Pedro Sanchez’s proposed Spanish housing law is a timebomb – and he knows it
SPAIN’S proposed new housing law, unveiled by PSOE on May 22, 2025, is a political stunt dressed up as reform – and a dangerous one
No silver bullet: Despite new housing laws and government intervention, Spain’s rental market remains under severe strain
THE rental housing situation in Spain remains dire. The number of long-term rental units continues to decline, even as demand keeps rising. Everyone agrees something
Will Trump’s tariffs affect the Spanish real estate market, asks Property Insider Adam Neale
THERE is a lot of economic anxiety around the world at the moment. This comes after Trump’s April 2 announcement of tariffs on every single
A rising star: Property Insider Adam Neale casts his eye on Estepona
ONCE a quiet fishing village, Estepona has transformed into a thriving cultural and travel hub. With a population nearing 79,000 in 2024, the city has
Chaos continues: Housing problems in Spain not solved as tourist rental law comes into force, writes Property Insider Adam Neale
SPAIN’S housing crisis has entered a new phase of uncertainty and tension as sweeping reforms to tourist rental laws took effect on April 3, 2025.
Ever higher: Marbella’s luxury market set to continue growth, writes Property Insider Adam Neale
THE March release of the Knight Frank Wealth Report is another clear sign that Marbella’s trajectory as a luxury home destination is set to continue.
Clock is ticking: Is it the end of holiday rentals in Spain? asks the Property Insider Adam Neale
BIG changes have come in about how tourist rental apartments are regulated. Very big changes. If you already have an apartment that you rent out
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE IRRESPONSIBLE: The government’s housing reforms are a terrible idea, writes Property Insider Adam Neale
WHEN Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a raft of new property proposals, not just the country but half the world followed it up. Proposed
Looking good! 2025: Another strong year coming on the Costa del Sol, writes Olive Press Property Insider Adam Neale
NOBODY can agree on the exact numbers for the growth of prices and sales in the Spanish housing market, but everyone is agreed that they
Is Malaga the new Barcelona?: Olive Press Property Insider Adam Neale revisits a question he first posed for us a decade ago
ALMOST 10 years ago I wrote an article comparing the cities of Malaga and Barcelona. “Is Malaga the new Barcelona?” I asked in my regular
Real estate regulations in Dubai should serve as a model for Spain, writes property expert ADAM NEALE
I HAVE previously written about the lack of regulation and professionalisation in the real estate brokerage sector. Outside of Catalunya and Valencia, Spain is basically
Housing and tourism crises are changing Spain’s property market with bans on short term lets increasingly likely, writes expert ADAM NEALE
IT’s already been another bumper year for tourism in Spain. According to the national statistics institute the number of visitors had reached over 53 million
Spain’s real estate market is back to a normal and healthy growth pattern, says property expert ADAM NEALE
THE Spanish real estate market continues to show significant strength, suggesting further growth in the coming years. However, to see this trend requires looking at
Is a blanket Airbnb ban the solution to Spain’s long-term rental housing crisis? Property expert ADAM NEALE weighs in
I had just finished writing the last piece on the explosive appearance of movements against ‘tourist massification’ and legal changes to tourist apartment rentals when
Marbella is being flooded with huge real estate companies – but is this a bad sign for the market? Property expert ADAM NEALE gives his verdict
A STRING of huge names in international real estate have either opened or are set to open offices over the coming months. These include the
The character of Spain’s Costa del Sol has seen a HUGE transformation over the past couple of decades, writes property expert ADAM NEALE
SINCE development began in the 1950s, the Costa del Sol has been defined by spectacular growth in high-end tourism. This growth vaulted Malaga province into
Why is the luxury property market booming in Malaga province and is a bubble forming? Property expert Adam Neale gives his verdict
I HAVE noticed a strong trend in recent years, accelerating since the pandemic, for Marbella to become a destination of choice for luxury home purchases.
Why is the luxury property market booming in Marbella and will the industry continue to grow? Property expert Adam Neale gives his verdict
I HAVE noticed a strong trend in recent years, accelerating since the pandemic, for Marbella to become a destination of choice for luxury home purchases.
Spain’s mammoth, unregulated real estate sector is ‘crying out for better standards’, writes Adam Neale
A LOT has been written about the new housing law that was introduced at the beginning of 2023. I have offered my own take on
EXC: Why Spain’s Marbella desperately needs a new urban plan to help the town thrive – and deal with the mess left by the infamous Jesus Gil era
EIGHT years on and there is seemingly no end in sight for Marbella’s attempts to update its urban planning scheme. In an effort to bring
Back to the future: What must be done to give the Spanish property market a bright future
THIS year’s return to pre-pandemic levels of tourism has most expats in Spain breathing a sigh of relief. Tourism is, after all, the economic lifeblood
Why my trophy cabinet is bare: What’s wrong with international property awards, asks Adam Neale of Terrameridiana on Spain’s Costa del Sol
REAL estate agency awards are a funny thing. Agents want them because it brings prestige and can be used in their marketing materials. And I’m
Buyer beware: Some golden rules if you are looking to purchase a rental income property in Spain
Recently, I met with some clients who had purchased an off-plan property some time ago for rental income. Of course, this is an attractive option
Estepona on the Costa del Sol is a true renaissance story
IT was a statistic that you had to initially rub your eyes to believe.But, according to official figures, Estepona has overtaken Marbella as mainland Spain’s
Golden Visa under threat
In the middle of February, Ireland and then Portugal announced that they were cancelling their versions of the so-called “Golden Visa” scheme. This program gave
Doom or boom?: What’s in store for the Spanish real estate market in 2023?
MOST buyers and sellers I speak to these days keep mentioning the possibility of a downturn ahead. How could they not? Just look at the