Market Analytics

Real estate market insights for Costa Blanca & Murcia regions

Total Listings
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Regions Covered
4
Avg. Price/m²
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Municipalities
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Regions Overview

Price Overview

Historical trends, regional comparison, and market positioning

Price Trends 2019–2027

0.7k1.6k2.4k3.3k20192020202120222023202420252026*2027*
2025Market Normalization
Costa Blanca
2,850
Costa Blanca
2,350
Costa Cálida
1,920
Murcia Inland
1,340

Growth moderating to sustainable 5-6% after years of double-digit gains. ECB rates at 2.5%, improving mortgage accessibility. Inland areas (Murcia, Lorca) attracting budget-conscious investors with 7%+ yields. Costa Blanca North remains premium but growth slowing. Digital Nomad Visa attracts younger US and UK remote workers.

💡 Hover over any year on the chart to see its market analysis

Source: INE *Forecast based on market trends

Regional Price Map

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Investment Returns

Rental yields, buyer demographics, and property mix

Rental Yield

Spain avg: 4.5%
Costa Blanca N5.2%
Costa Blanca S6.1%
Costa Cálida6.6%
Murcia Inland6.2%
0%8%

Tip: Yields above 5% beat most EU rental markets. Costa Cálida offers best balance of yield + growth potential.

Gross rental yieldSource: Internal data

Foreign Buyers

42%UK+DE
British24%
German18%
Dutch14%
Belgian9%
French8%
Swedish6%
Polish5%
Norwegian4%
Romanian4%
Other EU8%

Market insight: British & German buyers prefer premium villas (€300k+). Scandinavians seek modern new builds.

Source: Registradores, 2024

Property Types

58%Apartments
Apartments58%
Villas24%
Townhouses12%
Land6%

Strategy: Apartments offer best liquidity & rental demand. Villas have higher margins but longer selling time.

Source: Internal listing data

Market Activity

Selling speed, top performing areas, and best value opportunities

Days on Market

Costa Blanca N
85d-12%
Costa Blanca S
62d-18%
Costa Cálida
78d-8%
Murcia Inland
95d-5%

Seller tip: Costa Blanca South sells fastest (62 days). Price competitively in slower markets. Negative trends = strong buyer demand.

YoY change in avg. selling time

Top Yield Areas

Best Value Areas

Economic Indicators

Mortgage rates, construction activity, and tourism demand

Mortgage Rates

2.53%
Euribor 12M
Falling
2%3%4%Jan'23Jul'23Jan'24Jul'24Jan'25

How to use: Falling rates = cheaper mortgages = more buyers entering market. Current trend favors buyers financing with mortgages. Best time to lock in rates.

Source: Euribor-rates.euUpdated monthly

Building Permits

7.2k
Permits in 2024
-11% YoY
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Why it matters: Fewer permits = less future supply = upward price pressure. 2024 permits below average suggests continued price growth in 2026-2027.

Source: INEAlicante + Murcia provinces

Airport Traffic

17.1M
Alicante 2024
+6% YoY
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Alicante-Elche Murcia-Corvera

Investment signal: Record passenger numbers = growing tourism & expat demand.

Source: AENAAENA • Annual statistics

Purchase & Running Costs

True cost of buying and owning property in Spain

Buying Costs

Resale Property
Transfer Tax (ITP)10%
Notary Fees0.5%
Land Registry0.4%
Legal Fees1%
Total Extra~11.9%
New Build
VAT (IVA)10%
Stamp Duty (AJD)1.5%
Notary Fees0.5%
Land Registry0.4%
Legal Fees1%
Total Extra~13.4%
Example: €200,000 property
223,800
Resale total
226,800
New build total

Budget tip: Always add 12-14% to listed price for true cost. New builds cost ~1.5% more due to VAT + Stamp Duty vs Transfer Tax on resales.

Valencian Community & Murcia ratesAEAT

Annual Running Costs

Costa Blanca N4,400/yr
Costa Blanca S3,420/yr
Costa Cálida2,860/yr
Murcia Inland2,300/yr
IBI Tax Community Utilities Insurance

Cost insight: Murcia Inland has 50% lower running costs vs Costa Blanca North. Factor this into yield calculations—it significantly impacts net returns.

Avg. for 100m² apartment • Based on 2024 rates

Gross vs Net Yield

Costa Blanca N
Gross 5.2%Net 2.8%
Costs: -2.4%Running: 1.8% | Tax: 0.6%
Costa Blanca S
Gross 6.1%Net 4.2%
Costs: -1.9%Running: 1.4% | Tax: 0.5%
Costa Cálida
Gross 6.6%Net 5%
Costs: -1.6%Running: 1.2% | Tax: 0.4%
Murcia Inland
Gross 6.2%Net 4.9%
Costs: -1.3%Running: 1% | Tax: 0.3%
Gross yield Net yield

True ROI: Costa Cálida delivers best net yield (5.0%) due to lower property prices and running costs. Always calculate net, not gross yield.

Net = Gross - Running Costs - Non-resident Tax (24% on rental income)

Regional Comparison

Compare against other Spanish coasts, seasonal patterns, and transaction trends

Spain Coast Prices

Balearic Islands4,850
Costa Brava3,720
Costa del Sol3,180
Costa Blanca N2,850
Costa Blanca S2,350
Costa Cálida1,920

Value proposition: Our regions are 25-60% cheaper than premium Spanish coasts with similar climate. Best arbitrage opportunity in Spain.

Avg. price per m²Source: INE / Market Data Q4 2024

Seasonal Trends

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High demand
Price index

Timing tip: Buy in winter (Jan, Dec) when demand is lowest. Prices are 3-5% lower. Sell in spring (Apr-May) when Northern Europeans actively search.

Source: Internal market data analysis

Transaction Volume

18.8k
Foreign sales 2024
-4% YoY
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Foreign buyers Domestic

Market health: Foreign buyer share growing = sustained international demand.

Source: Registradores

Municipality Data

Detailed comparison of all municipalities by key investment metrics

Municipality Comparison

No municipalities found for this region

Investment Insights

Best Value

Costa Cálida and Murcia Inland offer the lowest prices per m², ideal for budget-conscious investors.

Best Yield

Look for areas with rental yield above 5%. Bank repos often offer 10-20% below market price.

Growth Potential

Areas with price growth +5% YoY and high expat % indicate strong demand and liquidity.