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Spain's beachfront renaissance: from "500, 000 to "1 million - and beyond
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (396+ words) Not long ago, "500, 000 secured a prime beachfront apartment with open sea views on Spain's Mediterranean coast. Today, according to Miguel A. Pastor, CEO of COSTA HOUSES Luxury Villas, that same property is "now approaching " and even exceeding " "1 million." But this is…...
E&V: 10 interested buyers for every luxury home in Spain
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (422+ words) Luxury real estate in Spain continues its upward trend, both in terms of price and demand, resulting in a strong and consolidated market. However, there are locations where supply is insufficient. During the presentation of the real estate market report…...
It's official: Spain's retirement age set to 67 from 2027
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (379+ words) Spain's Social Security has confirmed that from 2027 the ordinary retirement age in Spain will be set at 67 years, thus completing the phased increase foreseen in the pension reform. Follow idealista/news on the Whats App channel (in Spanish) However, the…...
The provinces where foreigners buy more than 20% of homes
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (501+ words) We and our providers carry out the following data processing: personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development, precise geolocation data, and identification through device scanning, store and/or access information on a device. Foreign…...
Spanish city ranks 13th in the world for quality of life in 2026
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (503+ words) There's a Spanish city that has just ranked 13th worldwide in the Quality of Life Index 2026, placing it firmly among the top-performing cities on the planet. It also sits 13th in Europe, holding its own against some of the continent's most polished…...
More Brits are working in Spain than retiring there
6+ day, 50+ min ago (442+ words) For decades, the image of British expats in Spain revolved around retirees settling along the Costa del Sol or Costa Blanca. That picture is changing. Recent analysis shows that working-age professionals now outnumber retirees moving from the UK to Spain,…...
Gifting money to non-residents: is it taxable in Spain?
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (673+ words) The Spanish Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has once again addressed a common question regarding family transactions with an international dimension: whether a monetary gift is subject to tax in Spain when the recipient child lives abroad. The answer is…...
Spain's unemployment in 2026: second highest in Europe
6+ day, 50+ min ago (293+ words) We and our providers carry out the following data processing: personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development, precise geolocation data, and identification through device scanning, store and/or access information on a device. Spain…...
Alicante's most beautiful towns on the coast
1+ week, 20+ min ago (744+ words) The province of Alicante stretches along more than 200 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline, forming what's known as the Costa Blanca. It's a patchwork of sandy beaches, rocky coves, fishing ports and old towns that still feel properly lived in, even in…...
Moving to Spain with pets: complete guide for 2026
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (579+ words) Moving to Spain with pets in 2026 is perfectly doable, but it's one of those things that rewards organisation. The rules are clear, paperwork matters, and timing is everything. Get it right and your pet can settle into Spanish life without…...