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New costa kings of bling: Brits are being hugely outspent in Alicante property market

DUTCH buyers have officially dethroned the British to become the biggest spenders on the Costa Blanca. While UK nationals are still buying the highest number

8 Jan, 2026 @ 12:41

Alicante·Lead·Property

Andalucia property prices soared 19% in 2025 – with one under-the-radar province seeing the biggest jump of all

PROPERTY prices across Andalucia have once again shattered historic records, surging by 18.9% in 2025 to reach an all-time high of €2,755 per square metre

7 Jan, 2026 @ 18:00

Andalucia·Lead·Property

Bank account charges rise by average of 6% in Spain despite increased digitalisation

Andalucia allows residents to pay regional taxes using Bizum

RESIDENTS in Andalucia can now pay their taxes using Bizum, the regional government has announced. The Andalucian branch of Spain’s treasury enabled Bizum payments of

5 Jan, 2026 @ 14:42

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Here’s a list of Spain’s most sought-after holiday spots over Christmas – and most of them are in Andalucia

DESTINATIONS in Andalucia were among Spain’s most sought-after holiday spots over the Christmas period, new data has shown. Figures from holiday rental platform Holidu revealed

31 Dec, 2025 @ 11:19

Andalucia·Lead·Property

Property prices in Spain rise by 13.1% during the last three months of 2025

REAL estate prices in Spain rose by 13.1% ‘year-on year’ in the last three months of 2025, according to property appraisal company Tinsa by Accumin.

29 Dec, 2025 @ 10:47

Lead·National News·Property

These Malaga neighbourhoods are among Spain’s most expensive – as prices top €10,000 per square metre, according to new data

SOME of Malaga’s neighbourhoods now rank among the most expensive places to buy a home in Spain, new data shows. Figures from property portal Pisos.com

26 Dec, 2025 @ 15:47

Lead·Malaga·Property

Tourist beds hit record 700,000 in Andalucia – can the region handle the boom?

ANDALUCIA’S tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing, with shocking new figures revealing the region now boasts more than 700,000 tourist beds – its

24 Dec, 2025 @ 12:52

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Property

DUCKS IN LINE: What are the costs of buying a property in Spain in 2026?

IF you’re planning to buy a property in Spain, your first thought has probably been the price of the property itself. While that’s clearly a

22 Dec, 2025 @ 12:00

Lead·Property

Spain sees 16-year high in mortgages as buyers rush to the market amid housing shortage

MORTGAGES in Spain are experiencing an historic boom as fears of looming housing shortages drive a market frenzy unmatched in 16 years. In October alone,

18 Dec, 2025 @ 10:10

Lead·Property

Costa Blanca property sales are higher than during 2007 boom as prices continue rising

Costa Blanca property sales are higher than during 2007 boom as prices soar

PROPERTY sales in Alicante province clocked up 46,334 deals in the first 10 months of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics(INE). That cumulative

16 Dec, 2025 @ 11:31

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Property

Spain hits Airbnb with massive €64m fine as portal still flouts housing laws

THE US-based short-term rental site Airbnb has been slapped with a €64 million fine by the Spanish government over more than 65,000 adverts encouraging customers

15 Dec, 2025 @ 11:50

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

What to do if your Costa del Sol property is squatted – as Marbella police confirm okupas CAN be kicked out immediately without a long court battle

EXPATS have long lived in fear of ‘okupas‘ taking over their holiday homes while they are back in the UK. Horror stories of homeowners being

12 Dec, 2025 @ 10:03

Lead·Marbella·Property

Warning for expats in Spain: How disinheriting a family member by gifting a property could backfire, writes MARK MEDLEY

GIFTING property to a family member in Spain might seem like a simple, generous gesture, but the act can lead to unintended—and potentially harmful—consequences. While

11 Dec, 2025 @ 13:40

Lead·Property

Tourist rental crackdown hits Costa del Sol hotspot as alarming rise strangles long-term rents

A CRACKDOWN on tourist rentals is hitting a Costa del Sol hotspot as their alarming rise strangles long-term rents. Manilva has suspended tourist housing licenses

11 Dec, 2025 @ 13:15

Lead·Property

BARGAIN BUYS: Where are the cheapest places to buy a home in Spain in 2026? You’ll be surprised to learn, plenty are by the sea

SPAIN continues to be one of the most attractive countries in Europe for property buyers, and its not just about the sunshine and beaches. With

11 Dec, 2025 @ 11:44

Lead·Other News·Property

Why this villa for sale in Lloret de Mar is an ‘extremely rare find’ in luxury market

LUXURY real estate experts have highlighted an “extremely rare” villa for sale in Lloret de Mar. Demand from national and international buyers continues to rise

10 Dec, 2025 @ 17:04

Catalunya·Property·Sponsored Article

Spain turns to ‘IKEA-style’ flat-pack homes to solve massive housing shortage

SPAIN is betting on ‘IKEA-style’ kit homes to solve a massive housing deficit that has left the country short of 600,000 properties. A quiet revolution

10 Dec, 2025 @ 14:00

Lead·Property

The 12 absolutely non-negotiable questions you MUST ask your Spanish agent when buying a property in Spain

