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Moving from the US to Madrid: A Complete 2026 Guide

Visas, neighborhoods, real cost of living versus the US, the buying process, and common mistakes: everything an American family needs to know before settling in Madrid.

July 202610 min
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Investment

Madrid neighbourhoods to invest in 2026

Where the best yield-appreciation balance sits this year: from Salamanca to Arganzuela, via Chamberí and Tetuán.

June 20267 min
Classic facade of a Madrid building
Service

What is a personal property shopper?

Definition, differences with a traditional agency and real fee ranges in the Madrid market. A practical guide for buyers.

June 20266 min
Puerta de Alcalá illuminated at dusk
Market

Salamanca: still setting Madrid's price

How the price per square metre is evolving in Madrid's most sought-after district and where there is still room to grow.

May 20266 min
Building on Madrid's Gran Vía
Investment

Refurbished penthouses: yield and heritage

A technical review of the most sought-after asset for international buyers in Chamberí, Justicia and Almagro.

March 20267 min
Retiro park in Madrid
Lifestyle

Living next to El Retiro: quiet luxury

Why HNW buyers increasingly prioritise proximity to the park over extra square metres in Madrid's prime market.

February 20264 min
Classic facade of a Madrid building
Guide

Buying in Madrid as a non-resident

A roadmap for international buyers: documentation, acquisition vehicles and when each structure makes sense.

January 20268 min
Snow-covered Cibeles in Madrid
Trends

Prime Madrid 2026: five key movements

What the deals closed in recent months tell us about the direction of the luxury market in the capital.

January 20265 min
Calle Goya in Madrid with its classical buildings
Neighbourhood guide

Buying a flat in Goya: 2026 guide

Prices per sqm, the most sought-after layouts, recurring mistakes we see, and what to look for so the flat holds value long term.

June 20268 min
Classical tiled façade on a street in Chamberí, Madrid
Neighbourhood guide

Buying a flat in Chamberí: 2026 guide

Prices per sqm, the sub-areas and streets that make the difference, the most in-demand layouts and what to check before buying.

July 20268 min
Puerta de Alcalá lit up at night
Negotiation

How much you can negotiate in Salamanca

Real discount ranges in closed deals, factors that move the negotiation and differences by sub-area within the district.

June 20267 min
Plaza de Cibeles lit up at night
Market

What is an off-market deal in Madrid

Definition, why the off-market exists in Madrid, how to access it and what advantages it offers the buyer.

May 20266 min
Tree-lined Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid
Guide

The Best International Schools in Madrid for Expat Families

Curricula, leading schools, real fees, school buses and which neighborhood gets you closest: matching the school decision to the property decision.

July 202610 min
Classic building on a tree-lined street in the Salamanca district, Madrid
Guide

Buying a pied-à-terre in Madrid: why Salamanca

Prices by sub-area, the layouts that work best, tax rules for non-residents, and common mistakes when buying a fixed base in the Salamanca district.

July 20269 min

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