Spain surprises in global quality-of-life rankings: two cities among the world’s 40 best places to live

Spain has secured an impressive position in one of the world’s most influential rankings of urban quality of life. Two of its cities have made it into the global top 40, outperforming numerous internationally renowned destinations. But the results contain…

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Thousands of rental homes disappear from Spain’s property market within days of Sánchez’s new housing decrees

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Thousands of rental homes disappear from Spain’s property market within days of Sánchez’s new housing decrees

More than 4,200 properties have been withdrawn from Spain’s conventional rental market or switched to other uses in just 10 days, according to estate agents, following the announcement of new housing measures…

Spain records 5,807 heat-related deaths in its deadliest summer for a decade – and the north was among the hardest hit

The summer of 2026 has left Spain confronting a disturbing public health toll. New figures suggest that extreme temperatures contributed to more than 5,800 deaths, with older people overwhelmingly affected. Yet one…

How some Spanish estate agents are finding new ways to charge tenants despite the law

Spain banned estate agency fees for tenants renting their main homes in 2023. Yet some agencies are now charging for property searches, advice and access to landlords. As Spain’s housing crisis deepens,…

Sánchez promises up to €50,000 to help people buy a home – Spain Expat Press examines the small print

No interest, no fees and the possibility of deferring repayment for up to 30 years. Spain’s government has unveiled an ambitious scheme to help people purchase their first home. But behind the…

Spain is now automatically scheduling TIE fingerprinting appointments in additional regions

The Spanish National Police is expanding a pilot project for the automated scheduling of appointments for residence cards. The initiative covers locations including Málaga, Alicante, Barcelona, Murcia, and Valencia. However, initially, only…