Single-family homes are experiencing their best moment in Spain. This is according to the latest data from the General Council of Notaries: in 2025, 185,097 single-family homes were sold, 11.5% more than the previous year and, for the first time, surpassing the 2007 record. Apartments, on the other hand, continue to grow, but at a much slower pace: they rose by only 2.3%, to 567,564 units, still far from their all-time high.
The issue of prices is a different matter. Apartments have already broken their own record: they've reached €2,186 per square meter, a 10.1% increase, far surpassing the peak reached in 2007. Single-family homes are also rising, but less so: they now cost €1,424 per square meter, a 3.8% increase, and remain slightly below the 2007 record, although they're approaching it. What's clear is that this preference for larger homes, with gardens or terraces, and away from the hustle and bustle, is here to stay. It's a trend that accelerated after the pandemic and now presents challenges and opportunities for developers, investors, and urban policymakers.
Looking back and comparing with 2007, it's surprising to see how strongly the single-family home market is moving, although prices haven't yet broken that pre-crisis peak. Sales figures and the constant rise in prices show a very active market, which is poised to consolidate even further. In contrast, apartment prices have already surpassed their all-time highs, which could indicate that, given the pressure of demand and interest rates, they are approaching a point of adjustment.
It all started with the pandemic. In 2020, the real estate market took a turn: many people moved away from cities to quieter places. Working from home and lockdowns made finding a house with more space and some greenery a priority for many families. Thus, the purchase of single-family homes and villas skyrocketed, especially in rural areas and on the outskirts of cities, reaching a peak at the end of that year: they accounted for 22.5% of all home sales. “People needed a different kind of home, with space and close to nature,” says an industry analyst. But the boom didn't last forever. In 2021, things calmed down because working from home wasn't as widespread as anticipated. The figures returned to more normal levels in 2022 and 2023. Now, however, data from notaries confirm that single-family homes have not only recovered lost ground but have surpassed the 2007 record.
Not only are more detached houses being bought, but, in general, the size of homes is also increasing. In 2025, the average size of a home in Spain grew by 0.5% compared to the previous year, reaching 112.7 square meters. However, this trend is not uniform across the country. Ten autonomous communities saw an increase in the average size of their homes, while in seven, the average size decreased.
By type of property, the difference is clear: apartments have an average size of 93.8 square meters, while single-family homes reach up to 172.2 square meters. Cantabria leads the growth in average size, with an increase of 1.8%. Galicia, La Rioja, and the Basque Country follow, all with increases of 1.2%. Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, Andalusia, Castilla y León, the Valencian Community, and Navarre also saw growth, although somewhat less. On the other hand, Extremadura registered the largest decline, followed by the Canary Islands, Aragon, Murcia, Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and Asturias.
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