Buyers and Sellers

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...

04 March 2026

Buying a House in Costa Brava: everything you need to know

Buying a house in Costa Brava is one of the options generating the most interest within the real estate market in Catalonia. It is a coastal area with strong residential and tourist appeal, where primary residences and second homes coexist. Before making a decision, it is advisable to clearly...

03 March 2026

IBI and the waste collection tax: the fixed costs you will have as a property owner in Spain

When buying a property, we don’t just take on the purchase price or the mortgage. Being a homeowner means facing a series of fixed annual and recurring expenses that are part of maintaining the property. Among the most important are the Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles (IBI) and the waste...

02 March 2026

How much savings do you need to buy a €300,000 apartment in Spain?

Buying a home involves more than simply paying the price shown in the listing. In addition to the property price, we must factor in the deposit, taxes, and other costs associated with the transaction. That’s why, before starting your search, it’s essential to be clear about how much money...

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...