Ibiza after the summer: how the luxury market moves in autumn

Every year the same scene repeats itself: in August the island is full and almost nobody signs; in September the roads empty and the serious viewings begin. Those who spent the summer in Ibiza already know which area they like, and those who come back in autumn come to decide.

The autumn buyer

They are usually someone who has already rented on the island, who knows the difference between the south and the north and arrives with a short list. They ask for plans, licences and running costs before the second viewing.

In autumn fewer houses are viewed, but they are viewed better.

What the market is asking for

Homes that can be lived in all year: good orientation, insulation, underfloor heating and a kitchen designed for winter, not just for the terrace. West-facing villas are still the most sought after, but the distance to a school or the airport matters more and more.

If you are thinking of selling, this is a good moment to prepare the house: the buyer who arrives now has time to look calmly and usually closes before spring.

By Luis CasanovasFounder