Home Sales Slow While Prices Increase

Here you will find news, views, events and information relating to real-estate in Spain.

Tag Archives: Marbella

Home Sales Slow While Prices Increase

The latest data from the INE shows that property sales in Spain fell by 8.1% in April, when compared to the previous year. 86.5% of those property sales correspond to urban properties, of which, 57.9% were sales of homes. The sales of all urban properties fell 8.2% while sales of rustic property also fell, dropping Continue Reading

Rental Prices in Spain Increase in April

The price of rental housing in Spain increased by 1.2% in April, when compared to the previous month. When compared to the same month in 2022, the increase was 7.3%. The average cost per square meter, per month, now stands at €11.69. “Although increases are no longer in double digits, the price of rental housing Continue Reading

Buying a New Property or a Resale Property

The Costa del Sol offers a wide range of properties to suit all tastes

Planning to buy a property on the Costa del Sol? Choosing between a resale property and a new one is a crucial decision. Below, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each option to help you make an informed choice that suits your preferences and needs. Resale Properties Pros: Established Locations: Resale properties on the Continue Reading

Rental Prices Breaking Records

In Spain, the price of rental housing in April once again broke historical records, standing at €11.55/m² per month. This situation, which has been repeating itself since May 2022, has led the price not only to break records, but also to exceed the price recorded during the 2007 real estate bubble, by 14.1%, according to Continue Reading

Costa del Sol Real Estate in 2023

As we move further into 2023, the real estate market in the Costa del Sol region of Andalucia, Spain, continues to experience steady growth. With a booming tourism industry and a desirable lifestyle, it’s no surprise that the demand for property in this region remains high. One of the main factors driving the growth of Continue Reading

Property Prices in Málaga Exceed 2007 Records

The city of Málaga has once again seen records broken in both the prices of property sales and rental markets. Málaga capital closed February with an average cost per square metre of €2,932, while in January, the average rental price reached €13.52 p/m². Both of those average prices exceed the highest prices seen in 2007 Continue Reading

2022 Was a Record Year For Property Sales

Data released by the INE shows that 2022 was a record year for property sales, reaching almost 650,000 sales closed. The figures for the end of the year showed a 14.7% increase over the previous year. The sharp increase comes despite five rate hikes and a change in monetary policy from the ECB, showing there Continue Reading

Malaga Ranked as Top Getaway Destination

Malaga has been named as the best city for an urban getaway by Forbes magazine. This is a list that excludes capital cities. The magazine said “Visit for yourself and you’ll soon see why the world’s eyes are turning to this stunning corner of Andalucia.” The list included over 400 cities from 89 countries with Continue Reading

Average Rent Increased 5.11% in 2022

The average cost of property to rent in Spain ended 2022 at 10.49 euros per square meter. This marks a monthly increase of 1.06%, a quarterly increase of 2.48% and an annual increase of 5.11%. The rise in rental costs seems to be unstoppable. According to Ferran Font, spokesman at pisos.com, “the pressure that this Continue Reading

Second Hand House Prices up 5.6% in 2022

Average property prices reached €1,984 in December

The average price of second-hand housing in Spain reached 1,984 euros per square meter in December 2022. This figure represents an increase of 5.63% compared to the same month of 2021. Compared to September 2022, the increase was 1.14%. Half-yearly, the rise reached 2.99%. Compared to November 2022, the increase was 0.94%, since the average Continue Reading