space inside and outside and more light, and for those with a smaller budget, our advice is to go after a second home outside city centres.

That is why we are optimistic for foreigners in 2023: opportunities will be there and the market will be less tense.

So, our view is that prices could decrease between 1 and 3%!

What about the GDP growth in Spain for 2023 and 2024?

Are we at risk of a big property price decrease as in 2008?

Are we in a real estate bubble in Spain?

Many experts don’t think so as:

The portion of real estate vs income is not excessive for most Spaniards
Leverage is not excessive
Building companies have less leverage
The number of new build properties coming to the market is not excessive.

Here is another article to read more on that: Are we in a property bubble in Spain?

So, the short answer is no, we are not at risk of a big price decrease, as long as the economy remains stable, as current property prices in Spain are not overextended. Read our quarterly report for more on that: Spanish property prices remain very competitive vs other international markets.

The biggest risks we see for the time being are:

Central banks in the world are aggressively raising short-term interest rates: the Fed, the ECB,…
Long-term interest rates are spiking
Inflation is spiking everywhere in the world central banks are fitting it.
The Chinese economy is dependent on its management of Covid, its real estate sector and its slowing economy.
Consumers are squeezed worldwide with high inflation numbers.

The positive data for the Spanish real estate markets are:

property prices are not too expensive in Spain vs international real estate markets,
mortgages rates are much lower than current inflation rates
real estate could be a good hedge against inflation for investors.
we see Spain having a long-term competitive hedge in this environment of high energy prices.

Why are the long-term prospects for the real estate market in Spain strong?

Not enough properties are available on the rental market as Spain is an “Owner” country with more than 75% of Spaniards owning their home.
With inflation rising, construction costs are on the rise and supply won’t easily come
Most of the properties in Spain are old and some need renovation works, which means a delay to have those back on the market
Real estate prices in Spain are not too expensive, read our quarterly report on Spanish property prices for more on that.
With the energy crisis in Europe, Spain is one of the European countries with the lowest costs for utilities in Europe, as we told you in our article, we think that this will remain the case in the future, so, the Spanish economy should remain stronger than many European countries. This will provide strong support to the real estate market. We could even see some relocations of companies toward Spain in the future.
Buy-to-let in Spain provides a nice return for investors.

Newbuild vs resale in 2023?

We don’t expect huge discounts for real estate buyers but yes, cash buyers should get discounts on resale projects and they should negotiate before writing an offer. We don’t expect huge discounts for newbuild – we have some special offers on newbuild properties from our partners, just ask us directly – as construction costs are higher and the Spanish housing market is healthy and not oversupplied as it was in 2008. Some regions could have more newbuild supplies which could give opportunities for buyers.

A new long-term trend favouring Spain!

Spain has many competitive edges over other EU countries:

Low cost of Utilities: Electricity and Gas prices compare in favour of Spain vs nearly every country in Europe. Have a look at our detailed article for more on that subject: the cost of utilities in Spain is up to 75% cheaper than in other European countries.
Spain is a leading country in terms of renewable energy: Spain has already 50% of its energy from renewable sources and wants to reach 100% by 2050.
Qualified labour at a low cost

All those will be big edges for Spain in the long term and could transform Spain into one of the biggest economic and industrial powerhouses in Europe.

The IMF shares our view and published in a November report that Spain’s Economic growth is projected to reach 4.6 per cent in 2022 and 1.2 per cent in 2023. This put Spain one of the top-growing country in Europe.

That is why we think that the real estate market in Spain will on one end suffer from less demand from Spaniards and foreigners due to the slower economic activity in Europe. But, on the other hand, if we compare the Spanish property market to international markets, if we see where it is now, under €1,800 per square meter, and if we add the short-term and long-term advantages of Spain, we think that the Spanish real estate market will stay stronger than the European average.

For real estate investors, as we don’t see inflation vanishing quickly mortgage rates are very competitive in this inflationary environment and indexation of rents to inflation could water down inflation effects (not 100% as those are limited by the government). But, that’s not bad in a difficult economic environment.

For more on mortgage financing, have a look at our article: “Fixed or variable mortgage for my Spanish home?“

The 2023 Spanish property market forecast from our local experts

We asked our partners to give some colours to their local property markets. This is very interesting as they have knowledge of the market and see daily what is going on. Here is the feedback on Madrid, the Costa Blanca, the Costa Daurada and the Canaries. This section will be updated later on if we get more feedback. You can find all our local Spanish property hunters members of our network by following the link.

The 2023 forecast for Madrid real estate market

We discussed this with Agnes one of our local property hunter in Madrid.

Are foreigners active in the real estate market in Madrid as of the end of 2022?

Foreign buyers, especially those who have their savings or incomes in USD, have increased their demand for both investment properties and second homes in Madrid, presumably because the EUR/USD exchange rate is very favourable for them right now, and mortgage rates are still lower in Spain than in the US.

Yes indeed, we pointed out this trend earlier on this year with Agnes: Americans are buying property in Madrid at a 20% discount.

Are Spaniards more or less active in Madrid?

National buyers who have enough savings for the downpayment have also shown an increased interest in completing their purchase this year, as it seems very likely that interest rates on mortgages will keep going up for some time, whilst decreases in prices of properties are not certain at all.

I believe that small investors who would be purchasing without a mortgage are cautious, holding off to see if there is really a recession next year and hoping they can get better deals in a few months than today.

What is the 2023 outlook for the Madrid property market?

On one hand, if mortgage rates keep increasing some buyers will not be able to buy, so part of the demand will decrease. On the other hand, if inflation rates are persistently high, people with savings will likely look towards the real estate market as a refuge, increasing demand for investment-oriented purchases. Price fluctuations will most likely not be consistent throughout neighbourhoods and property types. For example, unless there is a serious worldwide crisis, it seems unlikely prime properties’ prices will drop significantly because they might still be propped up by foreign demand and by national buyers with high purchasing power who are not stretching their budget to the limit and therefore are not so affected by higher mortgage rates.

The major risk is the “unknown” factor, such as when the covid pandemic appeared out of the blue: we don’t know what we don’t know! A possible positive surprise could be the inflation petering out sooner than expected.

Have a look at the full profile of our property hunter in Madrid Agnes here and check the last property she bought for her customers.

The Costa Brava 2023 real estate outlook

Séverine, our local property hunter in Costa Brava, gave her analysis on the Costa Brava.

What is the current activity on the property market in Costa Brava?

It is true that with the current climate, inflation, rising fuel prices, and the significant rise in interest rates, buyers want to know what the crisis in Spain really means. The crisis is undeniable and is disrupting the Spanish property market but in what way? It is quite heterogeneous depending on the type of product and the region. The big cities are particularly affected for purchases of main residences. On the other hand, the effects on the purchase of second homes are less noticeable, especially in areas that have always been in high demand, such as the Costa Brava and the Costa del Sol. We are writing this article in December 2022, and so far we have not seen any significant drop in prices. It is a very tight market due to the high demand and the limited number of properties on the market. The crisis is softening this contrast slightly, but prices are not falling and are tending to stabilise after the sharp increases post COVID (around +20% over a period of one and a half years).

What is the 2023 outlook for the property market in Costa Brava?

For 2023 we remain very confident about the market on the Costa Brava. With still a lot of demand from abroad, still mainly from Europeans, but also with the strength of the dollar, the return of Americans.

The latest purchase of Séverine in Costa Brava for one HTBIS customer?

Our latest sale is a very nice house in the chic area of s’Agaro located between Playa de aro and St feliu de Guixols. With a list price of 469,000 and a final price negotiated at 450,000 for a European family. This is a house located in a residence with few co-owners, with garden and swimming pool, ideally placed at 5 minutes walk from the beach and shops.

The objective for this family is to spend their holidays there but why not to live there in a few years. The search for a healthy and well-frequented neighbourhood was important!

