Property for Sale in Spain

Buying Property in Spain

Each year, a steady stream of new people find a reason to buy a home in Spain. From the climate to the ease of access and the diversity of the country, there’s the Mediterranean culture, the history, gastronomy and of course the ease of buying property.

Visas

Demand for buying a home in Spain has diversified too: whilst still a popular place to retire to, it’s now also a top choice of place to run a business remotely from since the pandemic and also the advent of the digital nomad visa. It’s got superb international schools in many areas to attract families - not to mention the ever-pervasive padel culture! For those who wish to spend more than 90 days there at a time, getting a visa has got easier and many hundreds manage to get one and make the move each year.

Top in our 10 Best Places to Buy Abroad Index

Spain continues to reign supreme, once again taking the number one spot in our annual Top 10 Best Places to Buy Abroad for 2026. With both its economy and property market going from strength to strength, it’s rather apt. Reliable sunshine, a relaxed lifestyle, easy accessibility and a diverse choice of property options along its many coastlines make Spain a favourite among international buyers.

Top Five Locations 

Our top five locations within Spain ping back and forth between the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol. Great beaches and dozens of affordable apartments make Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca the top most-searched-for location, followed by the Costa del Sol’s increasingly popular Estepona,(Jasmine Harman's recent Renovation in the Sun TV series may have contributed to this) then back to the Costa Blanca with Villamartin, then Marbella and finally Ciudad Quesada in the southern Costa Blanca.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Spain with annual low taxation makes it also very appealing to those seeking an easier and more affordable way of life. Local property taxes are a fraction of the UK’s council tax rates, and public transport is cheaper too. Start your search for a property for sale in Spain today and discover where your next home could be.

Spanish Property Market Update

The Spanish market is booming. Spain is currently enjoying low mortgage rates than some other countries, and has no shortage of new-build supply in areas like the southern Costa Blanca. The Spanish market is being boosted by an ongoing influx of buyers from a wide range of locations abroad - the number of Spanish property sales involving foreign buyers increased, especially in Alicante province.

Alongside this, a sun-soaked lifestyle that can be lived mostly outside, a familiarity born of years of holidays and a lower cost of living than in the UK is why many people plan to buy a home in Spain. The fact that you can fly there for long weekends makes a holiday home there perfectly practical – Spain has more air routes from the UK than anywhere else.

It’s also got a bit of everything, from beach clubs to golf courses, padel courts, shopping malls and Michelin chef restaurants to historic towns with local festivals and ancient traditions. But buying a property in Spain is also viewed as a sound investment, as demand from all parts of the globe keeps the market moving, as others have faltered.

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