Record on the Spanish real estate market: more than 350,000 sales in six months, the Belgians have never been so much to buy in Spain

A foreign rush to stone – Record spanish real estate market:

The demand does not only come from Spaniards. Therefore, Foreigners play an increasing role, with nearly 50,000 acquisitions in six months, an absolute record. For example, Alongside the traditional British, French and German buyers, new profiles are emerging, notably from Poland and Romania.

Now, 40 % of new foreign owners are not from the European Union.

The Belgians, long in the top five of buyers, retreat in eighth place. Similarly, This does not prevent them from breaking their own record: 2. Furthermore, 389 transactions in the first half of 2025, slightly more than in the previous semester.

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Attractive price. However, mild climate

Spain seduces with its still competitive prices compared to other Mediterranean destinations, ease of record spanish real estate market: access thanks to the many aerial links, as well as a lower cost of living. Sweet winters further strengthen its appeal for secondary residences.

However, this high demand exerts increasing pressure on the market. In four years, prices have increased by 26.3 %, reaching an average of € 2,251/m². A level now close to that observed in Belgium (€ 2,065/m² on average). The tourist regions are particularly affected: in Andalusia. the province of Málaga displays record prices, up to € 5,213/m² in Marbella. In Tenerife, the square meter is negotiated at € 3,292, and in Alicante, € 2,582. Only the Costa Cálida and the Costa de Almería remain slightly below the national average.

Still accessible opportunities

For candidates for a second home, these two areas remain the most affordable. But the real “good deals” disappear quickly, especially in new, highly sought after by foreign buyers.