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Madrid and Barcelona, two giant cities in Spain gripped by the housing crisis

Madrid vs Barcelona: Two titanic cities being squeezed in the grip of Spain’s housing crisis

Spain’s housing crisis has engulfed the two largest cities in Spain. New data from the property portal Idealista shows that both Madrid and Barcelona saw their highest-ever sales and rental prices in May 2025. The situation has become so severe that Madrid has witnessed its steepest annual price increase since records began, with property values soaring 24.6% year-on-year to reach …

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John Blanca of Sun Sea and Selling Houses has fallen for the Costa del Sol

Sun Sea and Selling Houses’ John Blanca has fallen in love with the Costa del Sol

John Blanca Iborra Spanish Property Choice recently moved his wife to Marbella Giuseppe John and his dog have fallen in love with Costa del Sol. John and Giuseppe Sharon Garner was featured in Series 5 of Sun Sea and Selling Homes when she helped the couple find their dream house in the sun. John Garner found that Sharon was a …

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Rustic paradise with solar power, olive trees and guest facilities – €130,000

Rustic paradise with solar power, olive trees and guest facilities – €130,000

The peaceful corner of Valencia is both accessible and seclusion. Credit: Turis Inmobiliaria For expats dreaming of a life in the Spanish countryside, this unique opportunity in the heart of Valencia province offers the perfect blend of sustainability, self-sufficiency and rural charm — and all for €130,000. Set in the peaceful village of Alborache, just 45 minutes from Valencia city …

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The Russian CEO of an arms company owns five villas in Mallorca

Russian weapons CEO owns 5 villas in Mallorca

The Russian CEO of an helicopter manufacturer owns five villas on Mallorca despite EU sanctions. Photo Credit: Andreas Glöckner via Pixabay The Anti-Corruption Foundation (a non-profit Russian organisation) has conducted a new investigation that reveals Nikolai Kolesov is an arms manufacturer who has connections with Vladimir Putin. He owns five luxury Mallorca villas. The organization revealed that the weapons tycoon …

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Germans are outspending the British in Spain for mortgages as demand from abroad continues to rise 

Germans outstrip the British for mortgages in Spain as foreign demand continues to soar 

In the first quarter 2025, Germans have overtaken Brits when it comes to applying for mortgages. The property portal has provided figures on the market Idealist In the UK, 14.2% of mortgages were applied for by UK nationals. The total number of foreign buyers in Spain is 3.6%. READ MORE Between January and March, applicants from Switzerland accounted for 8.7% …

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Javea: New development offers luxurious living near the sea

Luxury living by the sea: new residential development in Javea

Residents can also take advantage of a range of common spaces including irrigated landscaped gardens. Credit: Alibuilding.com Construction has already begun on Jávea Beach, Alibuilding’s latest luxury residential project—and its first in this sought-after town on the Costa Blanca. Marketed exclusively by Rimontgó, the development is located just a short walk from Arenal beach and has already sold 50 per …

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Iberostar opens five-star hotel in Mallorca

Iberostar opens 5-star hotel in Mallorca

Iberostar Es Trenc has opened its doors. Photo credit: Iberostar Iberostar opened the long-awaited Iberostar Selection Es Trenc hotel in Mallorca. It is the sixteenth Iberostar on the island. Iberostar and the Consell de Mallorca inaugurated the hotel located in Colonia Sant Jordi in the south of Mallorca. Every room at the five-star luxury hotel has a sea view. The …

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