Patricia Andrés

07 April 2026

What is the IRNR and how to file it if you own a house in Spain?

If you own a house in Spain but do not live here habitually, it is likely that you have to pay a specific tax. This is the Non-Resident Income Tax (IRNR), which affects individuals who obtain income or own a property in Spain without being tax residents in the country. For many foreign owners,...

06 April 2026

Golden Visa in 2026: What has changed and what alternatives exist?

For more than a decade, the so-called Golden Visa has allowed non-EU citizens to obtain residency in Spain in exchange for making certain investments, especially in housing. This visa, also known as the "visado de oro", was mainly linked to the purchase of real estate for a specific minimum...

24 March 2026

Can I rent out my home in Spain while living abroad?

Many foreign property owners buy a home in Spain and, over time, return to their country of residence. At that point, a common question arises: can I rent out my home even if I no longer live in Spain? The answer is yes, but it is important to clearly understand the regulations, the type of rental...

23 March 2026

What is the community of owners in Spain and what are your obligations?

When we buy a property in a building or a residential complex in Spain, we are not just acquiring our own flat. We also become part of a community of owners (comunidad de vecinos). This involves sharing spaces, expenses, and decisions with the rest of the homeowners. Many people are unsure how a...

18 March 2026

How to send money to Spain to pay your mortgage if you live abroad

In Spain, buying property as a foreigner is not something occasional or anecdotal. In the third quarter of 2025, transactions carried out by foreign buyers accounted for 13.58% of total property sales, according to the latest report from the Registro de la Propiedad. This figure confirms the...

16 March 2026

Buying a home in the Costa del Sol: everything you need to know

Buying a home in the Costa del Sol is one of the options that generates the most interest within the real estate market in Andalusia. It is a well-known coastal area for its warm climate, beaches and relaxed lifestyle, where primary residences and second homes coexist. Before making a decision, it...

11 March 2026

Certified translations: Which documents from the UK must be translated to buy a property in Spain?

More and more foreign buyers are choosing to purchase property in Spain, which means that in many cases documentation issued in other countries is used. In these situations, presenting the original documents is not enough: for them to have legal effect before a notary or to be registered with the...

10 March 2026

How to apply for an NIE to buy property in Spain step by step

If we are thinking about buying a property in Spain and we are not Spanish, there is one essential step we must take into account: applying for an NIE. Without this number, we will not be able to formalise the property purchase or carry out other procedures related to the home. The NIE is...

09 March 2026

Form 210: The tax every non-resident property owner must know

Buying a property in Spain as a non-resident foreigner is a common situation. However, when we are not tax resident in the country, our tax obligations change. Even if we do not live in the property or rent it out, the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) may require us to file a specific...