The Journal

According to CBRE, real estate investment in Spain reached a record €12.034 billion in January–June 2026, up 59% year-on-year.

Explore the key hotspots favored by affluent Chinese buyers in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, and the Balearics. Understand the main factors driving demand such as education, residency options, business connections, lifestyle preferences, budgets, asset types, rental yields, and resale prospects.

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.