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Flat-sharing is becoming the new normal in Spain’s pressured housing market – but would you live with a total stranger?

FLAT-sharing is becoming an increasingly common way for people to cope with Spain’s housing pressures, according to new figures from property portal Idealista. With wages

17 Jan, 2026 @ 13:07

Lead·Property

Should you buy property in Spain in 2026? Insight, prices and tips

By Noelia Alcala at Think Spain WHETHER 2026 is the right time to buy property in Spain depends more on your individual readiness than on

14 Jan, 2026 @ 11:27

Property·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Why Brits are snapping up three-bed penthouses in new-build apartments on the Costa del Sol

NEWLY built three-bed penthouses are all the rage on the Costa del Sol, according to figures from Spain’s national property registrar – and British expats

13 Jan, 2026 @ 17:40

Costa del Sol·Lead·Property

Inside Estepona’s record €8m ‘villa in the sky’ as booming Costa del Sol municipality looks to outmuscle Marbella and Sotogrande

AN Estepona ‘villa in the sky’ has been sold for €8m, according to the El Conciso newspaper, with the booming Costa del Sol municipality looking

13 Jan, 2026 @ 17:15

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead·Marbella·Property

Developer is building 98 luxury homes in Estepona and Marbella as high-end market soars

New Estepona homeowners are unable to move in as electricity grid ‘can’t cope’ with massive property construction boom

NEW homeowners in Estepona are being left in the dark as the electricity grid buckles under the weight of the municipality’s massive property boom. Mayor

13 Jan, 2026 @ 15:45

Estepona·Lead·Property

Spain’s housing crisis: Pedro Sanchez promises landlords 100% tax break if they freeze rents and slams seasonal lets as ‘speculation and greed’

PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced ‘urgent and decisive’ measures to address Spain’s deepening housing shortage. Landlords who extend long-term rental contracts without increasing rents

12 Jan, 2026 @ 18:00

Lead·Madrid·National News·Property

Modular prefab ‘Lego’ homes arrive in Andalucia – but do they offer better value than traditional homes?

A SPANISH housing company has unveiled Andalucia’s first ever modular prefab – sparking hopes that the new ‘Lego’ homes could help ease the region’s property

8 Jan, 2026 @ 13:39

Almeria·Andalucia·Lead·Property

Home sales boom in Spain despite prices continuing to soar

PROPERTY sales in Spain are continuing to surge despite double-digit annual price rises. A survey published this week indicated an average 20% hike in second-hand

8 Jan, 2026 @ 13:30

Lead·National News·Property

Andalucia is crowned the number one tourist destination in Europe – trouncing nearest competitors Paris and Croatia for short stays

ANDALUCIA has been officially named the most popular holiday destination in the entire European Union for short-term rentals. New figures released today by Eurostat show

8 Jan, 2026 @ 13:15

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Property·Travel News

A shiny new main boulevard, more parking and a cycling track: Just some of the upgrades Estepona is set to see in 2026

ESTEPONA is set for a striking facelift after the local council approved a “historic” multi-million-euro budget on January 1. Authorities said that around 20% of

8 Jan, 2026 @ 13:03

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead·Property

Record 20.5% annual price rise in 2025 for second-hand properties in Spain

A STUDY has reported a record 20.5% annual price rise for second-hand properties in Spain last year. Property portal Fotocasa said that prices reached an

8 Jan, 2026 @ 12:51

Lead·National News·Property

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

Property

Flat-sharing is becoming the new normal in Spain’s pressured housing market – but would you live with a total stranger?

Should you buy property in Spain in 2026? Insight, prices and tips

Why Brits are snapping up three-bed penthouses in new-build apartments on the Costa del Sol

Inside Estepona’s record €8m ‘villa in the sky’ as booming Costa del Sol municipality looks to outmuscle Marbella and Sotogrande

New Estepona homeowners are unable to move in as electricity grid ‘can’t cope’ with massive property construction boom

Spain’s housing crisis: Pedro Sanchez promises landlords 100% tax break if they freeze rents and slams seasonal lets as ‘speculation and greed’

Modular prefab ‘Lego’ homes arrive in Andalucia – but do they offer better value than traditional homes?

Home sales boom in Spain despite prices continuing to soar

Andalucia is crowned the number one tourist destination in Europe – trouncing nearest competitors Paris and Croatia for short stays

A shiny new main boulevard, more parking and a cycling track: Just some of the upgrades Estepona is set to see in 2026

Record 20.5% annual price rise in 2025 for second-hand properties in Spain

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

Spain watches on closely as neighbouring Portugal heads to the polls for crunch presidential election

ON THIS DAY: Pep’s birthday, Julio Iglesias’ randy dad, a Spanish playwright was born and a Nobel laureate died

It’s already the home of sherry – but Jerez de la Frontera now begins its reign as Spain’s culinary capital for 2026

Good news for Brits heading to Spain: Brussel’s new ETIAS permit pushed back once again

WATCH: Bizarre moment carnival group in wheelchairs parades as Stephen Hawking in southern Spain – before belting out songs dedicated to late physicist