Valencia city has replaced its 2024 moratorium with a permanent saturation system — three caps (8%, 2%, 15%) that close entire districts to new tourist licences. Here's what it means for buyers, and why Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida and Mallorca sit in three very different places.
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AEMET expects Spain's first 2026 heatwave just as Costa Blanca municipalities tighten beach by-laws. Smoking, towel "reservations" and overnight beach access can now cost €750-€1,200. Here is what changes this summer.
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Prices were already moving up before the Iran energy shock — housing deficit, planning bureaucracy, foreign demand, labor costs. Now CNC, BBVA, Tinsa and Valmesa data confirms an additional layer of pressure. What it means for buyers on the Costa Blanca.
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PAU 5 in Playa de San Juan has a newly launched villa right next door, plus two apartment listings in the district and a more accessible villa option further out. What each gives you.
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Bonalba Golf Resort buyer's guide 2026: course facts, Mutxamel prices (€3,407/m² district), Bonalba Green new builds, and how Bonalba compares to Las Colinas, La Sella, Villamartín, El Plantío and Vistabella.
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On 14 May 2026 the Bank of Spain released its Spring Financial Stability Report. The headline for foreign buyers: housing prices are still around 15% below the 2008 peak in real terms, mortgage lending is healthier than before the crash, and the central bank sees no urgent need to tighten credit. Here is what the report actually says, the wage-and-inflation context behind the affordability headlines, and the infrastructure projects that will quietly carry Costa Blanca prices higher through 2030.
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Eight months after TM Grupo's official launch of the project on 18 September 2025, construction of TM Tower is well underway on Playa de Poniente — directly next to INTEMPO. Here is where the project stands today, the decade of TM projects on this beach that led to it, and what 230 metres of residential architecture means for Benidorm.
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A look at what €200,000–300,000 actually buys in Alicante new construction today — and why this window is closing fast.
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Alicante province secures 95 Blue Flags in 2026, more than any other Spanish province, with new awards in Calpe, Benissa and El Campello. Spain reaches a record 677 flags — a strong signal for buyers eyeing coastal property on the Costa Blanca.
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Spain attracted €6.3 billion in real estate investment in Q1 2026, up 93% year-on-year and the third-best quarter on record (CBRE). For private buyers on the Costa Blanca, this signals strong capital inflows and rising confidence in Spanish property.
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Benidorm Hills is a new 138-home off-plan development on Balcón de Finestrat with sweeping Bay of Benidorm views, infinity pool, padel and coworking. Phase 1 (Blocks 1–4) is now selling — 2 and 3-bedroom apartments from €358,000, with delivery in January 2029. Here is the unit-by-unit breakdown, what makes it different, and how it compares against the resale market on the same hilltop.
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From 1 June 2026, the Comunidad Valenciana cuts its general property transfer tax (ITP) from 10% to 9%, with stamp duty (AJD) dropping from 1.5% to 1.4%. For Costa Blanca buyers, that is a real saving of €1,000 per €100,000 of purchase price on used homes — a €5,000 cut on a typical €500K coastal property. Here is exactly how the reform works, who benefits, and how to time your deed.
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Idealista's Q1 2026 demand-pressure ranking places Alicante 67th nationally at €317K average. The capital of the Costa Blanca sits in well-balanced mid-tier territory — neither speculative-premium nor discount-bottom. Here is what the numbers mean for buyers.
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Alicante City Council has unveiled its draft General Structural Plan (PGE): more than 40,000 new homes over 25 years, a population projected to grow by 100,000 by 2050, and Spain's first city-level regulatory framework for coliving and flexliving. Here is the breakdown — and what it means for buyers and investors on the Costa Blanca right now.
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15 months after Pedro Sánchez announced a 100% tax on non-EU property buyers, the bill has not been voted on, the government's 2026 housing package quietly dropped it, and the practical reality for foreign buyers is closer to status quo than to revolution. Here is the real status, the exemptions most articles miss, and three workarounds — even though you may not need them.
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On 20 April 2026, Idealista published its pick of the 10 most beautiful coastal towns in the province of Alicante. Here's the full list with our real-estate angle for each — typical pricing, buyer profile, and where to look first.
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Spain approved a €7 billion housing plan for 2026-2030. The math doesn't cover the 700,000-home deficit, but the plan will quietly reshape construction, transparency and prices across Costa Blanca.
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Dutch buyers reached 2nd place among foreign property purchasers in Spain in Q4 2025 with 1,632 transactions (6.77%) — the only major nationality growing both quarter-on-quarter (+15.22%) and year-on-year (+10.50%). Costa Blanca remains their #1 destination.
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Property prices in Alicante province jumped 18.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, reaching €1,877/m² (Tinsa). Benidorm leads the region with +20.5%. We break down the verified Q1 2026 numbers by city and explain what is driving the growth.
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US property purchases in Spain rose 3% in 2025 while overall foreign buying dipped. Americans now pay 29% above the foreign average. Data from Notaries, Reuters, and Idealista.
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Alicante launches its largest urban transformation project: railway lines go underground, a 2.1 km linear park appears and a new intermodal AVE station. What it means for property prices in the city centre.
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Spring on the Costa Blanca means almond trees in bloom, long golden evenings, and some of the finest ready-to-move villas in Mediterranean Spain.
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Experience the most breathtaking Semana Santa processions across Costa Blanca in 2026. From Alicante's grand parades to Orihuela's centuries-old traditions, discover where to witness the best Holy Week celebrations.
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From the new EES border system to the end of Golden Visas, 2026 brings major changes for Spain immigration. Here's everything you need to know about the latest updates affecting your move.
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