Spain has formally introduced a controversial new housing bill that includes a potential tax targeting non-resident non-EU property buyers. While some media refer to it as a “100% tax,” the actual rate remains unclear. The bill needs parliamentary approval, which is uncertain, and may conflict with EU laws. If passed, it could be enacted as early as June 2025. For now, it’s wise to monitor […]
Try this the next time someone approaches you from a property portal you haven’t heard of… Simple hack for checking out a property portals traffic is to paste the web address of the portal on https://www.similarweb.com/ and have a look, anything under 250/500k visits a month is a red flag in most cases. On the similarweb.com website you can also see what countries their visitors […]
Spanish home sales soared to 62,808 transactions in March 2025, marking a 40.6% increase from last year and reaching the highest monthly total since 2007. According to provisional figures from Spain’s national statistics institute (INE) March was also up; a more moderate 5.2% increase on the previous month. Regional highlights: 🔹 Andalucía +55.1% year-on-year 🔹 Murcia+53.5% 🔹 Cataluña +52.3% 🔹 Balearic Islands +49.9% 🔹 Madrid […]
The Swedish buyer market in Spain has seen a significant decrease since 2021, but the outlook is positive. The Swedes declined from almost 5% of the foreign buyer market in 2021 in Spain to less than half that in 2023 (2.2%) and 2024 (2.2%). While actual transaction numbers didn’t halve, the graph below shows that they remained substantially below 2022 levels, with only a slight […]
In 2024, Polish nationals significantly increased their investment in Spanish real estate, marking a notable shift in foreign property purchases in Spain, based on data from the Spanish Land Registry via Expansión: Polish buyers represent 4.6% of all foreign property purchases in Spain, surpassing several other nationalities. This significant market share is compared to other major buyer groups like the British and Germans, highlighting its […]
In February 2025, residential property sales in Andalucia, sales surged by 24.5%, making it one of the regions with the highest growth. Residential property sales in Spain reached nearly 59,000 transactions, marking a 12.2% year-on-year increase, according to provisional data from the Colegio de Registradores. Regional highlights: ⬆️ Andalucia +24.5% ⬆️ Catalonia +15.6% ⬆️ Murcia Region +13.0% ⬆️ Balearics +10.7% ⬆️ Madrid Region +8.5% ⬆️ […]
In 2024, domestic tourists comprised nearly 64% of Andalucia’s total visitors. Domestic tourists in Andalucia reached 23.1 million visitors in 2024, a 5.5% increase from the previous year. This surge contributed to an economic impact of €30 billion, reflecting a 13.3% rise in tourism revenue. Foreign tourism – International tourists to Andalusia reached 13.6 million in 2024, surging 13% above the pre-pandemic 2019 levels and […]
Swedish buyers are an important segment of the Spanish real estate market, particularly in sought-after coastal areas like Marbella & the Costa del Sol. However, key differences between the Swedish and Spanish property markets can create misunderstandings and challenges. Understanding these differences can help agents better serve Swedish clients and manage their expectations. Swedish Buyers Expect High Transparency The Swedish real estate market is highly […]
According to a Fotocasa analysis, 62% of Spaniards have either used or are considering professional real estate services for property transactions. Of these, 43% have already employed such services, while 19% are contemplating future engagement. Expediting the sale or rental process emerged as the primary motivation (44% of respondents). Additional reasons include: Setting realistic and objective pricing (33%) More selective buyer or tenant screening (32%) […]
The short-term rental market on the Costa del Sol in Andalucía, Spain has undergone significant regulatory changes in recent years, requiring all stakeholders to adapt to new compliance requirements. Industry expert Alfredo Bloy-Dawson, Swish Marbella owner Karen Ayat Issa , and local lawyer Sebastian Sebastian-Stewart recently discussed these transformations in the Andalucían context, highlighting key shifts in touristic licenses and operational requirements that impact property […]