Published on
27/05/2026 - 6:00 GMT+2
In the first half of 2026, inheriting a home remains a remote prospect for most Spaniards, according to a study by Fotocasa Research. Against a backdrop of difficulties in accessing housing, 61% of the population consider it unlikely or very unlikely that they will ever inherit a property, compared with 39% who do believe they will eventually receive one.
This perception comes against the grain of an increasingly strained housing market, in which buying a home has become difficult for large segments of the population. In this context, inheritance is seen as an alternative, albeit uncertain, way of having a property in the future.
Among those who do expect to inherit a home, most still do not factor it into their life plans. Some 41% see it as a distant possibility that does not influence their current decisions, while 34% view it as long-term asset security. Only 26% say they are counting on that future home for concrete projects, such as living in it, selling it or renting it out.
