Practical guides on Spanish law for buyers, sellers, investors and expats on the Costa del Sol.
If you do not live in Spain and sell your property here, the buyer will withhold 3% of the price. We explain capital gains tax, the municipal plusvalía and how to recover any excess.
Since April 2025, buying a property for €500,000 no longer gives you a residence permit in Spain. We explain what the reform changed, who is affected and which residence options remain.
Without an NIE you cannot buy a home, open a bank account or pay your taxes in Spain. We explain what this number is, who needs it and the steps to obtain it, in Spain or from abroad.
Transfer tax or VAT, notary, Land Registry, mortgage costs and the checks every buyer should make before signing. A practical guide to the real cost of buying a home on the Costa del Sol.
