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.

Spain’s Golden Visa: invest your way to residency
Since the UK has left the European Union, British residents can no longer live and work in Spain as they please. For tourists or short-term visitors, nothing has really changed: you can enter Spain without a visa, but you can only stay for 90 days within a 180-day period. However, those who want to spend longer than this in Spain – perhaps for retirement or a permanent move – will need a visa.Read more...
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Spain’s lockdown begins to lift
As Spain prepares to salvage what it can of its summer season, our writers on the costas spoke to estate agents to see how the property market will return (and what might happen to home prices when it does).Read more...
Spanish government says lockdown may be phased out from 26th April
It’s a difficult time in Spain at the moment, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel, as the government announces that lockdown may be phased out from 26th April. Until then, there’s plenty to be hopeful about and the Spanish are pulling together to make normal life continue as much as possible.Read more...
How to get a head start on learning Spanish (with just 15 minutes a day)
With many of us stuck at home, it’s important to remember there are still ways you can get ready for your move. Now’s the perfect time to brush up on your Spanish, and, as we find out, all it needs is 15 minutes a day.Read more...
A postcard from locked down Spain
Now into our second week of lockdown in Spain, we’re learning a lot about human nature despite being confined to our homes. We are allowed out only to buy food and medicine or to walk the dog – and that just a few metres from the house.Read more...
Homes from home: Spain’s friendliest expat communities
The pleasures of life in sun-drenched Spain are as accessible today as ever, whether you want to play golf and tennis all year, or just sit out in the sun with new friends, or enjoy a more affordable retirement. (Or all of the above!) But where should British expats in Spain choose, that’s easy to reach, beautiful, not too crazy in summer or too quiet in winter? We’ve gone in search of expat paradise…Read more...
Spanish healthcare options for the under 65s
British people over 65 can get free healthcare in Spain if they move by the year end. But what of those of us lucky enough to be living in Spain before retirement age? Here are their healthcare options.Read more...
A Spanish property hunt, by scooter!
When I needed to take my moped to Barcelona, I grabbed the opportunity to take it slowly and get a fresh perspective on great places to buy a home by the Mediterranean. Here’s what I found.Read more...
It’s not too late to claim Spanish healthcare!
Don’t panic! You have enough time, just about, to move to Spain and continue your current rights to work, residence for free healthcare for people over pension age. Our writer in Spain explains what you have to do.Read more...
Viewing trip need to knows (and a free guide!)
Many of our readers are planning a property viewing trip to Spain. How exciting! And a little nerve-wracking too, finally choosing a home after years of planning. So what are your viewing trip need to knows?Read more...
Canary Island Life: buying property in Lanzarote
How do you like the idea of living somewhere where winter doesn’t exist? It’s completely possible if you buy a property in beguiling, beautiful Lanzarote, the most easterly of Spain’s Canary Islands.Read more...