# Foreign investment in Spanish real estate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/foreign-investment-in-spanish-real-estate > Updated: 2026-08-09T23:13:45.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Foreign investment is significantly influencing the Spanish real estate market, though trends vary by region and buyer demographics. In the Costa Blanca region, international purchasers drive the luxury segment, accounting for approximately 72% of high-end transactions. These buyers, primarily from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany, prioritize premium amenities and lifestyle features in properties often valued between €2 million and €8 million. In the province of Alicante, foreign buyers accounted for over 43% of all home sales in 2025. Nationwide, international buyer interest reached a historic high of nearly 16% in 2025, even as the broader market experienced declines. Data shows distinct pricing disparities based on nationality; while buyers from Sweden, Germany, and the United States command the highest prices per square meter, Moroccan residents represent a significant portion of resident foreign buyers, typically purchasing in more affordable interior and border areas at much lower price points. In the Canary Islands, international interest remains robust, with foreigners accounting for nearly 30% of sales. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Spain real estate: Foreign buyers drive market trends and price gaps Foreign buyers are driving significant activity in Spain's real estate market, particularly in the Canary Islands, while Moroccan residents lead resident foreign purchases at much lower average prices. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-real-estate-foreign-buyers-drive-market-trends-and-price-gaps ### 2026-07-30: Costa Blanca luxury housing draws 72% foreign buyers International buyers make up 72% of luxury home sales in Spain's Costa Blanca, mainly from the UK, Netherlands and Germany, seeking high‑end villas and penthouses in prime coastal areas. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-blanca-luxury-housing-draws-72-foreign-buyers --- Cite as: Foreign investment in Spanish real estate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/foreign-investment-in-spanish-real-estate