Property

MADRID, Valencia, and Zaragoza were the most ‘in demand’ municipalities in Spain for buying and selling properties during the second quarter of 2025. Based on real estate listings, the supply and demands were analyzed. Idealista. Eight of the ten top towns and cities are provincial capitals. READ MORE MADRID, A POPULAR CITY Madrid (2) has again been crowned the leader …

Las Colinas Golf & Country Club officially inaugurated its new pickleball courts last Saturday, July 19, at the Racquet Club located in Orihuela Costa, with a well-attended free open house event. Pickleball is becoming increasingly popular in Spain, thanks to its popularity in the United States. Its accessibility, ease of use, low impact, and fun nature are all contributing factors. …

The latest luxury development in Spain, just a few minutes from Benidorm, shows that the foreign demand for the top end of the market is still strong. The Delfín Natura has officially opened its doors in El Albir, Alicante, following an €80 million investment by local developer Goya Real Estate. The complex, which is located on a 30,000-square-metre plot between …

BENIDORM now has the ability to penalise illegal holiday rental property owners after forming a 5-person inspection team. Valencia City becomes the second municipality within the Valencian Community with the ability to impose and collect penalties. The money raised will remain in the city and not be transferred to regional government coffers. READ MORE Licensed TOURIST FLAT Benidorm’s tourist accommodation …

According to a report by Sociedad de Tscion, the prices of new homes will continue to rise in Spain in the second half 2025. Their report published on Wednesday showed that average new home prices reached €3,151 per m2 in June- a yearly rise of 7.5%- to make house prices the highest since their surveys started. They predict that by …

It can be difficult to sell a property in Spain’s Costa del Sol. You will have to navigate a competitive Spanish market, and meet complex legal requirements. A trusted expert with deep market knowledge is vital for owners who want a smooth, stress-free transaction. John Blanca Iborra, of Spanish Property Choice is that expert. His local knowledge, commitment to his …

PROPERTY purchase deals in Spain by foreigners flattened out last year to €11.7 billion of sales- up by just 0.4% in value compared to 2023. That compares to over €14.5 million in sales recorded in 2018. The Ministry of Housing compiled figures that showed the majority of non-Spanish buyers were buying second hand housing. READ MORE The number of foreign …

The Balearic Islands Parliament has approved a controversial law that allows rural land to be converted into new homes. The Law of Natural Spaces was passed in 1991, and it has pardoned illegal constructions that were made on land protected by the Serra de Tramuntana. At a Monday plenary meeting in Palma, the Partido Popular and Vox Parties backed this …

Malaga is the most expensive region in Andalucia, where property prices have increased by 15% within the last 12 months. The Costa del Sol hotspot now commands an eye-watering €3,775 per square metre for (not counting new builds) – the highest price since records began, according to the latest idealista property report. Francisco Iñareta, spokesman for idealista, warned that properties …

FROM the palaces of Spain to the cathedrals of colonial Mexico and the revivalist flair of early 20th-century California, the Churrigueresque style dazzled with theatrical excess and sculptural extravagance – a brief but unforgettable flourish in architectural history. It doesn’t matter if you find the style to be beautiful or hideous. From about 1680 until 1750, this extremely intricate design …