Patricia Andrés

14 April 2026

Living in La Manga del Mar Menor: A complete guide to areas, prices, and services in 2026

The average property price in La Manga del Mar Menor reaches €3,019/m². Buying an 80m2 home costs on average €241,535 in March 2026. This 21 km coastal strip located in the region of Murcia belongs to the municipalities of Cartagena and San Javier, and offers a unique combination of urban...

13 April 2026

Costa Brava vs. Costa Blanca: Where is it cheaper to buy beachfront property?

The Costa Brava presents a housing price of €3,113/sqm compared to €3,022/sqm on the Costa Blanca in March 2026, according to the Fotocasa Real Estate Index. A standard 80 sqm apartment costs an average of €249,017 on the Girona coast, while in the province of Alicante, the investment...

08 April 2026

Do foreigners pay more taxes when buying a house in Spain?

If we are thinking about buying a home in Spain and we are not Spanish, it is normal to ask ourselves this question: will we pay more taxes for being foreigners? In recent months, moreover, there has been talk of possible new tax measures aimed at non-resident buyers, which has generated even...

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...