Poles are buying real estate in Spain: Q3 2025 results
Poles remain highly active on the Spanish real estate market. According to the latest data from Registradores de España, only in the third quarter of 2025 Polish citizens bought 1,087 apartments and houses, and in total over 3,000 in the first three quarters of this year. Although this pace is slightly lower than in the record 2024 year, when in Q3 we approached 1,300 purchased properties, the trend remains clear: a “second home” or an investment purchase of property in Spain is a constant element of the strategy of many Polish families and investors.
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Poles in the Top 10 foreign buyers in Spain
In Q3 2025, Poles ranked 8th among foreign investors with a 4.63% share of the market. The largest number of purchases were made by:
- Brits – about 1.85 thousand transactions,
- Germans – about 1.5 thousand,
- Dutch – about 1.4 thousand,
- Just behind the podium: Romanians and Moroccans – around 1.3 thousand each.
The historical context shows the scale of changes: in 2023 Poles bought about 3 thousand properties in Spain, and in 2024 a record was set: over 4.2 thousand, which meant growth of about 36% year over year. The year 2025 with a result of more than 3 thousand properties bought in the first three quarters confirms the maturity and durability of demand, though with somewhat calmer dynamics than at the peak.
Why Spain? Motivations of Polish buyers
Spain, and especially the southern coast, offers a set of advantages that are hard to replicate in other locations in Europe:
- Climate and lifestyle: up to 320 days of sunshine per year on the Costa del Sol, mild winters (in autumn and winter temperatures around 20°C), long days, outdoor activity year-round.
- Safety and geopolitical distance: greater distance from the eastern EU border and a sense of civilizational stability.
- Wide range of properties: from compact vacation apartments to luxurious villas; abundant supply at various budgets.
- Capital protection: diversification of wealth outside Poland and exposure to a market with established domestic and international demand.
- Rental prospects: solid tourist and mid-term demand (remote workers, expatriates), which helps lower the cost of ownership and increase return on investment.
As Tatiana Pękala, owner of Dream Property Marbella, emphasizes: buying an apartment or a house in Spain “as a capital investment remains an excellent protection against domestic economic and currency crises and offers stable and forecasted growth in property values.” Her observations are confirmed by the latest data – despite a slight cooling compared with the record 2024, interest remains high.
Q3 2025: numbers and context
- 1087 properties purchased by Poles in Q3 2025.
- Over 3 thousand transactions in total in Q1–Q3 2025.
- 8th place for Polish investors among foreign buyers, share 4.63%.
- 2024 as a benchmark: over 4.2 thousand purchases and a rise of about 36% year-on-year against 2023.
Conclusions? Demand from Poland is not an episode, but a durable stream that responds to the cycle, but does not vanish even with a temporary slowdown in pace. Better flight availability, the growth of the Polish and international communities, and the professionalization of transaction services (advisors, lawyers, financing) create a mature ecosystem for foreign buyers.
Costa del Sol – the undisputed favorite
Costa del Sol remains the number 1 for many Polish buyers. Why?
- Climate: the number of sunny days and mild winters make the region year-round, not just “seasonal.”
- Variety of offerings: Andalusian country cottages, modern apartments with views of the Mediterranean, luxurious villas, and even the most prestigious estates in the country – all within reach of a single highway AP‑7.
- Infrastructure and lifestyle: Malaga airport, suburban rail, international schools, golf, gastronomy, culture, a rich calendar of events.
- Investment demand: diversified types of rentals (vacation and mid-term) and the brand recognition of “Marbella / Estepona / Mijas / Benahavis” among European tourists.
320 days of sunshine make a difference: when in Poland autumn days become shorter and rainy, on the Costa del Sol you still “live outdoors,” and everyday life is simply more pleasant. This element, a tangible sense of well-being, can be decisive when deciding on a “second home.”
Is this a good moment to buy?
For many buyers, the question is not “whether,” but “how” to buy well:
- Location versus budget: if top location “prime” is out of reach, a great alternative remains the second row from the sea and neighboring micro-markets (e.g., Mijas, Benalmádena, Estepona) – often the same quality of life at a more favorable price.
- Standards and amenities: newer developments with a pool, gym, coworking space and concierge have an edge in rental and resale.
- Due diligence: documents (nota simple, encumbrances), community fees (comunidad), rental rules in a given municipality, and for the primary market – payment schedule and bank guarantees.
- Rental plan: a real calculation of seasonality, rates and occupancy – crucial for investors.
What next for demand from Poland?
We observe three persistent phenomena:
1. Geographic diversification of wealth: escaping currency and macroeconomic risks through exposure to the Spanish market.
2. “Lifestyle migration”: a decision driven by a better quality of life, climate, and children’s education.
3. Professionalization of purchases: more frequent use of buyers’ advisors, lawyers and financial advisory services.
Everything points to the fact that even if the pace of purchases does not repeat the 2024 record, the level of activity will remain high. Spain maintains structural advantages that cannot be quickly “cloned” elsewhere.
Summary
In Q1–Q3 2025 Poles bought over 3,000 properties in Spain, including 1,087 in Q3 alone. With a 4.63% share of the foreign market, we rank 8th – a constant presence in the Top 10. Costa del Sol is the undisputed favorite among investors: climate, infrastructure, diversity of offerings, and rental potential.
Buying property in Spain remains a prudent form of diversification and capital protection, both for investors and families seeking a “second home.”
