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 […]
Global tensions push borrowing costs higher: what the Iran conflict could mean for Spanish mortgage rates
Global financial markets are beginning to react to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, and the effects are already being felt in the cost of borrowing. In the UK, several major lenders including Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society have started increasing mortgage rates by up to 0.25%. The move follows a sharp rise […]
The Ultimate Guide to Expat Living in Barcelona: Culture, Lifestyle and Opportunities
Barcelona is a hot spot for expats, and it’s easy to see why. As of early 2025, over 26% of the city’s population are foreign nationals, representing 182 nationalities. The largest groups include Italians, Colombians, Pakistanis and Chinese residents, alongside a significant number of EU nationals and North Americans. If you’re planning to join the […]
Andalucia for expats: your complete guide to life in Spain’s southern region
With a population of over 8.6 million as of early 2025, Andalucia is home to approximately 680,000 foreigners, according to the Spanish National Institute for Statistics. Amongst them, approximately 74,000 British expats in Málaga province alone have chosen this vibrant region as their home, making the UK community one of the largest foreign groups in […]
Living in Alicante: the expat guide to sunny days and seaside living
Situated on Spain’s sunny eastern coast, Alicante is not only a dream destination for its over 320 sunny days a year but also ranks as 3rd globally in the 2025 Expat Insider survey, making it a top choice for expats seeking a blend of relaxation and cultural vibrancy. With three Spanish cities claiming the top […]