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This week in Spanish Property
The top 3 updates and market moves in Spanish property this week:
Airbnb unveils €40 million rural-Spain investment after city backlog
Airbnb has announced a three-year plan to invest €40 million to shift its focus from major cities to rural Spain, following crackdowns on thousands of listings in Spain’s urban tourist zones.
Source: The Spanish Eye
Costa del Sol property market enters a new confidence phase backed by expat demand
The Costa del Sol region is seeing renewed momentum in residential sales, with strong international buyer interest and major infrastructure investment (including a €13 billion airport-network upgrade) cited as key drivers.
Source: Euro Weekly News
Home sales in Spain reach highest September on record
According to INE data, 63,794 homes were sold in Spain in September 2025, a 3.8% year-on-year rise and the highest number for a September since the series began in 2007. New-build homes accounted for 21.7% of sales and increased 10.8% y/y.
Source: The Corner
Guide
Estate Planning And Inheritance: What Expats Need To Know
Estate planning in Spain works differently from most countries. For expats who own a home in Spain or plan to retire here, understanding the system is essential.
Without the right clauses, Spanish law may override your wishes, especially in blended families or cross-border estates. Note that for EEA non-residents who own property in Spain, domestic inheritance laws will in most cases apply and the need for a Spanish Will often will not be needed.
Key topics covered:
What happens if you have no will
How to choose your home-country inheritance law
Inheritance tax for residents and non-residents
Rates and regional differences
Gift tax rules and deadlines
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Property
Trends in Spanish Property Market
The numbers, trends, and insights that matter most to your Spanish property investment:
National Prices Up ~12.7% Year-On-Year in Q2 2025
Average home prices increased +12.7% y/y in Q2 2025
What this means for you: Your property likely appreciates significantly this year but higher entry prices mean your upside may be lower compared to earlier buyers.
Policy & Regulation Watch
Home sales hit a 17-year high in 2025 with 379,777 home transactions, yet foreign non-resident purchases dropped by about 14% in Q2.
What this means for you: If you’re buying or selling soon, local domestic demand will matter more than foreign holiday-home buyers; your strategy must reflect that.
See how your property has increased in valuation and discover the ideal rental yield for your specific property on Bueno Property:
💬 Reader’s Question
“Q: Can UK nationals get mortgages in Spain after Brexit and will the terms be the same as for Spaniards?”
Yes, UK nationals remain eligible for Spanish mortgages. However, lending criteria and documentation requirements might differ slightly post-Brexit, so it’s important to check current rules. Non-residents should expect rates starting around 2-2.5%. Most non-resident mortgages are fixed-rate and have terms capped at 20 years.
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— The Bueno Team