Prior to things going rather wrong in 2008, property prices across the Madrid region were accelerating faster than anywhere else in Spain. As such, while the slump may have caused damage across the country without exception, Madrid's property value averages came out the other side considerably healthier than certain other regions. Both sales and average property prices are once again on the increase, as too is demand for quality rental properties for short and long-term stays alike. With commercial property now some of the most sought-after in the world, Madrid presents an abundance of opportunities for those making the right moves at the right time.