British interest in buying property in Spain remains strong, despite Spanish government attempts to restrict overseas buyers and curb foreign investment in the housing market.
Enness Global analysed Google search trend data across the UK, tracking search activity related to purchasing property and holiday homes in Spain between January 2024 and December 2025.
Average search interest for the term “Buying in Spain” increased by 68.9% in 2025 when compared to 2024.
At the same time, searches for “Holiday home Spain” climbed by 66.1% year-on-year.
The analysis shows that listings in Andalusia account for 52.5% of available stock. Valencia follows with 22.8%, while the Balearic Islands represent 8.5% of listings.
Murcia accounts for 8.0% of overseas stock, while Catalonia holds 3.8% and the Canary Islands 2.6%.
Together, these regions account for the vast majority of homes currently available to international buyers, reflecting a continued focus on coastal and lifestyle-led destinations.
All this is despite mounting political pressure aimed at limiting foreign ownership, with the country abolishing its Golden Visa scheme in April 2025, removing the €500,000 property investment route to residency.
Last year, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also proposed a 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU residents, alongside discussions around restricting purchases to those who live and work in the country.
However, no formal timeline has been set for these measures as of yet, and their implementation remains uncertain, especially given the Prime Minister’s minority coalition government.
Should it come to fruition, legal challenges are also expected, as Spain’s constitution prohibits tax policies that are deemed confiscatory, placing further question marks over the viability of a 100% levy.