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Coastal Housing Market Analysis - First Quarter 2025 The technical network of Tinsa by Accumin places the year-on-year increase in second home prices on the coast at 12.1% (€2,970/m²) in the first quarter of 2025, driven by the concentration of new construction in the vacation segment and supply shortage. Including primary residence (first home), the average price on the coast grew 7.2% year-on-year, close to the national average (7.8%).  The coasts of Málaga (+14.3% year-on-year), Pontevedra (+11.2%), and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (+10.8%) show the highest year-on-year increases in housing prices, according to first and second home valuations.  Up to 32 coastal municipalities exceed bubble-era peaks. Discounting the effect of inflation (real prices), only five municipalities in the Balearics are at series highs.  Property transactions (+7.2%) and new construction permits (-2.1%) on the coast maintained high activity levels in 2024, but reduced their weight in the nati...

  There are three circumstances that bring up the question of whether an energy certificate is mandatory. We'll explain them in case you find yourself in any of these situations, as otherwise you could face penalties. If you're thinking about selling, renting, or renovating a property, you'll encounter an increasingly common requirement: the energy certificate. When is it mandatory? For what type of properties? What happens if you don't have one? In this article, we resolve all your doubts about the mandatory nature of the Energy Efficiency Certificate (EEC). Energy Efficiency Certificate: When is it Mandatory? The energy certificate is mandatory in cases of sale or rental, whether for residential properties, commercial premises, or other types of real estate, except for the following exceptions: Isolated buildings with total usable area less than 50 m². Industrial, defense, and agricultural buildings without residential use intended for workshops and processes. ...

  June 2025 - Costa Blanca Properties of the month   Summer season is officially here, maybe we have the property for you to enjoy Summer 2025 in a new home....  Delfin Natura, Albir - Prices from €580,000  Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2 / Private Parking and Store Room included Delfin Natura is located in Albir, and only a hundred meters or so from the beaches and an enviable choice of superb cafes, bars and restaurants. This is truly a perfect place to live or enjoy a vacation.  The development is now taking shape with the first phase and gardens now complete, you can now see what to expect as building continues on phases 2 and 3.  Depending on availability, we have a number of two bedroom two bathroom apartments with large terraces for sale priced from 580.000 Euros (plus taxes). Detached Villa in Benissa Costa, now €525,000 Bedrooms: 3 / Bathrooms: 2 / Private Swimming pool Located only minutes from the stunning coastline between Moraira and Calpe...

Spain property price update The average price of new and used housing rose 0.9% in May compared to the previous month, bringing the annual rate to 9.9%.   All areas recorded price acceleration, with growth above inflation.   Island territories continue to stand out as the most dynamic group, both in monthly rate (+1.6%) and annual rate (+15.5%).   The General Index remains 9.7% below the peaks reached in 2007.  Housing prices continued to accelerate in May.  The Tinsa IMIE General and Major Markets Index recorded a 0.9% increase in monthly rate and 9.9% in annual rate. All areas experienced growth above inflation over the past year.  "The strong performance of employment combined with moderation in mortgage costs incentivizes access to credit and sustains the upward trend in mortgages and property transactions since the beginning of the year," states Cristina Arias, director of Tinsa by Accumin's Research Department.  Price growth is wid...