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Idealista’s December 2025 data reveals a 16.2% year-on-year increase in Spain’s resale housing prices, with all regions and most provinces experiencing growth. Prices now average €2,639 per square meter, marking a historic peak.

Idealista’s December 2025 data reveal a 16.2% year-on-year increase in resale home prices across Spain, with the average price per square meter hitting €2,639 — the highest ever recorded.

Spain’s housing market has surged to a multi-year peak in transactions, driven by strong demand, increased investor activity, and improved financing conditions, reaching levels unseen since late 2007.

In 2025, Spain experienced a record-breaking 705,000+ home sales, marking a 10.4% increase from the previous year. Foreign buyers accounted for 13.8% of these purchases, led primarily by Britons and other European nationals.

Idealista reports an 8.5% year-on-year increase in rental prices across Spain, with average rents reaching €14.7/m² by December 2025. This article breaks down rental trends by provincial capitals, provinces, and autonomous communities.

The 2025 personal income tax (IRPF) and property tax campaign opens on April 8 and runs through June 30, 2026. Learn about online filing, assistance options, who must file, key deductions, and payment methods.

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.

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