Investing in Spanish real estate

Spain continues to attract U.S. buyers with its sunny climate, relaxed lifestyle, and lower cost of living. Essentials like groceries, dining out, and healthcare are often far cheaper than in the U.S., especially in cities like...

In 2025, Spanish coastal real estate remains one of the most attractive markets in Europe. Prices start at around €1,500/m² in affordable areas such as Murcia, Granada, or the Costa de la Luz, and exceed €5,000/m² in hotspots like the Balearic...

In Spain, advertised property size often refers to the built area with shared spaces, which includes walls, terraces, and a share of common areas. In the USA, square footage only measures net habitable interior space, excluding garages, basements...

Here’s the short version: In 2025, building a swimming pool in Spain costs between €8,000 and €30,000 on average, depending on the type of pool (concrete, fiberglass, wood), size (typically from 4 × 3 m to 10 × 5 m), and features. A standard in-ground...

The cadastral reference in Spain is a 20-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies every real estate property. It’s used to locate the exact position of a property on the national cadastral map. Required in all official documentation — from...

Spain’s new anti-squat law, in force since April 3, 2025, allows for 48-hour evictions of illegal occupiers when caught early, and court-ordered removal in 15 days under fast-track procedures. Squatters no longer benefit from protections based on...