The Journal

According to the Registrars, foreign buyers accounted for 31% of home purchases in the Valencian Community in the second quarter of 2026, while their share across Spain reached a historic high of 16%.

More Europeans are coming to Alicante province not only for holidays, but also to buy homes on the Costa Blanca – for living, remote work, retirement, or long-term personal projects.

A comprehensive guide to buying a new-build property in Spain in 2026, covering region selection, NIE, developer checks, payments, mortgages, guarantees, handover, and professional support.

In 2025, foreign buyers accounted for 27.65% of home purchases in the Valencian Community, twice the national average of 13.82%, highlighting strong international interest despite rising prices.

In the first six months of the year, foreign buyers completed more than 71,000 residential property transactions in Spain. This report highlights market share trends, leading nationalities, preferred regions, price developments, and buyer profiles.

Dutch demand tops Alicante’s market, with coastal hotspots such as Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, and Benidorm attracting buyers. Key factors driving this trend include favorable climate, improved flight connections, remote work opportunities, and attractive rental yields.

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.