Your future home could earn you serious capital gains
Why Off-Plan Remains Hot in 2025
Investing in off-plan homes—buying before they’re built—continues to make sense in Spain’s fast-rising market. Developers often offer early-bird “pre-launch” discounts, and rising regional prices mean projects still under construction can yield healthy profits. Another factor driving off-plan sales is the extremely low supply of quality properties for sale, this is forcing even those who don't want to wait for their property, to compromise on delivery in order to buy a quality home in a good location.
Here we give an updated look at off-plan flipping for 2025.
Strong Market Conditions Supporting Flips
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Nationwide prices spiked by 9–10.7% year-over-year at the end of 2024. INE reported a 9.2% jump (to €2,237/m²) as of January 2025, with Madrid increasing by +18.6%, Canary Islands +16.3%, and Valencia +14.6%.
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New-build transactions rose by 23.4% in 2024, reaching 135,052 deals—the highest since 2013.
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CBRE anticipates continued growth: €16 billion in real estate investment during 2025, up 15% from 2024.
Typical Off-Plan Flip Returns
Based on industry models and on-the-ground investor data:
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Base discount & delivery: Pre-construction buyers often save ~10–15% versus market values but this figure can be a lot higher if you buy directly at launch.
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Resale values: With regional prices up ~9–18%, that translates to 18–36% gross gains in two years.
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Net returns: Factoring in taxes, fees, and commissions (~10–15%), investors typically net 10–15%.
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Leverage impact: Using mortgages or partners can push net ROI to 20–30%+, similar to on‑plan flipping multiples elsewhere.
Even If You Buy for Yourself..
Let’s say you're buying a holiday or primary home off-plan:
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You lock-in at ~15% below today's market.
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Upon move-in (12–24 months later), property values in the area can realistically have risen to being 15-20% higher.
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Result? A home you enjoy and an immediate capital gain of ~€90,000–105,000 on a €300,000 property—before you even settle in. Even after taxes, fees and furniture you will still be looking at a gain of €50,000-65,000+.
Risks You can’t Ignore
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Delivery delays — construction backlogs can push completion out.
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Market swings — interest rate hikes or tax changes (like non-EU purchase taxes) could dampen gains.
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Developer reliability — pick only established builders with clear track records and flexible exit clauses.
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Finance appetite — have pre-approved financing and buffer funds ready.
Bottom Line
Yes, off-plan flipping is still very much alive in Spain 2025:
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Investors enjoy 10–30% net ROI in 12–24 months.
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Owner-users benefit from lifestyle usage and instant equity build-up.
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The deal flow—especially in growth hotspots like Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Murcia, and Madrid suburbs—remains wide open.
Pro Tips to Maximise Gains
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Lock in presale discounts (ask for 10–15% off market).
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Stick to areas with booming prices: +15–20% regional growth is happening now.
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Vet developers thoroughly: demand schedule guarantees, liquidated damages clauses.
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Plan for 12–24 months cushion on build time.
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Model returns net of taxes—remember VAT, stamp duty, CGT can total 10–15%.
Ready to get involved?
If you’re buying off-plan anyway—whether for investment, a holiday home, or your permanent residence—you can also buy smart and take advantage of the capital appreciation on offer. In today’s Spain, that means locking in today’s prices, enjoying your property later, and collecting growth along the way.
