Despite the slowdown in the last half of the year, prices Second-hand homes closed 2023 with a significant recovery In the province of Alicante, the rate is much higher than those recorded at the national level, which is due to the greater resistance offered by the insurgents. foreign demand on the beach and supply shortage It meets the requirements most buyers are looking for.
In this way, despite the brakes caused by the rate increase, the average square meter per year 2,024 euros i.e. statewide 13.2 increase% compared to the previous year, according to data published this Wednesday by the Fotocasa portal.
The increase nearly doubles the national average (second-hand homes have become 7.4% more expensive nationwide) and Alicante is the eighth region where prices have increased the most. A classification that leads Santa Cruz of Tenerife27.7% more; MalagaWith an increase of 18.8%; And Balearic Islandswith 16.9%; and they close Badajoz, Jaén, Zamora and Ciudad RealThese are the only provinces where housing has decreased.
Despite the large increase, the fact is that the year-end data already reflects a certain moderation compared to the pace that this indicator reached in Alicante last summer. Annual increase in housing approached 19 percent, according to data of the same portal. Although it did not manage to fall below double digits, it is a number that later started to decline. With this latest data, the cost of square meters in the province is already just 8.1% below its all-time high reached the middle of the balloon.
In this context, Fotocasa Research Director, Maria MatosDespite the interest rate increases, “Interest in purchases remains at intense levels, thanks to a significant number of buyers who seek the safe haven value of bricks to invest and prevent their savings from losing value. Additionally, demanders remain intense.” Be careful and find good deals in case prices drop.” Additionally, Matos points out: ” lack of adequate supply It is responsible for keeping prices at high levels.
Municipalities
Considering the development according to population, the biggest increase in the province is San Miguel de SalinasAccording to Fotocasa, sellers are currently asking up to 52.7% more for their homes than they were a year ago. They follow him MutksamelWith an increase of 32.7%; bay Joiosa, with 27.5%; I‘Alfas del Pi, with 24.5%; And Sant Joan d’Alacantwith 23.8%.
Among major municipalities, sellers now charge 13.2% more AlicanteThe price per square meter of used flats is currently 2,224 euros. In Elche’s case, the increase amounts to 10.8%, up to 1,459 euros; inside Torrevieja reached 2,247 euros, up 22.3% compared to a year ago; during Orihuela It increased by 18.7% to 2,546 euros.
In the domestic area, an increase of 8.8 percent with an average of 1,015 euros in Alcoy and an increase of 7.5 percent in Alcoy is noteworthy. VillenaWhere apartments cost an average of 872 euros per meter.
On the contrary, among the municipalities where prices started to decrease last year, Eldaflats became cheaper by 0.1% last year, reaching 871 euros; Peterdown 1.2% to 909 euros; anyone PedreguerIt decreased by 5.5% to 1,583 euros.
The most expensive
Beyond evolution, the municipality with the most expensive houses in the province is Calp, where the metro is currently priced at 3,638 euros. BehindAlpha del Pi3,637 euros per meter; AlteaWith 3,059 Euros; Benidorm; With 3,022 Euros; Filmwith 2,812; Xabiawith 2,767; And Deniawith 2,761.
At the other extreme are the population with the most affordable homes. Raphaelonly 671 euros per meter; followed by bigastroWith 722 euros; And Callosa de SeguraWith 733 euros.