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Madrid Surpasses Three Years of Premium Housing Increases and Attracts More High-Net-Worth Colombian Buyers

Portafolio Journalist 05.16.2026 10:05 Updated: 05.16.2026 10:05

Madrid Surpasses Three Years of Premium Housing Increases and Attracts More High-Net-Worth Colombian Buyers

TL;DR

  • Madrid's luxury housing market reached new heights in Q1 2026, with Salamanca district prices surpassing 10,000 euros per square meter.
  • The average housing price in Madrid reached 5,642 euros per square meter, a 25% year-on-year increase.
  • Limited new construction and urban planning restrictions contribute to the tight supply in high-demand areas.
  • International capital continues to flow into Madrid's real estate market, unaffected by the elimination of 'golden visas'.
  • Latin American investment in Spanish real estate exceeded 1.75 billion euros since 2019, with Mexico leading the investment.
  • Colombian buyers, while currently representing a small percentage, have shown increasing interest in Madrid's luxury segment over the past 18 months.
  • Madrid accounts for over 75% of all Latin American real estate investment in Spain.
  • Colombian buyers are often entrepreneurs and executives seeking to combine wealth investment with medium-term family projects.
  • US cities like Miami and New York, once primary destinations for Latin American investors, are seeing a shift towards European cities like Madrid due to rising prices and regulatory changes.
  • La Moraleja is identified as a growth area within the luxury residential segment, with significant investment and projected price increases.