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Market perspective October 2026

October 2026: Spain’s Housing Figures in Perspective

The latest national sales and mortgage releases, with practical questions for your property search on the Costa del Sol.

When you are planning a property purchase, national statistics can provide useful background. This October edition explains what the latest sales and mortgage figures measure, then turns to the details that matter when comparing homes on the Costa del Sol.

What the latest releases cover

The figures published in October describe August 2026 activity across Spain. They come from two separate provisional statistical series, covering home sales and mortgages. They do not describe completed October transactions or changes in Marbella property prices.

October 2026
IndicatorAnnual changeReference period
Spain: registered home mortgages [1]+2.3%August 2026 · provisional
Spain: registered home sales [2]+1.3%August 2026 · provisional

National figures provide context. They are not Marbella price data, a valuation or a forecast.

Bring the comparison down to the neighbourhood

Start by comparing homes in the same neighbourhood, with similar size, condition and intended use. If you are considering both Nueva Andalucía and La Quinta, Benahavís, look closely at the actual addresses. Test the journeys you would make and compare access, terrace privacy and maintenance responsibilities.

Compare shortlisted homes consistently

Use the same checklist for each property: internal and terrace areas, condition, parking, orientation and ongoing costs. Ask what supports the asking price and whether any sale-price comparisons can be documented. Record which details are confirmed and which need further investigation.

Make financing part of your preparation

If you plan to borrow, ask a lender or independent mortgage adviser to assess your circumstances and explain the costs and approval process. Include purchase taxes, fees and any planned works in the budget you discuss. Ask what could change between an initial assessment and formal approval.

Turn your plans into a focused search

Share your total purchase budget, preferred areas, intended use and target purchase date with us. We can use that brief to shortlist suitable homes, arrange viewings and help gather information for your independent advisers. After each viewing, you will have a clearer basis for deciding what to revisit and what still needs checking.

Sources and data notes

  1. INE · Home mortgages · released 26 October 2026
  2. Colegio de Registradores · Home sales · released 5 October 2026

Prepared with AI assistance and checked against the sources listed. Practical guidance reflects questions to investigate, not a survey or an individual property assessment.

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