1. Summer is for dreaming, autumn is for buying
In July and August, many holidaymakers ask for viewings "just to see". From October, the people who come back are those who thought it through over the summer and are ready to move forward. You get a more serious market and agents with time to give you: tailored viewings, quick answers and full support until completion.
2. More properties on the market
Many owners on the Costa Brava rent out their homes during the tourist season. Once summer ends:
- rentals become free, and many are put up for sale in autumn;
- they are empty and easy to view, with no tenants to work around;
- you get a wider choice, from a studio in Roses to a sea-view villa.
3. See the property as it really is
Autumn lets you check:
- real sunlight when the sun is lower;
- damp and insulation after the first rains;
- year-round life: open shops, permanent neighbours, peace and quiet.
4. A stable market
Average prices in Catalonia reached around €3,450/m² in 2026, and analysts expect prices to level off, not fall. Your investment is backed by a solid market.
5. What can your budget buy?
- €100,000 – €250,000: studios and one-bedroom flats in Roses or Empuriabrava.
- €250,000 – €500,000: apartments with terraces, village houses in Llançà or Palau-saverdera.
- €500,000+: sea-view villas, homes in Cadaqués or inland Empordà. (Indicative ranges – adjust to current listings.)
6. Buy now, enjoy it from spring
Complete this winter and your home is ready for the 2027 season, to live in, enjoy with family or rent out.
- Get a mortgage pre-approval if needed.
- Budget for purchase costs (in Catalonia, 10% transfer tax/ITP in most resale cases, plus notary and land registry).