Congratulations Séverine and team on this last deal, another happy customer of HTBIS. As we always say: a local property hunter means, a quicker process with fewer risks and savings.

Have a look at the full profile of Séverine our property hunter in Girona and the Costa Brava here and check the last property she bought for her customers.

Find all our best Spanish Costas infographics: Costa Brava, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa Barcelona, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands,…

The Costa Blanca 2023 real estate forecast

Valérie wrote this feedback, she is our local property hunter in Costa Blanca.

What is the current activity on the property market in Costa Blanca?

Economic crises do not always have the same impact on the property market. The Costa Blanca is a very popular area for Belgians and English speakers. This area, which stretches from Denia to Horadada, offers less expensive products than the Costa Brava or the Costa del sol. Its main airport in Elche, next to Alicante, provides direct connections from the main European airports, and its well-developed rail network with direct lines from Madrid ensures a continuous flow of traffic and a certain economic dynamism. The demand comes largely from foreign investors, mainly European, but its proximity to Madrid also generates domestic demand.

What is the 2023 outlook for the property market in Costa Blanca?

We expect the market to hold up. On the other hand, we believe that there may be opportunities in the new build sector. New developments (houses and flats), particularly in the south of Alicante, have reached a certain peak in recent years and we are therefore waiting to see the movements in this property sector where real opportunities will be available over the winter. These new buildings provide interesting energy certificates, which have become even more attractive since the energy crisis, and remain secure investments.

Have a look at the full profile of Valérie our property hunter in Alicante and the Costa Blanca here and check the last property she bought for her customers.

The Costa Dorada 2023 real estate forecast

Sabine gave her views on the local market, she is our local property hunter in Costa Dorada.

What is the current activity on the property market in Costa Dorada?

Before discussing the effects of the economic crisis and the outlook for 2023, it should be remembered that the Costa Dorada stretches from the south of Barcelona to the entire coast of the province of Tarragona. Unlike the Costa Brava or the Costa del Sol, it is frequented by a majority of urban Spaniards from Barcelona, Zaragoza or Madrid who have second homes there. Here the impact of the crisis will be felt more because a majority of Spaniards have borrowed at variable rates and the sudden and sharp increase in these rates will certainly push some owners to sell their second home in order to offset inflation.

What is the 2023 outlook for the property market in Costa Dorada?

This is a market that has been very popular during the covid and a drop in prices in this sector will be all the more welcome for future buyers.

The latest purchase of Sabine in Costa Dorada for one of Howtobuyinspain.com’s customers?

Our latest sale is in L’Ampolla, in the Ebro Delta. This is a less built up and wilder area than the south of Barcelona, but still only 1.5 hours from the main city. Our clients were looking for a house to buy and to invest in, and the search was not easy as many criteria were required. In the end we found them a house with a back to back aspect, 5 minutes walk from the beaches in a quiet and well frequented residential area, with 2 bedrooms. The house is in immaculate condition and therefore needs no work inside, and the low price will allow the new buyers to build a small swimming pool to maximise rental income next summer.

Have a look at the full profile of Sabine our property hunter in Tarragona and the Costa Dorada here and check the last property she bought for her customers.

The Canary Islands 2023 real estate forecast

We want to thank Manuel our local property hunter in the Canary islands for his analysis of the property market in the Canary Islands.

What is the current activity on the property market in the Canary Islands?

Let’s remember here that the Canaries are the islands which are the most favourable for rental investment since the temperatures are mild all year round and this remains ideal for investors since the tourist season is spread over 10 months of the year… On the other hand, these islands, where the majority of the capital is foreign, will suffer more from the crisis compared to the different Spanish coasts. These islands, which depend solely on air and sea transport, will suffer a massive drop in visitor numbers when the price of plane tickets soars…

What is the 2023 outlook for the property market in the Canary Islands?

there will therefore be opportunities to be seized as this drop will be felt but will quickly rise again when the markets stabilise.

Have a look at the full profile of Manuel our property hunter in Tenerife and the Canary Islands here and check the last property she bought for her customers.

Why the Spanish property market will stay at the top spot for foreigners?

As foreigners are cash buyers 90% of the time, and even when they ask for a mortgage, most of the time it is a small part of the property’s value, so the increase in rates will have a smaller impact on foreigners but yes, foreigners will hesitate more before buying a property in a foreign country as the economic activity will be weaker in the short term.

Here are other positives that will keep foreigners active in 2023:

Thanks to homeworking, a new major trend is active in any real estate market in the world: people leaving city centres for suburbs and second-tier cities. Relocate to Spain: Spain is one of the best countries in the world for relocating & working remotely
Spain’s major cities compare very well with European major cities in terms of quality of life and cost of living. Discover the cheapest and most expensive cities to live in in Spain and compare them with any city in the world.
Spain offers more space for less and so, it is easy for foreigners to upgrade from where they are now.
All our partners, everywhere in Spain had a very busy year in 2022: lawyers, developers, property hunters,… It was really impressive.
Spanish property prices remain very competitive vs other international markets.
Mortgage rates remain cheap in Spain if you compare it to inflation, mortgages are much much lower and that means that it remains interesting to take a mortgage to hedge this inflation risk.

Transactions’ volumes are strong in 2022 across all the Spanish local markets: rising by more than 20% getting back to pre-covid levels (and a little bit more).
Activity was at the highest since 2007 and both Spaniards and foreigners are active, which means the trend is broad-based and not only in certain areas.
Foreigners activity is back to the same levels it was “pre-Covid” era.
Real estate market in Spain is strong: Have a look at our detailed quarterly report with all the prices’ evolution for the top 20 Spanish cities: Spanish quarterly property report.
We note that the major cities are back to their pre-Covid levels: Barcelona, Madrid,…
Second-tier Spanish cities all over Spain are rising the most while staying cheaper than the national average
Inflation is rising everywhere in the world… This means that every day, currencies lose their value. So, one of the best hedges against inflation is holding “real assets”. There are not a lot of alternatives if you want to protect your savings against inflation. One other move could be for people to relocate towards Spain as Spain has a much lower cost of living (even more since the energy crisis).
The rise in raw material prices has resulted in a more than 10% increase in production costs over the last two years. This will increase the prices of the new building developments and reduce supply in the long term.
New build properties are not in oversupply: on the contrary, it remains under control and demand was strong in 2022.

The 2023 outlook from other real estate experts

The bank of Spain predicts a return of 10% for the Spanish real estate market
BBVA Research forecasts a slight contraction in home sales in 2023 and a 2% price increase in Spain. “BBVA Research prevé una ligera contracción de las ventas de vivienda en 2023 y un incremento del precio del 2% en España“
ING predicts some weaker performance for the real estate market in Spain with a decrease of -3,4%, «el crecimiento real de los precios el próximo año será negativo (-3,4%)»
Fitch, the credit rating company, foresees further growth between 2 and 4% for Spanish real estate in 2023. In fact, Fitch expects price increases for two countries in Europe in 2023: Spain and Italy.

How to find your ideal Spanish property?

We need to differentiate locals from foreigners.

Let’s start first with foreigners. Foreigners are searching either for a second home or a place to retire.

What are the property criteria demanded by foreigners in a post-Covid-19 world?

close to the beach,
maximum a one-hour drive from an airport,
more rooms and a bigger property as foreigners will be more often at their second home,
some private outside space: terrace, garden, a pool,
close to sports and children’s facilities,
restaurants and shops nearby,
a nice view,
not too far from the city centre, but not inside!

Discover newbuild properties meeting those criteria from our partners or ask one of our property hunters to search for your dream property anywhere in Spain, we have a local hunter!

Have a look at our interesting articles on the subject: Our ultimate guide to buying your property in Spain is our major guide on the subject but you can find dedicated articles as well:

Looking for a local property hunter, a local lawyer, … any real estate expert in Spain? Ask us directly!

