UK buyers remain one of the strongest foreign groups purchasing property on the Costa Blanca, making up roughly 15% of all international sales in Alicante province. They buy consistently every year—primarily for lifestyle, retirement, and investment—and tend to look for established expat communities, good amenities, and properties suited to long-term comfort.

• British buyers are the largest single foreign nationality purchasing in Alicante province (which includes most of the Costa Blanca). 
• They represent around 15% of all foreign transactions, a share that has dipped slightly since Brexit but remains dominant. 
• The Costa Blanca is described as the most popular region in Spain for British property hunters, with many buying every year for holiday homes, rentals, or permanent relocation. 
• Over 400,000 foreigners are registered residents in the Costa Blanca region, with Brits forming one of the largest groups.