Life in Spain is (almost!) back to normal. The property market has also started to recover, with home sales up 25% this summer, compared to the same time in 2019. But as we near the two-year mark since the start of the pandemic, some Spanish properties are still sat empty, with many receiving little to no maintenance throughout this period.
The Spanish housing market appears to be recovering from the pandemic. According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), home sales in August reached their highest level since Spain’s 2007 ‘housing market boom’. And, despite the impact of Brexit and the introduction of the new 90-day rule, the British are still the largest foreign group buying Spanish property.
Spanish cities have a certain charm that is hard to find elsewhere. But when it comes to living in one, it can be rather expensive. We’ve picked four stunning Spanish cities that offer property buyers the whole package without the hefty price tag.
While many British buyers fly over Catalonia on their way to the southern Costas, local expat Sally Veall explains what they’re missing out on when they ignore our closest Spanish province and its vibrant city, Barcelona.
After a year or so of disruption due to the pandemic, how has the Spanish property market fared? We take a look at the latest data and trends in our June 2021 update…