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Spain’s newest property hotspot: The Gibraltar treaty is causing a gold rush in La Linea as the border prepares to come down

THE property market in La Linea is booming as the long-anticipated Gibraltar treaty edges closer to bringing down the border fence. Buyers are rushing to

10 Mar, 2026 @ 16:45

Gibraltar·Lead·Property

Property prices start to soar in Costa del Sol ‘bargain’ hotspot as Marbella hits €5,600 per square metre

ASKING prices in one of the Costa del Sol’s previously most affordable expat hotspots have surged by a massive 17.2% over the last year. The

10 Mar, 2026 @ 16:15

Costa del Sol·Lead·Property

Spain has the highest number of births to mothers over 40 in Europe – how the housing crisis, tourism and cost of living has pushed the figure ever upwards

THE full extent of Spain’s fertility crisis has become apparent after it was revealed that more than one in ten children are born to mothers

9 Mar, 2026 @ 17:50

Business & Finance·Health·Lead·National News·Property

Barcelona mayor wants to ban non-EU residents from purchasing property – but the number they actually buy is tiny

THE Barcelona mayor’s bid to scapegoat non-EU foreigners as one of the causes of the city’s housing crisis has been met with a barrage of

9 Mar, 2026 @ 17:00

Barcelona·Lead·Property

The rise of the bank of mum and dad: Financial donations from parents to children hit record highs in Spain as youngsters struggle to access housing

A RECORD number of Spanish parents are forking out thousands of euros to help their kids get on the property ladder as housing prices soar.

9 Mar, 2026 @ 13:05

Business & Finance·Lead·Property

Revealed: Property prices in Spain soared by 12.7% in 2025 - the steepest climb in 18 years and almost DOUBLE initial forecasts

Revealed: Property prices in Spain soared by 12.9% in 2025 – the steepest climb in 18 years and almost DOUBLE initial forecasts

HOUSE prices in Spain rose by 12.9% last year – the highest figure since early 2007 when costs went up 13.1%. The numbers are far

7 Mar, 2026 @ 19:25

Lead·National News·Property

‘Tsunami of evictions’ looms in Spain as protections for tenants who can’t pay rent are scrapped over squatter fears

SPAIN could face a wave of evictions numbering in the thousands after parliament once again rejected the extension of a key housing protection introduced during

5 Mar, 2026 @ 17:00

Andalucia·Catalunya·Lead·Madrid·Property·Valencia

Property asking prices in this Costa Blanca coastal haven jump by 25% in a year – as all Spain’s costas see unbelievable gains

ASKING prices for property in Valencia province have skyrocketed by a staggering 25.3% in just one year. The dramatic surge means seller expectations in the

3 Mar, 2026 @ 15:00

Lead·Property·Valencia

Spain’s rental bargain hotspots revealed: these are the ten cheapest cities to live in

SPAIN property market is booming, driving prices up, but venture beyond the major cities and tourist hotspots, and you’ll find surprisingly affordable rental options. Property

2 Mar, 2026 @ 18:45

Lead·Property

Marbella is betting big on a new wave of five-star hotels – but is the Costa del Sol jewel really ready to go cold turkey on illegal Airbnbs?

WERE it not for for the forest of cranes springing up on the horizon around Marbella, you would hardly know that a quiet struggle is

1 Mar, 2026 @ 10:00

Lead·Marbella·Olive Press Travel·Property·Travel News

Demand in Spain is going through the roof – but a massive one in five of the country’s most in-demand property hotspots are located in just one province

THE property market is booming across Spain, but which locations are most coveted by buyers? Property platform Idealista’s latest rankings highlight the top Spanish housing

27 Feb, 2026 @ 18:15

Alicante·Lead·Property

Affordable homes scandal erupts in Alicante as wealthy son of local politician snaps up flat meant for struggling families

OUTRAGE has erupted on the Costa Blanca after the affluent son of a local politician snapped up one of the city’s few ‘affordable homes’ –

26 Feb, 2026 @ 15:55

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Property

After Spain’s Golden Visa: what Marbella property buyers need to know

By Christopher Clover AS Panorama Properties is Marbella’s longest-established real estate agency, we have a clear perspective on the impact of Spain’s Golden Visa ending

26 Feb, 2026 @ 10:01

Property

The Dutch have now moved into the top five for property purchases in Spain – here is where they are snapping up homes

FOREIGN demand for Spanish property is booming, and the Dutch are now leading the charge, climbing into the top five nationalities buying homes in Spain.

25 Feb, 2026 @ 17:45

Costa Blanca·Costa del Sol·Lead·Property

Costa Blanca real estate agents arrested for scamming foreign customers who ended up virtually penniless

A COUPLE who own an Alicante real estate agency were amongst four people arrested by the Policia Nacional for scamming mainly foreign customers. Three men

24 Feb, 2026 @ 13:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Property

Renting a home in Spain uses up 11% more of household income compared to buying a property

Revealed: More than 700,000 homes were bought in Spain in 2025 – the highest figure in 18 years

SPAIN’S booming property market is continuing to go from strength-to-strength after the number of property sales reached a historic high last year. According to figures

22 Feb, 2026 @ 20:32

Lead·Property

The Olive Press slips inside Spain’s ski property hotspots: from Sierra Nevada to the Pyrenees

WHILE Spain is best known for beachside living, demand for property in the country’s ski resorts is quietly rising. From luxury chalets in the Pyrenees

22 Feb, 2026 @ 16:00

Barcelona·Basque Country·Catalunya·Lead·Madrid·Property·Sport·Travel News

Homebuyers in Malaga need to find nearly €100k just to get a mortgage – and it’s no where near the worst in Spain

