Spain's residential property market shows clear segmentation between premium coastal destinations and value-oriented inland municipalities. Across 1,881 tracked properties, average pricing reaches EUR687,140 with yields of 3.7%. Málaga province dominates high-value segments, with Benahavís commanding EUR2.3M averages and Marbella EUR1.8M, though both deliver sub-2% yields. Yield-focused opportunities concentrate in Alicante and Murcia provinces, where properties under EUR400K generate 4-6% returns. Today's standout opportunity emerges in Cox, Alicante, where new bungalows offer 10% yields at EUR255,000—demonstrating exceptional risk-adjusted returns in Spain's current market environment.
THE BRIEF
- ●Average property price hits EUR687,140 across 1,881 tracked properties
- ●Mijas trades at 8% premium with below-market 2.1% yields
- ●Cox bungalow project delivers exceptional 10% yield at EUR255,000
TOWN IN FOCUS
Mijas
ANALYST NOTE
Today's data reveals pronounced yield compression in premium coastal markets, with Málaga province averaging 1.9% yields versus 4.8% in value-oriented Alicante municipalities. The EUR1.46M spread between Benahavís (EUR2.3M average) and San Miguel de Salinas (EUR312K average) illustrates extreme market segmentation. High-scoring opportunities remain concentrated in sub-EUR400K price points, particularly Guardamar del Segura (54 score, EUR354K average) and Torrevieja (52 score, EUR328K average). The Cox project's 10% yield at EUR255,000 represents exceptional risk-adjusted returns—a 370bp premium to market average yields. Murcia province shows mixed signals with Los Alcazares commanding EUR439K averages for 3.3% yields, while neighboring San Pedro del Pinatar delivers 3.8% yields at EUR351K. Premium coastal exposure requires accepting sub-2.5% yields, making income generation challenging without significant capital appreciation. The data suggests bifurcated market conditions favoring either ultra-luxury buyers seeking trophy assets or yield-focused investors targeting sub-EUR400K inland properties.
THE NUMBER
EUR1.46M
Price gap between Spain's most expensive market (Benahavís) and most affordable (San Miguel de Salinas)
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New Bungalows and Townhouses in Cox, Alicante
Cox, Alicante · Townhouse · 3 bed