Patricia Andrés

25 February 2026

Can I be appointed president of the community of owners if I don’t live in Spain?

Buying a property in Spain does not always mean living in it permanently. In many cases, the property is used as a second home, rented out, or simply kept as an investment while the owner resides in another country. This situation raises practical questions about obligations within the community of...

24 February 2026

How is the housing market in Andalusia if I want to buy as a foreigner?

Spain is one of the most popular countries to live in among foreign nationals, and this is clearly reflected in the property market. According to data from the Colegio de Registradores, 13.58% of the property transactions completed in the third quarter of 2025 were carried out by foreign...

23 February 2026

Can I buy a house in Spain without being there? Everything about power of attorney

The purchase of property by foreigners in Spain is becoming increasingly common. Although the process of buying a property in Spain while living abroad is similar to that of a resident, a very common question arises: is it mandatory to be physically present to buy a house? Spanish legislation...

18 February 2026

The costs to consider when maintaining a home in Spain as a non-resident foreign buyer

In addition to the purchase price of a home, owning property in Spain involves a series of recurring expenses that it is advisable to know in advance in order to plan your budget properly. Municipal taxes, utilities, community fees or maintenance costs are part of the day-to-day responsibilities of...

17 February 2026

Mortgage requirements to buy a home in Spain if I live abroad

Buying a home in Spain while living abroad is possible (and quite common), but the key is understanding two things: what the bank will require from us to grant a mortgage and which parts of the purchase process can be completed remotely. At Fotocasa, we break it down step by step so that we...

16 February 2026

From Cádiz to Guipúzcoa: where do foreigners buy property in Spain?

In Spain, buying a home by foreign nationals is neither occasional nor 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 Spanish Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad), a figure...

13 February 2026

Step by step: How to sell your home in Spain as a non-resident foreigner

Selling a property in Spain as a non-resident foreigner is entirely feasible, but it comes with certain specific legal and tax considerations that are worth understanding from the outset. Not being familiar with Spanish regulations, not knowing current market prices, or being unable to travel...

13 February 2026

Will Spain ban foreign non-resident home buyers?

In 2026, access to housing remains one of the main concerns among Spaniards. According to the latest Barometer of the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS), 42.6% of the population considers housing to be one of the country’s main problems, a figure that reflects growing social concern...

13 February 2026

What documents to request when buying a house in Spain from abroad

In Spain, buying a house from abroad is a fully legal and common transaction, both for foreign nationals and for Spanish citizens living outside the country. There are no restrictions based on nationality, but it is essential to comply with a series of administrative and legal requirements,...