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Author: Conor O Connor
Poland’s Property Boom Is Now Reaching Spain’s Coastline
One of the fastest-growing forces in Spain’s property market is coming from Eastern Europe — and in 2026, Polish buyers are emerging as one of the country’s most dynamic international purchaser groups. According to Q1 2026 figures, Polish nationals accounted for 4.61% of all foreign residential property purchases in Spain, marking one of the strongest…
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Romanian Buyers Are Quietly Becoming One of Spain’s Most Important Housing Market Forces
While much of the attention around Spain’s international property market focuses on British, German, or American buyers, another buyer group is steadily reshaping large parts of the country’s residential sector: Romanian nationals. According to Q1 2026 data, Romanian buyers accounted for 5.20% of all foreign residential property purchases in Spain, placing Romania among the country’s…
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France’s Love Affair With Spanish Property Is Entering a New Era
French buyers have long been part of Spain’s international property market, but in 2026 their presence is evolving into something much larger than traditional holiday-home ownership. According to Q1 2026 transaction data, French nationals accounted for 5.20% of all foreign residential property purchases in Spain, placing France among the country’s most important international buyer groups.…
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Italian Buyers Are Quietly Becoming One of Spain’s Fastest-Growing Property Forces
Italian buyers may not generate the same headlines as British or American purchasers, but behind the scenes, they are rapidly becoming one of the most influential growth segments in Spain’s property market. According to Q1 2026 data, Italian nationals accounted for 5.54% of all foreign residential property purchases in Spain — placing Italy among the…
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Moroccan Buyers Are Expanding Beyond Traditional Markets
Historically, Moroccan demand was concentrated in affordable residential segments. That is now changing. A growing number of Moroccan entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors are entering: This evolution is particularly visible in parts of Andalusia and the Valencia region. Spain’s Property Market Is Becoming More Demographically Diverse The rise of Moroccan buyers highlights a broader transformation taking…
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The British Still Love Spain — But the Golden Era of UK Dominance Is Changing
For decades, British buyers have been the backbone of Spain’s international property market. From the Costa del Sol to the Costa Blanca, generations of UK purchasers transformed Spain’s southern coastline into one of Europe’s largest overseas property ecosystems. And while British nationals remain the number one foreign buyer group in Spain in Q1 2026, the…
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Why Dutch Buyers Are Flooding Into Marbella and the Costa del Sol in 2026
One of the most significant shifts in Spain’s property market in 2026 is coming from an unexpected direction: the Netherlands. Dutch buyers have surged to become the second-largest foreign purchaser group in Spain during Q1 2026, accounting for 6.56% of all international residential property transactions. For many property professionals on the Costa del Sol, the…
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Foreign Buyers Reshape Spain’s Property Market in Q1 2026
Spain’s property market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and international appeal. The latest Q1 2026 figures confirm that overseas demand remains one of the key forces driving activity across the country’s residential sector. Despite rising prices, tighter financing conditions across Europe, and broader global economic uncertainty, international buyers are still purchasing Spanish property at historically…
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Spain’s Capital Sees Sharp Housing Slowdown as Madrid Sales Fall 20%
Spain’s capital recorded one of the steepest declines in housing transactions among major regional markets at the start of 2026. Introduction Note: All figures cited in this article are provisional data for January 2026 based on statistics from the Spanish College of Registrars (Registradores). The housing market in Madrid recorded one of the largest declines in residential…
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Andalusia Leads Spain’s Housing Market Despite Slight Sales Decline in Early 2026
Southern Spain remains the country’s most active housing market as international demand continues to support coastal regions. Introduction Spain’s housing market entered 2026 with signs of moderation in some regions, but Andalusia continues to stand out as the country’s most active property market. According to provisional data from the Spanish College of Registrars, Andalusia recorded the highest number…
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