Guides for buying property in Spain
Practical, English-language reference guides covering the Spanish purchase process, paperwork, taxes and residency options — written for international buyers.
How to buy a property in Spain — a step-by-step guide
The full purchase process for foreign buyers: from reservation contract and NIE to notary, taxes and registration. Timelines, costs and what to watch for.
Read guide →NIE number for property buyers — what it is and how to get one
Your Spanish tax identification number is mandatory before you can buy. How to apply from abroad or in Spain, documents required, and typical processing times.
Read guide →The Spanish Golden Visa — residency through property investment
Residency rights, family inclusion, minimum investment thresholds, renewal rules and what's changed in 2025. Whether the Golden Visa is right for your situation.
Read guide →The real cost of buying property in Spain in 2026
Transfer tax by region, VAT and stamp duty on new builds, notary, registry and lawyer fees — plus the annual running costs most buyers underestimate.
Read guide →Costa del Sol vs Costa Blanca — where should you buy?
Prices, climate, flight links, rental yields and community life compared across Spain's two most popular coasts for international buyers.
Read guide →Renting out your Spanish property — licences, tax and realistic returns
Tourist licences by region, non-resident rental tax rates, management costs and the yields you can genuinely expect on the Spanish costas.
Read guide →Mortgages in Spain for non-residents — rates, deposits and how to qualify
How much Spanish banks lend to foreign buyers, the real deposit you need, current rates, required documents and the approval timeline.
Read guide →New build vs resale property in Spain — an honest buyer's comparison
Tax, timing, renovation risk, energy costs and rental income compared — when a new build wins and when a resale is the smarter buy.
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