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Author: Sofia Nisco
Nearly 80,000 New Homes Could Be Built Across the Balearic Islands
New figures reveal that land already designated for residential development could accommodate 78,596 homes across the Balearics, highlighting significant untapped potential in the region’s housing market. The Balearic Islands have the capacity to accommodate almost 80,000 new homes without requiring changes to existing municipal planning regulations, according to the latest figures from Spain’s Ministry of…
Spain Launches Investigation into Deadly High-Speed Train Collision
Investigators are examining signalling failures and safety procedures following a devastating collision near Toledo, raising fresh concerns about Spain’s high-speed railway network. Spanish authorities have launched an investigation into a high-speed train collision near Toledo that claimed at least 69 lives on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, marking the country’s second major rail disaster this year.…
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Kategora Announces €36 Million Hotel Investment Project in Málaga
A new hotel development in Rincón de la Victoria will introduce 120 serviced apartments, with prices starting from €278,000 and an estimated net return of 6%. Basque property developer Kategora has announced the launch of Kategora Malak, a €36 million hotel investment project in Rincón de la Victoria, on the eastern Costa del Sol. Scheduled…
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68 Killed in High-Speed Train Collision on Madrid–Andalusia Line
Services between Madrid and the south remain suspended after Spain’s deadliest rail disaster in more than a decade. At least 68 people have died and more than 100 have been injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in Toledo province. It is the second fatal crash this year on the line linking Madrid with…
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Spanish home sales fall 4% while prices continue to rise
Spain’s housing market recorded a slowdown in transactions in June 2026, but property prices continued to climb. According to the latest data from the Statistical Information Centre of the Notariado (CIEN), 67,529 home sales were recorded across Spain during June, representing a 4% decrease compared with the same month in 2025. Despite fewer transactions, the average property…
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Companies account for less than 10% of home purchases in Spain
Despite ongoing debate around the influence of investment companies and institutional buyers on Spain’s housing market, new data shows that more than 90% of homes in Spain are still purchased by private individuals. According to figures from the Notariado’s Statistical Portal, companies accounted for just 9.76% of residential property purchases between August 2025 and July 2026. Private individuals…
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SPAIN ORDERS REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 8,300 SHORT-TERM RENTAL LISTINGS
Spain is stepping up enforcement of its new housing regulations, with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs ordering the removal of 8,318 holiday rental listings that allegedly breach recently introduced rules. The listings were being advertised as seasonal rentals while allowing stays of less than 31 days — something the government says is no longer permitted under the latest changes…
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Foreign Home Purchases in Spain Fall 13% as Prices Continue to Rise
Foreign demand for Spanish property cooled during the first half of 2026, with international buyers completing 62,327 home purchases, a 13% year-on-year decline, according to new data from Spain’s General Council of Notaries. Despite the fall in transaction volumes, foreign buyers remain a significant force in the Spanish housing market, accounting for 18.3% of all residential property purchases during…
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Andalucía Announces Over €1 Billion for Housing in 2027
Regional government unveils major housing investment alongside €25 million scheme to unlock more land for affordable development The Andalusian regional government has announced plans to allocate more than €1 billion to housing, youth and spatial planning in its 2027 budget, as the region looks to increase housing supply and accelerate new development. Regional president Juanma Moreno…
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Why We Built NLS 2.0: A Message From Our Founder
Following the official launch of NLS 2.0, our founder shares the vision behind the platform, why it was built and what it could mean for the future of real estate in Spain. After more than 20 years working at the highest levels of real estate, both in Spain and internationally, I’ve had the privilege of seeing…
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