Investment guides
Research-first articles for foreign buyers. Not developer brochures — verify all figures before you transact.
21 guides with photos and net-yield focus.
Due Diligence on Spain Property: 2026 Buyer Guide
How to run due diligence on a Spanish home — Nota Simple, comunidad debt certificate, IBI, cédula urbanística, STR licence, and Ley 57/1968 off-plan checks.
Hidden Costs of Buying Property in Spain: 2026 Guide
Hidden costs of buying property in Spain beyond the 10–13% headline: gestoría, valuation, FX spread, community fees, insurance, derramas, and furniture.
How to Buy Spain Property Remotely from Abroad 2026
Buying Spain property remotely is routine with a power of attorney, an independent lawyer and an NIE via consulate. Here is the 2026 workflow.
NIE Number for Spain Property: How to Apply in 2026
An NIE is mandatory before you sign for Spanish property. Learn how to apply via police, consulate or a gestor with power of attorney in 2026.
Non-Resident Mortgage Spain: Foreign Buyer Guide 2026
Non-resident mortgage in Spain: LTV 60-70%, documents, 6-12 week timeline, variable EUR rates, insurance rules, and EU vs non-EU differences for foreign buyers.
Power of Attorney for Spain Property: 2026 Guide
How a power of attorney lets your Spanish lawyer sign the escritura while you stay home — poder notarial, apostille, scope limits, costs, and remote closing.
Spain Non-Resident Income Tax on Rental Income 2026
Spain non-resident income tax on rental income: IRNR/NRIT, EU 19% vs non-EU 24%, Modelo 210, imputed income on vacant homes, EU/non-EU deductions.
Plusvalía Tax Spain: Who Pays It on a Property Sale
Plusvalía tax in Spain explained: the municipal tax on land value increase, who pays it (seller vs buyer), the 2021 reform, and when it hits a resale.
Spain Property Scams: Foreign Buyer Red Flags 2026
How Spain property scams target foreign buyers: wire fraud, fake lawyers, off-plan deposits with no bank guarantee, hidden comunidad debt and Golden Visa bait.
Spain Property Transfer Tax: ITP vs IVA vs AJD 2026
Spain property transfer tax explained: ITP on resale versus IVA plus AJD on new build, autonomous community rates, and worked Alicante examples.
Buy Property in Spain as a Foreigner: 2026 Guide
How foreigners buy property in Spain in 2026: NIE, bank account, freehold rights, POA, due diligence, and total costs on Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Spain? Rules 2026
Yes, foreigners can buy Spanish property with freehold title. EU and non-EU rules, documents, taxes, and 2026 changes after the Golden Visa ended in April.
Cost of Buying Property in Spain: All Fees & Taxes 2026
Full cost of buying property in Spain — ITP 6–10%, IVA 10%, AJD 1.5%, notary, registry, legal fees, and worked examples. Budget 10–13% on top of price.
How to Buy Property in Spain: Full Step-by-Step 2026
Step-by-step Spain property purchase for foreigners — NIE, lawyer, reservation, due diligence, notary, registry, and post-completion tasks in 2026.
IBI Property Tax in Spain: Cadastral Value & Rates 2026
IBI property tax in Spain explained: cadastral value basis, typical 0.4–1.1% rates, Alicante vs Málaga variation, and how IBI hits your net rental yield.
Notary Costs in Spain: Property Purchase Fees 2026
Notary costs for a Spain property purchase explained — official tariff scales, who pays, registry fees, and worked €300k and €400k examples in the 10–13% stack.
Spain Capital Gains Tax on Property: 2026 Seller Guide
Spain capital gains tax on property: resident sliding scale 19–28%, non-resident 19%, the 3% retention, plusvalía overlap, and a full worked example.
Spain Golden Visa Ended 2025: What Buyers Do Now
Spain Golden Visa ended 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025 — digital nomad, non-lucrative, and EU routes for buyers without residency.
Spain Property Investment Guide: Yields, Markets 2026
Independent Spain property investment guide for 2026 — transaction data, foreign buyer share, yield bands, Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol, and buyer red flags.
Spain Rental Yield Guide: Gross vs Net Returns 2026
Spain rental yield guide for 2026 — gross vs net returns after IBI, community fees, NRIT, and management, with Alicante 5–6% bands and STR licence warnings.
Urban Planning Certificate Spain: Buyer Due Diligence
Urban planning certificate Spain — cédula urbanística vs certificado urbanístico, rural land traps, illegal builds, and red flags to check before arras.