Review some of the last properties bought by our local property hunters everywhere in Spain (at the bottom of the article).

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.

Will Spanish property prices fall in 2023?

There is a chance that prices will fall in 2023 but Spain will be one of the strongest real estate market in Europe. Read this article to know why.

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.

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Buying your property in Spain?

STEPHANE — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:57:54 +0000

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Are you buying your dream property in Spain?

Since we started to invest in Spain in 2012, we have built a network of local real estate experts in Spain and became the one stop shop solution for foreigners looking for help to buy a property in Spain.

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

In two years, our readership grew to more than 140,000 and are coming from more than 210 countries around the world! We are really pleased with that.

It is cheap and easy to buy a property in Spain if you are assisted by the local experts speaking your language. Check our interesting articles:

The experts from our network are active in ten fields:

We get many requests flowing in every week as 130.000 foreigners bought a property in Spain in 2022 and the growth is continuing.

Check the feedback we have received lately from our customers:

“Thank you for your help.”

“Your website is really a very interesting source of information.”

“We found the help we wanted for purchasing our property.”

“Thanks to your website, I got the ins and outs of buying a property in Spain.”

How did we help our customers during the last months?

Our activity is strong and we can’t update this page regularly as we have to manage the requests coming in. We receive the most requests from England but actually they really come from all over the world. This is why we love it so much.

What are the services people are looking for? Property finders in Spain, mortgage financing thanks to our partnership with a mortgage broker negotiating with all the biggest banks in Spain, legal and tax advice and currency hedging. We started our partnership for your holiday home insurance in Spain in 2019. Last but not least, we have a survey partner if you need any technical review of a property before buying it.

Here is a quick overview of some requests we got in during the last months:

We got close to 300 Requests in 2022!

Here are a few samples of how we helped our customers in 2022:

A couple from America is looking to invest in Valencia or Barcelona and find their future retirement home

Region: Valencia / Barcelona

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Valencia and our property hunter in the region of Barcelona

–Find a lawyer in Valencia and a property lawyer in Barcelona speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain. May I buy a property in Spain?

–How to finance my Spanish property? as I want to keep my current property for 5 more years before retiring.

–How to hedge currency risk while I purchase my property in Spain as I am American?

A young manager from Soudan is looking for a new life in Spain.

Region: no precise idea: Valencia / Barcelona ?

Requests:

–How to get a Golden Visa for Spain?

–Find a lawyer in Valencia and a property lawyer in Barcelona speaking English to assist with my Visa application the purchase of the property in Spain

A couple from Belgium is looking to buy a family house in the Costa Brava

Region: Costa Brava

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the Costa Brava region

A couple from South Africa is looking to invest in Barcelona and find their future home

Region: Barcelona

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Barcelona

– Find a property lawyer in Barcelona speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain.

– A tax adviser in Barcelona to review my tax situation with the property

–How to finance my Spanish property? as I want to keep my current property for 5 more years before retiring.

–How to hedge currency risk while I purchase my property in Spain as I am Not European?

A Dutch couple is looking to invest in Valencia for a holiday home close to the beach

Region: Valencia

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Valencia

–Find a lawyer in Valencia speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain.

–How to finance my Spanish property?

A Luxembourg real estate investor is looking to invest in Madrid for rental income.

Region: Madrid

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Madrid.

-Get in contact with a local partner for a mortgage in Spain, get a better understanding of the minimum down payment needed to buy a property in Spain.

Example of customers’ other requests:

A customer from Belgium found his holiday home in Andalusia and wanted to make an official bid with a lawyer

Our tip: never make an offer or sign before your lawyer saw the offer.

Region: Andalusia, Costa de Almeria

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property lawyer in the region of Costa de Almeria

-Check all the paperwork

A couple from America looking to retire in the Valencian Community in 2019

Region: Valencia, Valencian Community

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Valencia

–Find a lawyer in Valencia speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain.

–How to get a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner?

–How to hedge currency risk while I purchase my property in Spain?

An Australian couple looking to get the Golden Visa in Spain and buy a property in Barcelona

Region: Barcelona, Catalonia

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in Barcelona

–Find a lawyer to assist with the property purchase and with the Visa procedure.

–Money Transfer/currency risk: the purchaser needs to exchange Australia Dollars into Euros

An English couple looking to know how to proceed to get a mortgage in the Valencian Community

Region: Valencia, Valencian Community

Requests:

-Understand how to get a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner

A customer from England toured Spain during a full month looking for a horse-property to retire in Spain and found it in the region of Tarragona.

Region: Tarragona, Costa Daurada

Requests:

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The best things to do in the Costa Cálida

STEPHANE — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:32:22 +0000

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Costa Cálida

Welcome to the Costa Calida … or the Warm Coast

“The Warm Coast” is the meaning of Costa Cálida, this is due to the very special microclimate of the area, which makes it a few degrees hotter than everywhere else in Spain, thus creating a somewhat arid microclimate, with less than 340 mm of rain annually: in fact, it is the hottest coast in the Mediterranean Sea. This is great news for everyone looking for quality bathing time year-round, and only a handful of rainy days. Have a look at our weather infographics for the top 20 Spanish cities, for instance Murcia. You will get detailed monthly statistics on any month of the year.

Nonetheless, great weather is not the only thing that makes Costa Cálida one of the most attractive Costas for tourists.

There are more than 25 blue-flagged beaches, which are recognized by the EU to have the perfect environment for visitors to enjoy, like being litter-free, having clear water, and adequate facilities to house tourists comfortably. These beaches are spread throughout the 250 km (155 miles) that make up this beautiful Costa, it spans from El Mojón, very nearby Alicante, to Cuatro Calas, in Águilas, and is located in the Region of Murcia, right in between the gigantic Andalucía and the well-known Comunidad de Valencia, bordering with Castilla-león to the north, and to the south, 250 km of open Mediterranean sea.

There are also very famous maritime routes that go to the Balearic Islands, like Ibiza and Mallorca. You can rent a small ship and go there by yourself, making for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime. If you are not too experienced in sailing, you can go on a Cruise Ship, which will have everything you might need, like warm beds, restaurants, and maybe even nightclubs and bars, if you are willing to pay the price, of course.

However, Costa Cálida is especially known for the natural landmark known as Mar Menor, or Lesser Sea in English, it’s a 22km (13 miles) long stretch of sand that ranges from 100 to 1000 meters wide. This creates a natural salty lake with crystal clear waters, that are also very shallow, which makes it ideal for families with children, though, not that ideal for those interested in water sports like surfing or windsurfing.

The seafront view in Cartagena

But for them, Costa Cálida has other locations that might be more exciting, like some areas near shipwrecks where you can snorkel and deep dive. There are also trekking and mountain biking routes more towards the inland that is simply described as awe-inspiring.

There are, as well, some of the most important and famous golf courses in Europe, like the Lorca Resort, Condado Alhama Gnk, Hacienda Alamo and La Serena, all of which are very highly rated by golfers. Play with the best golf club sets in Spain thanks to our local partner.

But the potential locations for ecotourism don’t end there, Murcia, and specifically, the lands surrounding Costa Cálida are full to the brim with natural parks, like Cabo de Gata-Níjar, Parque Natural De Torrevieja, Sierra de Huétor, Sierra Helada, and Parque Natural de la Serra de Mariola.

And if natural wonders are not that important to you, the rich history and culture might be just as enjoyable, as there are a multitude of medieval fortress, castles and interesting museums, with exhibitions that date back 3.000 years.

There are, as well, more modern instances, especially in architecture, remarkable structures such as The Palace of Benifayó Baron, The Episcopal Palace of Murcia, the military fortress Sol de Lorca and the Castle of San Juan de Águilas are spread throughout the lands.

