Spanish property market news

Keep up with the latest Spanish property market news here at Property Guides. We cover all the updates that matter if you’re looking to buy property in Spain, including legislation, market forecasts, and housing developments. You’ll also find handy tips and insights to help you on your buying journey. Read the latest Spanish property news below.

‘New golden mile’ attracts buyers to Costa del Sol

Property prices are stable, demand is up, new developments are underway, and we’re ready for fiesta season as El Escudo kicks off in Cieza. Oh, and Spain officially has the most ‘Blue Flag’ beaches in the world. What a difference to the Brexit cloud hanging over the UK! Find out what’s been happening this week on the Spanish costas.
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Buying in Spain, part six: the legal process

British citizens have the same rights to buy a property in Spain as the Spanish do. Even if there’s a no-deal Brexit, you’ll still be able to buy property here – it’s not one of the ‘four freedoms’. But the buying process is quite different, so you need to make sure you’re up on what to expect. Here are the key points of the legal process of buying a home in Spain.
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‘Brexit-proof’ your move to Spain – deal or no deal!

The clock’s ticking on Brexit – but is it really ‘time up’ for Brits relocating here to sunny Spain? The media would have you think so. However, British buyers actually increased by 16% this year, so what do they know that others don’t?
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News update: New airport opens in Murcia; new investment in property in Mijas

There’s a lot going on in Spain this week – Murcia’s new airport will have its grand opening, while construction giant Quabit is to invest €23.7 million into 700 homes in Mijas. The Costa Blanca’s also set for a tourism record, with more visitors than ever before – a strong sign for anyone looking to invest in holiday lets here.
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Buying in Spain, Part Five: Making an Offer

Once you’ve been out to Spain on a viewing trip or two and you’ve found your perfect property (perhaps from our property portal!), then it’s time to make an offer. This is a stage where you need to move fast, but you also need to make sure you keep the upper hand. In this, Part Five of Buying in Spain, we’re looking at how to make an offer on a house in Spain. These are our top seven tips to make sure everything goes smoothly.
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Free homes! Why a Spanish property will save you money

As they say in Europe these days, you can’t have your cake and eat it. Or can you? Buy a home in Spain and your money will be safe in bricks and mortar earning you capital growth or rental while you’re enjoying “free” holidays. Here are a few more ways your Spanish home will be paying for itself while you’re enjoying it.
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What is Spanish healthcare like?

We are often asked about state Spanish healthcare. Is it any good? Are there long waiting lists? What if I don’t speak Spanish? Are the doctors and nurses helpful? What about serious operations? Well, let me put your minds at rest by telling you that Bloomberg’s latest report on world healthcare places Spain at No 3 for efficiency of patient care and 8th of 195 countries for patient care. That’s above France at no 88 and the UK at no 30. Statistics are all well and good but what is the health service in Spain really like? I have lived 12 years in Catalonia and unfortunately have had to call up
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Buying in Spain, Part Four: How to Buy

In Part Four of your six-part series on buying in Spain, we’re looking at one of the most crucial aspects of the entire process: how to buy in Spain. You need to know how you can finance your property – what funds you have available – as well as who the key players to involve in the process are.
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News update: Spain to protect expat voting rights

As we approach the end of 2018, two subjects remain firmly in the news as they did back in January: Brexit and Catalonia. However, there is good news. No matter what happens with Brexit, Spain and the UK have agreed to pass a law protecting expats’ voting rights in Spain and the UK. Plus, there’s lots of exciting developments on the horizon, including a €27 million investment not far from our office in Mijas. Good news too for drivers: motorway toll cuts!
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Trip report: new-build properties on the south Costa Blanca

Could you see yourself enjoying year-round sun, swimming in the sea right into November? How about dining out on delicious Spanish cuisine for just a few euros, or spending the weekend playing golf on one of several top-class resorts? Life on the south Costa Blanca might seem like a year-round holiday, but it’s reality for the 70,000 British property buyers who have made their home here. And anyone looking to follow them will be pleased to know that homes here are still affordable – although parts of the region are in the top three fastest-growing markets in Spain.
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Buying in Spain, Part Three: Area Guide

Once you’ve decided what you’re looking for in your property, and you’ve set out your timescale, it’s time to start looking at the best areas to buy in Spain. By far the most popular areas are the coasts and islands – here’s where to purchase in the most popular spots, in part three of our six-part guide, Buying in Spain.
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