The Journal

For the first time, Spain has claimed the top spot in Europe for real estate investment attractiveness, with investment volumes surpassing €18.4 billion in 2025 and promising further growth in 2026.

Solvia forecasts a 6–9% increase in Spain’s home prices during the first half of 2026, driven by limited supply, rising demand, and steady rental prices.

The Valencian Community has expanded its IVF guarantee program, enabling residents under 45 to obtain mortgages covering 100% of their first home’s price without a down payment.

By the end of 2025, housing prices in Spain have surged to more than twice the average levels seen across the European Union, reflecting significant market dynamics and regional economic factors.

A recent Euroval report reveals that residential rental yields in the Valencian Community vary from 7.6% to 10.3% annually, positioning the region among Spain’s most dynamic rental markets.

In 2025, Madrid secured €15.97 billion in foreign direct investment, representing 51.9% of Spain’s total, according to DataInvex.

A comprehensive checklist for verifying property in Spain before buying: essential documents and extracts, debts and encumbrances, licenses and legality, utility payments, risk assessment, and what to check before the notary appointment.

Madrid has been honored as the world’s best city at the first Forbes Travel Awards, surpassing renowned destinations like Hong Kong and Miami, further cementing its status as a premier European travel hotspot.