In addition to the various monuments, Murcia’s history has made it into a crossroads for many different cultures, like the Iberians that first populated the lands, the Romans that conquered them, the Phoenicians and the Byzantines, who came later, in addition to the hundreds of years of Arabic control of the lands.

All these very different cultures brought new flavours and traditions to the area, and in conjunction with the especially rich fields that offered an enormous variety of ingredients, it’s no wonder why Murcia is one of the top locations on any tourists’ list loving gastronomy.

The “Plaza Toros” of Murcia

Among the most interesting activities, there are a variety of wine tastings, that also combine with city tours to give you the best experience, and restaurants that offer special dishes for tourists that combine the most famous local recipes, with a mixture of seafood, local vegetables and meat prepared in the same way they were prepared hundreds of years ago by the first inhabitants.

You might also want to visit the four main urban attraction points, the capital, Murcia, which is great for those who love nightclubs, drinks on a terrace and visiting some museums. There is Cartagena, not to be confused with the city by the same name in Colombia, which is the first place the Romans ever got to in the Iberic peninsula, it has more than 3.000 years of history and its one of the best examples of a contemporary city.

Next up is Lorca, the best place to see monuments, the medieval, renaissance and baroque styles come together in the old town, making for a delightful experience, especially when the Easter Parades are going through.

And at last, Caravaca, one of the five Holy Cities in the world, it’s one of the most common destinations for pilgrims and for those interested in the deep Templar history, there are few other places with such a charm.

Planning to invest in the real estate market of Costa Cálida?

There is one short phrase which best describes the real estate market on this coast, “shaky”. This is one of the most visited Costas in Spain, and this means that the prices have always been high in the region close to the Mediterranean but are cheap in lands, at the same time, prices remain on the cheap side, compared to other Spanish regions.

In recent years a new phenomenon appeared on the market, it is known as Airbnb, it’s an app that allows you to contact the locals of a region and rent a space directly from them, either a single room or a whole apartment. The use of this service has become very mainstream in the last few years, which means that now everyone with a phone and WIFI can rent his apartment to tourists eager to pay more than anyone else would because using Airbnb will always be cheaper than a hotel.

This all sounds great until people started to realize that it is more profitable to have a property has a permanent Airbnb than to rent it to the locals. In fact, it is so much more profitable than some wealthy owners purchased entire buildings to turn them into Airbnb, and as such, the demand for housing increased radically, and so did de prices.

But rising prices have never been anything to be afraid of, much the opposite, it’s what investors look for, the problem with Murcia’s market (and many other parts of Spain of that matter) is how likely it is for the market to keep growing at this pace.

And this is not because the demand will suddenly fall, or because of there us a bubble ready to pop, it’s because of governmental intervention. There have been many, many complaints about the rising prices for rent if you can even find a place that is not an Airbnb, and the government started to take notice. It is unclear what will be the next step, but there have been some negotiations about regulating the use of properties as Airbnbs, and some politicians have even talked about banning it altogether.

Now, buying properties in Murcia might be very profitable for many years if the market remains unregulated, and it will probably take a long time before anything gets done through governmental means, but the second the government announces the slightest regulation on Airbnb, the market will most likely drop. This makes for a risky, but also a very profitable investment, it is up to you to decide if the chances are worth the risk. But of course, you could buy your property for long-term: enjoy the region and its wealth while enjoying your holidays there.

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Property prices in Murcia are about 35% under the national average. They remain at the lowest levels seen since 2008 and one of the cheapest place in Spain where you can enjoy beaches, sun and cheap prices.

If you want to read more on this, have a look at our earlier article on Murcia: Murcia, a good city to make a property investment

Let’s start with some holidays in Costa Cálida?

A summer house in Murcia is a great choice, not only is it a big enough city that you will always find something to do, but it has a great number of activities to do with children, there are kids parks such as Aqua Natura and Parque de la Seda, natural parks with activities dedicated to children, and enough beaches that you won’t be able to see them all in one summer.

Amongst the most famous beaches there is: Playa de Calblanque, Cala del Pino et Plage Entremares, Portús, Barraca Quemada de La Llana, Amarilla, La Carolina, de Percheles, Baño de las Señoritas, Cala Cortina and Cala Blanca, just to name a few.

Nonetheless, the nearby cities do not offer as many activities and are catering more to grown-ups and people looking for a relaxing trip, some families have even found them boring, to some degree, we advise you avoid going there for more than a day or two if you are more of the adventurous type.

Have a quick look at our infographic on Everything you could do in the Costa de la Luz and click on it if you want to download it.

Our downloadable pdf map on the Costa Calida

What about retiring to Costa Cálida?

Costa Cálida, and by extension, Murcia, is one of the best places for a retiree to live, especially if you enjoy warmer climates but you don’t want to go to tropical places like the Caribbean or South Asia.

The most important thing to take into consideration is the importance you give to nature. Costa Cálida is probably the single most beautiful Costa in Spain, form a ecotourists viewpoint. So, if you are looking for a natural paradise, with warm winters and sunny summers, where the beaches are counted in dozens and so are the natural parks, this is the right place for you.

As for infrastructure, well, it certainly could be improved, the nearest highspeed train station is in Alicante, 80 km away from Murcia. However, if you rather travel by plane, you won’t have to look any further than Murcia itself.

But be aware, that Murcia is a somewhat big city, not nearly as big and crowded as Madrid, Barcelona or Valencia, but it has almost half a million citizens, and if you are looking for peace and tranquillity, you would be better off in Cartagena (220.000), Lorca (90.000) or Águila (35.000). Though, you will have to go to Murcia if you want access to things like big Shopping malls and such.

In conclusion

Costa Cálida is, objectively, a great place to be in, you will find many great activities for all ages while real estate prices remain affordable. This is clearly one of the top spots for retirees looking for a place with a tight budget: prices per square meter remain under 1.000€ as of June 2018.

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Costa Cálida Map information

Airports: The closest Airport is Murcia
Ave stations: The closest AVE station is Alicante
Cities: Murcia (441,000 inhabitants), Cartagena (216,655 inhabitants), Lorca (91,700 inhabitants), Águilas (34,700 inhabitants), Mazarrón (30,700 inhabitants), La Manga (17,000 inhabitants)
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Top beaches: Playa de Calblanque (Cartagena), Cala del Pino et Plage Entremares (La Manga), Playa Portús (Cartagena), Playa Barraca Quemada de La Llana (San Pedro del Pinatar), Playa Amarilla (Águilas), Playa La Carolina (Águilas), Playa de Percheles (Mazarrón), Playa Baño de las Señoritas (Lorca), Cala Cortina (Cartagena), Cala Blanca (Lorca)
Kids Parks: Aqua Natura, Parque de la Seda (Murcia)
Shopping Malls & Outlets: Centro Comercial Atalayas, Centro Comercial Thader, Centro Comercial Nueva Condomina (Murcia)
Traditional & Flea markets: Mercado de Veronicas (Murcia)
Top golf courses: Lorca Resort, Condado Alhama Gnk, Hacienda Alamo, La Serena
Natural Parks: Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, Parque Natural De Torrevieja, Sierra de Huétor Natural Park, Sierra Helada Natural Park, Parque Natural de la Serra de Mariola Play with the best golf clubs sets in Spain thanks to our local partner.
University: Universidad de Murcia, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (Murcia)
Hospitals: Hospital General Universitario de Murcia, Hospital Mesa del Castillo (Murcia)

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- Costa Calida, Murcia Region Tourist office
- Cartagena Tourist office
AIRPORTS: All the Spanish Airports and flights info on the official site of AENA
TRAINS: Renfe website
BEACHES: Where will you find the top beaches in Spain?
GOLFS: What are the top golf courses in Spain? Play with the best golf clubs sets in Spain thanks to our local partner.
KIDS PARKS: Our selection of the Top parks for children in Spain
MUST VISIT IN SPAIN: Our top 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain, Find all the Unesco sites in Spain

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Discover the beautiful Costa Blanca

STEPHANE — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 05:35:10 +0000

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Costa Blanca

The Costa Blanca is the tourist name for the coastline of the province of Alicante, which runs from Denia to Pilar de la Forada. In total there are 244 kilometres of beaches, coves and cliffs. The name “Blanca” refers to the white colour of the houses of the villages inland of the province.

