Despite popular belief that younger generations are increasingly entering the property market, the numbers tell a different story. In 2024, the median age of buyers in Marbella was 52, only one year older than a decade earlier. That said, looking at the data for the 12 months to August 2025, this is the actual breakdown: Under 31 years old 4.7% of buyers 31 to 40 […]
Mikel Echavarren, CEO of Colliers España, said that asking people in the real estate industry if now is the right time to buy is like asking an umbrella salesperson if it is going to rain. His point was that the answer is usually predictable and self-interested. For buyers to take that question seriously, it needs to be supported by facts, not self-serving optimism. Current Dynamics […]
Estate Agents on the Costa del Sol, I have to talk to you. Not about the latest property tax, not about the danger of another bubble forming, but about a corner of your digital domain that has become a graveyard for originality: your “About Us” page. It is, frankly, an atrocity of template-driven banality. Every single one reads like it was churned out by a […]
This is huge. Spain’s notaries have taken a significant step forward by launching penotariado.com, the Portal de la Vivienda del Notariado, a free and public platform that provides actual sales prices based on notarised deeds updated monthly with real notarial data. This is the website: https://penotariado.com/inmobiliario You must register to use it, but access is free and instant. Before we get too excited, this is new, […]
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 […]
The Marbella property market continues to outperform expectations in 2025, driven by steady international demand, limited high-end supply, and broader economic strength across Spain. This Q3 snapshot breaks down price movements, buyer trends, and investment signals to help professionals stay informed. Key Stats at a Glance: Estimated price growth (YTD): +4.3% Forecast for full 2025: ~5% (Knight Frank, July 2025) Most active buyer nationalities: UK, […]
Following major recent developments in Spain’s property portal market*, Álvaro Botella Fernández, president of LPA – The leading property agents of Spain, has voiced concerns about the potential impact on real estate agents, particularly regarding rising advertising costs. In response to this, he has informed members of the association that in the coming months, the LPA “will launch our own real estate portal to strengthen […]
The U.S. is taking serious steps to bring crypto into the mainstream mortgage system, starting with how borrowers prove they have financial reserves. It is still early, but if the pilot succeeds, this could become a permanent part of the home loan process by 2026. In Europe, the building blocks are in place. Regulation, market interest, and borrower demand are growing. However, the shift will […]
Since the July 1 rollout of Spain’s new Número de Registro Único de Alquiler (NRUA) requirement, there has been confusion among real estate agents about when and where this registration is necessary, especially for those working with short-term rental properties. Many agents have asked whether every short-term rental now needs an NRUA, or whether the rule affects offline marketing and non-digital bookings. The short answer: […]
Here are 15 practical tips to help your video podcast look and sound the best and make your message land, which is polite for “suck less.” 1. Know the Style of the Podcast Is it a casual, back-and-forth conversation, or is it focused entirely on the guest’s story? Understanding the format will help you prepare and deliver in the right tone. 2. Nail the Introduction […]