A Run for Spanish Property Continues
To the surprise of some, Spanish property has seen growth in 2024 despite previous cooling trends and sustained 4% interest rates. Q1 2024 saw a
Revealed: The most expensive coastal tourist areas of Spain to buy or rent a holiday home
PEOPLE wanting to buy a coastal home in Spain have to pay an extra 2.4% extra compared to inland properties, according to a survey from
Spain plans nationwide crackdown on tourist flats: Locals will be given the right to veto Airbnb-style lets
SPAIN’S Housing Minister has confirmed on Tuesday that the government is considering changing property laws which would allow owners communities to block having tourist flats.
EXCLUSIVE: Fuming Airbnb landlords claim Barcelona’s decision to eliminate ALL tourist apartments will cause a ‘recession’ and ‘won’t fix the housing issue’
AIRBNB landlords have blasted Barcelona City Council’s plans to revoke the licences of the 10,000-plus tourist apartments that operate in the city as a ‘populist
The little-known town in Granada that has become one of the most in-demand locations for British property hunters
THE tiny town of Gualchos might not evoke the same romance and sun-soaked splendour as its Malaga counterparts, but the charming Granada town squashed between
Barcelona wants to eliminate ALL tourist apartments in 2028: But will it get past the courts?
AT a time when residents of popular destinations across Spain are demanding changes to the country’s tourism model, the Socialist mayor of Barcelona last week
IN PICTURES: New ‘lantern-like’ translucent power plant in Spain will give locals a glimpse into renewable energy production
AN innovative new thermal power plant with a distinctive ‘lantern-like’ shape has emerged from the plains of northern Spain. Located in Palencia, an Estepona-sized town
Must-read: Thousands of British homeowners in Spain could be owed €40,000-plus compensation over ‘floor clause’ mortgage scandal – this is how to claim
BRITISH homeowners are winning up to €48,500 in compensation after major banks in Spain were exposed for putting a hidden clause in their mortgages. In
Barcelona will eliminate ALL tourist apartments in 2028 following local backlash: 10,000-plus licences will expire in huge blow for platforms like Airbnb
BARCELONA’S city council has announced it will revoke all licenses for tourist apartments in the urban area by 2028. In a major win for anti-tourist
Revealed: The hottest property locations in Spain for British, German and other foreign buyer groups
FOREIGN home buyers are continuing to eye up the bulk of their purchases in Mediterranean coastal locations plus the Balearic and the Canary Islands, according
A tale of two housing markets: Malaga’s booming property construction comes as the province sees hundreds of thousands of homes standing empty
MALAGA’S booming housing construction market comes with a remarkable caveat. A total of 2,074 new homes were registered between January and March in the province,
Unlock the Marbella Dream: Unveiling Roc Estates: Your Property Experts in Spain
AT Roc Estates, we take pride in our 26-year legacy in the Marbella real estate market. Our multilingual, internationally experienced team is committed to guiding
Property market in Spain gets a boost with first quarterly sales rise in well over a year
HOUSE sales in Spain rose by 1.8% in the first quarter of 2024, the first year-on-year sales increase after five consecutive quarters of falls. Sales
British community president on the Costa del Sol ‘gives himself €16,500 pay rise’ – and is now earning more than the PM of Spain
THE British president of a Costa del Sol community is now earning more than the prime minister of Spain after bumping up his own salary,
Revealed: The most popular locations for British property hunters on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ALICANTE province and especially the Costa Blanca continues to be one of the most popular areas of Spain for foreign house buyers. The Registrars report
Property prices in Spain will increase more than previously expected this year, says Bankinter in latest report
SPANISH bank Bankinter has changed its mind about house prices this year, saying they will go up by 3% compared to a previous forecast of
Cost of renting a property surges in Spain’s Malaga: Summer sees prices soar up to €3,000 per week
SUMMER has seen rental prices soar up to €3,000 per week in Spain’s Malaga. Renting an apartment facing the beach in Spain during August will
Revealed: The ultra-luxury hotel enjoyed by Taylor Swift during her stay in Spain’s Madrid
THIS is the ultra-luxury hotel Taylor Swift stayed in during her stint in the Spanish capital. Last week, it seemed Taylor Swift mania was infecting
This region has the highest number of tourist flats in Spain – after surging by almost 20% in a year
THE number of tourist flats has surged in this area of Spain as it becomes home to the highest number of holiday rentals in the
The Agency arrives on Spain’s Costa del Sol: Prestigious Californian real estate maestros bring their trademark quality and excellence to the Golden Triangle
THE glitzy American luxury real estate agency made famous by the Buying Beverly Hills Netflix documentary series has landed in the Golden Triangle. The Californian
Solutions needed: Water restrictions in Spain are a challenge for real estate agents, buyers and holiday makers
By Christofer Fogelberg of Start Group on the Costa del Sol AS we approach the summer of 2024, we are facing a new challenge in
It says it on the tin!: Reviewing the German university study centre that has won the EU Mies architecture award
By Jon Clarke in Braunschweig IT’S rare to come across a building that feels so completely right. In terms of functionality and form, the Study
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
Spain’s property market latest: 2024 has gotten off to a ‘good start’, explains expert MARK STUCKLIN
By property expert Mark Stucklin THE Spanish housing market returned to growth in the first quarter of the year (Q1) and delivered the second-best level
Owning a Piece of Spain: A Guide to Mortgages in Spain for Foreigners
SPAIN’S charm extends far beyond its beaches and tapas. With its rich culture and vibrant lifestyle, it’s no wonder many foreigners dream of owning a
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I built a wooden refuge with my bare hands in inland Spain – now it’s a must-visit retreat and even featured on Channel 4’
A MOUNTAIN retreat built by a British expat has been named a ‘must-visit’ and even visited by George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. WHEN Elizabeth Wynn was