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Spain Slows Down, Malaga Steals the Show: Why?
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Spain Slows Down, Malaga Steals the Show: Why?

April 21, 2026 · Spain

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According to the 2024 projections for the Spanish real estate market, prices are set to fall by 5%, but Malaga will escape this decline. Read on. 

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Primary insight

This is why it should be emphasized that real estate investment in Malaga remains a wise choice.Malaga vs.

Who this is right for

On-site, they have easy access by train, car, or on foot to all the amusement parks, beaches, shops, and above all the cultural, historical, and gastronomic places that this part of Spain offers.Many.

The city also offers protected natural parks, and hiking trails in the mountains or along the rivers.In addition, it is possible to make short excursions by ferry from the port of Malaga.

The emphasis is therefore placed on sustainable tourism because the development of innovative green technologies is strong in Malaga.The city has become a testing ground for new electric buses.

Who this is NOT right for

This high demand coexists with very limited supply.Of course, developers also bought land at high prices.

With high demand, a growing number of households, and limited supply, price pressures will continue to increase in 2024 in the most dynamic markets, while others are expected to stabilise or.

Demand is strong, but limited supply is reflected in rising sales and rental prices.

Key facts

According to the 2024 projections for the Spanish property market, prices are set to fall by 5%, but Malaga will escape this decline.

The result in the real estate sector appeared unavoidable: fewer sales and purchases, fewer mortgages, and, consequently, fewer investments.Price Growth Cools Down, but Malaga Remains a Spanish Real.

According to expert forecasts, real estate values may fall by 5%, but Malaga will escape this general decline in Spain.Malaga's growth, higher than that of Spain as a whole, makes it a city that.

According to expert Carlos Smerdou (CEO of Foro Consultores), the increase in real estate values in Malaga will be between 3% and 5%.

It will be between 2% and 3% in Spain.

Area and market breakdown

Price Growth Cools Down, but Malaga Remains a Spanish Real Estate Gem — Malaga vs. the Rest of Spain: Comparing Housing Market Trends in 2024 — Why Malaga Bucks the National Trend?

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On-site, they have easy access by train, car, or on foot to all the amusement parks, beaches, shops, and above all the cultural, historical, and gastronomic places that this part of Spain offers.Many. The city also offers protected natural parks, and hiking trails in the mountains or along the rivers.In addition, it is possible to make short excursions by ferry from the port of Malaga. The emphasis is therefore placed on sustainable tourism because the development of innovative green technologies is strong in Malaga.The city has become a testing ground for new electric buses.

Merilista verdict

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