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Spain resale home prices hit 21-year high amid demand-supply imbalance

Created at 22 Jul · 5:11 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Resale home prices in Spain reached a 21-year high in June, averaging €3,133 per square meter. This surge is attributed to a significant imbalance between strong demand and limited supply, making housing less accessible.

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Key Numbers

€3,133average resale home price per square meter in June
17.2%year-on-year increase in resale home prices
4%quarterly increase in resale home prices
21 yearshighest level for resale home prices
12.9%year-on-year housing price increase in Q1 2026 (INE)
13.5%year-on-year increase for second-hand homes (INE)
8.6%largest quarterly price rise in Region of Murcia
28%annual price increase in Region of Murcia
€5,441price per square meter in Balearic Islands
€5,410price per square meter in Madrid
€1,352price per square meter in Extremadura
€7,158average price per square meter in Donostia-San Sebastián
€8,491price per square meter in Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza

Who's Involved

Fotocasa
Real estate portal providing housing price data
María Matos
Head of research and spokesperson for Fotocasa
National Statistics Institute (INE)
Government body measuring housing prices
Spain resale home prices hit 21-year high amid demand-supply imbalance

↳ Why This Matters

The surge in Spanish resale home prices to a 21-year high indicates a growing housing affordability crisis, impacting a large portion of households and potentially signaling broader economic shifts related to demand, supply, and financing conditions within the Spanish real estate market.

Key facts

  • The average asking price for resale homes in Spain reached €3,133 per square meter in June.
  • This represents a 4% increase in the second quarter and a 17.2% rise compared to June 2025.
  • Spanish resale home prices are at their highest level in 21 years.
  • The trend is driven by a strong demand and limited supply imbalance, according to Fotocasa.
  • The Region of Murcia recorded the largest quarterly price increase at 8.6%.

Resale home prices in Spain have reached a 21-year high, with the average price per square meter hitting €3,133 in June. This marks a 4% increase in the second quarter and a significant 17.2% rise year-on-year, according to data from the Fotocasa Real Estate Index. Fotocasa's head of research, María Matos, attributes this surge to a pronounced imbalance between robust demand and a constrained supply of available properties, exacerbated by financing conditions and demographic pressures in key markets. This situation is widening the affordability gap for many households.

The trend aligns with statistics from the National Statistics Institute (INE), which measures sold properties rather than advertised asking prices. The INE reported an overall housing price increase of 12.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, with second-hand homes becoming 13.5% more expensive.

Price increases were observed across 16 autonomous communities during the second quarter. The Region of Murcia led with an 8.6% rise, followed by Cantabria and the Valencian Community. Annually, Murcia again showed the largest increase at 28%. The Canary Islands was the sole region to experience a price drop, falling by 0.7%.

Double-digit year-on-year increases were noted in 14 autonomous communities by June 2026, a notable increase from previous years. The Balearic Islands (€5,441 per square meter) and Madrid (€5,410 per square meter) remain the most expensive regions. At the lower end, Extremadura (€1,352 per square meter) and Castile-La Mancha (€1,407 per square meter) are the most affordable.

Among provinces, León, Palencia, and Murcia saw the sharpest quarterly increases. The Balearic Islands also leads as the most expensive province. Among provincial capitals, Donostia-San Sebastián has the highest average price at €7,158 per square meter, followed by Madrid and Barcelona. At the municipal level, Santa Eulària des Riu in Ibiza recorded the highest price at €8,491 per square meter.

Frequently asked questions

The average asking price for resale homes in Spain reached €3,133 per square meter in June.

The primary driver is a significant imbalance between strong demand and limited supply, compounded by financing conditions and demographic pressure in major markets.

The Region of Murcia recorded the largest quarterly rise (8.6%), and also the largest annual increase (28%). The Balearic Islands and Madrid remain the most expensive regions.

Fotocasa analyzes asking prices of advertised listings, while the INE measures prices of homes that are ultimately sold. Both show rising prices, with INE reporting a 12.9% year-on-year increase in overall housing prices in Q1 2026.

What Happens Next

01Continued monitoring of housing price trends in Spain.
02Analysis of the impact of financing conditions and demographic pressure on housing access.

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How It Developed

Resale home prices in Spain reached €3,133 per square meter in June.
Prices rose 4% in the second quarter and 17.2% year-on-year.
This marks the highest level in 21 years, with record highs in four of the first six months of 2026.
The imbalance between strong demand and limited supply is cited as the primary driver.
The Region of Murcia saw the largest quarterly price increase at 8.6%.
The Balearic Islands and Madrid remain the most expensive regions.

Sources

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Spain house prices: Resale homes rise 17.2% to the highest level in 21 yearsEuronews

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