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Madrid Luxury Real Estate & Investment

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Why Madrid

Madrid is the most complete city in Spanish-speaking Europe: a capital with museums, boulevards and a working economy, where daily life still happens on foot and at the table. For Latin American and international buyers it offers the euro, the language and a genuine European base.

  • A Spanish-speaking European capital with direct connectivity to the Americas, Africa and the rest of Europe.
  • Deep prime housing stock: restored classical apartments in Salamanca, Chamberí and Justicia.
  • Euro-denominated assets, transparent registry and an established process for foreign buyers.
  • A city that works year-round, with schools, hospitals and business infrastructure of a first-tier capital.

Lifestyle

Late lunches that stretch into the afternoon, the Prado on a quiet weekday, vermouth in a tiled bar, Retiro at dusk and the sierra an hour away for weekends. Madrid rewards those who want culture, food and walkability without giving up the calm of a residential street.

Investment

Prime Madrid has been supported by domestic demand, international relocation and a limited supply of well-restored classical floorplates. We focus on renovated apartments in prime barrios, buildings suitable for long-term letting, and houses in the northern residential zones where land and privacy set the price. Legal and tax structuring is coordinated with independent Spanish advisors.

Barrios

Property Types

  • Restored classical apartments

    Salamanca, Chamberí and Justicia floorplates where ceiling height, light and quality of restoration set the price.

  • Penthouses with terraces

    Top-floor conversions where outdoor space is the scarce element and drives most of the premium.

  • Northern residential villas

    La Moraleja and surrounding gated areas, bought mainly by families relocating with school requirements.

  • Long-let investment apartments

    Well-located two- and three-bedroom homes bought to hold and let annually rather than short-term.

Featured Developments

  • Classical restoration, Salamanca

    Twelve residences behind a protected facade.

  • Penthouse conversions, Chamberí

    Top-floor homes with terraces over the rooftops.

  • Villa enclave, La Moraleja

    Low-density limestone houses with mature gardens.

International Buyer Considerations

What we walk through with clients before an offer. None of it replaces qualified local legal, tax or immigration advice, which we always recommend you take in the jurisdiction itself.

  • Spain places no nationality restriction on property ownership; foreign buyers need a Spanish tax identification number (NIE) and typically a local bank account to complete.
  • Transaction costs differ between resale and new-build purchases, and vary by autonomous community, so ask for a written cost breakdown for the specific property before committing.
  • Many prime buildings are protected, which affects what can be altered in a renovation; confirm the permitted scope with an architect before pricing works.
  • Short-term tourist letting in Madrid is regulated by licence and by building rules, so verify what a specific address actually permits before underwriting rental income.

Featured Properties

Restored classical Madrid apartment with herringbone floors and tall balcony windows

Salamanca, Madrid

Salamanca Classical Apartment

A fully restored floor in a protected Salamanca building, with herringbone oak, original mouldings and four balconies over a quiet street.

Bedrooms
4 Bed
Bathrooms
3 Bath
Size
268 m² / 2,885 sq ft

€2,450,000

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Madrid penthouse terrace at dusk with olive trees and views over classical rooftops

Chamberí, Madrid

Chamberí Penthouse with Terrace

A top-floor conversion with a wraparound terrace over the rooftops of Chamberí, planted with olive and boxwood.

Bedrooms
3 Bed
Bathrooms
3 Bath
Size
196 m² / 2,110 sq ft interior, 74 m² terrace

€1,890,000

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Contemporary limestone and glass villa in La Moraleja Madrid with pool and pine garden

La Moraleja, Madrid

La Moraleja Garden Villa

A contemporary limestone and glass house set among mature pines, with a lap pool and full separation between living and sleeping wings.

Bedrooms
5 Bed
Bathrooms
6 Bath
Size
612 m² / 6,590 sq ft on 2,100 m² of garden

€4,300,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreigners buy property in Madrid?
Yes. Spain imposes no nationality or residency requirement on buyers. In practice you will need a NIE tax number, and most buyers open a Spanish bank account to handle the purchase and the recurring costs. Ownership structure and tax treatment should be confirmed with an independent Spanish lawyer and tax adviser.
What are the total costs of buying in Madrid?
Beyond the price, budget for transfer tax or VAT depending on whether the property is resale or new-build, notary and land registry fees, and legal representation. We ask for a written estimate for the specific property early so the figure is settled before you commit.
Which Madrid neighbourhoods suit international buyers?
Salamanca for prime classical apartments and retail, Chamberí for neighbourhood life in the same building stock, Justicia and Chueca for design-led central restoration, Retiro for park-facing calm, La Moraleja and Chamartín for family houses and school access.
Does buying property in Spain give residency?
Property ownership is not residency, and Spain's residency categories change over time. Any immigration question should go to a qualified Spanish immigration lawyer rather than to a property adviser.
Can I let the apartment when I am not using it?
Long-term letting is straightforward and well established. Short-term tourist letting is licensed and additionally governed by the building's own rules, so it must be verified address by address rather than assumed.

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