Spain’s luxury property market grows as €1m+ homes buck the trend
While much of Spain’s property market cooled during the first quarter of 2026, one segment continued to outperform. According to new data from Idealista, homes priced above €1 million were the only category to record an increase in buyer demand, highlighting the continued strength of Spain’s luxury property market. Nationally, enquiries for homes valued at […]
Dutch overtake Brits and Germans as Spain’s top foreign property buyers
Dutch buyers have overtaken both Britons and Germans to become the largest group of foreign property purchasers in Spain, according to the latest figures from Spain’s Notary Council. The data marks a significant shift in Spain’s property market, with British and German buyers having dominated foreign home purchases for much of the past three decades. […]
PP proposes €3.2 billion income tax package to ease pressure on Spanish households
The Partido Popular (PP) has announced a package of tax proposals that it says would return around €3.2 billion to taxpayers through changes to Spain’s Personal Income Tax (IRPF) system. The measures also include tax relief for self-employed workers, lower energy taxes and support for industry, with the party arguing the proposals are designed to […]
Spain Mortgage & Property Finance Statistics 2026
Aggregated, cited data on Spain’s residential mortgage market — total lending volumes, interest rate trends, Euribor movements, non-resident LTV rules, foreign buyer statistics, house prices by region, and purchase cost breakdowns. Primary sources include INE, Registradores de España, Banco de España, CaixaBank Research and the Consejo General del Notariado. Last updated: June 2026 | Primary […]
Spain Autónomo Statistics 2026
Aggregated, cited data on self-employment in Spain — total RETA registrations, sector trends, regional breakdown, foreign autónomos, the 2025 real-income contribution system, and demographic analysis. Sources include Ministerio de Trabajo (MITES), Seguridad Social, ATA, UPTA and the Agencia Tributaria. Last updated: June 2026 | Primary sources: MITES, Seguridad Social, ATA, UPTA, SEPE, BOE | Maintained […]
Beckham Law Statistics 2026
Aggregated, cited data on Spain’s Special Expat Tax Regime (Régimen Especial para Trabajadores Desplazados) — tax savings by income level, eligibility changes, digital nomad figures, regional tax comparisons, and AEAT enforcement trends. Updated to reflect the most recent available data (2024–25). Last updated: June 2026 | Sources: INE, Agencia Tributaria, Ley 28/2022, OPI | Maintained […]
Spain Interest Rate Update – February 2026
Published: 2 February 2026Last updated: 2 February 2026 As February begins, interest rates in Spain are showing a period of relative stability following the easing cycle that unfolded through 2025. After the volatility of 2023 and 2024, the current rate environment is calmer, with borrowing costs now sitting well below their recent peak and providing […]
Electronic invoicing is coming: what Spain’s new rules mean for businesses and freelancers
Running a business in Spain is never short of paperwork. From Modelo 720 to quarterly IVA, it sometimes feels like the rules change just as you get comfortable with them. The next big change is already on the horizon: mandatory electronic invoicing. Spain’s government has approved two pieces of legislation – Law 11/2021 (on tax […]
Financial management challenges and tips for tourism businesses in Spain
Running a tourism business in Spain isn’t like running one back home. The seasons are different, the tax rules don’t match what you’re used to, and licences can change overnight. Many expat owners only find this out the hard way — when they get a fine, can’t renew a rental licence, or realise their summer […]
Spain Tops Global Rankings for Expat Living: What the 2025 Survey Really Means for You
Spain has long been a magnet for international residents. Sunshine, food culture, family-first values, and a slower pace of life continue to draw people in. But the latest Expat Insider 2025 report from InterNations, based on the views of more than 12,000 expats, confirms just how strong Spain’s appeal is today. Three Spanish cities—Valencia, Málaga […]