Jennifer Lutz
Updated: Sat 12 Sep 2026 08:33 CET
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The American and Spanish property markets both have their challenges, but there are differences between the two.(Photo by Alexis Aubin / AFP)
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In this edition we speak to Americans living in Spain who describe what newcomers can expect about the Spanish property market, from lax landlords, to tiny apartments and a fiercely competitive rental scene.
Jennifer Lutz
Updated: Sat 12 Sep 2026 08:33 CET
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The American and Spanish property markets both have their challenges, but there are differences between the two.(Photo by Alexis Aubin / AFP)
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