{"id":3325,"date":"2026-07-21T15:23:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/altavistafinance.com\/real-estate-markets-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T19:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T17:31:49","slug":"real-estate-markets-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/altavistafinance.com\/en\/real-estate-markets-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"REAL ESTATE MARKETS IN SPAIN"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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REAL ESTATE
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IN SPAIN<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Market data, acquisition taxation, and international buyer profiles across Spain\u2019s five main real estate markets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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01 Madrid \u2013 Real Estate Market<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Madrid is Spain\u2019s largest real estate market in terms of transaction volume and depth of financing options. The capital is home to the headquarters of the country\u2019s leading financial institutions, resulting in greater competition among lenders and more competitive terms for buyers. <\/p>

International demand is sustained and diversified, with buyers from Latin America, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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NEW-BUILD PROPERTIES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Who Buys in Madrid<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Madrid market combines domestic and international demand. International buyers include predominantly Latin American and European profiles, alongside a growing segment of Middle Eastern and US buyers. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Salamanca, Chamber\u00ed, and Retiro are the prime markets par excellence. Malasa\u00f1a, Lavapi\u00e9s, and Usera attract investment demand with higher-yield profiles. In the outskirts, Aravaca, Las Rozas, Pozuelo, and La Moraleja attract international buyers with families. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Altavista Finance\u2019s main office is located in Madrid.<\/strong>
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Last updated: June 2026<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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02 Barcelona \u2013 Real Estate Market<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Barcelona combines a growing technology-driven economy with Mediterranean lifestyle appeal, positioning it as Spain\u2019s second major international real estate market.<\/p>

Since June 2025, Catalonia has applied a progressive ITP regime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mallorca<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Mallorca market is anchored by German demand. The southwest coast (Andratx, Calvi\u00e0) and Dei\u00e0 \/ S\u00f3ller concentrate the premium segment. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ibiza is a market characterized by restricted supply and ultra-premium demand. Santa Eulalia, San Jos\u00e9, and the northern coast concentrate the highest-value transactions. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Who Buys in Barcelona<\/h4>

A mixed profile: domestic buyers, European buyers (French, Italian, Dutch, and British), and a growing segment of international technology professionals.<\/p>

Key Areas<\/h4>

Eixample, Sarri\u00e0-Sant Gervasi, Poblenou \/ 22@, Gr\u00e0cia, Diagonal Mar.<\/p>

Last updated: June 2026<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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03 Balearic Islands \u2013 Real Estate Market<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Balearic Islands \u2014 primarily Mallorca and Ibiza \u2014 are among Europe\u2019s most established international real estate markets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Ibiza is a market characterized by restricted supply and ultra-premium demand. Santa Eulalia, San Jos\u00e9, and the northern coast concentrate the highest-value transactions. <\/p><\/div>

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Who Buys in the Balearic Islands<\/h4>

Mallorca: Germans, British, Scandinavians, and Swiss.
Ibiza: British, French, Northern Europeans, with a growing Middle Eastern segment. <\/p>

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04 Marbella and Costa del Sol \u2013 Real Estate Market<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Marbella and the Costa del Sol represent Spain\u2019s premier international luxury real estate market.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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ITP in Andalusia\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Buyers under 35 (main residence, up to \u20ac150,000)<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3,5%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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NEW-BUILD PROPERTIES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Andalusia has applied a 100% regional tax relief on Wealth Tax since 2022. However, the effective scope is affected by the continued application of the Temporary Solidarity Tax on Large Fortunes (ITSGF). <\/p>

Inheritance and Gift Tax: 99% tax relief
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Who Buys in Marbella \/ Costa del Sol<\/h4>

British buyers, Middle Eastern buyers (a clearly growing segment), Scandinavians, Belgians, and Dutch buyers. The HNW\/UHNW segment is particularly active in the Golden Mile, Puerto Ban\u00fas, and Benahav\u00eds. <\/p>

Key Areas<\/h4>

Golden Mile, Puerto Ban\u00fas, Nueva Andaluc\u00eda, Benahav\u00eds, Estepona corridor, Sotogrande.<\/p>

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The Costa Blanca (province of Alicante) is one of Spain\u2019s most active international real estate markets by transaction volume. Its appeal lies in accessible pricing, air connectivity, and a climate that attracts both lifestyle buyers and retirees. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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ITP in the Valencian Community\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Type<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPercentage<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Properties valued above \u20ac1,000,000<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\r\n For properties valued at more than \u20ac1,000,000, AJD increases to 2%.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Who Buys in Costa Blanca<\/h4>

British, Scandinavian, Dutch, Belgian, and, more recently, Eastern European buyers.<\/p>

Key Areas<\/h4>

J\u00e1vea \/ X\u00e0bia, Moraira, Altea, D\u00e9nia, Benidorm, Torrevieja, and Orihuela Costa.<\/p>

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Taxable Base<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Spain, the basis for calculating ITP is not necessarily the agreed purchase price. The higher of the declared value (purchase price) and the cadastral reference value is applied. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Other Taxes and Recurring Costs<\/h4>

IBI: <\/strong>Annual municipal property tax.<\/p>

IRNR:<\/strong> Non-resident owners are subject to annual taxation even if the property is not rented out.<\/p>

Wealth Tax \/ ITSGF: Depending on the autonomous community and the net value of the individual\u2019s assets.<\/p>

Municipal Capital Gains Tax<\/strong>: Tax on the increase in the value of urban land, generally payable upon sale.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ITP Comparison by Autonomous Community<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Comunidad<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tITP<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAJD (New Build)<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Madrid<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t0,75%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Andaluc\u00eda<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t7%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1,2%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Comunidad Valenciana<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9% (11% > 1M\u20ac)<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1,4%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Catalunya<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10-13%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1,5% (3,5%)<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Baleares<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t8-13%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1,5% (2%)<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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