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Author: Sofia Nisco
Spain Is Europe’s Best Country for Expats in 2026 — and No. 6 in the World
Spain has long sold something that is difficult to quantify: quality of life. Now there are numbers behind it. The InterNations Expat Insider 2026 survey ranks Spain as the 6th-best country in the world for expats — and the highest-ranked European country in the overall global ranking. Even more strikingly, Spain ranks No. 1 in…
Spain’s Property Boom Is Creating a More Selective Market, Not an Easy Market
Record price growth can create the impression that every Spanish property will sell rapidly and profitably. The evidence suggests a more complicated picture. Resale asking prices rose 17.2% annually in June, while S&P expects Spain to remain among Europe’s strongest housing markets through 2028. At the same time, buyers face affordability constraints, climate risks, higher…
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Málaga went up. Spain went down.
The Registrars’ second-quarter figures were reported as a market cooling: sales at a seven-quarter low, transactions falling for a second consecutive quarter. Málaga province was one of sixteen that moved the other way — and it moved further than almost anywhere else. SOURCE: COLEGIO DE REGISTRADORES, ESTADÍSTICA REGISTRAL INMOBILIARIA, 2T 2026 (PUBLICATION Nº 89, AUGUST…
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Can Planning Reform Solve Spain’s Housing Shortage?
The Community of Madrid has approved a proposed planning reform intended to reduce the time required for major urban-development procedures from approximately 12 years to four. The LIDER proposal aims to simplify planning rules and accelerate the construction of housing by reducing administrative delays. Although the proposal directly concerns Madrid, it raises a question relevant…
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Mallorca Property: Scarcity Continues to Protect Values but Intensify Affordability Pressure
Spain’s latest property forecasts reinforce the expectation that Mallorca’s supply-constrained market will remain under pressure. S&P Global Ratings expects Spanish prices to grow by approximately 9.1% in 2026, with Spain potentially leading Europe in house-price growth during 2027 and 2028. For Mallorca, the forecast is particularly significant because the island cannot respond to higher demand…
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14.1 Million International Airline Seats: Why Record Air Connectivity Is Fueling Spain’s Property Market
Why Better Air Connectivity Continues to Drive Demand Across the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Mallorca One of the strongest indicators of confidence in Spain’s property market isn’t found in house price reports or mortgage approvals—it’s found in airport departure boards. Every summer, millions of visitors arrive in Spain seeking sunshine, beaches, culture and…
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Costa del Sol Hotels Near 90% Occupancy – Why Today’s Tourists Become Tomorrow’s Property Buyers
The Costa del Sol has once again demonstrated why it remains one of Europe’s most resilient tourism destinations. As the height of the summer season unfolds, hotel occupancy across Málaga province is hovering close to 90%, reinforcing the region’s enduring appeal to both holidaymakers and international property buyers. According to the latest figures from the…
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Costa Blanca Property: Relative Affordability Faces Its Greatest Test
Costa Blanca’s appeal has long been based on a combination of climate, connectivity and relative affordability. Spain’s latest resale-price increase suggests that the affordability element is coming under increasing pressure. National asking prices rose 17.2% annually in June 2026, reaching an average of approximately €3,133 per square metre. Costa Blanca remains less expensive than several…
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Costa del Sol Property: National Price Surge Strengthens the Case for Local Valuations
Spain’s 17.2% annual increase in resale asking prices will inevitably influence seller expectations across the Costa del Sol. The national average reached approximately €3,133 per square metre in June 2026, the highest annual increase in the 21-year history of the Fotocasa index. However, Costa del Sol agents should resist the temptation to apply the national…
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Spain’s Wildfire Emergency Places Climate Risk on the Property Agenda
Spain’s property market is being forced to confront climate risk as extreme heat and major wildfires affect large areas of the country. During the week ending 25 July 2026, Spain declared a national emergency as fires near Madrid and Ávila forced large-scale evacuations and threatened residential communities. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated or…
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