Buying a house in Spain is great, but the process relies heavily on paperwork. While the estate agent is there to facilitate the sale, your

10 Dec, 2025 @ 08:00

Property·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Five horror stories to make your blood boil as Spain’s squatter problem reaches stratospheric new heights

SPAIN’S squatter problem shows no signs of abating, and only reaches further into the lives of ordinary people. Here’s a round-up of some of the

9 Dec, 2025 @ 11:15

Lead·Property

Get advice!: There are plenty of reasons to hire a financial advisor in Spain, writes Peter Dougherty

HAVE you thought about hiring a financial advisor, but not done so? You are not alone. Many of us put off the decision. Here are

8 Dec, 2025 @ 12:39

Business & Finance·Columnists·Other News·Property

Rental contracts for 75 years at below-market rates: What is Casa 47, Spain’s solution to the housing crisis?

RENTAL contracts for 75 years and below-market rates form part of Spain’s latest solution to the housing crisis, Casa 47. This new public housing company

8 Dec, 2025 @ 12:15

Lead·Property

Brazen squatters take over Madrid luxury chalet with their children – and even sublet rooms for extra income

THE owners of a luxury chalet in Madrid said they were driven to their wits’ end after a family of squatters moved into their one-million-euro

8 Dec, 2025 @ 11:31

Lead·Madrid·Property

Global funds are massively investing in Spain’s property market, new data reveals

SPAIN has now established itself as the preferred European destination for institutional capital, confirmed by a surge of investment that is rewriting the continent’s real

8 Dec, 2025 @ 09:30

Lead·Property·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Homeowners are starting to sell up at an alarming rate in Spain amid fears of squatters and no-pay tenants

THE rental market in some of Spain’s biggest cities has been driven to the brink of collapse by a mix of government red tape and

5 Dec, 2025 @ 16:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Other News·Property

Keep your Spanish home comfortable and protected with Generali Expatriates

Winter in Spain may be mild compared to Northern Europe, but cooler evenings can still make your home feel less comfortable — and rising energy

4 Dec, 2025 @ 10:42

Business & Finance·Other News·Property·Sponsored

Sky-high rents are driving workers out of Spain’s big cities and into commuter towns on the high-speed train lines

RISING rent is driving workers out of Spain’s big cities and into commuter towns that sit on the high-speed train train lines. Sky-high rent prices

3 Dec, 2025 @ 17:15

Barcelona·Madrid·Property

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New costa kings of bling: Brits are being hugely outspent in Alicante property market

Andalucia property prices soared 19% in 2025 – with one under-the-radar province seeing the biggest jump of all

Andalucia allows residents to pay regional taxes using Bizum

Here’s a list of Spain’s most sought-after holiday spots over Christmas – and most of them are in Andalucia

Property prices in Spain rise by 13.1% during the last three months of 2025

These Malaga neighbourhoods are among Spain’s most expensive – as prices top €10,000 per square metre, according to new data

Tourist beds hit record 700,000 in Andalucia – can the region handle the boom?

DUCKS IN LINE: What are the costs of buying a property in Spain in 2026?

Spain sees 16-year high in mortgages as buyers rush to the market amid housing shortage

Costa Blanca property sales are higher than during 2007 boom as prices soar

Spain hits Airbnb with massive €64m fine as portal still flouts housing laws

What to do if your Costa del Sol property is squatted – as Marbella police confirm okupas CAN be kicked out immediately without a long court battle

Warning for expats in Spain: How disinheriting a family member by gifting a property could backfire, writes MARK MEDLEY

Tourist rental crackdown hits Costa del Sol hotspot as alarming rise strangles long-term rents

BARGAIN BUYS: Where are the cheapest places to buy a home in Spain in 2026? You’ll be surprised to learn, plenty are by the sea

Why this villa for sale in Lloret de Mar is an ‘extremely rare find’ in luxury market

Spain turns to ‘IKEA-style’ flat-pack homes to solve massive housing shortage

The 12 absolutely non-negotiable questions you MUST ask your Spanish agent when buying a property in Spain

Five horror stories to make your blood boil as Spain’s squatter problem reaches stratospheric new heights

Get advice!: There are plenty of reasons to hire a financial advisor in Spain, writes Peter Dougherty

Rental contracts for 75 years at below-market rates: What is Casa 47, Spain’s solution to the housing crisis?

Brazen squatters take over Madrid luxury chalet with their children – and even sublet rooms for extra income

Global funds are massively investing in Spain’s property market, new data reveals

Homeowners are starting to sell up at an alarming rate in Spain amid fears of squatters and no-pay tenants

Keep your Spanish home comfortable and protected with Generali Expatriates

Sky-high rents are driving workers out of Spain’s big cities and into commuter towns on the high-speed train lines

Padel vs Tennis: Why padel is winning over expats – and where to play in Marbella

EXCLUSIVE: British toddler who has undergone SIX surgeries battling rare cancer gets lifeline in the Costa Blanca

Flamenco star Estrella Morente fronts near sell-out charity concert in Granada

This Costa Tropical seaside town is set to launch a €900k underwater sculpture park for diving enthusiasts – here’s what you need to know

Remarkable archeological find in Estepona: A dozen 13th century Muslim tombs during works on new central boulevard