News & tips
Discover the latest news about new build properties in Spain. From market trends and buying tips to regional guides — everything you need to know about real estate on the Spanish coast.
Costa Blanca real estate market 2025: prices, trends and what buyers should know
New-build asking prices along the Costa Blanca range from under €285,000 for a 3-bedroom bungalow in Pilar de la Horadada to over €1,100,000 for a penthouse in Calpe, reflecting a market that is neither uniform nor predictable. This article maps current price points across four municipalities and explains what buyers must budget beyond the headline figure.
Holiday rentals in Spain: licences, rules and realistic returns
Renting a Spanish property to tourists without a regional tourist licence risks fines that can reach €90,000 in some regions. This article covers the licence process, the tax obligations, the purchase costs involved and several current projects on the Spanish coast where short-term rental is a realistic consideration.
New-build projects on the Costa Blanca in 2026: five developments with confirmed prices, from Calpe to Pilar de la Horadada
The Costa Blanca's new-build market in 2026 spans from €284,900 for a bungalow in Pilar de la Horadada to €899,000 for a penthouse in Calpe. This article covers five listed projects, their exact price ranges and the acquisition costs to budget beyond the asking price.
Buying new build property in Spain: a complete guide for foreign buyers
Foreign buyers purchasing new build property in Spain pay 10% IVA instead of transfer tax, plus notary, registry and legal fees that typically add 12–14% on top of the purchase price. This guide walks through each stage of the process and features five current new build projects across the Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida and Costa del Sol.
New-build versus resale in Spain: five projects that illustrate the difference
Buying new-build in Spain means paying 10% IVA on the purchase price; resale property attracts transfer tax (ITP) of 6–10% depending on the region. That gap — combined with construction timelines and statutory warranties — is what determines which route makes more financial sense.
Buying a new-build property on the Costa del Sol: what foreign buyers need to know
New-build prices on the Costa del Sol range from €370,000 for apartments in Fuengirola to €5,000,000 for villas in Casares. This guide covers the real acquisition costs, the key contractual stages and five representative projects across the region.
New-build property in Marbella: what investors need to know before buying
New-build villas and apartments in Marbella currently range from around €2,170,000 to over €6,400,000. This article covers five live projects, the full acquisition costs beyond the purchase price, and the steps to completion.
Investing in new-build property in Marbella: what serious buyers need to know
New-build villas and apartments in Marbella currently range from €2,167,250 to €6,400,000 across the projects listed here, with acquisition costs adding a further 10–13% on top of the purchase price. This article walks through five live projects, the tax and legal steps involved, and the key differences between off-plan and key-ready purchases in this market.
Spanish property as an investment: what does rental income actually deliver?
Gross rental yields of 4–7% are frequently quoted for Spanish property, but the real return depends on purchase costs, local rental regulations and the type of unit. This article sets out those factors alongside five new-build projects on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida.
New-build properties on the Costa Blanca in 2026: five projects from Dénia to Benidorm
From a bungalow at €289,900 in Pilar de la Horadada to a villa at €1,080,000 in Benidorm, the Costa Blanca new-build market in 2026 covers a wide range of price points and property types. This overview compares five specific projects and sets out the real costs a foreign buyer needs to budget beyond the purchase price.
New-build projects on the Costa Blanca in 2026: five developments compared, from Pilar de la Horadada to Benidorm
In 2026, asking prices for new-build homes on the Costa Blanca range from €289,900 for a 3-bedroom bungalow in Pilar de la Horadada to €1,080,000 for a 3-bedroom villa in Benidorm. This article compares five specific projects from the Alistora database, sets out the acquisition costs buyers need to budget for, and walks through the purchase process for a foreign buyer.
New-build property on the Costa Blanca in 2026: five projects from €249,000
Five new-build projects currently listed on the Costa Blanca range from €249,000 for a townhouse in El Verger to €3,475,000 for a five-bedroom villa in Jávea. This guide sets out what each development offers, what buying costs to budget beyond the asking price, and how the purchase process works for non-resident buyers.