Spain and Portugal reach six-year highs in real estate investment
Spain records its strongest first half for property investment, while Portugal reaches its highest level since 2020.
Adel PropertiesBased on Brains Real Estate News
Spain and Portugal have reported strong real estate investment activity during the first half of 2026. According to CBRE, investment in Spain exceeded €12 billion, up 59% compared with the same period in 2025 and the strongest first half in its historical series. Portugal recorded approximately €1.4 billion in commercial property investment, up 13% and its highest first-half figure since 2020.
Large commercial transactions are driving much of this activity. In Spain, rental housing and other residential investment assets, alongside hotels, have attracted substantial capital. In Portugal, hospitality and retail properties have been particularly important.
These figures mainly concern major investment transactions, not individual home purchases. For the Costa Blanca residential market, a different indicator is relevant: Spain's Property Registrars report that foreign buyers accounted for 31.03% of home purchases in the Valencian Community in the second quarter of 2026.
Higher institutional investment does not automatically mean higher prices for every property. Anyone considering buying in Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa can request our free property-buying guide through our website.
Source: Brains Real Estate News. Text prepared by Adel Properties from the information published by the original outlet.
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