14-May-2025
14-May-2025
Spain's housing affordability crisis has worsened, according to idealista’s Q1 2025 report. The financial burden on families for renting or buying continues to rise, exceeding expert-recommended thresholds.Renting: Emergency situation in major citiesNational a...
13-May-2025
If you dream of a neighborhood where modern architecture blends with the whisper of waves, Diagonal Mar is just the place. Located in the Sant Martí district, this coastal corner has become a symbol of urban elegance and quality of life. The combination of ava...
12-May-2025
In the first quarter of 2025, each rental listing on idealista received an average of 35 inquiries, up 20% from the same period in 2024 (29 inquiries). The data reflects a supply crisis putting increased pressure on the market.According to Francisco Iñareta, s...
09-May-2025
Spain’s rental market continues to evolve. According to fresh data from idealista, the highest demand for rentals in the first quarter of 2025 was not in city centers but in their suburbs. This trend has been growing for years but is now more pronounced than e...
08-May-2025
Catalonia is one of the most attractive regions in Spain for property purchases, especially for foreign investors. Barcelona and the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada coasts offer not only a unique lifestyle but also high investment potential. However, when buying...
07-May-2025
The Spanish real estate market shows no signs of slowing down. According to the latest report by idealista, the average price of used housing reached €2,350/m² in April 2025 — 12% higher than the same month last year. This marks the highest annual increase sin...
06-May-2025
High prices in central Barcelona are shifting demand to suburbs, where housing costs 30% less, according to IV Solvia Market View 2024 and CaixaBank Research. Despite price increases in these areas, growth remains moderate, reinforcing their appeal for buyers...
05-May-2025
Starting April 4, 2025, Spain will enforce an updated version of Article 795 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The reform aims to protect property owners from illegal occupation (okupación) and expedite the recovery of homes to rightful owners. Here’s how it wor...
30-Apr-2025
Housing prices in Spain continue to rise. According to notaries, the average price per square meter increased by 5% in February 2025 alone. Why is this happening? Manuel Balcells, CEO of Inbisa —one of Spain’s largest construction companies—reveals the m...
29-Apr-2025
On April 28, 2024, at 12:33 PM, Spain’s power grid experienced a sudden loss of 15 gigawatts — 60% of the country’s total energy demand at the time. As Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated, this drop to zero capacity within 5 seconds marks a first in the nation...
28-Apr-2025
Borja Carabante, Madrid’s urban planning delegate, outlines the city’s strategy to preserve residential neighborhoods while managing tourism. Under Plan Reside, scattered tourist apartments in residential buildings will be prohibited to mitigate conflicts betw...
25-Apr-2025
The Spanish government has launched the Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation (Perte) in Industrialized Housing, an initiative aimed at accelerating construction through innovative and sustainable methods. Key aspects of the project:...