The Alicante real estate market is undergoing a notable shift: for the second consecutive quarter, Dutch buyers have become the leading foreign purchasers of homes in the province, overtaking the long‑dominant British segment. While overall foreign transactions fell by 9.4% in Q2 2025, Alicante still accounts for more than 20% of all foreign home purchases in Spain.
Dutch Demand Surges Despite Market Cooling Foreign buyers acquired 7,875 homes in Alicante in Q2, down from 8,697 a year earlier, yet the Dutch buck the trend. They purchased 1,879 properties, an 18% increase, marking the strongest growth among all nationalities.
Meanwhile, traditional buyer groups such as the British, Belgians, French, and Eastern Europeans recorded declines. Economic pressures in the UK, rising prices in popular coastal areas, and post‑Brexit constraints have pushed British demand down by more than 7%.
Why the Dutch Are Buying More in Alicante The surge in Dutch interest is closely tied to the severe housing shortage in the Netherlands. New restrictions on second‑home purchases and investment properties, implemented by Dutch municipalities and the national government, are driving buyers to look abroad for opportunities. Alicante offers what the Dutch market currently cannot: – New‑build availability – Stable pricing compared to the Netherlands – Attractive climate and lifestyle – Strong rental potential – Ease of travel and remote‑work compatibility For many Dutch households and investors, Alicante has become the logical alternative to an increasingly inaccessible domestic market.
Prices Rise Despite Fewer Transactions Even with fewer sales overall, the total value of foreign transactions increased, surpassing €3.3 billion in the first half of 2025. The average price paid by foreign buyers reached €218,574, up 18% year‑on‑year.
Developers Remain Confident Despite the cooling in transaction volume, developers in Alicante report no slowdown in demand. The supply of new housing remains insufficient, and European buyers, especially the Dutch, continue to absorb available inventory quickly. As Dutch restrictions tighten further, Alicante’s position as a preferred destination for Dutch buyers is expected to strengthen.