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Guides for buying a home in Spain.

Practical, honest articles on buying, owning and living in Spain, with a focus on the Costa Cálida and the region of Murcia.

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Market and pricesLine chart of house price indices for Murcia, the Valencian Community, Andalusia and Spain from 2016 to 2025

Costa Cálida vs Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol: What the Official Price Data Shows

20 October 2026 · 2 min read

MortgagesIllustration of a rate dial with a percent sign beside the title Euribor, what it is and why it matters

The Euribor Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters for a Spanish Mortgage

20 October 2026 · 2 min read

Market and pricesLine chart of the INE house price index for Murcia and Spain from 2016 to 2025, Murcia ending at 171.8 and Spain at 186.8

Murcia House Prices: What the Official Numbers Show

20 October 2026 · 3 min read

MortgagesIllustration of two cards labelled fixed and variable next to the title fixed or variable mortgage

Fixed or Variable Mortgage in Spain: How They Compare

20 October 2026 · 2 min read

Money and exchange ratesChart of what a 300,000 euro home cost in pounds each month from 2016 to September 2026, about 257,000 pounds today

Pound to Euro: How the Exchange Rate Changes the Price of a Spanish Home

20 October 2026 · 2 min read

MortgagesBar chart of monthly payments on a 200,000 euro loan at 3, 4 and 5 percent next to the title about 114 euros more per month

Spanish Mortgage Payments: Examples at Different Interest Rates

20 October 2026 · 2 min read

Buying guideIllustration of a checklist with ticks next to the title 10 questions to ask before you buy in Murcia

10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Home in Murcia

20 October 2026 · 2 min read

General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Figures are indicative and were checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm your situation with a qualified adviser before you decide. Read our full disclaimer

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