Of course, the Costa Blanca enjoys an average temperature of almost 20 degrees a year with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. This means that you can practically enjoy the beach all year round. To find out more about the weather, check our infographics with the monthly weather statistics of the 18 biggest cities in Spain, of course, you will find Alicante. This area has a unique rural appeal that makes some towns in its interior ideal sites for those seeking greater tranquillity.

Gastronomy is another of the great attractions of the region. Its variety and tradition can satisfy any palate and demand. The most typical dishes are rice dishes, as well as fish and fresh seafood from municipalities with a long fishing tradition such as Denia and Calpe.

View on the city of Alicante from the Castle

The cultural heritage of the Costa Blanca

Its rich culture and heritage are a great wealth attracting a lot of tourists to the region. Along Costa Blanca, many civilisations have passed throughout history as the Iberian, Roman and Arabic. All of them left the area with a great architectural, artistic or literary legacy. The province has a heritage that goes from the prehistoric footprint with the cave paintings of Pla de Petracos, to the Roman and Iberian world with the Lucentum or Alcudia sites. Arab culture may be admired in impressive castles and fortresses.

Demography and transport

The main towns of the Costa Blanca are Alicante (330,000 inhabitants), Elche (225,000 inhabitants), Torrevieja (85,000 inhabitants), Alcoy (60,000 inhabitants), Elda (50,000 inhabitants), Orihuela (80,000 inhabitants), Denia (40,000 inhabitants), Villena (35,000 inhabitants), Santa Pola (30,000 inhabitants) and Benidorm (66,000 inhabitants).

On Costa Blanca, there is an extensive network of roads that connect the region with the rest of the province and Spain, as well as the main important points of the area with each other. The main route is the AP-7 or Autopista del Mediterráneo, which connects the region with Valencia (north) and Cartagena (south) through cities such as Denia, Benidorm, Alicante and Torrevieja. The A7 or Autovía del Mediterráneo goes through a similar route, with the difference that it is free. The N-332 also connects with Valencia and Cartagena, passing through the coast (it crosses all the coastal towns).

Since June 2013, Alicante has been connected to Madrid with the AVE, the Spanish fast train. Also, it is also possible to reach Valencia and Barcelona with the Euromed. Finally, you can move around the area with the Cercanías Alicante- Murcía service.

When it comes to airports, the Alicante-Elche Airport has almost 10 million passengers per year. It is possible to fly to the main Spanish cities such as Barcelona or Madrid, as well as to the most important cities in Europe (keep in mind that there are multiple flights to the United Kingdom, Germany, Holland, Sweden and Russia).

Among the things to visit in Jávea, Calpe and Dénia you surely have the fishing boats and its picturesque urban centres. Not far from the area, you can enjoy the Cabo San Antonio Marine Reserve, a protected area that has a high environmental value. The Marina Baixa region is known for its area of wide and extensive beaches, the main protagonist being Benidorm.
The capital of Costa Blanca, Alicante, also has different places of interest such as an obligatory walk through the port or “El Barrio”, as well as the old city centre.
In the interior of Costa Blanca, you can take a walk along the route of the castles, which crosses towns such as Villena, Biar, Banyeres de Mariola, Petrer or Sax. It is one of the areas in Europe with the most trails.

The white beaches of Benidorm

The greatness of the beaches of the Costa Blanca

As you undoubtedly guessed, one of the leading attractions of Costa Blanca is its beaches. Here is a selection of the best ones:

La Granadella beach in Jávea: this beach is mainly composed of rocks and gravel, surrounded by pine trees and is very suitable for scuba diving.
PlayaCarabassí de Elche: basically composed of golden sand, it stands out for having a nudist area and for its natural environment of great ecological value.
La Caleta de Villajoyosa beach: a lonely beach, with not too many people, a good option if what you want is tranquillity. It is composed of gravel, and its calm waters stand out for their transparency.
TobaccoBeach: Located on the island bearing the same name, it is known for its marine reserve that hosts high biodiversity of flora and fauna. It can be accessed by boat from Santa Pola, Guardamar, Torrevieja and Alicante.
Benidorm’s Levante Beach: They call it the beach of dawn. It is one of the most lively and crowded on the Mediterranean coast.
Racóde l’Albir beach in Alfaz del Pi: Composed of gravel and clean water, it is a good option for water sports.
Marineta Beach Casiana de Denia: It is a beach of dark sand and calm waters, which is situated in a semi-urban area and has a beautiful promenade.
La Fossa de Calpe Beach: Located in a bay between cliffs, from it you can see the natural park of Peñón de Ifach, which is the symbol of Costa Blanca.
Playa la Roda de Altea: This is a pebble beach, with calm waters and moderate waves. It is a beach that is usually quieter than sandy beaches.
El Postiguet beach in Alicante: Located in the heart of the city of Alicante. It has golden sand and calm waters. Also, it is located at the foot of the Santa Bárbara Castle and next to the Paseo de la Explanada.

Find everything on the Costa del Blanca: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check out our infographic.

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Festivities on the Costa Blanca

The most famous and widespread party in the area is the festival of Moors and Christians, a tradition extended since the sixteenth century which has its greatest exponent in Alcoy and Villajoyosa. In this part, battles are recreated between the two fronts.

The cult of fire is evident in the celebration of the Bonfires of San Juan (June 23) in Alicante.

Elche also dresses up in the parties of the Nit del Albà which are the high point of the fire cult with the launching of rockets.

Nor should we forget the traditional Cabalgata de Los Reyes Magos (5th of January) in Alcoy, considered the oldest in Spain when it began in 1885, in which the pages access the houses through long stairs to deliver the gifts.

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The real estate market on the Costa Blanca

As in the rest of the country, 2017 was the year when the prices of flats have begun to stabilise, although still far from their historical maximums, most prices are still 40% below the historical peak recorded.

As for the prices per square meter, these are between 1,000 and 1,500 € depending on the population, for example, in Alicante or Villajoyosa prices are closer to € 1,000, while in Benidorm, Altea or Torrevieja are around € 1,500.

As far as foreign investment is concerned, according to Manuel de Elías of the real estate firm Housealicante,

“the British are the ones who buy the most, although it is yet to be seen what effect Brexit will have when it becomes a reality. They are followed by French, Belgians and Swedes. ” He adds that “many foreigners buy apartments for second homes in the centre of Alicante, and also in areas of beaches and the Gran Alacant.”

