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Spain housing market: rising costs and supply deficit

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Spain’s housing market continues to face intense pressure from a structural deficit of approximately 740,000 to 750,000 homes, a situation expected to persist until at least 2034. Property prices remain on an upward ~~trajectory, though recent data~~ trajectory. Data from the second quarter of 2026 shows ~~shifting trends. By August 2026, second-hand~~ housing prices rose ~~15.6%~~ 12.2% year-on-year, marking 70 the 49th consecutive ~~months~~ quarter of increases. ~~However,~~ While overall growth has decelerated slightly, a ~~subsequent report noted that used~~ divergence exists between property types: second-hand housing prices rose 12.5% year-on-year in August, with a monthly rate decrease of 0.3% compared to July, breaking a 43-month streak of consecutive monthly increases. Regional disparities remain sharp: Cantabria saw high increased by 12.9% annually, whereas growth ~~(17.2%~~ for new construction moderated to ~~18.5%), while the Balearic Islands (5,595 €/m²) and Madrid (5,059 €/m²)~~ 7.4%, its lowest level since early 2023. Regional variations remain significant; Ceuta recorded the ~~most expensive areas. In contrast, Extremadura remains among~~ highest increase at 15.2%, while Navarra saw the ~~most affordable~~ lowest growth at ~~1,049 €/m².~~ 9.5%. Financial strain is intensifying as the 12-month Euribor reached ~~a monthly average of~~ 2.954% in August ~~2026, up from 2.114% the previous year.~~ 2026. This has ~~triggered~~ driven a ~~shift~~ resurgence in ~~consumer behavior;~~ mixed-rate ~~mortgages~~ mortgages, which accounted for 15% of signings in ~~July, nearly~~ July—nearly triple the volume seen at the start of the year. ~~These~~ While these products ~~typically~~ offer initial fixed rates between 1.8% and ~~3% but~~ 3%, they carry risks once the variable period begins. Inflationary pressures also persist, with the preliminary consumer price index for August 2026 indicating an annual inflation rate of 4.3% and core inflation at 2.9%. In response to economic uncertainty, banks are offering For September 2026, competitive fixed-rate ~~mortgage~~ offers (TIN) ~~for September 2026, ranging between~~ include Ibercaja’s ‘Vamos’ at 2.55% and ~~3.05%. However,~~ Banca March’s ‘Avantio’ at 2.65%. In response to the ~~Annual Equivalent Rate (TAE) varies significantly, between 3.01%~~ crisis, interest in self-construction is rising. According to the IV Observatory on Housing and ~~5.24%, often due~~ Sustainability, 42% of Spaniards have considered building their own homes, a figure that rises to ~~requirements for product bundling such as life~~ 52% among those aged 25 to 34. However, significant obstacles remain, including urban planning regulations, building licenses, and ~~home insurance.~~ managing professional coordination.

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