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Property news from The Olive Press, covering Spain's housing market and the trends shaping it, rather than individual listings. Coverage spans price and rental data, the ongoing housing shortage and affordability crisis, foreign buyer nationality shifts, and the tax, mortgage and rental rules that affect owners and tenants. For related coverage see Business & Finance, Costa Blanca and Malaga.

Mallorca may finally cap number of foreigners buying property on islands – if the EU permits it

For the first time, the Balearic government agreed to examine capping non-resident home purchases if EU law allows it, after cross-party pressure.

23 Sep, 2026 @ 15:58

Lead·Mallorca·Property

The Costa del Sol’s ‘golden triangle’ is capturing an increasing share of migrating global wealth

Record millionaire migration in 2026 is boosting interest in Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona as wealthy international buyers seek stability, lifestyle and prime property.

23 Sep, 2026 @ 11:44

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Estepona·Marbella·Property

Marbella construction boom begins with thousands of new homes and luxury hotels planned east of the city

The massive eastward expansion three major new developments set to bring more than 6,400 homes and luxury hotel complexes.

22 Sep, 2026 @ 13:45

Lead·Marbella·Property

Marbella finally approves new urban plan to regularise homes built illegally during corrupt Gil era

MARBELLA has finally approved a sweeping new masterplan that ends four decades of planning paralysis and opens the door to legalising roughly 18,000 homes built

21 Sep, 2026 @ 13:44

Lead·Marbella·Politics·Property

‘Open for business’: Gibraltar targets investors as historic post-Brexit border deal ushers in new economic era

GIBRALTAR is seeking fresh investment and international businesses as its new EU relationship transforms cross-border movement and strengthens commercial links with Spain.

19 Sep, 2026 @ 17:40

Business & Finance·Gibraltar·Lead·National News·Property

Fancy a bit of mafia chic? Lithuanian kingpin’s seized Marbella villa is available to rent for just under a grand a night

THE sprawling estate belonged to Sergejus Beglikas, who is accused of running a crime ring involved in drug trafficking and contract killings.

18 Sep, 2026 @ 14:17

Lead·Marbella·Property

Two construction works staring at an ipad while doing insulation work

94% of Spanish homes waste energy despite insulation schemes, new survey shows

SPAIN's homes lag behind in energy efficiency, despite extensive EU funding, a new survey reveals.

17 Sep, 2026 @ 12:55

Lead·National News·Property

Spain’s rental market sees secondary towns heat up as house-hunters priced out of Malaga set sights on Velez-Malaga

TENANTS across Spain have been driven out of major provincial capitals by soaring rents, creating unprecedented demand in surrounding commuter towns and secondary municipalities. Data

17 Sep, 2026 @ 12:41

Lead·Malaga·Property

Angel or devil? Estepona mayor transforms town and clears debt – but faces corruption charges and possible five years in prison

While mayors can do few things better than put money in voters' pockets, they can also do few things worse than put their hands in

17 Sep, 2026 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Estepona·Lead·Politics·Property

Spain’s new ‘affordable’ housing portal launches with zero flats in Andalucia or Madrid

THE Spanish government’s new flagship national affordable housing portal has come under fire for offering zero homes across Andalucia or Madrid. The Casa 47 website

9 Sep, 2026 @ 18:15

Andalucia·Lead·Madrid·Politics·Property

Back to regulation: Andalucia moves towards mandatory estate agent register to make the sector more professional, transparent and secure

Andalucia is introducing a mandatory register for real estate agents aimed at improving professionalism, transparency, training and consumer protection across the property sector.

9 Sep, 2026 @ 17:11

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Marbella·Property

Huelva could be the last coastal location in Spain’s property market to still find abargain – but buyers need to act fast

A NEW analysis found that holiday homes on Huelva's coastline can cost €72,000 less than equivalent properties in neighbouring Cadiz.

9 Sep, 2026 @ 15:13

Huelva·Lead·Property

Spain’s green northern coast becomes ‘cool-cation’ refuge as tourists flee scorching southern summers

Data from INE shows the number of summer travellers across the four northern regions jumped from 3.4 million in 2015 to over 4.7 million last

8 Sep, 2026 @ 17:14

Basque Country·Galicia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Property

Plans to build new luxury hotel on Marbella’s Golden Mile triggers outcry from environmental groups

THE five-storey hotel would take up nearly 5,000 square metres on protected coastline where only two-storey buildings are currently permitted.

7 Sep, 2026 @ 12:41

Environment·Lead·Marbella·Property

EXPLAINER: Inside the row over the right-wing president of Madrid’s €6m penthouse – and why it could offer a lifeline to Pedro Sanchez

THE PP president of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, is facing growing questions over her regional government's purchase of a €6.3m penthouse with public cash

6 Sep, 2026 @ 14:15

EXPLAINER·Lead·Politics·Property

Spanish house prices actually drop for the first time in nearly four years – but still up 12.5% on last year

SPANISH house prices have fallen month-on-month for the first time in nearly four years, ending a relentless 43-month streak of consecutive national increases. Average asking

2 Sep, 2026 @ 17:30

Lead·Property

Marbella clears the way for new 428-home development and €22 million infrastructure bill at Rio Real Golf

MARBELLA has green-lit a staggering €22million project that will bring hundreds of new homes to the town.

1 Sep, 2026 @ 17:07

Lead·Marbella·Property

Your dream home in Spain starts long before you collect the keys

A free Estepona seminar will offer expert guidance on buying property in Spain, tax residency, pensions, investments and long-term cross-border financial planning.

