EU gives Spain two months to end tax discrimination against foreign property owners
THE European Union has given Spain two months to stop discriminating against foreign property owners or face possible sanctions if a court rules against it.
How far does €1 million go when buying property in Marbella compared to London or New York? Quite far actually
YOUR money goes much further in Marbella’s property market than in London or New York, with Spain’s Golden Triangle offering significantly more space and value
Luxury property buyers are ditching the Costa del Sol’s crowded resorts for the quieter western corner
THERE is a stretch of the Costa del Sol that rarely features in mainstream travel brochures. It lacks the glamour-driven spectacle of Puerto Banús and
Right-wing Vox-PP coalition in Castilla y Leon rules foreigners must live in Spain for 10 years to buy subsidised housing
A RIGHT-WING coalition expected to take power in Castilla y Leon has vowed to introduce strict residency requirements for access to key public services, mirroring
Tourist projects in the Balearics, Barcelona and Tenerife among the finalists in Spain’s top architecture awards
A STRATEGIC renovation of a Balearic tourist zone and a Barcelona food market are amid the finalists of Spain’s top architecture awards The eye-opening Playa
Inside tennis star Novak Djokovic’s €11m Marbella mansion where he relaxes after training at Puente Romano
WHEN he’s not training in pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title at Puente Romano, Novak Djokovic kicks back in a €11 million Marbella mansion
Renting in Spain in 2026: What the market won’t tell you and what every foreigner needs to know before signing
SPAIN’S rental market is not cooling down. Whatever you may have read, the numbers tell a different story. In January 2026, rents rose 8.1% year-on-year,
Malaga’s housing crunch drives growing number of residents into life in motorhomes
MALAGA’S worsening housing crisis is forcing a growing number of residents to live in motorhomes and campervans due to ‘outrageous’ rent prices. Makeshift motorhome settlements
Malaga rents overtake Madrid to become Spain’s second most expensive province
MALAGA has overtaken Madrid to become Spain’s second most expensive province for renters, with only the Balearic Islands recording higher rents. The average monthly rent
Property prices finally start falling across parts of Spain – while even the major cities now seeing slow down
PROPERTY prices are beginning to fall across parts of Spain, with even major cities now showing signs of a slowdown after years of growth. After
Andalucia property market cools as unrealistic sellers continue to seek nearly 50% over final sale price
A SEVERE stand-off between sellers and buyers has cooled the property market across Andalucia. The latest figures from real estate portal Idealista show that asking
Vandals who targeted foreign Mallorca real estate agencies with ‘guilty!’ and ‘guiris out!’ graffiti branded ‘cowards’
FIVE international real estate agencies have been vandalised in a coordinated overnight attack in Mallorca. Vandals smashed windows, sabotaged door locks, and daubed walls with
European agents meet to discuss better regulation in the real estate sector in Spain and abroad
AROUND three dozen key European estate agents have gathered in Malaga to discuss the future of real estate. By Barry Tabrizi The Gestores Inmobiliarios Profesionales
Property boom sees Spanish mortgages hit 16-year high as average home loan jumps to €174,000
SPAIN’S property boom is gathering pace after mortgage approvals hit their highest March level in 16 years – despite soaring house prices nationwide. New figures
Property frenzy slows down on Spain’s expat costas and moves inland as provincial capitals are snapped up in days
SPAIN’S property map is undergoing a shift as lightning-fast sales are abandoning traditional expat hotspots for inland provinces, new data reveals. Buyers are turning their
Little-known corner of Marbella is getting a luxury makeover with several major projects set to reshape the Costa del Sol coastline
WITH its wide sandy beaches, established residential communities, golf courses, beach clubs and some of the most discreet luxury homes on the coast, Marbella East
Catholic religious order is accused of building Madrid property empire from donated homes – and evicting pensioners
A RELIGIOUS brotherhood has been accused of cashing in on dozens of donated properties across Madrid – with elderly tenants facing eviction if they cannot
Conil-based brand draws international designers to Cadiz, boosting year-round local economy
A COMPANY founded in Conil de la Frontera is gaining recognition beyond Spain while contributing to local employment and economic activity across the Cadiz region.
Relief for Airbnb hosts as Spain’s Supreme Court strikes down national tourist apartment register
SPAIN’S Supreme Court has overturned the controversial national register for short-term holiday rentals.  Judges in Madrid ruled that the central government overstepped its bounds and
Must read: Spain’s Mortgage Floor Clause – Thousands of homeowners could still be owed compensation
THOUSANDS of homeowners in Spain may still be entitled to recover significant compensation due to the controversial ‘clausula suelo’ (floor clause), a mortgage term that
Tens of thousands take to Madrid’s streets to call for affordable housing including lower rents
THOUSANDS of people took to the streets of central Madrid on Sunday to call for affordable housing. The march was organised by Madrid Tenants’ Union
Frozen land bottleneck blocks three million potential new homes in Spain as town halls and private developers hoard building plots
A NEW study claims Spain has enough land for up to three million new properties, but much of it remains unused with town councils and
EXCLUSIVE: British expats warn of the hidden risks behind Spain’s popular Arras Contracts
FOR many Brits purchasing a property in Spain, signing an Arras Contract feels like the perfect solution. The private agreement is one of the most
How Spain’s housing market has fared three years on from Spain’s controversial Housing Law 2023 – it isn’t pretty
THREE years after Spain’s Housing Law was introduced to ease the renting crisis, the results have fallen short of expectations. Introduced in May 2023 to
Buying a standard home in Madrid now requires a shocking 59 years of total salaryÂ
A WORKER in Madrid would need to save almost 59 years of net salary to buy a modest home in the Spanish capital, according to
Telefonica sells iconic headquarters on Madrid’s Gran Via for €200 million to Marbella-based billionaire
TOMAS Olivo has won the battle for Europe’s former tallest skyscraper and one of Madrid’s most famous landmarks. The billionaire in question controls the property