Foreign buyers purchased nearly 100,000 homes in Spain in 2025

The purchase of property by foreign buyers in Spain once again reached very high levels in 2025. According to preliminary data from the Spanish Property Registrars, total home sales exceeded 705,000 transactions, with 13.8% carried out by international buyers. In absolute terms, foreigners purchased homes in Spain in 2025 in nearly 97,300 transactions, marking a new historical high.

In areas such as the Costa Blanca and the Costa Cálida, where international buyers play a structural role in the market, these figures help explain why demand remains strong, why resale properties continue to dominate transactions, and why provinces such as Alicante remain especially prominent.

Foreigners purchased homes in Spain in 2025: key figures

Although the relative weight of foreign buyers declined slightly compared to previous years (14.6% in 2024 and 15% in 2023), overall market growth offset this adjustment.

In 2024, international buyers purchased close to 93,000 homes in Spain. In 2025, this figure increased by almost 5%, reaching nearly 97,300 transactions. This confirms that foreign demand remains a key pillar of the Spanish property market, even in a context of rising prices.

Most active nationalities

During the fourth quarter of 2025, the highest volumes of foreign purchases were recorded among:

• British buyers

• German buyers

• Dutch buyers

• French buyers

• Belgian buyers

This profile is fully aligned with the typical European buyer seeking a second home or a long-term residential investment on the Spanish coast.

Resale housing reaches historic highs

Resale properties continued to dominate the market. In 2025, more than 556,000 resale home transactions were recorded, accounting for nearly 79% of total sales.

New-build properties also grew, exceeding 149,000 transactions, but their development remains constrained by the limited supply of new construction in many regions.

In the Costa Blanca and the Costa Cálida, this situation reinforces the importance of existing housing stock, where factors such as property condition, legal documentation and location are decisive for international buyers.

Alicante and the Mediterranean coast at the centre of foreign demand

One of the most striking figures of 2025 is the weight of foreign buyers in the province of Alicante, where they accounted for approximately 45.7% of all transactions.

At regional level, the highest shares of foreign purchases were recorded in:

• Balearic Islands

• Valencian Community

• Canary Islands

• Region of Murcia

• Catalonia

• Andalusia

This confirms that international demand continues to concentrate in regions offering favourable climate, good air connectivity and housing products tailored to overseas buyers.

House prices reach new record levels

Average house prices maintained their upward trend in 2025, increasing by 9.5% year on year to reach €2,354 per square metre, according to the Property Registrars.

Both new-build and resale properties closed the year at record price levels, a dynamic that is particularly noticeable in areas with strong foreign demand.

Mortgage activity also increases in 2025

Mortgage lending also grew significantly. In total, nearly 498,500 mortgages were granted in 2025, representing a 14.5% increase compared to 2024. In the final quarter of the year, around 74% of home purchases were completed with mortgage financing.

However, housing affordability indicators deteriorated slightly, with the average mortgage payment representing around 33.8% of household income, highlighting the need for careful financial planning by buyers.

Conclusion

In 2025, foreigners purchased homes in Spain at a pace close to 100,000 transactions, consolidating their key role in the property market. Regions such as the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia, and particularly the province of Alicante, remain top destinations for international buyers.

At Esentya Estate, we assist international buyers throughout the entire purchase process on the Costa Blanca and the Costa Cálida, offering professional advice and carefully selected properties with clear documentation and transparent procedures.

Sources: Spanish Property Registrars (Real Estate Registry Statistics), Idealista