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Spain’s Housing Market Hits 18-Year High in February Sales

Driven by record new home sales and falling mortgage rates, Spain’s housing transactions surged 13.9% year-on-year, reaching levels unseen since 2007.

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Edificación de viviendas.
Un ciudadano mira ofertas de viviendas en venta
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Overview

  • February 2025 recorded 59,682 home sales in Spain, marking a 13.9% increase from the previous year and the highest February figure since 2007.
  • New home sales rose 21.5% year-on-year, while used home sales grew by 11.8%, highlighting strong demand across both segments.
  • Mortgage lending increased for the eighth consecutive month, with 39,084 mortgages issued in February, representing a 4.3% rise year-on-year.
  • The average mortgage interest rate dropped to 2.96%, the lowest since February 2023, following the European Central Bank’s recent rate cut.
  • Regional disparities persisted, with all regions except Navarra experiencing sales growth; Asturias, La Rioja, and Andalucía led with gains exceeding 24%.