Costs of buying a house in Spain in 2026: the complete list
Taxes, notary, land registry, appraisal and gestoría (paperwork agency): what it costs to buy a home in Spain and how it varies from region to region.
Investing in property in Spain as a foreigner: what nobody tells you
Spain draws more foreign investors every year. But buying a flat as a non-resident has tax, legal and practical implications to know before signing.
Marbella and Costa del Sol property investment in 2026: high value or a trap for the average investor
Marbella has Mediterranean Europe's most active luxury market. Without top-tier capital, lesser-known Costa del Sol towns offer a better price-to-yield ratio.
Nota simple in Spain: what it is, how to request it and what it shows
The nota simple is the key document for checking the legal status of any property before you buy: how to request it online, what it includes and how to read it.
Property taxes in Spain for investors: what you need to know in 2026
Full tax guide for property investors in Spain: ITP on purchase, IRPF on rent, capital gains on sale and structuring your investment to pay less tax legally.
Property transfer tax in Spain by region in 2026: where you pay less tax on a flat
Spain's property transfer tax (ITP), akin to stamp duty, runs from 4% in the Basque Country and 6% in Madrid to 10% in Catalonia, and price scales reach 13% on the priciest homes. Knowing the gaps can save you thousands.
Spanish bank property websites: where each bank sells (2026 map)
BBVA sells via Haya (now part of Solvia), Santander via Diglo, Sabadell via Solvia, CaixaBank via Solvia and Servihabitat, Sareb via Aliseda. The 2026 map of banks and servicers.
Tourist licence in Spain 2026: restrictions and holiday-let yields
Holiday lets are under regulatory pressure all over Spain. Where tourist licences stand by region, real yields vs long-term lets and the outlook for 2026.
REO properties: what they are and why banks sell them cheap
The properties banks keep after a mortgage foreclosure: why holding them costs them, how they come up for sale and how to turn that pressure to your advantage.