Here is a new article in our series "They sold their property with Properstar". This time we are going to Catalonia, Spain, to tell you the story of a couple, Paula and Javier, and a double win for Properstar clients! Desire for change, and a legacy property left by Paula's mother, are the topic of quick sales in this tale. Discover their story in the rest of this article! 

Spain is bouncing back - which for one of the countries hardest hit by the first wave of the pandemic is really great news. Even better news, perhaps, is that it's not bouncing back too fast.  

If you're considering becoming a property investor in Spain, the first decision you need to make is which type of rental you want to be involved in - long term rentals or short term holiday rentals.

Both options can be lucrative, but they require different strategies to succeed in the property market.

If you're looking for a property in Spain, 2020 was a difficult year to find one. For many months the country was under lockdown, the economy suffered badly, and the property market basically stood still. However, towards the end of the year prices began to rise again with a small increase in November of just 0.7% year on year in the resale market.