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Market insights.
Monthly perspectives on Barcelona, Ibiza and the Brazil–Spain corridor.
13 October 2026
Selling Spanish Property as a Non-Resident in 2026: A Record Market
Spanish house prices rose 12.2% in the year to the second quarter of 2026. Barcelona asking prices hit an all-time high of €5,462 per square metre in September, and the Balearics are higher still at €5,595.
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13 October 2026
Santa Catarina: Brazil's Most Expensive Coast, and Why Capital Keeps Arriving
Four of the five most expensive cities per square metre in Brazil are in Santa Catarina. In September 2026, Balneário Camboriú stood at R$15,369 and Itapema at R$15,340, with Florianópolis and Itajaí close behind.
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13 October 2026
Miami in 2026: Where the Momentum Is, and How Foreign Buyers Capture It
Miami has already broken its luxury record this year. Sales above $10 million in Miami-Dade are running 14% ahead of the whole of 2025, with four months still to go.
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15 September 2026
Porto Belo's Sports Boom: What Nadal, Neymar and PSG Mean for Buyers
In the space of three months at the end of 2025, three of the biggest names in world sport put their names to projects in one small town on the Santa Catarina coast.
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15 September 2026
Living in Spain After the Golden Visa: Your Residency Options in 2026
Spain closed its property-investment Golden Visa to new applications in April 2025. Buying a home in Spain no longer buys you the right to live in it.
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15 September 2026
Buying on the Costa Brava in 2026: Prices, Taxes and the Licence Question
Asking prices across the province of Girona rose 11.2% in the year to September 2026, and one in four homes sold in the province last year went to a foreign buyer.
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15 September 2026
What It Really Costs to Buy Property in Spain in 2026, Region by Region
Two buyers each pay €600,000 for a resale flat on the same day, one in Madrid and one in Barcelona. The Madrid buyer pays €36,000 in transfer tax. The Barcelona buyer pays €60,000.
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11 August 2026
Barcelona's 2028 Tourist Licence Phase-Out: What It Really Means for Investors
In November 2028, the short-term tourist rental will cease to exist in Barcelona as a legal category.
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11 August 2026
How Non-Residents Actually Finance Spanish Property in 2026
The single most common mistake I see international buyers make in Spain is not overpaying for a property. It is paying cash when they did not have to.
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11 August 2026
What Happens to Your Spanish Property When You Die: A Guide for Foreign Owners
A client once told me he had no succession plan for his Spanish villa because, in his words, "my children will sort it out."
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11 August 2026
Ibiza vs Mallorca vs Costa del Sol: An Honest Comparison for 2026 Buyers
Almost every client who tells me they want "a place in the Spanish sun" is really choosing between three markets: Ibiza, Mallorca and the Costa del Sol.
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6 July 2026
Currency Hedging for Global Real Estate Investors: Protecting EUR, USD & BRL Exposure in 2026-2027
You bought a €500,000 Barcelona apartment. The USD weakened 15%. Your returns just dropped—not because the property failed, but because you forgot about currency risk.
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6 July 2026
Tax-Efficient Real Estate Investing for International Investors: EU Frameworks & Treaty Benefits
Portugal's NHR program ended January 2025. Here's what smart investors are doing now—and a new Spain opportunity most miss.
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6 July 2026
The Rental Income Optimization Playbook: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Strategies Across European Markets
A €500,000 property can yield 4% or 7% annually—depending on strategy. Here's how to choose.
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6 July 2026
Emerging European Coastal Markets 2026: Why Algarve (And Why Not Costa Brava Alone)
Barcelona and Ibiza are saturated. But there's a coastal market entering its inflection point right now—infrastructure arriving, capital flowing in, appreciation accelerating.
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8 June 2026
Why Miami Is the Number 1 Destination for Foreign Real Estate Investors
Miami is the number one market in the United States for foreign real estate investors, with international buyers purchasing $4.4 billion in South Florida residential properties in 2025—a 42% increase from 2024. This surge is broad-based across middle to upper income segments, not just ultra-luxury trophy assets.
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8 June 2026
Barcelona Property Market 2026: Why Now Is the Right Time to Invest
Barcelona’s property market in 2026 offers a rare window for investors: prices are still rising, but at a slower pace than in 2025, which means less competition, more negotiating power, and better long‑term entry points for buyers who act strategically.
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8 June 2026
Why Joinville, Santa Catarina Is Brazil's Best Kept Real Estate Secret for Foreign Investors
Most foreign investors focus on Rio, São Paulo, or Florianópolis. Joinville, Santa Catarina, is a secondary tier city with a strong industrial base, coastal proximity, and a favorable currency environment—making 2026 a strategic entry point before international capital fully discovers it.
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8 June 2026
Ibiza Luxury Real Estate 2026: Investment Opportunity in Europe's Most Exclusive Island
Ibiza’s image as a party destination hides one of Europe’s most exclusive and fastest-growing luxury real estate markets. With limited buildable land, strong lifestyle appeal for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and a focus on long-term capital preservation, 2026 is shaping up to be a standout year for investors targeting the island’s prime residential segment.
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7 May 2026
Buying property in Barcelona as a Brazilian: complete guide 2026
The complete guide for Brazilians buying property in Barcelona: NIE, Golden Visa, taxes, currency transfer, and why having a Brazilian advisor in Spain matters. By Jaqueline Weigsding.
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7 May 2026
Buying a villa in Ibiza as a foreigner: the complete guide
Everything a foreign buyer needs to know about purchasing a villa in Ibiza: legal requirements, taxes, the buying process, and the specific rules of the Ibizan market. By Jaqueline Weigsding.
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7 May 2026
Independent real estate advisor vs agency: what is actually different
Not all real estate professionals work for you. Understanding the difference between an independent advisor and an agency can save you money, time, and serious mistakes. By Jaqueline Weigsding.
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7 May 2026
Selling a luxury property in Barcelona in 2026: what actually works
The complete guide to selling a high-value property in Barcelona in 2026: accurate valuation, selective marketing, international buyers and tax. By Jaqueline Weigsding.
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