Buying in Spain, demystified
The practical architecture of buying as a foreigner — NIE, taxes, the Golden Visa, mortgages and the timeline — in language that respects your time.
What will it really cost?
Add taxes, notary, registry and legal fees to any purchase price — instantly.
Buying property in Spain as a foreigner — the full process
From NIE and lawyer to reservation, deposit and completion at the notary — the step-by-step path to owning in Marbella, and how long it really takes.
Read →Taxes and fees when buying in Andalucía
ITP transfer tax, IVA and AJD on new-build, notary, land registry and legal fees — exactly what you pay on top of the purchase price, and the ongoing costs after.
Read →The Spanish Golden Visa — what changed, and what's left
Spain's property-based Golden Visa has ended. Here's what that means in practice, who is affected, and the residency routes that remain for non-EU buyers.
Read →Mortgages for non-residents in Spain
How much Spanish banks lend to non-residents, the rates and costs to expect, the documents you'll need, and how a mortgage affects your buying timeline.
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