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Costa Blanca Infographic information

Airport: Alicante-Elche
Ave stations: Alicante
Cities: Alicante (330,000 inhabitants), Elche (225,000 inhabitants), Torrevieja (85,000 inhabitants), Alcoy (60,000 inhabitants), Elda (50,000 inhabitants), Orihuela (80,000 inhabitants), Denia (40,000 inhabitants), Villena (35,000 inhabitants), Santa Pola (30,000 inhabitants) and Benidorm (66,000 inhabitants)
Unesco sites: Palmeral of Elche (2000), Find all the UNESCO Sites in Spain on our page: “10 reasons why you should buy in Spain”
Top beaches: Poniente Beach (Benidorm), Playa de la Fossa o Levante (Calpe), Arenal Beach (Javea), Las Salinas de Torrevieja (Torrevieja), Promenade of Calpe (Calpe), Guardamar Moncayo Beach (Guardamar del Segura), Cala Finestrat Beach (Finestrat), Playa del Albir (El Albir), Playa El Carabassi (Elche), Cala del Moraig (Benitachell), Playa de Guardamar (Alicante), Altea Beach (Altea), Playa L’Ampolla (Moraira)
Kids Parks: Aqualandia, Terra Mítica (Benidorm), Aquopolis Torrevieja (Torrevieja)
Shopping Malls & Outlets: La Marina Centro Comercial (Benidorm), The Outlet Stores Alicante (Alicante), El Corte Ingles (Alicante), Centro Comercial Plaza Mar 2 (Alicante), Centrol Comercial Panoramis (Alicante), Centrol Comercial Gran Via (Alicante), Centrol Comercial Puerta de Alicante (Alicante)
Traditional & Flea markets: Mercardo Central (Alicante), Moraira market (Moraira), The Indoor Market (Benidorm)
Top golf courses: Oliva Nova (Oliva Nova), Las Ramblas (Torrevieja), Font del Llop Golf Resort (Alicante), Club De Golf Bonalba (Mutxamel), Javea Golf Club (Javea), Altea Club de Golf (Altea la Vella) Play with the best golf clubs sets in Spain thanks to our local partner.
Natural Parks: Parc Natural Ses Salines d’Eivissa i Formentera, Sierra Helada Natural Park, Parc Natural de la Marjal de Oliva-Pego, Parc Natural de la Serra de Mariola, Parc Natural del Montgó, Parque Natural del Penyal d’Ifac, Parque Natural el Hondo, Parque Natural del Carrascal de la Fuente Roja, Serra de Mariola, Paisatge Natural Protegit Serra del Maigmó i Serra del Sit, Parque Natural de las Salinas de Santa Pola, Parque natural de las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja, Barranc De Les Selines, Cap de Sant Antoni
University: Universidad de Alicante (Alicante)
Hospitals: Hospital Clínica Benidorm (Benidorm), Hospital Vithas Internacional Medimar, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Hospital Vithas Perpetuo Socorro (Alicante)

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AIRPORTS: All the Spanish Airports and flights info on the official site of AENA
TRAINS: Renfe website
BEACHES: Where will you find the top beaches in Spain?
GOLFS: Reread our Summer paper on the subject What are the top golf courses in Spain? Play with the best golf clubs sets in Spain thanks to our local partner. Check the Spanish Federation here: Looking for a Golf Club in Spain?
KIDS PARKS: Our selection of the Top parks for children in Spain
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Spanish real estate outlook 2022

STEPHANE — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:18:33 +0000

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Spanish real estate outlook 2022

Don’t miss our Spanish real estate outlook 2023, it is just out and it will give you a better analysis than this article written one year ago.

The positive of this Covid crisis is that people want, more than ever, to spend their time efficiently and live the life they want… No more lost time. As Confucius said: “We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.” So, Let’s go back to “The” essential: Yourself! Because you are at the centre of your life: whatever your pursuit is! Have a look at our detailed article for more on that. We stopped as well to study what experts are telling us about happiness: Your 7 positive life changes after the Coronavirus.

Last but not least, due to Covid, we all had this feeling of losing liberty. We all want to get it back and enjoy life 300%, don’t we?

We are optimistic about the outlook for the real estate market in Spain in 2022. While we have to admit that the comeback of the Spanish real estate market (and everywhere in the world) was quicker and stronger than we expected. But if we compare it to international markets, the rise is reasonable and not speculative.

Why are we optimistic about Spanish property prices in 2022?

We observe a very healthy market: property prices are rising not too aggressively because we have a lot of activity spread everywhere in Spain:

everyone, according to their own financial means, will try to improve their living conditions.

Both Spaniards and foreigners want to improve their daily life in the current environment:

get a better home: more space inside and outside and more light, and for those who can afford it, buying a second home outside city centres and with a nice weather (foreigners) is ideal to relax once work is done, or even better, why not work from my second home?

That is why we are optimistic for 2022: everybody is active to improve his own living conditions: people with high-end budgets go for more space either in cities or outside city centres and by doing so they allow others with smaller budgets to do the same… and so on to the small apartments in the city centres.

So, our view is that prices could surprise on the upside and rise between 3% and 6%!

Many positive elements for the Spanish real estate market in 2022

Thanks to homeworking, a new major trend is active on any real estate market in the world: people leaving city centres for suburbs and second tier cities.
Anyone will try to upgrade for more space even if they can’t leave or don’t want to leave city centres.
All our partners, everywhere in Spain had a very busy year in 2021: lawyers, developers, property hunters,… It was really impressive.
Spanish property prices remain very competitive vs other international markets.
Mortgage rates remain cheap in Spain.

Transactions’ volumes are strong in 2021 across all the Spanish local markets: rising by more than 20%, of course, 2020 was a weak year due to Covid, so 2021 getting back to pre-covid levels (and a little bit more).
Activity is spiking mostly from Spaniards, which means the trend is broad-based and not only in certain areas.
Foreigners are getting back but are far less active than “pre-Covid” era.
Real estate market in Spain strong: Have a look at our detailed quarterly report with all the prices’ evolution for the top 20 Spanish cities: Spanish property rose by 2,6% over the last 12 months to September 2021
We note that the major cities are back to their pre-Covid levels: Barcelona, Madrid,…
Second tier Spanish cities all over Spain are rising the most while staying cheaper than the national average: Málaga +7,6%, Almería +5,6%, Huelva + 5,1%, Tarragona +4,9%, the Balearic Islands +4,8%, Alicante +4,6%, Sevilla +3,9%, Bizkaia +3,9%, Cádiz +3,9%: this means that the rise is spread over all the Spain.
Inflation is rising everywhere in the world… This means that every day, currencies lose their value. So, one of the best hedges against inflation is holding “real assets”. There are not a lot of alternatives if you want to protect your savings against inflation.
The rise in raw material prices has resulted in a 5 to 10% increase in production costs. This will increase the prices of the new building developments.
New build properties do not oversupply the market for the time being, on the contrary, it remains under control and on the weak side vs demand.

What are the current experts forecasts for the Spanish property market?

The bank of Spain predicts a return of 7% for the Spanish real estate market
The Spanish real estate market should remain strong according to El Economista as European real estate markets are strong, +8% up to Q4 2021, and back above 2007 levels, El precio de la vivienda subirá al mayor ritmo en 30 años en la Eurozona, El Economista
The price is going to rise by 10% and sales by 15% in 2022, estimates Gonzalo Bernardos, professor and director of the Real Estate Master’s programme at the University of Barcelona.
CaixaBank wrote in its 2020 interesting research that: according to the Bank of Spain’s own estimates, the price of housing at a national level is currently close to equilibrium. They noted that prices were too high vs income in the major cities and that there was a lot of price divergence within provinces: “The gap between the most expensive and cheapest provinces and cities is widening. In 2019, buying a home in Barcelona or the Spanish capital will cost more than double the national average, while in 2014 it was «only» 1.6 times more.” The situation remains the same one year later and this gap is even higher in foreign countries.

Are there any major downside risks?

The biggest risks we see for the time being are:

Central banks in the world are getting less aggressive at providing the markets with liquidity: the Fed, the ECB,…
Long term interest rates spiking

Inflation is spiking everywhere and the central banks could decide to get more aggressive
The Chinese economy is dependent on the evolution of the real estate developer Evergrande.
The consumer could not afford inflation anymore.

Are we in a real estate bubble in Spain?

Many experts don’t think so as:

The portion of real estate vs income is not excessive for most Spaniards
Leverage is not excessive
Building companies have less leverage
The number of new build properties coming to the market is not excessive.

Here is another article to read more on that: Are we in a property bubble in Spain?

What are ideal property search criteria?

We need to differentiate locals from foreigners.

Let’s start first with foreigners. Foreigners are searching either for a second home or a place to retire.

What are the property criteria demanded by foreigners in a post-Covid-19 world?

close to the beach,
maximum a one-hour drive from an airport,
more rooms and a bigger property as foreigners will be more often at their second home,
some private outside space: terrace, garden, a pool,
close to sports and children’s facilities,
restaurants and shops nearby,
a nice view,
not too far from the city centre, but not inside!

