
Spain
Eurozone stability with lifestyle appeal; Golden Visa abolished Apr 2025
Currency Risk
EUR
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✅ Strengths
- ▸Largest EU real estate market; strong appreciation 2022–2025
- ▸Costa del Sol viable: Marbella, Estepona, Costa Blanca
- ▸Vibrant expat communities with proven rental demand
⚠ Risks
- ▸Golden Visa RE route suspended April 2025
- ▸79.6% of building stock below EPC D — worst in active markets
- ▸Stressed zones: 140+ Catalan municipalities with IRAV rent caps
CASABROVA Verdict
Stick to Marbella, Estepona, Costa Blanca new builds with EPC B/C ratings.
Chinese: CASABROVA Score 66.5 (rank #18) for this profile.
Recommended Strategy
New builds only (EPC B/C). Avoid Barcelona. Canary Islands and Balearics for STR.
Based on CASABROVA Waves 1–8, Q1 2026. Not financial or legal advice.
Spain Golden Visa abolished April 3, 2025
Ley Orgánica 1/2025 — no passive investment visa
BOE-A-2025-76