Property in Spain
Foreigners can generally buy property in Spain without being resident — the real questions are whether you *should*, what it truly costs, and who protects you along the way. These guides walk the buyer's journey in the order you'll face it, and hand the legal execution to specialists when that's what you need.
Where to start
1Thinking of buying?
The complete guide for foreign buyers.
2Should you rent first?
The decision most people skip.
3What will it really cost?
Taxes, fees and worked examples.
4Do you need a lawyer?
The honest answer, and what the notary does — and doesn't — do for you.
More guides in this hub
·Buying from the UK
What buying in Spain actually asks of a UK buyer: the habits you'll bring from the English or Scottish…
·Buying from the USA
What buying in Spain really asks of an American: designing the one trip that has to work, getting…
·As a non-resident
Non-residents can buy freely in Spain — but financing, usage limits, annual taxes and looking after…
·A holiday home
The second-home question isn't whether you can afford the house.
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