Protected housing in Seville is now at 1,249.8 euros per square metre during the first quarter of 2026, exceeding the national average by 2.16%. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of increases.
The price of protected housing in the province of Seville has reached 1,249.8 euros per square metre during the first quarter of 2026, according to data published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU). This figure represents a 4.5% increase compared to the same period last year and places Seville as the seventh province with the highest value in Spain, behind Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Girona, Tarragona, and Lleida.
The national average value of protected housing stands at 1,222.3 euros/m2, meaning that in Seville the price is 2.16% higher. The upward trend remains strong: it has now been six consecutive quarters of increases, and experts consulted by the real estate portal Idealista warn that the rise could continue as autonomous communities update the maximum price modules.
Seville among the most expensive provinces for protected housing
The ranking of provinces with the most expensive protected housing is led by Madrid at 1,503.6 euros/m2, followed by Barcelona (1,288.8), Málaga (1,273.1), Girona (1,269.8), Tarragona (1,255.5), and Lleida (1,254.8). Seville occupies the seventh position, just ahead of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1,242.7) and Córdoba (1,232.2). Below the national average, but still above 1,200 euros, are Cádiz (1,219.5), Granada (1,217), Zaragoza (1,209.4), Almería (1,207.5), and Biscay (1,204.8). At the opposite end, the provinces in Extremadura are the only ones where the square metre of protected housing does not reach 1,000 euros: Cáceres (766.3 euros/m2) and Badajoz (784.3).
MIVAU data also reveals that in nine provinces, the value of protected housing exceeds the national average. In addition to those already mentioned, provinces such as Jaén, León, Ciudad Real, and Cuenca are also included, where interestingly, protected housing is more expensive than free housing. In the case of Jaén, the difference is 253 euros/m2 in favour of protected housing.
Why is protected housing rising and what impact does it have in Seville?
The president of the Confederation of Housing Cooperatives of Spain (CONCOVI), Juan Casares, believes that the appraised value of protected housing could continue to rise in the short and medium term. He points out that in some communities, such as Madrid, there are already automatic update mechanisms linked to the CPI, which allows for periodic review of the modules. Meanwhile, the general director of the Association of Real Estate Developers of Madrid (ASPRIMA), Jorge Ginés, describes the upward trend as “logical,” given that for years the modules were frozen. “Protected housing is becoming increasingly expensive, but let’s remember that with the modules frozen for years, it was not feasible to promote this type of product,” he clarifies. Ginés also reminds that the legal price of protected housing is the maximum that can be set, but it is not mandatory, so it can be sold for less.
However, experts warn that rising construction costs and a lack of labour are putting pressure on developers' margins, leading to prices being set at the high end of the legal limit. In Seville, this situation could be hindering the launch of new protected housing projects, just at a time when the demand for affordable housing is more pressing than ever. For the buyer in Seville, this translates to the average price of an 80 square metre protected housing unit being around 100,000 euros, a figure that, although lower than free housing, is still high for many families.
The data for the first quarter also shows that the gap between protected housing and free housing in Seville is significant, although not as large as in other provinces. While in Madrid the difference exceeds 2,200 euros/m2 in favour of free housing, in Seville, free housing is around 1,800 euros/m2, according to sector estimates, leaving a differential of about 550 euros/m2. This makes protected housing still an attractive option, but increasingly less affordable.
For residents of the province of Seville, the upward trend in protected housing poses a new challenge in accessing housing. Local and regional administrations have the responsibility to update the modules or implement measures that encourage the promotion of protected housing at more affordable prices. For now, the market continues its course, and according to experts, the price of protected housing in Seville could continue to rise in the coming quarters.
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