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Author: Sofia Nisco
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…
Spain’s Cheapest Property Market Offers Homes at €369 per Square Metre
At a time when coastal property prices are reaching new records, one Andalusian municipality demonstrates the extraordinary differences within Spain’s housing market. Fuente Obejuna, in Córdoba province, was identified as Spain’s cheapest municipality for purchasing property during the second quarter of 2026. Average advertised prices stood at approximately €369 per square metre. At that level,…
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Spanish Government Proposes 21% IVA on Holiday Lets and Up to 100% Property Tax Surcharge
Draft housing reforms target short-term rentals, booking platforms and landlord obligations—but approval remains uncertain. The Spanish Government has unveiled one of its most ambitious proposals yet to reshape the country’s short-term rental market, with plans that would significantly increase taxes on holiday lets while imposing strict new rules on landlords and booking platforms. The proposed…
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The NLS Passes 1,000 Member Agents Across Spain
Marbella, 31 July 2026 – TheNLS.com has passed 1,000 member agents. The platform now supports 1,046 member agents across the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca and the Balearic Islands, representing more than 10,500 verified property listings. Growth has accelerated sharply this year: 795 of those agents joined in 2026 alone, including 143 in July.…
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Spain’s Opposition Proposes a 60% Reduction in Property Taxes for Young Buyers
Housing affordability has moved to the centre of Spain’s political debate following a proposal to reduce the property taxes paid by younger purchasers. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo stated that a future Partido Popular government would seek to reduce taxes associated with a young person’s home purchase by 60%. Depending on the property, this could…
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Spanish Resale Property Prices Rise 17.2% to a 21-Year High
Spain’s residential property market has entered the second half of 2026 with another striking price milestone. The average advertised price of a resale property reached approximately €3,133 per square metre in June, representing annual growth of 17.2%, according to the latest Fotocasa Real Estate Index. The increase is the strongest recorded by the index in…
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S&P Predicts Spain Could Lead European House-Price Growth in 2027 and 2028
Spain is expected to remain one of Europe’s strongest residential property markets over the next several years. S&P Global Ratings forecasts that Spanish house prices could rise by approximately 9.1% during 2026. Portugal is expected to record slightly higher growth this year, but Spain is forecast to lead the European market in both 2027 and…
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Spain’s World Cup victory puts the country in the global spotlight — but the real story is what happens next for real estate.
Football glory creates headlines. Housing fundamentals create demand. A World Cup win that amplifies an existing trend Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup victory has sparked celebrations across the country and captured global attention. Millions have watched Spain lift football’s biggest prize, reinforcing the country’s international profile and strengthening its global brand. (People.com) But for the…
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What €70 million really tells us about Marbella’s prime market
A striking figure made the rounds this month: more than €70 million in prime property sales in the first half of 2026. It’s a genuine number — and once you know what it actually measures, it says something far bigger about Marbella than it first appears. The Figure, In Its Own Words The €70 million…
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A&G Invests €43 Million in 125 Affordable Rental Homes in Estepona
Affordable housing investment continues to gain momentum on the Costa del Sol. A&G Global Investors has announced a €43 million investment to develop 125 protected affordable rental homes in Estepona, reinforcing efforts to tackle the growing housing shortage across Málaga province. The development, which is expected to be completed by 2029, will be financed through a combination of private capital, bank…
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