Alicante province concluded the first half of 2026 with 25,085 home sales, 2,057 fewer transactions than in the same period of 2025, representing a 7.6% decrease. Data from the National Statistics Institute's (INE) Survey of Property Rights Transfers indicate a decline in all months of the semester compared to the previous year.
March was the busiest month, with 4,423 transactions, followed by May (4,318) and January (4,309). June recorded the lowest number, with 3,952 sales. This trend was already evident in the first quarter, when the provincial drop was 13.4%, higher than the national average (11.3%). Although the semi-annual decrease moderates to 7.6%, it still exceeds the 2.6% fall in Spain.
Within the Alicante market, new housing experienced a more pronounced decline, with 4,657 sales (a 12.4% decrease). Used housing maintained the bulk of transactions, with 20,428 operations (a 6.4% decrease). Used housing accounts for 81.4% of the total, while new housing represents 18.6%.
Despite the decrease in sales volume, advertised prices have not fallen. The average price of homes for sale in the province rose by 3.33% year-on-year in June, standing at 2,233 euros per square meter. Used housing accounts for 81.4% of operations, while new housing represents 18.6%.
Alicante ranks as the fifth Spanish province with the highest increase in sale price during the first half. In the city of Alicante, the average advertised price is 2,614 euros per square meter. Municipalities like Calpe (€4,029/m²) and Benissa (€4,009/m²) show high prices, while Villena recorded the highest percentage increase (34.27% year-on-year).
The price of urban land has also surged by 30.1% year-on-year, according to Ineca. The combination of residential prices close to the national average and lower labor incomes explains the difficulty of accessing housing.
Foreign buyers account for 44.65% of purchases in the province, particularly in the luxury segment, where they represent 72% of transactions. British, Dutch, and German buyers are among the main origin markets.
Regarding rentals, households dedicate between 50% and 60% of their income to payment, exceeding the 30% threshold considered accessible. The University of Alicante identifies rentals as a bottleneck due to limited supply and sustained demand.
Some planned residential developments in Alicante require reinforcements to the electrical grid, as available capacity does not always match areas of concentrated demand. Projects in Playa de San Juan, Benalúa Sur, Vistahermosa-Nou Nazareth, San Blas, Elche, and Torrevieja need improvements.
