The latest episode of the LPA Podcast, hosted by Mia Pearlman, featured Alvaro Botella, President of the Leading Property Agents of Spain (LPA), and committee member Sean Woolley from Cloud Nine Spain. The discussion focused on initiatives within the association, upcoming regulation in the real estate sector, and tools being developed to support agents and clients on the Costa del Sol. Growth of the AssociationAlvaro […]
Year-to-date data show the Spanish real estate market remains resilient. Steady price growth has offset small drops in transactions. In July 2025, 71,550 homes changed hands across Spain. New figures from Spain’s Notaries reveal that this marks a small 1% decline compared with July 2024. The islands show divergent patterns. The Balearics maintain stable activity but subdued prices. The Canaries face sharper sales declines despite […]
When international buyers start looking at Spanish property, one thing quickly comes up: transfer taxes. In some regions, these can be high, think 10% in Catalonia or Valencia, which adds €30,000 on a €300,000 property (Financial Times). But for buyers looking at Marbella and the Costa del Sol, the picture is far less intimidating. Standard ITP (transfer tax) rates by Spanish regions that are popular […]
In 2015, gating content was the standard playbook. You created a whitepaper, put a form in front of it, and waited for leads. Marketing teams measured success by the number of downloads. That world is gone. Buyers have changed. The way people consume information has changed. The internet itself has changed. Yet many companies still lock reports and guides behind forms. Here is why that […]
These are my takeways from the Knight Frank European Lifestyle Report 2025, which analyses wealth migration, relocation patterns, and property markets across Europe. For estate agencies and professionals active in Spain and the Costa del Sol, the findings highlight key changes in buyer demand, regulation, and market performance that are shaping international real estate activity in 2025. Who is moving? High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and international […]
Foreign interest in Spanish homes is heating up, with Idealista revealing exactly who’s searching where. Foreign buyer searches on Idealista (Q2 2025) spotlight Spain’s coasts and islands, with UK, German, Dutch, French, and US demand leading the way. Idealista’s Q2 2025 data shows where in Spain foreign buyers are most actively searching for property, highlighting coastal and island provinces as the main hotspots, with British, […]
Málaga City ranks third globally and first in Europe as the best destination for high-earning remote workers, according to Savills’ 2025 Executive Nomad Index. The city appeals to professionals who want to balance work with quality of life. “Málaga has a Mediterranean lifestyle, comparatively affordable living, reliable services and excellent connectivity – both digitally and through direct flights to major cities,” says José Felix Pérez-Peña, […]
Non-EU residents renting out property in Spain may now be able to deduct expenses against their rental income. On 28 July 2025, Spain’s Audiencia Nacional (National Court) ruled that this right should extend to non-EU owners, not just EU and EEA residents. What Changed? Non-EU owners were previously taxed at 24% on gross rental income with no deductions. The court ruled this unequal treatment, compared […]
A new legal decision in Spain could change how short-term rental licenses work. But property buyers should not get too excited yet. Spain’s Ministry of Justice has ruled that short-term rental licenses are tied to properties, not to individual owners. This means when you buy a property, the rental license should come with it. Why This Matters Many property buyers in Spain want to rent […]
New ruling: foreigners under the so-called “Beckham Law” must pay tax on their primary home in Spain. As I understand it, some courts previously suggested this tax could be avoided, but the Central Tax Tribunal now rules there is no exemption. For estate agents, this affects the total cost for international buyers. High-value clients may see higher annual taxes than expected. Understanding this change helps […]