1 Sep, 2026 @ 14:18

Property·Sponsored

Madrid’s plan to solve Spain’s housing crisis will only make things worse, writes property expert Mark Stucklin

LEADING property expert Mark Stucklin explains why the policies practiced by the Spanish government will only make the ongoing housing crisis worse.

29 Aug, 2026 @ 17:30

Lead·Property

Rodrigo Rico and the Melia Hotel costa del sol

EXCLUSIVE: Furious residents take Torremolinos town hall to court over years of ‘excruciating’ air conditioning racket from luxury hotel

TORREMOLINOS residents have taken the town hall to court, alleging years of excessive noise from the Melia Costa del Sol’s cooling system.

29 Aug, 2026 @ 16:00

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga·Property

Inside Spain’s most expensive home – the jaw-dropping €70m Marbella mansion with a 22-metre pool, bowling alley and 42-car garage

A STUNNING Marbella mansion formerly owned by a British tycoon is on the market for €70 million, making it Spain's most expensive home.

29 Aug, 2026 @ 11:40

Lead·Marbella·Property

Why you must change this part of your door regularly to protect your home from burglars, according to Spanish police

POLICE in Spain have issued a fresh warning to homeowners about a simple but often overlooked way of protecting their properties from burglars.

29 Aug, 2026 @ 11:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Property

Check out these 9 stunning seaside homes up for sale in Spain – including €20m Marbella mansion built for Franco’s daughter

SCATTERED along Spain’s 4964 kilometres of coastline, these beautiful properties are all available to buy this month.

29 Aug, 2026 @ 10:10

Lead·Property

Spain’s expat havens: These are the towns where foreign buyers outnumber Spanish ones – sometimes by two to one

Andalucia leads the charge with one inland Malaga village seeing more than 60% of all its property interest coming from abroad.

28 Aug, 2026 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Balearic Islands·Lead·Property

Marbella average house price breaks €800,000 for first time as number of buyers under 30 falls below 10%

THE average house price in Marbella has broken the €800,000 mark for the first time, leaving huge swathes of the local population unable to get

25 Aug, 2026 @ 17:36

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Property

Marbella estate agents hand fake lawyer keys to upmarket properties before she vanishes with €100k deposit — are there more victims?

A WOMAN posing as a lawyer has been arrested in Marbella accused of scamming a property investor out of €100,000. Police say the 52-year-old posed

25 Aug, 2026 @ 15:19

Lead·Marbella·Property

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Property

Mallorca may finally cap number of foreigners buying property on islands – if the EU permits it

The Costa del Sol’s ‘golden triangle’ is capturing an increasing share of migrating global wealth

Marbella construction boom begins with thousands of new homes and luxury hotels planned east of the city

Marbella finally approves new urban plan to regularise homes built illegally during corrupt Gil era

‘Open for business’: Gibraltar targets investors as historic post-Brexit border deal ushers in new economic era

Fancy a bit of mafia chic? Lithuanian kingpin’s seized Marbella villa is available to rent for just under a grand a night

94% of Spanish homes waste energy despite insulation schemes, new survey shows

Spain’s rental market sees secondary towns heat up as house-hunters priced out of Malaga set sights on Velez-Malaga

Angel or devil? Estepona mayor transforms town and clears debt – but faces corruption charges and possible five years in prison

Spain’s new ‘affordable’ housing portal launches with zero flats in Andalucia or Madrid

Back to regulation: Andalucia moves towards mandatory estate agent register to make the sector more professional, transparent and secure

Huelva could be the last coastal location in Spain’s property market to still find abargain – but buyers need to act fast

Spain’s green northern coast becomes ‘cool-cation’ refuge as tourists flee scorching southern summers

Plans to build new luxury hotel on Marbella’s Golden Mile triggers outcry from environmental groups

EXPLAINER: Inside the row over the right-wing president of Madrid’s €6m penthouse – and why it could offer a lifeline to Pedro Sanchez

Spanish house prices actually drop for the first time in nearly four years – but still up 12.5% on last year

Marbella clears the way for new 428-home development and €22 million infrastructure bill at Rio Real Golf

Your dream home in Spain starts long before you collect the keys

Madrid’s plan to solve Spain’s housing crisis will only make things worse, writes property expert Mark Stucklin

EXCLUSIVE: Furious residents take Torremolinos town hall to court over years of ‘excruciating’ air conditioning racket from luxury hotel

Inside Spain’s most expensive home – the jaw-dropping €70m Marbella mansion with a 22-metre pool, bowling alley and 42-car garage

Why you must change this part of your door regularly to protect your home from burglars, according to Spanish police

Check out these 9 stunning seaside homes up for sale in Spain – including €20m Marbella mansion built for Franco’s daughter

Spain’s expat havens: These are the towns where foreign buyers outnumber Spanish ones – sometimes by two to one

Marbella average house price breaks €800,000 for first time as number of buyers under 30 falls below 10%

Marbella estate agents hand fake lawyer keys to upmarket properties before she vanishes with €100k deposit — are there more victims?

Spain’s 2026 the ‘hottest and longest summer on record’ as highs of 39C continue into late September

Species of bat never discovered in Gibraltar before is found nesting on the Rock

Mallorca may finally cap number of foreigners buying property on islands – if the EU permits it

Jordanian man, 78, dies from burns one week on from Benahavis wildfire after refusing to evacuate and trying to fight flames himself

Malaga 20-year-old shot to death by Swedish narcos ‘dreamed of working as a train mechanic for Renfe’

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