GETTING on the high-demand property ladder in Malaga has become a Herculean task for locals, with buyers now needing nearly €100,000 in cash just to

22 Feb, 2026 @ 12:30

Lead·Malaga·Property

British property hunters face ban as Balearic Islands clamp down on foreign buyers and holiday rentals amid soaring prices

BRITISH property hunters are in for a shock as lawmakers weigh plans to ban non-residents from buying homes on the Balearic Islands. Left-wing party Mes

21 Feb, 2026 @ 14:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Property

Revealed: Where foreigners are looking to buy on Spain’s costas – with one location a runaway favourite

COASTAL hotspots across Spain are drawing strong overseas interest, but one Costa Blanca town is striding streaks ahead of the rest Foreign buyers are focusing

21 Feb, 2026 @ 14:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Costa del Sol·Lead·Property

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Fuengirola with pool – € 520,000

Let yourself be captivated by this development, an architectural masterpiece that redefines luxury and sophistication on the incomparable Costa del Sol. A Prime Location Nestled

21 Feb, 2026 @ 10:01

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN·Property

Spain’s hidden mortgage clause scandal has cost dozens of expat families millions – but one law firm fought back

FOR years, Spanish banks quietly siphoned money from unsuspecting homeowners using a single line buried deep in their mortgage contracts. A clause so discreet, so

20 Feb, 2026 @ 17:12

Property·Sponsored Article

Catalunya to become first region in Spain to ban ‘property speculation’ in urgent bid to curb housing crisis

THE Catalan government has proposed a new housing law that would restrict certain property purchases across most of the region, in a bid to curb

20 Feb, 2026 @ 16:00

Catalunya·Lead·Property

Housing, Politics and Investors in Andalusia: Local Tourist Rental Rules

ACROSS Spain, housing policy has become one of the most politically charged debates. In cities like Barcelona, the drive to protect residents from rising rents

19 Feb, 2026 @ 17:00

Property·Sponsored Article

Over half-a-million new mortgages approved during 2025 in Spain – the highest number for 15 years

THE number of new mortgages granted in Spain last year was 501,073 – the highest figure for 15 years. Provisional figures released on Thursday by

19 Feb, 2026 @ 13:30

Lead·National News·Property

Scandal deepens for Estepona mayor as plush restaurant he handed to son’s girlfriend ‘doesn’t have licence or pay any fees’

THE under-fire mayor of a popular Costa del Sol town has come under increased scrutiny after documents shown in court revealed that a luxury restaurant

19 Feb, 2026 @ 11:46

Crime & Law·Lead·Politics·Property

Property

Spain’s newest property hotspot: The Gibraltar treaty is causing a gold rush in La Linea as the border prepares to come down

Property prices start to soar in Costa del Sol ‘bargain’ hotspot as Marbella hits €5,600 per square metre

Spain has the highest number of births to mothers over 40 in Europe – how the housing crisis, tourism and cost of living has pushed the figure ever upwards

Barcelona mayor wants to ban non-EU residents from purchasing property – but the number they actually buy is tiny

The rise of the bank of mum and dad: Financial donations from parents to children hit record highs in Spain as youngsters struggle to access housing

Revealed: Property prices in Spain soared by 12.9% in 2025 – the steepest climb in 18 years and almost DOUBLE initial forecasts

‘Tsunami of evictions’ looms in Spain as protections for tenants who can’t pay rent are scrapped over squatter fears

Property asking prices in this Costa Blanca coastal haven jump by 25% in a year – as all Spain’s costas see unbelievable gains

Spain’s rental bargain hotspots revealed: these are the ten cheapest cities to live in

Marbella is betting big on a new wave of five-star hotels – but is the Costa del Sol jewel really ready to go cold turkey on illegal Airbnbs?

Demand in Spain is going through the roof – but a massive one in five of the country’s most in-demand property hotspots are located in just one province

Affordable homes scandal erupts in Alicante as wealthy son of local politician snaps up flat meant for struggling families

After Spain’s Golden Visa: what Marbella property buyers need to know

The Dutch have now moved into the top five for property purchases in Spain – here is where they are snapping up homes

Costa Blanca real estate agents arrested for scamming foreign customers who ended up virtually penniless

Revealed: More than 700,000 homes were bought in Spain in 2025 – the highest figure in 18 years

The Olive Press slips inside Spain’s ski property hotspots: from Sierra Nevada to the Pyrenees

Homebuyers in Malaga need to find nearly €100k just to get a mortgage – and it’s no where near the worst in Spain

British property hunters face ban as Balearic Islands clamp down on foreign buyers and holiday rentals amid soaring prices

Revealed: Where foreigners are looking to buy on Spain’s costas – with one location a runaway favourite

2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Fuengirola with pool – € 520,000

Spain’s hidden mortgage clause scandal has cost dozens of expat families millions – but one law firm fought back

Catalunya to become first region in Spain to ban ‘property speculation’ in urgent bid to curb housing crisis

Housing, Politics and Investors in Andalusia: Local Tourist Rental Rules

Over half-a-million new mortgages approved during 2025 in Spain – the highest number for 15 years

Scandal deepens for Estepona mayor as plush restaurant he handed to son’s girlfriend ‘doesn’t have licence or pay any fees’

Marbella could be set to welcome a sprawling new ‘city of justice’ next to La Cañada shopping centre.

Malaga petrol prices soar 25% in a week with diesel seeing sharpest gains thanks to the Iran war – or price gouging?

ON THIS DAY: The Madrid train bombings – how Spain’s worst ever terror attack unfolded 22 years ago

Spain’s newest property hotspot: The Gibraltar treaty is causing a gold rush in La Linea as the border prepares to come down

Property prices start to soar in Costa del Sol ‘bargain’ hotspot as Marbella hits €5,600 per square metre