A look at what €200,000–300,000 actually buys in Alicante new construction today — and why this window is closing fast.
Alicante province secures 95 Blue Flags in 2026, more than any other Spanish province, with new awards in Calpe, Benissa and El Campello. Spain reaches a record 677 flags — a strong signal for buyers eyeing coastal property on the Costa Blanca.
Spain attracted €6.3 billion in real estate investment in Q1 2026, up 93% year-on-year and the third-best quarter on record (CBRE). For private buyers on the Costa Blanca, this signals strong capital inflows and rising confidence in Spanish property.
Benidorm Hills is a new 138-home off-plan development on Balcón de Finestrat with sweeping Bay of Benidorm views, infinity pool, padel and coworking. Phase 1 (Blocks 1–4) is now selling — 2 and 3-bedroom apartments from €358,000, with delivery in January 2029. Here is the unit-by-unit breakdown, what makes it different, and how it compares against the resale market on the same hilltop.
From 1 June 2026, the Comunidad Valenciana cuts its general property transfer tax (ITP) from 10% to 9%, with stamp duty (AJD) dropping from 1.5% to 1.4%. For Costa Blanca buyers, that is a real saving of €1,000 per €100,000 of purchase price on used homes — a €5,000 cut on a typical €500K coastal property. Here is exactly how the reform works, who benefits, and how to time your deed.
Idealista's Q1 2026 demand-pressure ranking places Alicante 67th nationally at €317K average. The capital of the Costa Blanca sits in well-balanced mid-tier territory — neither speculative-premium nor discount-bottom. Here is what the numbers mean for buyers.
Alicante City Council has unveiled its draft General Structural Plan (PGE): more than 40,000 new homes over 25 years, a population projected to grow by 100,000 by 2050, and Spain's first city-level regulatory framework for coliving and flexliving. Here is the breakdown — and what it means for buyers and investors on the Costa Blanca right now.
15 months after Pedro Sánchez announced a 100% tax on non-EU property buyers, the bill has not been voted on, the government's 2026 housing package quietly dropped it, and the practical reality for foreign buyers is closer to status quo than to revolution. Here is the real status, the exemptions most articles miss, and three workarounds — even though you may not need them.
On 20 April 2026, Idealista published its pick of the 10 most beautiful coastal towns in the province of Alicante. Here's the full list with our real-estate angle for each — typical pricing, buyer profile, and where to look first.
Spain approved a €7 billion housing plan for 2026-2030. The math doesn't cover the 700,000-home deficit, but the plan will quietly reshape construction, transparency and prices across Costa Blanca.
Dutch buyers reached 2nd place among foreign property purchasers in Spain in Q4 2025 with 1,632 transactions (6.77%) — the only major nationality growing both quarter-on-quarter (+15.22%) and year-on-year (+10.50%). Costa Blanca remains their #1 destination.
Property prices in Alicante province jumped 18.3% year-on-year in Q1 2026, reaching €1,877/m² (Tinsa). Benidorm leads the region with +20.5%. We break down the verified Q1 2026 numbers by city and explain what is driving the growth.
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