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Property purchases in Spain by US citizens rose 3% in 2025 even as overall foreign transactions declined, with American buyers increasingly active in the premium residential segment. Data released in the past week by Spain's General Council of Notaries shows foreign buyers accounted for 19% of total transactions, with US buyers contributing around 2%. While Britons remain the largest foreign group, their activity has declined over recent years, contrasting with a steady rise in US participation. Americans are paying approximately 29% above the foreign buyer average, particularly targeting high-value properties above EUR 3 million in locations such as Madrid, Valencia and Costa del Sol. Industry participants attribute this trend to a mix of strong dollar positioning, investment diversification and geopolitical considerations influencing cross-border residential demand.
Property purchases in Spain by US citizens increased in 2025, with data released in the past week indicating a 3% rise in transactions despite an overall decline in foreign home buying, reflecting a shift in demand dynamics within the country's residential market. Advertisement
According to figures from Spain's General Council of Notaries, foreign buyers accounted for approximately 19% of all residential property transactions during the year, with US citizens representing around 2% of total purchases. While this share remains smaller compared to traditional European buyers, the growth trajectory of US participation has been notable over the past decade.
Britons continue to be the largest group of foreign buyers, accounting for roughly 8% of transactions. However, their share has declined by around 16% over the past six years. In contrast, property acquisitions by US buyers have nearly tripled over the same period, indicating a gradual shift in the composition of international demand.
The increase in US buyer activity has been particularly pronounced in the premium segment of the market. American buyers paid an average of approximately EUR 3,501 per square metre, which is about 29% higher than the average paid by foreign buyers and nearly double the pricing levels observed among domestic Spanish purchasers.
Real estate agencies operating in Spain's luxury housing market reported a growing presence of US clients. In regions such as Costa del Sol, American buyers emerged as the leading foreign client group for certain developers, overtaking British buyers. In other markets, including Madrid and Valencia, they have become one of the largest foreign buyer segments, particularly in high-value residential transactions.
Industry participants indicated that US buyers are primarily targeting properties priced above EUR 3 million, reflecting a concentration in high-end housing. This trend aligns with broader global patterns where cross-border investments are increasingly directed towards premium assets in established urban and leisure destinations.
Several factors have contributed to the rise in US demand. Analysts pointed to the relative strength of the US dollar against the euro, which has improved purchasing power for American buyers in European markets. In addition, Spain's quality of life, perceived safety and established infrastructure continue to attract international investors and second-home buyers.
Some real estate experts also noted that geopolitical considerations have influenced buying decisions, with certain buyers seeking residential options outside the United States. Demand has also been observed among Spanish-speaking US citizens, particularly those with Latin American backgrounds, who view Spain as a culturally and linguistically aligned destination.
Despite potential currency fluctuations, market participants indicated that underlying demand from US buyers is expected to remain resilient, supported by both lifestyle preferences and investment diversification strategies. The evolving composition of foreign buyers highlights a gradual transition in Spain's residential market, where non-European demand is gaining greater prominence, particularly within the premium housing segment.
Source - Reuters
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