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Category: Andalucia
Andalucia Cancels 13,037 Tourist Rental Licences to Protect Housing Supply and Boost Community Stability
The regional government of Andalucia has taken decisive action against over-tourism by cancelling 13,037 tourist rental licences – a policy move designed to rebalance the housing market, protect long-term rentals, and improve quality of life for residents in one of Spain’s most visited regions. This marks one of the most ambitious regulatory enforcement drives in Southern Europe and signals…
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Tourist Rentals in Spain Drop for the First Time in Years: Market & Policy Implications
Spain’s short-term rental landscape – long defined by rapid growth and holiday-home proliferation, experienced a notable nationwide decline in tourist rental listings in 2025, marking the first recorded drop in years. According to data from the tourism industry association Exceltur, the number of properties available for short-term tourist lets in Spain’s 25 most visited destinations fell by 4.1…
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New-Build Prices Climbing Fastest in Malaga Province – Costa del Sol Market Strength Confirmed
Spain’s residential market continues to show remarkable regional variation in new-build price growth, with Málaga province leading the country’s upward momentum. New-build housing prices in Málaga are rising faster than anywhere else in Spain, underscoring the ongoing strength of the Costa del Sol as one of Europe’s most desirable residential investment and lifestyle markets. Malaga Tops Spain for New-Build…
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U.S. Buyers in Spain: Follow-Up & Market Impact (2025–2026)
U.S. buyers continue to play a disproportionately influential role in Spain’s residential property market. While their total transaction volume remains smaller than traditional European buyer groups, their pricing power, asset preferences, and expectations around professionalism are shaping prime and luxury markets – particularly on the Costa del Sol. Key Market Findings 1. U.S. buyers pay the highest prices among…
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Foreign Demand in Andalucia: The Data Behind a Structurally International Market
International demand is no longer a secondary factor in Andalucia’s housing market. It is a structural force shaping pricing, liquidity, and professional standards, particularly across Málaga province and the Costa del Sol. Official registry data and notarial statistics confirm that foreign buyers continue to represent a significant share of transactions, reinforcing the need for transparency,…
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Golden Triangle Explained 2025–2026 Market Insight
Why 8,700+ Luxury Transactions Demand One Source of Truth in a Global-Grade Market The Golden Triangle of the Costa del Sol – the luxury residential corridor formed by Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona continues to distinguish itself as one of Europe’s most dynamic prime property markets. In 2024, the combined total of 8,708 property transactions in this corridor underscored the scale and liquidity of the segment,…
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New Andalucia Housing Law 2025: What Every Real Estate Professional Needs to Know
Law 5/2025 on Housing in Andalucia, published in the Official Gazette of the Andalusian Government (BOJA) in December 2025, represents a significant restructuring of the region’s residential legal framework. More than a technical legal update, the law is designed to directly influence how the Andalusian property market operates, impacting development activity, rental housing, and the professional…
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Branded Residences: A Defining Trend in Marbella’s Luxury Property Market
Marbella and the wider Costa del Sol are firmly established as one of Europe’s leading destinations for branded residences, a sector that has evolved from a niche luxury concept into a global, multi-billion-euro real estate segment. What distinguishes this market is not only the calibre of the brands involved, but the profile of the international buyer…
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Forbes Names Andalucia a Top Global Travel Destination for 2026 – What That Means for Tourism and Real Estate
Forbes Names Andalucia a Top Global Travel Destination for 2026 – What That Means for Tourism and Real Estate Forbes — one of the world’s most influential business and lifestyle media brands — has unveiled its “26 Destinos a los que viajar en 2026” list, a curated guide suggesting the most compelling places worldwide to…
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Andalucia Introduces Mandatory Registration for Real Estate Agents Under the New Housing Law
On 2 December 2025, the Parliament of Andalucia approved a new Housing Law that introduces a major regulatory change for the regional real estate sector. One of the most significant measures within the legislation is the creation of an Official Registry of Real Estate Agents of Andalucia, requiring all professionals involved in residential property mediation…
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