As said, we expect a strong pick up of activity by foreigners on all the major Spanish Costas in 2022.

Have a look at our interesting articles on the subject: Our ultimate guide to buying your property in Spain is our major guide on the subject but you can find dedicated articles as well:

Spaniards will remain the biggest driving force on the Spanish property market.

As there is a lot of diversity and the market is very big, we see everywhere in the world that second-tier cities are getting some nice activity, both in terms of transactions and pricing.

What are the property criteria for Spaniards in a post-Covid world?

bigger private places inside and outside to play for the children,
more private places to work and to have a social life at home,
a lot more natural light as we are living 24/24 at home 4 days a week.

So, here is the real choice Spaniards will need to make: space vs commuting time, luckily, thanks to the Coronavirus, homeworking could become more the norm than before. That is why Spaniards are moving outside city centres to get more space inside and outside at a cheaper price.

Have a look at our interesting articles on the subject:

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FAQ on the subject

Is it a good time to buy property in Spain 2022?

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.

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Costa Blanca property investment: a holiday home in Calpe – Alicante

STEPHANE — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:09:31 +0000

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In order to get closer to the market in the Costa Blanca, we asked our independent local property finder, Valérie, to write about her latest activity there. Should you need more information, we will put you in touch with her, she is our local independent partner of howtobuyinSpain.

Case Study: A holiday home in Calpe – Alicante

First, let’s discover the Costa Blanca

With more than 240 kilometers of coastline, the Costa Blanca region has many activities attracting tourists from all over the world. Its mild Mediterranean climate offers more than 300 days of sunshine to fully enjoy its magnificent beaches and the various nautical activities. Check the weather statistics of any Spanish city here. The historical and cultural heritage of the Costa Blanca has nothing to do to envy the neighbouring regions: it has magnificent natural spaces and architecture classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its lively nightlife during the high season provides the region with an unparalleled atmosphere and makes it a tourist mecca.

To discover more about the Costa Blanca, read our paper: Everything you should know about the Costa Blanca.

Calpe is well know for second homes

Calpe is in the north of Altea and South of Moraira. It is well known for second homes. You will find modern buildings and classic Spanish houses. Calpe has a big community of retirees and by such has a lively community 12 months per year. Of course, summer months are more active as any coastal city in Spain.

White houses in Altea, South of Calpe

What is the current situation for the real estate market in this region?

Whether it is a purchase to spend your retirement, a family second home or an acquisition of real estate for rental purposes, the investment in this region appears to be a very interesting option because the prices per square meter remain attractive to this day. With some natural, historical and modern landscapes the Costa Blanca attracts investors from all over the world and from Spain.
Ideally located, Calpe is close to the region’s reference cities (at only 24 kilometers from Benidorm and 63 kilometers north of Alicante) and access is available easy via the road and motorway network, the train or even the international airport of Alicante-Elche (less than an hour’s drive). Calpe’s real estate market provides a considerable and diversified choice with many old dwellings but as well many recent builings that will meet the needs of future owners.

Here is a quick look at the real estate price evolution in Alicante, the capital of the province, over the last 20 years

Real estate prices in Alicante: €1.292 /m² (Dec 2020), -1.7% vs last year
Transactions for Alicante were weak in 2020 due to the Covid: 34.733 -18% vs last year

Prices in Alicante remain on average 20% lower than the national average and close the lowest reached since the crisis of 2008.

Acquire a resale?

More and more foreign buyers are in search of a pied-à-terre to stay on holiday or in search of an investment for rental purposes. Whatever the purpose is, most of the time, it will require renovation work.

On the one hand, the significant economic advantage of buying a resale makes it possible to acquire a cheap housing. On the other hand, renovation provides the advantage of adapting the property according to tastes and desires of each other.

Let’s review the property of Calpe: A sea-view detached building with pool in Calpe

Objective with the property

Rental investment and to enjoy Spain some weeks per year.

Buyer profile

A french couple with 3 children

Property description

A three storey building with fantastic sea- view. The property is composed by 3 independent flats, each one with its own entrance. The flats have a kitchen, a dining and living room, 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large balcony facing the sea.
The house is on a plot of 550 square meters with different private terraces, a barbecue area and a swimming pool.

Beautiful sleeping room with cement tiles

Neighbourhood

The property is situated in Maryvilla, a very peacefull neighbourhood located
about 5 minutes drive from the city center of Calpe and the beach.

Terrace sea views on the “Peñon de Ifach” which is sometimes called “the little Gibraltar”

Budget

The customers had a budget in mind of 290.000€

How do we help you?

Carrying out work in a property is often synonymous with anxiety for the owner of the premises. We are aware of this and we manage for some of our customers on site renovation with local teams and make sure it runs smoothly.

Investing in a property to be renovated requires the assurance of being accompanied by professionals with a perfect knowledge of the market and the profession.
On the one hand, after having found the ideal property corresponding to the expectations of our customers, we guarantee the buyer peace of mind throughout the entire process by providing him with the competent companies with which it has already collaborated in order to take into account the loads the work to be done.
On the other hand, we also offer our customers the possibility to budget the amount of work by drawing up a precise diagnosis and making various estimates in order to have an overview and to allow the total amount of the property to be assessed after works. In addition to that, in order to offer maximum peace of mind to buyers, the agency can also take care of the entire administrative aspect of the process (authorizations, permits,…). Time and deadline management is a priority for us, which ensure to supervise the process and can set up, thanks to its partner law firm, a contract between the agency and the company carrying out the work in order to provide the ideal protection conditions and get an exhaustive execution of the latter (precise estimate, completion date, etc.).

Adding contractual penalties in the event of partial non-performance or delay of the contractual agreement due by the service provider company, is as wel part of the job
We are committed to supporting our customers before, during and after the purchasing process in order to provide a complete service and ensure regular follow-up to enable buyers to make a successful and secure transaction with complete peace of mind.

Ask our network at HowtobuyinSpain.com

In addition to our local property finders, How to buy in Spain as developed a network of local renovation teams.

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 our independent local partners worked on in Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. Here are our other “Case study” 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.

Valérie, our local independent Property finder in Costa Blanca

Valérie

Property finder in the Costa Blanca

Local independent partner of HTBIS Network

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

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Where are the new build properties in Spain?

STEPHANE — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:16:56 +0000

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Discover the new build properties available from trusted developers in our network and buy them at zero extra cost.

How many new build properties could you find in Spain?

Where are the new build properties in Spain?

The “Ministerio de Fomento”, just released the number of unsold new homes in Spain: it is 457,000 at the end of 2019 vs 460,000 end of 2018. Earlier, it was quite higher: with 477,000 new build in 2017 and 492,000 at the end of 2016.

So the number of new build properties waiting to be sold in 2019 is only slightly lower than in 2018.

In Spain, you have a total of 25 million homes in total, so this means about 1.8% of all the properties existing in Spain are unsold new build properties .

Find this statistic always updated in our “real estate Returns and Mortgages in Spain” table.

As we wrote in one of our earlier paper, buying a new build property has many advantages: What are the advantages of buying a new build property in Spain?

Have a look at the evolution of Unsold New Homes in Spain since 2005

In which Spanish regions will you find the most Unsold New Homes in 2019?

Have a look at our chart: the Valencian Community, Catalonia and Andalusia are the 3 biggest regions and represent 50% of the new build properties!

You will find those two charts with many others always up to date in our “Must see charts about the Spanish real estate market” page.

