New land law aims to simplify building new homes by cutting bureaucracy in Spain’s Valencia region
THE Valencia region is set to get a new law which aims to cut red tape over permission to build properties on urban land. The
2026 Spanish property outlook: Key trends and buying opportunities
By Noelia Alcalá AS Spain’s property sector moves into 2026, the market is transitioning from the high-velocity rebound seen in 2024 and 2025 into a
‘Marbella for the locals’: Vox attacks rules that treat newcomers the same as ‘those who built this town’
MARBELLA’s far right has lambasted the local administration over rules that give newcomers the same access to housing as ‘those who built this town.’ Representatives
Estepona sold the lifestyle but forgot the infrastructure: How the rush to build luxury apartments saw basic needs go unmet
ESTEPONA has become one of the Costa del Sol’s most frenetic property markets, with thousands of homes built or sold to local and foreign buyers
‘Lovely property, plenty of light, comes with squatters’: How the problem is driving home owners across Spain to sell at a loss
A GROWING number of homeowners across Spain are putting their properties on the market after giving up on ever getting squatters out. And many are
Spain’s under-the-radar rural property market is booming – here are the areas where you need to move fast to still get a bargain
FROM sun-drenched hill villages to quiet inland towns, buyers are waking up to the fact that Spain’s rural property market is fast becoming the country’s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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,
