The Journal

According to the Deutsche Bank Research Institute, Madrid ranked 18th in the global quality of life ranking, ahead of Paris, London, and New York.

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

The Community of Madrid has taken another step towards a major reform of its urban planning rules by approving LIDER, a bill designed to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate housing construction.

Discover Madrid’s top landmarks: the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, La Latina, and more iconic sites in Spain’s vibrant capital.

Madrid secured second place in GuruWalk’s Best 100 Walking Cities ranking, following Rome and surpassing Budapest, Prague, and Lisbon.

Construction has commenced on El Cañaveral, a 77,000 m² shopping center in Madrid’s Vicálvaro district, set to open for the 2027 Christmas season.

The Community of Madrid is set to introduce a robust housing plan for 2026/2027 featuring 15 strategic measures aimed at facilitating first-home purchases, expanding affordable rental options, and accelerating construction timelines across the region.

According to Global Citizen Solutions’ Global Digital Nomad 2025 report, Spain ranks #1 worldwide for digital nomads, driven by high quality of life, friendly immigration pathways, and affordable living costs—especially in Madrid.

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.