Discover the best new build projects in Spain available right now

New build for sale in Spain € 320,000

2 beds 1 bath 61.3 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 313,000

2 beds 2 baths 61.3 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 540,000

3 beds 3 baths 191 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 520,000

3 beds 2 baths 109 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 345,000

2 beds 2 baths 97 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 435,000

3 beds 2 baths 114 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 350,000

3 beds 2 baths 106 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 273,000

2 beds 2 baths 83 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 368,000

3 beds 2 baths 103 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 315,000

2 beds 2 baths 90 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 245,000

2 beds 2 baths 83 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 335,000

3 beds 2 baths 98 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 250,000

2 beds 2 baths 90 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 420,000

2 beds 2 baths 81.7 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 475,000

3 beds 2 baths 101.9 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 490,000

3 beds 2 baths 119.8 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 540,000

3 beds 2 baths 129.2 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 530,000

3 beds 2 baths 106.9 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 370,000

2 beds 2 baths 88.9 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 440,000

3 beds 2 baths 106.9 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 367,000

3 beds 3 baths 177 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 262,000

3 beds 2 baths 84 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 242,000

2 beds 2 baths 72 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 277,000

2 beds 2 baths 73 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 255,000

3 beds 2 baths 85 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 220,000

2 beds 2 baths 71 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 240,000

2 beds 2 baths 80 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 280,000

3 beds 2 baths 88 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 585,000

3 beds 3 baths 162 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 348,000

3 beds 2 baths 220 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 355,000

3 beds 2 baths 100 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 385,000

2 beds 2 baths 76 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 325,000

3 beds 2 baths 97 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 269,000

2 beds 2 baths 81 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 631,000

3 beds 2 baths 123 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 345,000

2 beds 2 baths 154 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 430,000

3 beds 2 baths 116 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 730,000

3 beds 2 baths 149 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 529,000

3 beds 2 baths 133 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 319,000

2 beds 2 baths 87 m²

Which cities have the biggest percentage of New build homes for sale in Spain in 2019?

Madrid 9.5%
Barcelona 9%
Alicante 8.2%
Castellón 5.4%
Valencia 4.7%
Murcia 4.5%
Toledo 4.5%
Almería 3.8%

Which cities have the most New build homes on the market vs the total number of existing homes?

Castellón 5.8%
Toledo 4.9%
(La) Rioja 4.4%
Almería 4.3%
Ciudad Real 3.9%
Lleida 3.8%
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 3.2%
Alicante 2.9%

The two most active regions in Spain in 2019?

The Basque Country: -15%
The Balearic Islands: -13%

Here is the full overview per region:

Cities	2018	2019	Evolution
Andalusia	69327	67585	-2.5%
Aragon	13085	12736	-2.7%
Asturias	10084	10300	2.1%
Balearic Islands	9290	8097	-12.8%
Canary Islands	29237	30254	3.5%
Cantabria	0	0
Castile and León	32079	31703	-1.2%
Castilla-La Mancha	39998	39645	-0.9%
Catalonia	73048	75685	3.6%
Valencian Community	86137	83577	-3.0%
Extremadura	0	0
Galicia	21870	20827	-4.8%
Madrid (Community of)	40145	43283	7.8%
Region of Murcia	21222	20388	-3.9%
Navarre	0	0
Basque Country	3747	3190	-14.9%
La Rioja	8981	8985	0.0%
Ceuta & Melilla	1626	854	-47.5%
TOTAL	459876	457109	-0.6%

As a reminder, here was the situation in 2018

The main difference between 2019 and 2018 is a slight decrease for nearly all the cities and the regions in terms of stock of unsold properties apart for Ceuta and Melilla.

Which cities have the biggest percentage of Newbuild homes for sale in Spain – Situation in 2018?

Madrid 8.7%
Alicante 8.6%
Barcelona 8.3%
Castellón 5.4%
Valencia 4.8%
Murcia 4.6%
Toledo 4.5%
Almería 4%

Which cities have the most Newbuild homes on the market vs the total number of existing homes? – Situation in 2018

Castellón 6%
Toledo 4.9%
Almería 4.6%
Rioja 4.4%
Ciudad Real 3.9%
Lleida 3.8%
Castilla-La Mancha 3.1%
Alicante 3%
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 3%
Teruel 2.8%
Girona 2.7%
Murcia 2.7%

Here was the situation in 2017

The main difference between 2018 and 2017 is a slight decrease for nearly all the cities and the regions in terms of stock of unsold properties apart for Ceuta and Melilla.

Which cities have the biggest percentage of Newbuild homes for sale in Spain – Situation in 2017?

Madrid 8,6%
Alicante 8,5%
Barcelona 8,3%
Castellón 5,4%
Valencia 4,8%
Murcia 4,6%
Toledo 4,4%
Almería 4%

Which cities have the most Newbuild homes on the market vs the total number of existing homes? – Situation in 2017

Castellón 6%
Toledo 5,%
Almería 4,7%
Rioja 4,5%
Ciudad Real 4%
Lleida 3.9%
Alicante 3,1%
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2,9%
Girona 2,8%
Murcia 2,8%
Teruel 2,7%

Here was the situation in 2016

The main difference between 2017 and 2016 is a slight decrease for nearly all the cities and the regions in terms of stock of unsold properties.

Which cities have the biggest percentage of Newbuild homes for sale in Spain – Situation in 2016?

Alicante 8,6%
Madrid 8,5%
Barcelona 8,1%
Castellón 5,3%
Valencia 4,9%
Murcia 4,7%
Toledo 4,5%
Almería 4%

Which cities have the most Newbuild homes on the market vs the total number of existing homes? – Situation in 2016

Castellón 6,2%
Toledo 5,2%
Almería 4,9%
Rioja 4,6%
Ciudad Real 4,2%
Lleida 4%
Alicante 3,3%
Murcia 2,9%
Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2,9%
Girona 2,9%
Teruel 2,7%

Are you looking for a new build property from a qualitative developer?

Discover the best new build projects in Spain available right now

New build for sale in Spain € 320,000

2 beds 1 bath 61.3 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 313,000

2 beds 2 baths 61.3 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 540,000

3 beds 3 baths 191 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 520,000

3 beds 2 baths 109 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 345,000

2 beds 2 baths 97 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 435,000

3 beds 2 baths 114 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 350,000

3 beds 2 baths 106 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 273,000

2 beds 2 baths 83 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 368,000

3 beds 2 baths 103 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 315,000

2 beds 2 baths 90 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 245,000

2 beds 2 baths 83 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 335,000

3 beds 2 baths 98 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 250,000

2 beds 2 baths 90 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 420,000

2 beds 2 baths 81.7 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 475,000

3 beds 2 baths 101.9 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 490,000

3 beds 2 baths 119.8 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 540,000

3 beds 2 baths 129.2 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 530,000

3 beds 2 baths 106.9 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 370,000

2 beds 2 baths 88.9 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 440,000

3 beds 2 baths 106.9 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 367,000

3 beds 3 baths 177 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 262,000

3 beds 2 baths 84 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 242,000

2 beds 2 baths 72 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 277,000

2 beds 2 baths 73 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 255,000

3 beds 2 baths 85 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 220,000

2 beds 2 baths 71 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 240,000

2 beds 2 baths 80 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 280,000

3 beds 2 baths 88 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 585,000

3 beds 3 baths 162 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 348,000

3 beds 2 baths 220 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 355,000

3 beds 2 baths 100 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 385,000

2 beds 2 baths 76 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 325,000

3 beds 2 baths 97 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 269,000

2 beds 2 baths 81 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 631,000

3 beds 2 baths 123 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 345,000

2 beds 2 baths 154 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 430,000

3 beds 2 baths 116 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 730,000

3 beds 2 baths 149 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 529,000

3 beds 2 baths 133 m²

New build for sale in Spain € 319,000

2 beds 2 baths 87 m²

Another interesting source to find properties could be Spanish bank repossessions: have a look at the paper we wrote on that subject: Spanish bank repossessions: Your ultimate guide to 120.000 properties

Source: Spanish-Ministerio de Fomento.

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